All Obituaries

Dale Robert McCoy, 53, of Irvona, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at UPMC, Altoona.   He was born in Altoona, the son of the late George McCoy and Margaret Ann Myers McCoy.   He is survived by his mother; brother and sister-in-law, David (Sandra) McCoy of Irvona, brother John McCoy of Irvona; daughter, Karissa Salantino of West Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and his caregiver, Jessica Knarr.   He was preceded in death by his father, George, in 2005.   Friends...

UTAHVILLE - Harry Thomas Beers, 85, of Utahville, died Nov. 12, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.   He was born Sept. 30, 1935 In Lyleville. He was the son of Cloyd Beers and Edna Sackett Beers.   He was a member of IBEW Local 5 where he worked as an electrician.   He enjoyed going to his camps in Potter County, Mahaffey, Muddy Run and hunting.   Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Stephen (Loretta) Beers, son and daughter -in-law John W. (Debbie) Beers of Utahville,...

Olga M. Lindsey, 96, of Irvona was called by her Lord and Savior to her heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.   Born Feb. 19, 1925 in Irvona, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Yagella) Ninosky.   She was the wife of the Rev. Ralph Lindsey Sr. who preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2009. In addition, she was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Douglas Lindsey on Aug. 22, 2003; three brothers, Mike, John and Nick; three sisters, Catherine...

IRVONA - Agnes I. Queen, 90, of Irvona, daughter of Mike A. and Cynthie (Boyles ) Hockenberry, who proceeded her in death, passed away at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Oct. 27, 2021. On Sept. 24, 1955 she married Elwood C. Queen, who went to be with his Lord in November 2000. They made their home in Irvona where they had three children, daughters Susan Dolby (David) of Glen Hope, the late Judy (Tom) Chutko of Irvona, who also proceeded her in death; and a son, Elwood...

IRVONA - Lisa M. Helsel, 51, of Irvona, died Oct. 9, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.   She was born March 10, 1970 In Spangler. She was the daughter of Leroy Blake and Billie Beam Blake.   She married David Helsel on July 23, 1988 in Westover.   She was a member of the 1988 graduating class of Harmony High School.   She was employed as a bus driver for Jones Transportation, Irvona.   Surviving are her husband, David Helsel of Irvona; parents, Leroy and...

Zack Miller, 25, of Irvona passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on September 29, 2021.   He was born July 10, 1996 in Clearfield.  He is survived by his mother, Michelle Barnett Miller; a sister, Sarah (James) Brink; nephew, Aaron and niece, Emma all of Irvona.  Also surviving are grandparents Rev. Dan and Toni Osterhout, Irvona.  Uncles: Mike Barnett, Indiana, Paul (Lori) Barnett, Mahaffey. Aunts: Joanna Hamilton, Indiana; Sheree (Troy) Peterson, Irvona; ...

HOUTZDALE - Margaret "Peggy" Gaul, 64, of Houtzdale, died Aug. 13, 2021 at her residence.   She was born Jan. 25, 1957 in Washington state, the daughter of Francis E. Termin and Joelene Batts-Termin.   She attended Glen Hope United Methodist Church.   She worked as an inspector for several construction companies.   Surviving are her husband, Eugene Gaul; brothers, Rick Termin and Thomas Termin; sisters, Frances Ruffley and April Reifer; daughters, Erica...

IRVONA - Donald L. Phillips, 85, of Irvona died Aug. 11, 2021 in Penn Highlands, DuBois. He was born Dec. 13, 1935 in Osceola Mills, son of George Phillips and Margaret Pelton Phillips. While living in Buffalo, N.Y., Don was head coach of the Westside Little League Football Team, the Longhorns, and President of the Great Lakes Rod and Gun Club. He served as Commander of Pearl Harbor Garrison 12-7 Army and Navy Union. Don served his country in the U.S. Army as an Infantry PFC E3 Ranger...

LAJOSE - Ruth Ann McGarvey, 73, of LaJose, died June 24, 2021 in Haida Heath Care, Hastings. She was born Nov. 21, 1947 in Spangler, daughter of John B. Kitchen and Neeima M. Fleming She was a member of Westover Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and foster mother. She liked to read and take pictures. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Don McGarvey; a son, Kenneth Todd McGarvey; a daughter and son-in-law, Louri D. and Mark McCulley; a foster child, Donald Hatch; a sister, Marilyn...

IRVONA - Ruth Jean Smeal, 95, of Irvona, died June 5, 2021 at Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.   She was born in Curwensville, daughter of Samuel Smith and Anna Mae Proud.   She worked as a seamstress for JBC in Madera.   She is survived by two nieces, Janet Grice and Flo Evanko, both of Clearfield.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William W.W. Smeal; and several brothers and sisters.   She was the last member of her immediate...