All Obituaries

James David Litzinger Sr., 60, of Beccaria died Nov. 21, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Born April 17, 1963, son of the late Jessie Litzinger and Betty Hockenberry Sobal of Beccaria. He married Susan McMasters Mann. Survived by son James David Litzinger Jr. (Tammy) of Irvona, daughter Amanda Litzinger (Ryan) of Houtzdale, step children Joseph Mann (Jessica) of Clearfield, Daniel Mann (Laura) of Irvona, Risa Daye (Robert) of Smithmill, April McCool (Mike) of Philipsburg,...

Angie (Dickinson) Stotler, 35, of Chesterfield (Coalport), died Oct. 27, 2023 at her home She was the daughter of Sharon (Smeal) Dickinson and the late Roger L. Dickinson. She married James Stotler in 2016 Survived by mother, Sharon; husband, James; brothers, Matthew (Crystal) Dickinson of Coalport and William (Carla) Dickinson of Coalport; nieces, Madeline, Cassidy; and nephew, Walker; and several other nieces and nephews Preceded in death by father; niece, Mackenzie; and brother Roger...

Elizabeth C. Queen, 95, of New Millport and formerly of Irvona died Oct. 1, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. Born May 16, 1928, daughter of the late Michael and Cynthia (Boyles) Hockenberry. She is survived by sons, Larry Queen of New Millport and David (Mary) Queen of Irvona; eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; and a sister Betty Sabol of Beccaria. Preceded in death by daughters, Carol Gallaher and Linda Baum;...

Sam W. Diehl, 76, of Curwensville, passed away Sept. 1, 2023 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1947, the son of Walter and Catherine (Holes) Diehl of Thompsontown. He was married to Carol Kanouff, who survives; along with son Sam Diehl of Virginia; sister, June Brozal of Altoona; brother, Tim Diehl of Fallentimber; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and Carol's children, Robert Steve Goodman and companion Cindy Hoyle of Curwensville, and...

Joseph Turano Sr., 71, of Coalport, passed away on Sunday surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, son of Frank and Casimira B. (Arbaczewski) Turano. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Paulette (Campbell); and sisters: Katherine Ruebusch (the late James), Carmella Boiarski (the late Michael), Frances Turano, Mary Hannold (the late Alan); children: Ann Cimino (Chris) of Roaming Shores, Ohio; Angelina Turano of Jefferson, Ohio; and Joseph Turano Jr. (Ruth) of Northern...

John A. Harris, 77, of Irvona passed away at UPMC Altoona on Aug. 7, 2023. He was born Oct. 16, 1945 in Decatur Township, the son of Edward and Mildred Rickner Harris. After his parents passed away, he was raised by his foster parents, George and Viola Hunter. He is survived by daughters, Paula Harris and companion Jesse Morgan of Altoona, and Sharon Martell of Curwensville; grandchildren, Kayla and Justin Warner, Kiersten Wallace, Mitchell Stiles; five great-grandchildren and one on the...

Sarah Elnora (Ross) Frailey, 87, of Berwinsdale went to be with the Lord on Aug. 6, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Allen and Mildred Ross. On March 17, 1953 she married Dean Frailey, who survives. She is also survived by her son, Larry (Andrew) of Connecticut; daughter, Tammy (Ron) McGarvey of Mahaffey; daughter-in-law Dianna Frailey of New York; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five sisters. She was preceded in death by sons, infant Robert...

James L. Niebauer, 79, of Boalsburg, and formerly of Irvona, died at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born July 18, 1944 in Pole Tavern, N.J., son of John P. and Jennie C. (Benzie) Niebauer. He is survived by daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Musser of Boalsburg and Julie Niebauer of Hollidaysburg; brother, John P. (Diane) Niebauer Jr. of State College; sister, Dorothy (Don) Beiswenger of Ashville; grandchildren, Jessica Niebauer, Kassidy Baum, Dustin...

Billie (Beam) Blake, 75, of Westover, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2023. She was born Oct. 14, 1947, daughter of the late Ruby (Gill) Beam and William Beam of LaJose. She graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1965. On Jan. 8 1966 she married the love of her life, Howard LeRoy Blake, who survives. Together they were foster parents to many children for over 30 years. She is survived by daughters, Carrie (Richard) Bennett of Lumber City, Kristy Blake of Irvona, Heather (Tony)...

Roger L. Dickinson, 70, of Chesterfield (Coalport), passed away at his residence on April 26, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Clearfield on Oct. 25, 1952, the son of James and Betty Lansberry Dickinson. Roger worked for various logging and auto repair companies in the area. He married Sharon Smeal on Dec. 17, 1979. He is survived by his wife; sons, Matthew (Crystal) Dickinson, William (Carla) Dickinson; daughter, Angie (James) Statler; brothers, Gary, Gene; sister, Connie...