All Obituaries

Carol A. Gallaher, 73, of Berwinsdale, passed away on Sept. 26, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and savior and her dear husband, Howard B. Gallaher, who passed away on April 10, 2006.   Carol wed Howard on Aug. 30, 1966. Also proceeded by her father, Harry Queen; mother-in-law, Mary (Mamie) Gallaher; father-in-law, George (Pupp-up) Gallaher; sister, Linda Queen; brother-in-law, "Bud" Gallaher; sister-in-law, Leila (Beers) Gallaher; and...

Anna Mary Snyder, 99, a long time resident of Mahaffey, went peacefully to be with her Lord and her loving husband, Herbert on Aug. 14, 2022. She was born Sept. 16, 1922 to John and Margaret Dimmick. She is survived by six children and 13 grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly. Her children are Wendell (Ann) Snyder, Linda (Frank) Pastin, Roger (Rusty) Snyder, Patricia (Edward) Wolff, Virginia (Robert) Snyder-Huber, and Beverly (Steve) Kundla. Her grandchildren are Brenda (Tim)...

Janis C. Peterson, 80, of Irvona, passed away Aug. 14, 2022 at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Curwemsville. She was born March 29, 1942, the daughter of William and Arletha (Shaffer) Clark. She was a member of the Irvona Presbyterian Church. She worked for several factories including Sue-Fran, and retired from Kents. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Mark (Donna) Peterson; daughter and son-in-law Kay Lynn (Jeff) Stiver; grandsons Kyle and Robert; granddaughters, Jillian, Niki and Brandi;...

Georgie M. Cox, of Irvona, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at Westminster Woods. She was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Clearfield, a daughter of Huber and Marian (Brink) Frailey. She was a U.S. Air Force RN Captain. She worked for Clearfield Community Nursing. Surviving are sons, Philip G. (Jessica), and Matthew P. (Kristie), a daughter, Eleanor A Lalli (Bob); also surviving are brothers, Andy (Bonnie), Leo (Jeannie), Dennis (Deb), Danny (Donna) and Kerry (Elizabeth); sisters, Janet...

Mildred A. Brink, 66, of New Millport, passed away July 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands Dubois.   She was born July 10, 1956 in Spangler, the daughter of Lloyd Irvine and Martha Gallaher Irvine.   She was a homemaker.   She was a member of the Moshannon Valley High School Class of 1974.   Surviving are her husband, Alvin Brink; daughter, Sara Brink; son, Alan (Mazy) Brink; one step-grandchild, and one step-great grandchild.   She was preceded in death by her...

Elaine A. Gregory, 69, of Coalport, died unexpectedly at UPMC Altoona on July 24, 2022.   She was born June 24, 1953 in Altoona, daughter of Lloyd S. Gates and Rita M. Conway.   She was a member of St. Joan of Arch Catholic Church, Frugality. She worked as a teacher for Northern Cambria Catholic School.   Surviving are brother, Daniel Gates of Centralia, Ill.; sister, Mary Lou Hammand of Duncansville; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila (Brandon) Smith of Summerset; daughter...

John Smeal, 81, of Madera, died July 21, 2022 at his residence.   He was born March 12, 1941 in Irvona, son of Leroy Jessie Smeal and Nellie G. Smith.   He was a member of Masonic Lodge, Altoona Scottish Rite and Jaffa Shrine.   He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the state Department of Transportation.   He enjoyed hunting and car racing.   Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, John L. ( Michele) Smeal of Big Run; brothers, Edward Smeal of Texas,...

Flora M. Wheeler, 94, of Coalport, died March 23, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 31, 1928 in Coalport, the daughter of Oscar A. and Mable G. (Miles) Gabrielson. She was a member for the Utahville United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Surviving are sons, Mike (Terry) Clarkson, Gary L. (Debra) Clarkson, Neil J. (Jodi) Clarkson and William S. (Joanne) Clarkson; stepson, Don (Kathy) Wheeler; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Wheeler; step-daughter-in-law,...

Doris Mae McClellan, 72, of Irvona died March 22, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.   She was born in Clearfield, a daughter of William M. Collins and Dorothy L. (Dotts) Collins.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed sitting on her porch and waving to her neighbors.   Surviving are her husband, Chester McClellan; daughters, Chirstine (Mark) Niebauer, Lisa (Gary) Capistrant, Laura (Daniel) Mann, and Barb McClellan and companion Andy Patton; brothers, William E. Collins and Terry Collins;...

Paul C. Smith, 77, of Westover died March 22, 2022 in Westover.   He was born Feb. 26, 1945 in Spangler, the son of Francis C. Smith and Emma Jean Hazelton Smith.   He was a member of Westover Baptist Church.   He worked as a coal miner.   Surviving are his wife, Mary Beam Smith; sons, Bill (Tammy) Smith and Tom Smith; daughters, Rhonda Passmore, Donna Hilliard and Mary (Bill) Rainey; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one on the way.   He was...