All Obituaries

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...

CURWENSVILLE - William J. Dunsmore, 75, of Curwensville, died June, 5, 2021 at his home.   He was born in Johnstown, son of William D. Dunsmore and Mary J Kondisko.   He worked as a self-employed truck driver.   Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Brink-Dunsmore; sons, Kenneth Dunsmore, William Douglas (Danielle) Wagner, and William Joseph Dunsmore; daughers, Tina Dunsmore and Tonya Quigley; brothers, Dwight Dunsmore and James Dunsmore; a sister, Debra Dunsmore; 11...

CHERRY TREE - Shirley A. Barto, 85, of Cherry Tree, died May 19, 2021 at home with her family by her side.   Born Oct. 19, 1936 in Spangler, she was the daughter of Emanul T. Barto and Viola L Hockenberry.   She was a homemaker.   She was the last of her immediate family.   She is survived by children: James M. of Pa., Daniel J. of Fla., Donald L. of Pa. and Jimmy Nagle of Pa..   Shirley is predeceased by her parents; brothers, Ken Hockenberry, Fredrick...

ANSONVILLE - Duane W. Strong, 84, of Ansonville, returned to his heavenly home on May 16, 2021 after a valiant battle with an illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Duane was born to the late Thomas and Nellie (Johnston) Strong in Ansonville on June 8, 1936. He graduated from BCI in 1954 and began his lifelong career as a heavy equipment operator at Benjamin Coal Co. He was especially proud of operating...

IRVONA - Rosella M. Irwin, 82, of Irvona, died at the home of her daughter, Christina Erwin, on Saturday, May 15 in Hanover.   Born Dec. 30, 1938 in Beccaria Township, she was a daughter of Blain Mulhollen and Ann Mary Ball.   She married the love of her life, James Irwin, who passed away May 28, 2017.   She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne McLaughlin of Westminster, Md. and Christina Erwin of Hanover; four grandchildren, Alyssa and Justin McLaughlin and Maxim and...

IRVONA - Gregory Paul Gardner, 75, of Irvona died April 27, 2021 at his residence.   Born March 30, 1946 in Philipsburg, he is the son of Lewis Gardner and Maude Stanley Gardner.   He married the love of his life, Judy Gallaher, May 21, 1966.   He was employed by Benjamin Coal Co. as a heavy equipment operator. He was in the first class to graduate from Moshannon Valley High School.   He is survived by his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and his wife Cindy...

OSCEOLA MILLS - Thomas Earl Hutton, 71, of Osceola Mills, passed away April 17, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.   He was born April 6, 1950 In Spangler, a son of Joseph Warren Hutton and Olive Vera Kitchen.   He worked as a heavy equipment operator for King Coal Co., Benjamin Coal Co., and Waroquier Coal Co.   Surviving are his wife, Sandra M. Tkacik Hutton; brothers, Joseph Hutton, Robert and wife Ada Hutton; sister, Sandra and husband Ellwood...