All Obituaries

CLEARFIELD - Hugh R. Dotts, 84, of Clearfield, and formerly of Glen Hope, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2024. He was a 1957 graduate of Moshannon Valley (Joint) High School in Madera. Hugh, affectionately known as Hughie or Huggie, was born to Richard Sr. and Goldie (Mullens) Dotts on Aug. 7, 1939 in Irvona. On Nov. 8, 1958, at the United Methodist Church in Grampian, he wed Bonnie L (Wriglesworth) Dotts. She preceded him in death Jan. 16, 2020. Hugh was a sewing machine...

IRVONA - Richard Paul Braniff, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will forever be cherished by his family and friends. Born in Philipsburg, Richard graduated from Glendale High School before marrying his beloved Nancy McCully Braniff. Shortly thereafter Richard bravely enlisted in the military and served with honor in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. During his...

Lois Ann Smith, 90, of Glen Hope, died at Mountain Laurel Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield, on Feb. 20, 2024. She was born Aug. 26, 1933 in Sparks, Okla., a daughter of Golden Thomas Fry and Bonnie Nora Campbell Stewart. She married Herman B. Smith, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2000; also sisters, Wanda Harman, Leona Hays, and Luella Johnson; and brother, Robert Fry, Sr. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; and her caregiver, Debra Harper. She was a...

Edward Passmore of New Washington died at Penn Highlands DuBois on Feb. 8, 2024. Born Aug. 17, 1941, son of George Hall Passmore and Sarah Viola Anderson He married Bonnie Kester on May 11, 1968; she survives at home. He was a U.S. Military Veteran of the Vietnam War He worked for T. White Lumber Co. Survived by wife Bonnie; and children, sons, Edward (Justine) of Commodore, Stephen (Gloria) of LaJose, John (Melissa) of Mahaffey, Louis ( Cassandra) of Dixonvile; and one daughter Jenny...

Ralph E. Davis of Irvona, 81, died Jan. 29, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born July 19, 1942, he was a son of the late Harrison M Davis and Unic Witherite of Kerrmoor. Married to the late Patricia Holes, who died June 16, 2019. He was a heavy equipment operator for Bell Resources. He is survived by his children, Brian (Rusty) and companion Janet of Northern Cambria, Rodney Davis of LaJose, Patricia (Brian ) Horner of Punxsutawney; grandchildren Hayley Horner, Matthew Horner, Brian Davis...

Nila A. Henry, 79, of Irvona, died on Dec. 31, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 30, 1944 in Kansas City, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Cecil McClellan, Sr. and Mildred Moberly. She married Clifford R. Henry at the Hollentown Christian Missionary & Alliance Church on Dec. 28, 1963. Nila was a 1961 graduate of the Reade Township High School. She previously worked for several sewing factories, she was a bus driver for Jones Transportation and she was the...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Meyers McCoy, 81, of Irvona, died of renal failure at the Colonial Courtyard in Tyrone on Dec. 24, 2023. She was born on Aug. 25, 1942 to John and Luetta Meyers, She attended the BCI School and was a stellar student. Everybody who knew Peggy knew that her greatest love was Jesus. She was very active in her church community and enjoyed discussing the Scriptures. She attended the Glendale Assembly of God Church in Coalport for most of her life, where she taught...

David M. Shank, 72, of Madera and formerly of Irvona and Houtzdale, died at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown on Dec. 21, 2023. Born Aug. 19, 1951 in Philipsburg, son of Merl R. and Virginia S. Manners Shank. He is survived by son David of Irvona; daughters, Bridget (Bill) Fleming of Philipsburg, Katie (Charles) Klinger of Madera, Dana (Brandon) Varner of Houtzdale; sister Lori Hutton (Carl Baer) of Coalport; grandchildren, Dennis, Brittney, Emily; and great grandchild Caleb. David...

David Elmer Helsel, Sr., 56, of Irvona, died Dec. 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by his children. Born April 14, 1967, son of the late Melvin and Maxine (Keith) Helsel. He married Lisa Blake in Westover on July 23, 1988; she preceded him in death on Oct. 9, 2021. Survived by daughter, Amanda and husband Tommy Chutko of Irvona; son, David and wife Lynda of Rosebud; and three grandchildren, Landon Chutko and Haley Chutko of Irvona and Abby Peacock of Coalport; brother, James Helsel of...

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,...