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Elizabeth J. “Betty” Gerhart, 95, of Wilcox, PA, died early, Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Elk Haven Nursing Home of St. Marys, PA.  A daughter of the late John and Julia (Bednar) Raubenstrauch, she was born on September 11, 1924 in Johnsonburg.  On January 28, 1950 she married Louis Gerhart who preceded her in death, April 7, 2013. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Betty was also predeceased by: nine siblings, Andy, Jack, Frank, Mickey and Jimmy...

Heraldine “D” Bundy, 85, Sabula, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Christ the King Manor after a lengthy illness. She was born April 28, 1934, in DuBois, PA, a daughter of the late Harold & Nellie (Martin) Tobin. She married Howard L. Bundy in March of 1952; he preceded her in death in May of 2008. “D” is survived by two sons, James C. Bundy of Sabula and Edward Tobin of Ohio, two sisters, Patricia Small of Clarks Mills, PA and Diane (Dave) Corp of...

William "Emo" A. Peretti, 95, of Lombard, IL passed away December 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital of Downers Grove, IL. Former husband of Marilyn G. (Woerner) Peretti; Loving father of Chris & Tom, Dear Brother of Tootie Carpen, Tillie Nuccetelli, the late Joseph “Bep”, late Ann Demore & the late Mary Goodrow, Fond uncle to Richard Demore, Donald Demore & Kathy Bordick (Carpen).  Emo graduated with a BA degree from the University of Pittsburgh,...

Thomas F. Winkler, 78, of Force, PA, a devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019 at home.  A son of the late Carl and Shirley (Smart) Winkler, he was born on October 25, 1941 in Force, PA.  Having been nearly a lifelong resident of Force, PA, he had also resided in Virginia and Altoona in his younger years.   He married his “Peach”, Christine Graham, of Altoona on 10/3/64 and they recently celebrated 55 years of...

Lucy A. Simon, 94, of High Street, Johnsonburg PA. passed away peacefully Sunday evening (Dec. 15, 2019) at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, after a brief illness.  She was born October 17, 1925 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Marasco) Paladino. On August 7, 1948 she married Willis Simon who preceded her in death in 2011.   Lucy was a loving Sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Aunt.  She prayed daily for everyone and was known for...

Kathleen E. Romanic, 93, of Penfield and recently of State College, died early, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Wynwood House of Greenhills, State College, PA.  The only child of Frank and Lottie Lewis, she was born on January 12, 1926 in Penfield, PA.  Her husband John Romanic predeceased her in 1974. Kathleen is survived by her son, Larry (Stacey) Romanic of State College and a grandson, Josh Romanic. She worked as a Telephone Operator in her youth and as a Housekeeper for the...

Dolores Youngmark Dolores Fay Youngmark, aged 90, of State College, Pa, formerly of Weedville, Pa., died Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born October 25, 1929, in Caledonia, Pa., daughter of the late Fred and Minnie (Young) Huff. She was the wife of John Youngmark, who died in 1995. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Youngmark and Glenn Youngmark; six sisters, Luella Seiler, Grace Geib,...

Dr. Charles W. Murray, 76, of Force, PA, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Penn Highlands-DuBois after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Charles W. and Helen (Bradel) Murray, Sr., he was born on April 23, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA.  On October 26, 1972 he married Audrey M. (Benevich), who survives in Force. Along with his wife, Doc is survived by: three children, Dr. Shawn Murray of Slippery Rock, PA, Brian (Cristy) Murray of Slippery Rock, PA and Jennifer Murray of Nashville,...

Matthew Paul Levanduski, 35, of Harrisburg and formerly of Weedville, died unexpectedly, Sunday, November 24, 2019.  A son of Edward “Buzzy” and Mary (Tesauro) Levanduski of Weedville, he was born on May 12, 1984. Along with his parents, Matthew is survived by: his grandmothers, Janice Tesauro and Josephine Levanduski, both of Force; a sister, Ashley Levanduski of Philipsburg; and his aunts, Michaeline Tesauro of Force and Joyce Baughman of St. Marys. He was preceded in...

Diana Louise Buhite, 68, of Martha Street, Punxsutawney, PA, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Punxsutawney Hospital after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of Gloria Mae (Simpson) Buhite of DuBois and the late Luther Paul Buhite, she was born on March 9, 1951 in DuBois, PA. Along with her mother, Diana is survived by: a brother, Terry Luther (Marilyn) Buhite of Reynoldsville; two sisters, Cheryl Lynn (Luther) Yoas of Hermitage, PA and Patricia Lee (David) Edner of DuBois, PA. Diana...