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Kaye B. Schneider, age 69, of Whitetail Road, Weedville, PA, died late Friday, September 24, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lyon) Beck, she was born on May 24, 1952 in DuBois, PA.  On June 30, 1973 she married Leonard “Lenny” Schneider, who survives in Weedville. Along with her husband, Kaye is survived by: two children, John (Christine) Schneider of Byrnedale and Jenny Schneider of New...

Mabel E. Sechman, age 90, of Weedville, was called home to the Lord on September 21, 2021 while surrounded by her family, at her daughter’s home in Weedville.  A daughter of the late Rollin and Mary (Keister) Hulett, she was born on July 1, 1931 in Bradford, PA.  In 1948 she married John R. Sechman who predeceased her in 1990. Besides her parents and husband, Mabel was preceded in death by:  a son, Jon Sechman; a brother, Melvin Hulett and a sister, Janet...

Carolyn Marie Smith, age 95, of River Road, Caledonia, PA, died September 21, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor of St. Marys.  A daughter of the late Blair and Louise (Fox) Huff, she was born on September 25, 1925 in Elk County, PA.  On August 1, 1942 she married Harold “Curly” Smith, who survives in St. Marys. Along with her husband, Carolyn is survived by: four children, George (Judy Bobenrieth) Smith of Clearfield, Gary (Barbara Park) Smith of West Decatur, Jill (Robert)...

Catherine C. Fritz, age 95, of Johnsonburg, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Stewart) Adams, she was born on October 23, 1925 in NuMine, PA.  In 1946 she married Jack Garvey who predeceased her in 1971.  In 1974 she married Bernard “Bud” Fritz who also predeceased her. Besides her parents and two husbands, Catherine was preceded in death by: a son, David Garvey; two...

Erica Lynn Mortland, 76, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.  Erica grew up in the Washington, DC, area and moved seven years ago to Christ the King Manor where she died. She was born on May 11, 1945, in Oil City, PA, the daughter of Major Robert A. Mortland and Doris (Seigworth) Mortland Raybould.  Both parents and her stepfather predeceased her.  Erica graduated from Walter Johnson High School, Rockville, MD, and went on to attend Penn State, State College, PA.  She...

Andrew Bentley Tuttle, age 53, of Benezette, PA, died unexpectedly, September 18, 2021 at his mother’s home.  A son of Lynda (Cook) Tuttle of Benezette and the late Joseph Tuttle, he was born on December 17, 1967 in St. Mary’s, PA.  Besides his mother, Andy is survived by: a sister, Christine Tuttle; two nieces, Allison Woolridge and Sara Drury; and many “Adopted” nieces and nephews. Andy worked at Burke Brother’s for many years and owned/operated...

Helen Vida, 99, of Parma, OH passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born November 6, 1921 in Patton, PA, the daughter of the late Charles & Eva (Malinchek) Kozlosky. She was married to Walter Vida, he preceded her in death. She held many work titles during her life. Just to name a few, practical nurse, therapeutically message specialist and her favorite of all she was a dancer in many of Musical Shows in Maryland, Cleveland and New York. Some how she always seemed to find the...

Louise Mahlon, 77, DuBois, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. She was born April 01, 1944, in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Clyde & Irene (Hallman) Peters. She was a graduate of Clearfield High School. Louise leaves behind a son Eric ( Diana ) Mahlon of Clearfield, two sisters Venna (Chuck) Pygon of Buffalo, NY and Darlene Langworthy of Akron, NY, two grandchildren, Jamie Mahlon and Amber (David) McCracken and four great-grandchildren. In...

Tammy R. Grigsby, 49, Brockway, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois. She was born October 4, 1971 in Bradford, the daughter of the late Frank & Betty Lee (Ward) Carl. Tammy leaves behind a daughter Alexius Carl of DuBois, two sisters, Frankie (Richard) Frederick of Brockway and Dusty Carl of Bradford, and a brother Frank Carl, Jr. of Tionesta. She was a graduate of Otto Eldred High School. She enjoyed camping, crocheting, going to the movies and...

Thelma A. Swackhammer, age 91, of Caledonia, died August 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Ives) gray, she was born April 13, 1930 in Caledonia, PA.  On August 14, 1952 she married Merlyn “Merle” Swackhammer, who preceded her in death in December, 2005. Besides her parents and her husband, Thelma was predeceased by: three brothers, Harry, Lamont and Ernest Gray; and two sisters, Delores “Dee” Miceli...