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Kathryn Ann Bennett, age 73, of South Street, Ridgway, PA, died July 3, 2026 at home.  A daughter of Lucille (Farabaugh) Ovell of St. Marys and the late Bertram Ovell, she was born on March 6, 1953 in St. Marys, PA.  In 1981 she married Jesse Bennett, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Kathryn is survived by: three children, Mark Lovell of DuBois, Jason (Molly) Burke of Benezette and Adam (Holly) Burke of Weedville; six grandchildren, Alan, Abigail, Melony, Caden, Shane ...

Betty Lou Leair, age 86, of Baumertown Road, Weedville, PA, died July 6, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor after an eleven year illness.  A daughter of the late William “Clarence” and Elizabeth (Watkavitch) Leair, she was born on January 19, 1940 in Montersville, WV. Betty lived most of her life in Bennetts Valley’s “Baumertown”.  She graduated from Bennetts Valley High School Class of 1958. She received a Certificate of Proficiency from the DuBois Business ...

Starley Marie Smiley, passed away in the comfort of her home on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. Starley Marie Smiley, born Starley Marie Frye, was born on January 23, 1955, in North Tonawanda, New York, to the late Josephine (Strano) Turner and the late Wesley W. Frye, Jr. In 1975, Starley married Robert “Bobby” Smiley of Falls Creek, Pennsylvania. While their journey together included time apart, love brought them back to one another. They spent the last 21 years ...

Brian E. Park, 57, of Anita, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He was born November 24, 1968 in DuBois, a son of the late Harry Eugene & Jeanne (Kuntz) Park. He was a 1987 graduate of Jeff Tech. He enjoyed race cars, motorcycles, hunting, fishing and most of all helping his friends and neighbors with vehicle repairs. Brian leaves behind a brother Michael Park of Penfield, two sisters Patricia Park-Buehler and Pamela (Timothy) Kerr both of DuBois, one ...

Helena Leair, age 86, of Weedville, PA, died June 16, 2026 at Penn Highland-DuBois after a seven year illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Rachael (Cheslock) Gutowski, she was born on August 23, 1939 in Tyler, PA.  On January 17, 1970 she married Clarence “Bob” Leair, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Helena is survived by a daughter, Libby (Steve) Wilcox of DuBois; and a sister Mary Gutowski of DuBois. Besides her parents, Helena was predeceased by ...

Lillian Rose Craddock, age 69, of Doctors Lane, Penfield, PA, died June 16, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. A daughter of the late Saverio and Giuseppina (Longhi) Attardi, she was born on September 2, 1956. Lillian is survived by her husband of thirty years, Gary Craddock; five children, Jennifer Johnson, Michael Perusse, Christina Peterson, Heather Dunlap and Virginia Price; six grandchildren, Coleman, Alysia, Elizabeth, Nathan, Molly and Theo; and two sisters, Rosemary Dumas and Joanne ...

Daniel Wesley Molnar, age 62, of DuBois, PA, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026, in DuBois, PA. Born on July 29, 1963 in Niagara Falls memorial hospital, New York. Daniel was the son of Robert N. Molnar, and Helen M. Molnar. He graduated from DuBois Central Catholic High School in 1981. He went on to join the U.S. Air Force in 1984. Upon completing basic training, he went to Shanute Air Force base & technical training center in Illinois, where he learned to be a jet engine mechanic. ...

Eleanor Hepler, 94, Falls Creek passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home. She was born May 21, 1932 in Smithtown, PA. She is the daughter of the late Albert B. & Margaret (Jones) Chittester. She married Robert E. Hepler who preceded her in death on February 16, 2020. She was a graduate of Falls Creek High School. She retired from Brockway Glass. She enjoyed reading the Bible, camping, solving crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandkids. Eleanor leaves ...

Lonald L. “Lonnie” Ramsey, age 79 of Redwood Ave., Weedville, PA, died May 22, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home.  A son of the late William M. and Velma (Ramiage) Ramsey, he was born on June 23, 2026 in Bradenville, PA.  On November 29, 2010 he married Nancy (Fetter) who survives at home. Along with his wife, Lonnie is survived by a son, Ted Kroupa and two grandchildren, Zach and Chloe Kroupa. Lonnie lived most of his life in Derry Township and has been a Bennetts ...

John “Cy” Sitosky, 85, Sykesville, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born January 01, 1941 in Stump Creek; a son of the late John & Anna (Senott) Sitosky. Cy leaves behind three children, John Sitosky Jr. of Sykesville, Loretta Peer of VA and Michael Sitosky of Brockway, a sister Regina Kilmer of DuBois, one grandson Carter Sitosky and his ex-wife & best friend Carol Sitosky who had been assisting with his care over the last few years. John ...