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Sheridan L. Solada, age 82, of Shoemaker Road, Penfield, PA, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Russell and Mary (Conrad) Solada, he was born on July 14, 1938 in DuBois, PA.  On January 27, 1967 he married Janice (Dush) who survives at home. Along with his wife, Sheridan is survived by: four sons, Randy Solada of Penfield, Scott Solada of Penfield, Shawn (Victoria Haid) Solada of Reynoldsville and Mark (Joyce) Solada of Kersey, PA;...

Willis Harwood Newell, age 82, of Long Avenue, DuBois, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  A son of the late John E. and Agnes (Berkey) Newell, he was born on August 4, 1938 in DuBois, PA.  Besides his parents, Harwood was predeceased by: his wife, Catherine “Ilene” (Robinson) Newell; two sisters, Josephine Bojalad and Emily Igou; a brother, John Newell; and a daughter, Connie Lou in infancy. Harwood is survived by: three sons, Robert (Tammy)...

Theodore W. “Teed” Youngmark, age 93, of Caledonia, died unexpectedly, January 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands-DuBois.  A son of the late Exper and Frances (Doyle-Young) Youngmark, he was born on September 20, 1927 in Caledonia.  On June 22, 1949 he married Gloria Regina (Luzier) who preceded him in death on June 1, 2018. Besides his parents and his wife, Teed was predeceased by: three sisters, Olive Spang, Minnie Assalone and Denelda DeCarli; leaving him as the last member...

Roy J. Mack, Jr., age 63, of Front Street, Benezett, PA, died January 8, 2021 at the Mt. Laurel Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Roy J. Mack, Sr and Edith Mae (Governor) Mack, he was born on October 21, 1957 in Youngstown, OH.  On April 13, 1989 he married Barbara (Motter) who survives at home. Besides his parents, Roy was predeceased by: two brothers, Bud and Ryan Mack. Along with his wife, Roy is survived by: three children, Deanna (Greg) Johannsen of...

John L. Franzoni, age 85, of Apple Street, Weedville, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  A son of the late Rico Franzoni, Sr. and Frances (DePaoli) Franzoni, he was born on April 14, 1935 in Washington, D.C. John is survived by: a brother, Rico Franzoni, Jr. of Weedville; two nieces, Rhonda Glass and Renee Bogle; four great-nieces and great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; and his companion, Alta Smith. John has lived in Bennetts Valley since 1944, graduating...

Richard K. “Smitty” Smith, age 54, of High Street, Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly, January 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands-Elk.  A son of the late Keith and Alma (Paton) Smith, he was born on January 11, 1966 in Ridgway, PA.  On July 11, 1987 he married Lori J. (Wolff) who predeceased him on June 15, 2015. Besides his parents and his wife, Smitty was preceded in death by: a sister, Peggy Smith. He is survived by: four children, Ashley Smith of St. Marys, Amber (Matt...

Dora A. Strasavich, 96, Sykesville, passed away January 07, 2021 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. She was born May 28, 1924 in Sykesville, the daughter of the late Martin & Ollie (Frantz) LaBorde. She was married to Anthony Strasavich on September 29, 1945. He preceded her in death. She attended Sykesville School. She had previously worked at Sylvania in Emporium, Jeffers Electronics and then retired from the egg processing plant in DuBois. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church...

Randy E. Laughlin, age 62, of Front Street, Benezett, PA, died at home, Sunday, January 3, 2021.  A son of the late Raymond O. and Lois M. (Johnson) Laughlin, he was born on June 13, 1958 in St. Marys. Living most of his life in Medix Run and Benezett, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He worked in the construction industry enjoying drywall work and served in the US Marines. Randy is survived by: two sisters, Cindy Fedorko of Glassport, PA and Cheryl (Matt) Elder of Dents Run, PA;...

Donald R. “Duck” Steudler, 74, of St. Marys, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, PA, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA. He was born on July 24, 1946 in Wilcox, PA, the son of the late Bernard and Florence (Santo) Steudler. Donald worked at various factories over the years including Stackpole Magnetics in Kane, PA, and Magnet Applications, Inc., DuBois, PA. He was loved by many friends and family as he had a heart of gold, a wonderful work ethic,...

Margie Ann Muth, 87, formerly of Troutville, PA passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Omni West Assisted Living in Youngstown, OH. She was born March 23, 1933, in DuBois, PA, the daughter of the late William & Velma (Fitzpatrick) Reed. She married Burnell “Bud” Muth; he preceded her in death in “2011”. She attended St. Catherine High School and was a member of ABVM Church in Sykesville. She was an Auxiliary member of the Sykesville Legion where she enjoyed...