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Ellanne M. “Zelda” Olewinski, age 102, of Rasselas, PA, died July 29, 2022 at Sena Kean Manor.  A daughter of the late George B. and Vera (Patterson) Laughlin, she was born on April 7, 1920 in Johnsonburg, PA. Besides her parents, Zelda was predeceased by: her husband, Charles A. Olewinski; a granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Malobicky; two sisters, Rose Swanson and Vera Johnson; two daughter’s-in-law, Leona Olewinski and Cora Olewinski; and a son-in-law, Steve Malobicky,...

Glenda Irene Grosch, age 65, of South Settlement Road, Kane, PA, died early Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at home, after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Glen and Frances I. (Lyon) Kunes, she was born on August 2, 1957 in St. Marys, PA.  On March 25, 1989 she married Gary Grosch, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Glenda is survived by: a son, Travis Grosch of Pittsburgh, PA; and five brothers, Burton Kunes of Weedville, Clayton Kunes of Treasure Lake, Tom Kunes of...

Jane Leshok, 85, of Reynoldsville passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Penn Highlands Healthcare. Born April 29, 1937 in DuBois, PA. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ursula (Jones) Schalk. She was married to Charles Leshok who survives in Reynoldsville. Jane was a 1955 graduate of DuBois High School. She was a homemaker and owner of Leshok’s Greenhouse in Reynoldsville for more than 40 years. She is survived by six children, Kim (Ed) Eisman, Larry (Dina) Kirkwood, Patty...

John M. Boboige, 90, Sykesville, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at DuBois Nursing Home. He was born May 16, 1932 in Sykesville. The son of the late John & Mary (Amshey) Boboige Yanek. He married Marlene E. (Gatesman) Boboige, she survives in Sykesville. He was a graduate of Sykesville High School. He was in the Army during the Korean War. After attending Barber school in Erie, he owned and operated Boboige Barber Shop in Lawrence Park and then was a co-owner of Sykesville...

Shirley L. Biel, age 85, of Wilcox, died July 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a brief illness.  A daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude (Bradshaw) DuPont, she was born on August 17, 1936 in St. Vincent, British West Indies.  On May 22, 1962 she married Peter “Tom” Biel in Lady of Rosary Church of Clinton, MA. Shirley is survived by: her husband of 60 years in Wilcox; two children, Thomas J. Biel and Barbara (Paul) Asti, both of Johnsonburg; five...

Roseann Liptak, age 70, of Weedville, PA, died at home on July 22, 2022 after an illness of several months.  A daughter of the late Charles and Aileen (Cameroni) Carpin, she was born on August 28, 1951 in DuBois, PA.  On April 29, 1972 she married Duane Liptak, Sr., who survives at home. Along with her husband, Roseann is survived by: two children, Duane (Jamie) Liptak, Jr., of Wimberley, TX and Deana (Vincent) Feidler of North Canton, OH; six grandsons; and two sisters, Charlene...

Earl R. Robuck, age 49, of Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA, died July 4, 2022, unexpectedly, at home.  A son of Joan (Launer) Robuck of Mt. Pleasant, PA and the late Joseph Robuck, he was born on September 8, 1972 in Ridgway, PA. Along with his mother, Earl is survived by: a daughter, Brooke Santoro of Johnsonburg; two brothers, Tom Robuck of Johnsonburg and Eric (Valerie) Robuck of Virginville, PA; two sisters, Linda (Al) Scalzo of Medina, NY and Debbie (Stephen) Wilkins of...

Bernard Louis Sweka, CMSgt, USAF, RET., Age 67 passed away at his home on Monday, July 11, 2022, with loving family near.  Bernard was born on January 15, 1955 in Dubois, Pennsylvania, to Henry F and Ethel (Polifko) Sweka.  He graduated from Dubois Area Schools class of 1972.  Bernard enlisted in the United States Air Force in September 1973 and retired in February 2004 after honorably serving for 30 years. He was a Veteran of the Gulf War receiving a Purple Heart after the...

Exper James “Bumper” Fox, age 83, of Caledonia, died on July 21, 2022, at home, after a two year illness.  A son of the late Edward J. Fox and the late Olive (Youngmark) Spang, he was born on October 2, 1938 in Caledonia, PA.  On July 19, 1957 he married Rosemary (Tesauro), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Bumper is survived by: six children, Arbutus Fox, Edward (Daphne) Fox, Elizabeth (Don) Klein, Exper (Heather) Fox, Jr., Michael (Marlena) Fox and Joseph...

Lance Paul Donahue, Sr., 74, DuBois, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 15, 1948, in Piqua, OH, the son of the late George & Kathryn (Neeper) Donahue, Sr. He married Mary Evelyn (Smith) on Sept. 1, 1971, she preceded him in death in 2009. He leaves behind a daughter, Lori (Lenny) Gagnon of Florida, three sons, Lance jr., Kurt and Christopher (Lisa) Donahue all of DuBois, two brothers, Russell Donahue of DuBois and Fred (Tammy) Donahue of Ohio, and nine...