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LeRoy Charles “Poppy” Muth, 93, of Strawberry Street, Weedville, PA, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois.  A son of the late Morris C. and Hilda (Cross) Muth, he was born on December 3, 1925 in Akron, OH.  When he was 12 years old, with his father and sister, he moved to Luthersburg, PA where he worked on his Uncle’s farm and various other farms. After graduating Brady Township High School, he...

Dr. Louis Luke Barich M.D., age 89 of Hamilton, OH, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. Louis was born in Plum, PA on June 6, 1929 to the late Joseph and Helen (nee Schaffer) Barich. While serving in the US Army Infantry Louis served as a clerk typist, surgical technician and petroleum product analyzer. After discharge, Louis attended Fairmont State College, University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy School followed by University of Pittsburgh Medical School. He graduated as a medical doctor...

Mary D. “Queenie” Jose, 84, Brockway, PA, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois after a short illness.  She was born May 29, 1934, in DuBois. She married Robert E. Jose, he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Brenda Jose and a son Donald “Inky” Jose both of Brockway, a sister Ginger Royer of DuBois, a brother Raymond (Cindy) Carnahan of DuBois and two grandchildren. Mary retired from Brockway Glass. She...

Paul H. Wheeler, 88, of Church Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Penn Highlands-DuBois.  A son of the late Richard G. and Alma (Guenther) Wheeler, he was born in Ridgway, PA on June 26, 1930. Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by a brother, Richard C. Wheeler. Paul is survived by: two nephews, Raymond (Lori) Wheeler of Johnsonburg and Charles (Mary Jo) Wheeler of St. Marys; three great nieces; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Wheeler of Johnsonburg. He...

Obituary Julianna “Jay” Kematick Rio Julianna “Jay” Rio, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Christ the King Manor. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1925, to the late Frank and Mary (Kuzeluk) Kematick and was married for 63 years to Rocco “Dutch” Rio, who preceded her in death in 2010. Living all her life in Penfield, Jay was a graduate of Huston Township High School class of 1943.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Force...

Joseph Michael Winkler, 27, of Spruce Street, Force, PA, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  A son of Michael and Bonnie (Gray) Winkler of Hollywood, PA, he was born in DuBois on November 24, 1991. Along with his parents, Joe is survived by his: sister, Brandi Winkler and her Fiancé, Deryk Spicher of Force and a grandfather, Harry Gray of Weedville. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Frank...

Donald E. Nichols, 81, formerly of Westville, pa, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Clarion Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1937 in Westville, Pa. The son of the late Dewey & Gladys (Senior) Nichols. Donald is survived by a daughter Judy Stubbs of Punxsutawney, a sister Helen (Ronald) Bishop of Falls Creeek and a brother Fred (Josephine) Nichols of Westville, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a...

Leona Mae (Benninger) Crooks-Hanes, 100, of DuBois, resident of the DuBois Nursing Home, the DuBois Village, formerly of Falls Creek, entered the Kingdom of God on December 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late Floyd A. Hanes and Michael D. Crooks; loving mother of Carolyn Walko-Christopher, Robert (Margot) Kryk, Janice (Robert) Nicely, Doreen Hanes and Carl (Kim) Hanes; beloved grandmother to Karen Christopher, Ken (Helen) Masters, Jeff (Janelle) Masters, Laurie (Brent) Walck, Floyd Hanes,...

Michael Ray Buehrer, 54, of South Highland Street, DuBois, PA, died suddenly, at home.  A son of the late Clifford and Emma Elizabeth (Porath) Buehrer, he was born in Bryan, OH on October 9, 1964. He is survived by: five children, Justine (Tommy) Gill of Falls Creek, PA, Brittany Ferry of Bryon, OH, David Buehrer of Bryan, OH, Jared Buehrer of DuBois, Zach (Kristen) Buehrer of DuBois; seven grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Margaret J. Christian, 85, of Hill Street, Falls Creek, PA, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois, PA. A daughter of the late Merle and Sarah (Harriger) Thomas, she was born in Brookville on April 18, 1933. Besides her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by: her husband, Blair T. Christian; seven sisters, Betty Zilizelberger, Ilene Monks, Nancy Knapp, Doris Cochran, Jean Davis, Marie Hetrick, Ruby Thomas; and two brothers, William and Clinton...