Nedza Family Funeral Homes

John E. “Jack” Biel, 75, of Old Klondike Road, Johnsonburg, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022 at UPMC Hamot in Erie surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Walter and Elsie (Jordan) Biel on June 4, 1946 in Kane, PA. Jack attended Johnsonburg/Wilcox area schools. On October 10, 1964 he married his forever love Cindy (Jones) Biel, who survives, and they resided in Johnsonburg for the past 57 years. Besides his loving wife, Jack is survived by a daughter Tammy (Van)...

Thomas A. Barr, age 65, of Medix Run, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  A son of the late James M. and Marion S. (Sexton) Barr, he was born on January 26, 1957 in Welch WV. Tom is survived by: two children, Jennifer (Salvadore Bigay) Barr of North Bellmore, NY and Joseph Barr of Brockway; two grandchildren, Olive Mary Alice Bigay and Ty Charles Barr; and a sister, Debbie (Gene “Moose”) Winchester of Caledonia. Living most of his life in Medix Run,...

Oliver Harry Snyder, III, “Sunny”, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. He was born February 22, 1963 in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Oliver & Barbara (Hoover) Snyder, Jr. He leaves behind three children, Michelle (Jason Vantassel) Shuffstall, of Clearfield, Oliver Snyder, IV, of Brockway and Trisha Snyder of Virginia, a brother Michael (Audrey) Snyder of Reynoldsville, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Oliver was a graduate...

Ruth Ann Lester-Mendat, age 69, died of brain cancer on April 25th, 2022, in Johnsonburg, PA. She is survived by her wife of 32 years, Roxann Lester-Mendat, of Johnsonburg, PA, formerly from Columbus, OH; her furry children Hildie and Ellie; her brother, Ken (Elaine Bishop) Mendat, of Johnsonburg, PA; and her brother-in-law, Roscoe Lester (Susie Basso), of Columbus, OH. As well as stepbrothers and sisters, Richard A Stenta of Raleigh, N.C., Marie (Richard) Olszewski of Ridgway, Gerald...

Victoria R. Peters, 68, of DuBois, died May 3,2022 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, following a short illness. Born February 8, 1954 in Ridgway PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and Victoria C. (Skrzypek) Gornati. On August 16, 1980, she married Kim A. Peters, who survives. Vicki retired after 10 years from Joann Fabrics in DuBois. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Force, PA, where she had served as Eucharistic Minister. Vicki is survived by two children: Shelley...

Robert W. Hamaker, age 60, of Tyler Road, Penfield, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones, April 21, 2022.  A son of the late Maxwell and Bettie (Miller) Hamaker, he was born on May 28, 1961 in DuBois, PA. Rob is survived by: three children, Joshua (Katie) Hamaker of Tyler, Justin (Shannon) Hamaker of Punxsutawney and Elice (Allen) Morelock of Brookville; five grandchildren, Cassadee, Maxwell, Adalynn, Findlay and Hudson; a brother, Chuck (Marie)...

Jessie D. Maholtz, age 87 of Horseshoe Drive, Penfield, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home.  A daughter of the late John E. and Agnes M. (Berkey) Newell, she was born on July 3, 1934 in Curwensville, PA.  On July 10, 1959 she married Clarence F. “Bucky” Maholtz, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2018. Besides her parents and her husband, Jessie was predeceased by: two brothers, John and Harwood Newell and two sisters, Emily Igou and Josephine...

Charles Michael “Chucky” Carnahan, age 65, of Johnsonburg and recently of Emporium, passed away due to a heart attack on April 7, 2022.  A son of the late Charles T. and Carmella D. (Cicuzza) Carnahan, he was born on July 19, 1956 in Ridgway, PA. Chucky is survived by: three siblings, Sylvia E. (Robert) Birt, Julie L. (Lori Curcio) Carnahan and Shauna E. Carnahan; and several nieces and nephews. Living most of his life in Johnsonburg and Warren, he graduated from Warren...

Debra Sue Carroll, 66, DuBois, passed away Friday, April 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 25, 1955 in DuBois. A daughter of the late Lloyd & Lavina (Gearhart) Marshall. She was married to Ronnie Carroll, he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of DuBois High School and had worked in Dietary at the DuBois Hospital. She enjoyed walking, crafts, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Debra leaves behind a son Michael (Beverly) Carroll of DuBois, a daughter in-law...

Paul E. Houttekier, Sr., age 72, of East Center Street, Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly, at home, April 1, 2022.  A son of the late Camile and Juanita (Sallows) Houttekier, he was born in Blissfield, MI on August, 18, 1949 and was raised by Camile and the late Ruth Houttekier in Berkey, OH. Paul is survived by: two children, Paul Houttekier, Jr. and Ruth Quinn, both of South Carolina; three grandchildren, Thomas, Skylar and Luke; three brothers, Randy (Tammy) Houttekier, Sr.,...