Nedza Family Funeral Homes

Mary Weisner. 88, Harvey's Run Road, Brockway passed away peacefully April 21, 2024 at the Highland View Rehabilitation Center, Brockway. She was born June 16, 1935 in DuBois. A daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Farley) Swanson. Mary previously worked at Brockway Glass for many years. She enjoyed watching cooking shows and talking with her children and grandchildren whom she was very proud of. A beautiful soul, Mary was well liked by everyone who had the opportunity to meet...

James L. Ripple, age 82, of Penfield, PA, died early Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home, after a short illness.  A son of the late Lorenzo and Natalie (Louge) Ripple, he was born on August 3, 1941 in Turtle Point, PA.  In 1962 he married Carol (Zimmer), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Jim is survived by: four children, Curtis (Shannon) Ripple of Treasure Lake, Cletus (Donna) Ripple of Sabula, Lesley Ripple of Clearfield and William Ripple of Clearfield; eight...

Elizabeth Ann DiNardo, age 65, Johnsonburg, died at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh on April 1, 2024. The daughter of the late Carmen and Ann (Eichmiller) DiNardo, she was born on May31, 1958 in St. Marys, PA.  Elizabeth is survived by her four sisters:  Catherine DiNardo of Pittsburgh, Joanne (Jim) Colesar of Clearfield, Margaret DiNardo of Lancaster, and Rose Grumbling of Lititz; Two Aunts:  Consiglia (DiNardo) Wheeler of Kersey and Dorothy (Eichmiller)...

Kathleen A. Janocha, age 70, of Penfield, died late, Sunday, March 24, 2024 at McKinley Health Center of Brookville, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Robert Turner and the late Joyce Pistili she was born on February 1, 1954 in Clearfield, PA.  Kathy is survived by: two children, Lewis Maines, Jr. of Pennsylvania and Joyce (Brian) Knapp of Penfield; three step-children, John Janocha of DuBois, Tina Kephart of New York and Angela Janocha of New York; eleven...

Rev. Leo C. Cramer, 94, Sykesville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1929, in Soldier, PA. The son of the late Dorsey E. & Bertha M. (Christian) Cramer. He married Mona L. (Buhite) on August 15, 1953, she survives in Sykesville. Leo is a “1947” graduate of Sykesville High School. He had served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After seven years of college, Leo graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree; which led him to...

Matilda Elizabeth “Tillie” Liptak, age 100, of Weedville, PA, died March 16, 2024 at the DuBois Nursing Home.  A daughter of the late Ralph and Hulda (Brumberg) Merley, she was born on June 8, 1923 in Fuller, PA.  On December 1, 1945 she married Fred F. Liptak, who predeceased her on March 12, 1975. Along with her parents and her husband, Tillie was preceded in death by: a son, Duane and his wife Roseann Liptak; a sister, Aileen Surfield; and four brothers, Leo, Ralph,...

Timothy J. “T.J.” Hickox, age 37, of Evergreen Drive, Penfield, PA, died unexpectedly, at home on March 16, 2024.  The only son of Jeffrey & Nancy (Gagliardi) Hickox, of Penfield, he was born on April 18, 1986 in Ridgway, PA. T.J. lived most of his life in the Penfield Area. He enjoyed watching sports, watching wrestling and playing video games. There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family asks that any...

Jeanne M. Park, 76, DuBois, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born April 1, 1947 in DuBois. She is a daughter of the late Arthur & Ruth (Alsbaugh) Kuntz. She married Harry Eugene Park, he preceded her in death on March 23, 1992. She leaves behind four children Brian Park of Anita, Michael (Amy) Park of Penfield, Pamela (Timothy) Kerr of Sykesville, Patricia (Brent) Buehler of Ridgway, four grandchildren and her two cats Puddles and...

Connie (Morrow) Dezanet, age 77, of Sneads Ferry, NC, died February 29, 2024 in Wilmington, NC, after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Ronald and Gladys (Baughman) Morrow, she was born on May 24, 1946 in Brockway, PA.  On September 9, 1972 she married Gary Dezanet, who survives in North Carolina. Besides her parents, Connie was predeceased by: a sister, Phyllis Boschini. Along with her husband, Connie is survived by: two children, Anthony Dezanet of West Chester, PA and...

Neomi D. Meloni, age 86, of Weedville, PA, died March 1, 2024 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late LeRoy “Dutch” and Elizabeth “Ibbie” (Benson) Walters, she was born on June 24, 1937 in Penfield, PA.  On September 8, 1956 she married Ralph Meloni, who predeceased her on September 13, 2012. Besides her parents and her husband, Neomi was preceded in death by: a sister, Aubrey Walters, a brother, Barry Walters, and the...