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Lawrence P. Padasak, 91, of Glenn Hazel Road, Wilcox, PA, died March 4, 2020 in Largo Florida after a short illness.  A son of the late Peter P. and Tonka (Feikles) Padasak, he was born on July 18, 1928 in Wilcox, PA.  On June 26, 1954 he married Mary Ella (Hayes) who predeceased him on October 22, 1978. Besides his parents and his wife, Lawrence was preceded in death by: seven brothers, Frank, Andy, Peter, Edward, Joseph, Elmer and Roger Padasak; three sisters, Ann Beckwith,...

Rita F. Hanzely, 90, of DuBois, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at DuBois Nursing Home. She was born January 12, 1930, in DuBois to the late Lloyd & Helen (Britton) Kriner. On June 26, 1949, she married Henry Hanzely, he preceded her in death in “2009”. She is a graduate of Sykesville High School and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville where she was very active in the United Methodist Women’s Club. She enjoyed being a member of the Card Club...

Victoria “Vicki” (Leair) Winslow, 49, of Gardner Hill, Weedville, PA, died April 1, 2020, at home, unexpectedly, after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of Clarence “Bob” and Helena (Gutowski) Leair of Weedville, she was born on January 29, 1971 in St. Marys, PA.  On April 24, 1993 she married Scott Winslow who predeceased her on January 14, 2018. Along with her parents, Vicki is also survived by: a sister, Elizabeth “Libby” Klopfenstein of...

Janis Clare Shaffer, 66, DuBois, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Penn Highlands Healthcare after a short illness. She was born December 20, 1953, in DuBois daughter of the late Clarence & Emma (Dixon) Duttry. She is married to Rev. Raymond Shaffer. In addition to her husband, Janis is also survived by a son, Lynn Raymond Shaffer of Reynoldsville and a daughter Kristi Lynn (David) Keller of Weedville, two sisters, Judy Slack of SaBula, Cecelia Malluzzo of Indianapolis, IN, two...

Philip “Kenny” “Teah” Maholtz, 63, of Bennett’s Valley Hwy, Weedville, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A son of the late Althea (Carpin) and the late Philip A. Maholtz, he was born August 14, 1956 in DuBois, PA. On April 7, 1990 he married Helene “DeDee” (DeCarli) who preceded him in death on January 30, 2014. Kenny is survived by two children; Jason Jericho of...

Ronald Watkavitch, 71, of Weedville, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. A son of the late Gula (Lovenduski) and the late John Watkavitch, Sr., he was born on September 15, 1948 in DuBois, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved companion, Connie Wehler, brothers John Watkavitch, Jr. (infant) and Joseph Watkavitch, as well as a nephew, Joseph Watkavitch, Jr. Ronnie is survived by his brother Richard Watkavitch, a daughter, and several nieces and...

Donna Jeane Smith, 27, DuBois, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2020, in DuBois. She was born February 1, 1993, in DuBois. She is a daughter of George Smith of Penfield and the late Satin (Brochey). In addition to her father, Donna is also survived by a sister Skilie Smith of Reynoldsville, two brothers, Corey Horner of Kittaning and Nicholas Smith of DuBois, paternal grandparents, Jeane (Paul) Hoover of DuBois, maternal grandparents, Laurie Brochey of DuBois and Thomas Brochey...

Ryan A. Berasi, 44, of Pulaski, PA and formerly of Bennetts Valley, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, unexpectedly at home.  A son of Robert “Toosher” (Lori) Berasi of Force and Susan (Raymond) Bateman-Gascon of Weedville, he was born on February 2, 1976 in DuBois, PA.  On February 14, 1997 he married Alyssa (Confer), who survives him at home. Along with his wife and parents, Ryan is survived by: two children, Serena (Cody Holmes) Berasi of Pulaski and Austin Berasi of...

D. Arlene Saula, 78, Grampian, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at DuBois Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born July 11, 1941, in Pittsburgh; a daughter to the late Walter & Dorothy (Bungert) Argall. She was married to George Saula, he preceded her in death in “2018”. She was a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School and had lived most of her life in the Pittsburgh Area. She had worked as a private secretary for Pittsburgh National Bank and a secretary...

Earl Frantz, jr, 90, formerly of SaBula, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Corry Manor after a short illness. He was born February 26, 1930 in DuBois; a son of the late Earl & Alice (Bish) Frantz. He married Beverly (Reinard) Frantz on October 28, 1954; she survives in Corry, PA. Earl attended Sandy High School before joining the US Army. He was a truck driver for Shaw Trucking and Brocious Trucking. He was protestant by faith and enjoyed going camping. In addition to his wife...