Nedza Family Funeral Homes

Shirley M. Allessi, 85, formerly of RD Punxsutawney, PA, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the DuBois Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late George and Martha (Kovalyak) Quashnock, she was born on May 27, 1934 in Anita, PA.  On September 7, 1953 she married Richard “Deacon” Allessi, who predeceased her on April 8, 2019. Shirley is survived by: three children, Mary Ann Madalis of Brockway, Richard (Bonnie) Allessi of Wexford and James M. (Debra)...

David Mark Kelege, 60, DuBois, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born December 31, 1958 in DuBois, PA; son of the late Peter and Esther (Herbert) Kelege. He married Sherry (Conway) Kelege on July 28, 1982. In addition to his wife David also leaves behind his two children: Army Medic David Michael (Erika) Kelege of Georgia and Airforce Police officer Elise Kelege of England, granddaughter Alexa Kelege, two nieces Jamie (Alvin) Kelege of DuBois and Toni...

Betsy A. Zimmerman, 81, of Oak Street, Wilcox, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, Saturday, August 17, 2019.  She was born on March 22, 1938 in Kane, PA, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Naomi (McMillen) Smith.  On November 7, 1959, in St. Anne’s Catholic Church, she married Thomas J. “Crowbar” Zimmerman, who predeceased her on January 21, 2019. Besides her parents and husband, Betsy was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth “Toot” Smith, Jr. Betsy...

Diane C. Haupright, 76, of Dill Hill, Johnsonburg, PA, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Penn Highlands after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Jay and Caroline (Wright) McClain, she was born on June 22, 1943 in St. Marys, PA.  On June 13, 1964 she married Douglas M. Haupright, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Diane is survived by: two children, D. J. Haupright and Lisa (Daniel) Lechien, both of Johnsonburg; five grandchildren; and three...

Minnie C. Assalone, 97, of Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at home after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Exper and Frances (Doyle) Youngmark, she was born on December 11, 1921 in Caledonia, PA.  On November 26, 1943 she married Michael Assalone who preceded her in death on September 30, 1999. Besides her parents and husband, Minnie is predeceased by: two sisters, Olive Spang and Denalda DeCarli. Minnie is survived by: three children,...

Myrtle Elizabeth Overbeck Elmquist, 93, of Louisiana Lane, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, “Went to Meet Her Lord” on Monday, August 5, 2019. Myrtle was born September 4th, 1925 in Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Ethel Mae Bedford and David Franklin Overbeck.  On September 7th, 1941, she married William Harris “Herk” Elmquist at the Methodist Church in Lakewood, New York, who preceded her in death April 17th, 2008.   She was a...

Jerome G. “Jerry” Ribet, 71, of Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA died August 2, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after a short illness.  A son of the late George and Theresa (Filiano) Ribet he was born on October 6, 1947 in Port Jefferson, NY.  Jerry was raised in New York, graduated High School in Stockton, CA and entered the Army in Fort Lewis, WA.  In the Army he served as a Drill Sergeant for almost two years and remained in the Reserves for another four...

Paul Gunsallus, 92, formerly of third Avenue, Johnsonburg, died August 8, 2019 at Penn Highlands-Elk after a lengthy illness.  A son of Edward and Alyse (Augustine) Gunsallus, he was born on July 30, 1927 in Johnsonburg, PA.  On March 15, 1945 he married Maxine (Erickson) who predeceased him on March 30, 2015. Besides his parents and his wife, Paul was preceded in death by: two children, Alice Geyer and Paula Gunsallus. Living all his life in Johnsonburg, Paul retired from the...

Shelby J. Smith, 82, of Eddies Road, Penfield, PA, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at home after a brief illness.  A daughter of the late John and Doris (Fox) VanHorn, she was born on December 12, 1936 in Penfield.  In 1956 she married Glenn E. Smith, Jr. who predeceased her on April 23, 2019. She is survived by: two children, Glenn E. (Elaine) Smith III of Mercer, PA and Luann Muth of Grampian, PA; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Marlin VanHorn of...

Merle R. “Tex” Haldeman, 95, formerly of Eddies Road, Penfield, PA, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the DuBois Nursing Home.  A son of the late Chris & Eva (Gravy) Haldeman, he was born on March 22, 1924 in Fontana, PA.  He was married to Virginia A. (Gray) who predeceased him in 2013. Besides his parents and wife, Tex was preceded in death by: two children, Dale and Carol Smith; four brothers, Joe, Dutch, Christy and George Haldeman; and a son-in-law, Gerald...