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William B. Havlichek, 71, DuBois, formerly of Fairmont, WV, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1946, in Fairmont, WV. He was the son of the late John & Betty (Maple) Havlichek. He was married to Carolyn (Hopson) Havlichek who preceded him in death in 1999. In 2005 he married Edna (Brady) (Tyger) Havlichek who survives in DuBois. After graduating High School, William went to Fairmont State College in WV and then...

Abbie Jean (Shaffer) Buskirk, 88, of DuBois, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, surrounded by her extensive loving family at her residence. Abbie was born Jan 22, 1930 to Martin Samuel Shaffer and Maggie Mae (Murray) Shaffer. She was born and raised in Brockway, PA with her five brothers and two sisters who all preceded her in death. She was a loving mother to six daughters, Joyce Ward of DuBois, Betty (Tom) Lee of DuBois, Sandra Johnson of DuBois, Debra (Red) Carle of DuBois, Karen (Gabe)...

Dorothy G. “Jean” Noble, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Wexford Healthcare Center with her daughters at her side. She was born February 7, 1927, in Sabula; the daughter of the late William G. & Margaret G. (Moore) Beers.  Dorothy was a graduate of DuBois Area High School, class of “1946”. She lived most of her life in DuBois and Brockway. She spent the last five years in Wexford, PA, to be closer to her daughters. She is survived...

Michael L. Tesauro, 86, of Pine Avenue, Force, PA, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Mount Nittany Hospital after a short illness.  A son of the late Charles and Minnie (Lewis) Tesauro, he was born in Benezette on April 27, 1932. On June 8, 1957 he married Janice L. (Bateman) who survives in Force. Along with his wife, Mike is survived by: two children, Mary (Edward “Buzzy”) Levanduski of Weedville and Michaeline Tesauro of Force; two grandchildren, Matthew and Ashley...

Burton D. Wheeler, 84, of Byrnedale Road, Weedville, PA, died, unexpectedly, July 9, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.  A son of the late Henry & Mildred (Blankenbaker) Wheeler, he was born on November 19, 1933 in Byrnedale, PA.  On November 28, 1958 he married Maxine L. (Wilson) who survives in Weedville. Along with his wife, Burt is survived by: three children, David Wheeler of Penfield, Edward (Dee) Wheeler of Penfield and Richard (Lori) Wheeler of Weedville; six grandchildren; four...

Marguerite Frances (Winkler) Cortina, 95, of Force, PA, died July 5, 2018 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. The last surviving child of the late Frank and Stella (Gusheroski) Winkler, she was born on May 8, 1923 in Force, PA. On November 10, 1945, she married Robert John Cortina who predeceased her on September 1, 2016. Marguerite was active with the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Force, being a member of the Rosary Altar Society, Funeral Committee, and Choir for 60 years, cleaning the church for...

Rose Marie (Habicht) Maletto, 77, of Buchanan Street, Wilcox, PA, died Thursday, June 21, 2018.  She had succumbed to a short illness, surrounded by her family at Penn Highlands-Elk.  The last surviving child of the late Fred and Mary Theresa (Marchese) Habicht, she was born on November 17, 1940 in Johnsonburg. On June 1, 1998, Rose lost her husband, Frederick F. Maletto, Sr., whom she married in the St. Anne Catholic Church on June 13, 1959. Besides her parents and husband, she...

Charles P. “Chuck” Cooney, Jr., 66, of Locks Hill Road, Wilcox, died, Wednesday, July, 3, 2018 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a brief illness.  A son of the late Charles P., and Wanda (Flacinski) Cooney, Sr., he was born in Ridgway on September 1, 1951. On April 10, 1976 he married Jean L. (Bauer) who survives in Wilcox. Besides his wife, Chuck is survived by: his son Chase Cooney of Wilcox; two grandchildren; and his sisters, Joni Heatherdale of Johnsonburg and Carol...

Luttie W. Rehar, 93, Sykesville, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Christ the King Manor after a lengthy illness. He was born February 5, 1925 in Bolivar, PA, the son of the late Anton & Jennie (Marincic) Rehar. He was married to Martha (Zimmerman) Rehar, who preceded him in death on February 5, 2011. Luttie was a graduate of Sykesville High School. He was a Staff Sergeant Aerial Gunman in the US Airforce during WWII, serving with the 8th Airforce, 448th squadron. He had worked at...

William Vance Wagoner, Sr. 80, formerly of DuBois, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, in Wilkesboro, NC after a lengthy illness. He was born October 03, 1937, son of the late John & Beulah Wagoner. After the passing of his first wife, Shelda L. (Solada) on Aug 14, 1982, he met and married Doris A. (Mackey) who survives in Wilkesboro, NC. William is also survived by a daughter Dorothy Spencer of DuBois, a step-daughter Brenda (Mackey) Rhodes of Newport News, VA, four grandchildren, Chris...