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Richard A. Mix, Jr., 61 of DuBois, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1964 in DuBois. He was a son of the late Richard Sr. and Judy (Fletcher) Sweed, who survives in DuBois. Richard enjoyed watching wrestling, going for walks and spending time with his friends. Richard leaves behind his mother and step-father Judy (Vincent) Sweed, Sr., his spouse Tina (Moate) Mix of DuBois a sister Kelly Pisarchick of Florida, a step-brother and sister Tammy (Rick) ...

Richard Allen “Dick” Merat, age 79, of Bennetts Valley, Force, PA, died March 31, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a short illness.   A son of the late Calvin and Dorothy (Whitesell) Merat, he was born on November 28, 1946 in Frenchville, PA.  On March 30, 1968, he married Connie (Berasi), who survives at home. Along with his wife of 58 years, Richard is survived by: four children, Brock (Shane Brewer) Merat of Penfield, Lori (Glenn) Chittester of Weedville, ...

Mary J. “Jo” McKnight, 85, of Center Street, St. Mary’s, passed away peacefully after a brief illness with her loving children by her side on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on February 16, 1941 in DuBois, PA to Peter & Angela Nellie (Mikulski) Uhrin. In July 1961 she married John “Jack” McKnight who preceded her in death on October 15, 2022. Mary Jo graduated from DuBois High school and relocated to St. Mary’s after marrying Jack. In her early ...

Simon F. “Frank” Shutters, 78, of Weedville, PA, passed away April 2nd, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois after a brief illness. Simon grew up on Gardner Hill in Weedville. A member of the Gardner Hill church, he loved to hand out the programs and ring the bell on Sunday. He graduated from Bennett’s Valley High School in 1966. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War, where he served his country for 1 year, 11 months, and 9 days, stateside, and worked as a bread ...

Nickalos Oliver Shugars, age 80, of Mountain Run Rd., Penfield, PA, died March 25, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois.  The only child of the late Oscar and Ruth (Arnold) Shugars, he was born on June 15, 1945 in Port Alleghany, PA.  On July 2, 1966 he married Sandra (Nicklas), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Nick is survived by three children, Nick (Kathy) Shugars, Jr. of DuBois, Cheri (Chris) Beer of DuBois and Denise (Troy) Young of Punxsutawney; three grandchildren, Bryan ...

William James Herzing (Bill), 92, formerly of St. Mary’s and Tyler passed away in Northumberland, PA on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was born in St. Mary’s on September 26, 1933, son of the late George and Margaret Herzing. He served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955. Returning to St. Mary’s he worked for 40 years at Pure Carbon retiring in 1995. William is survived by his daughters Margaret Gatewood, Anna Herzing, and Nancy Dulzer, and his son Bill ...

Walter G. Zirneskie, age 89, of Harborcreek, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Sykesville, PA on May 29, 1936, son of the late Joseph and Mary Zirneskie. Walter was employed at Kaiser Aluminum for 31 years until this retirement. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and traveling. Walter is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Alex, Frank and Joseph ...

Joseph E. Uberti, Sr., age 90, of Spruce Street, Force, PA, died March 12, 2026 at Christ the King Manor, a week shy of his 91st birthday.  A son of the late John C. and Stella (Porta) Uberti, he was born on March 18, 1935 in Force, PA.  He married Sylvia Jean Heigel on November 9, 1957 and had seven children.  She preceded him in death in 1978.  On August 1, 1980 he married Carolyn R. (Shields), who survives at home. Along with his wife Carolyn of 45 years, Joe is ...

Ricky L. “Rick” Whitmore, 66, of Brockway passed away March 18, 2026 at DuBois Nursing Home. He was born February 14, 1960 in DuBois. A son of the late Hilliard & Delores “Dot” (Neel) Whitmore. He was married to Christine “Tina” (Narvey) Whitmore. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2015. Rick is survived by a son Richard Whitmore of Allentown and an aunt Nancy Neel of Brookville. He was a high school graduate. He had worked at DuBois Hospital in ...

Bonnie Marie (Kifer) Hogue, age 78, of Wilcox, PA and Indiana, died unexpectedly, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Potomac Valley Hospital in West Virginia.  The daughter of the late Ralph and Emogene (Severance) Kifer, she was born on May 31, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY.  She married William Hogue in 1993, who predeceased her in 2004. Bonnie is survived by three children, Steve (Becky Morris) Gosciminski, Heidi (Sam) Smith, Jason Gosciminski; and six grandchildren, Clarissa Flynn, ...