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Canfield, Ohio Darlene "Mitzi" Hunter 1936 — 2023 With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the death of Darlene "Mitzi" Hunter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 26, 2023. She was born October 28, 1936, in Helvetia, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Pavlik) Vilkinofsky. Prior to moving to Mercer, PA, Mitzi lived in DuBois, PA. She married Richard Wayne Hunter and together they had two wonderful children, Lori Smith and Scott Hunter. Darlene certainly enjoyed a crossword puzzle. She completed countless books in her free time. She also enjoyed playing the accordion and she loved a good polka. Cats held a special place in her heart. Through...

Frederick, Maryland Frank Joseph Joseph Malasky 1940 — 2023 Frank Joseph Malasky, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Malasky for 55 years. Born on March 14, 1940, in Du Bois, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann Marie (Andrulones) Malasky. Frank was a 1958 graduate of Du Bois Area High School and then attended the University of Mexico for two years. He was a Sgt. Major for the US Army, retiring as a specialist after 26 years, 3 months and 19 days. Frank enjoyed golf, fishing/hunting, enjoying the outdoors, and following his grandchildren's sports. He will be remembered by his contagious laugh and quick wit. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two...

Zionsville, Indiana Patrick Ray Kokoska 1944 — 2023 Patrick Ray Kokoska, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, friend, and mentor passed away at the age of 78 on Resurrection morning, April 9th, 2023. Pat was born on July 12, 1944 to John and Clara Kokoska. Pat has one younger sister, Myra. Pat met Mae Jean Faith Hainley while studying at the University of Pittsburgh. They were married on August 21, 1965, and had three sons Evan, David, and Scott. Pat was well known for his intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. His early mathematical skills brought him to chemical engineering. After five years at Merck, he moved to Terre Haute, Indiana to work for Pfizer. Pat was esteemed as a smart, fair, and kind manager, who led with integrity...

Frederick, Maryland Marian Bielobocky 1934 — 2022 Mrs. Marian R. Bielobocky of Frederick, MD, formerly of DuBois, PA., was the wife of the late Dr. Stanley J. Bielobocky. Born March 5, 1934 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Mark C. and Rosella Reardon. Marian was a 1955 graduate of Northwestern University where she earned a BME degree. She also attended Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA, attaining certification as a provisional librarian. She served as the children's librarian at the Dubois Public Library for 12 years prior to retiring to Frederick with her husband in 2004. In her retirement, she enjoyed time with family and grandchildren. Watercolor painting, reading, the piano, and taking classes were...

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania David Glenn McNaughton 1931 — 2022 David Glenn McNaughton, 91, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022, at the Colonial Park Care Center. Born March 12, 1931, in Dubois PA, he was the son of the late Orrin and Daisy McNaughton. David served honorably in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service and was a fifty-year union member. David was a volunteer at the Hershey Medical Center, with their physical therapy department. In his spare time, he liked to bowl and was a member of the Red Crown Bowling League. David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maude, brother Orrin and Frank McNaughton, and his sister, Myrna...

Anderson Beth Burdette 1986 — 2022 Beth Marie Burdette, 34 years old, found peace and happiness when God gently carried her to heaven in his loving arms on March 11, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father Jim Spooner Sr. Her husband Joseph Robert Burdette, and her mother Mary Ann Petrosky DeSmyter survives. Beth was born June 19, 1986, and grew up in DuBois, PA, where she attended Saint Catherine's school. In 1998 she moved to Anderson, S.C., where she attended and graduated from Westside high school. She began her career at Hospice of The Upstate, the hospice house in Anderson, as a receptionist. Advancing throughout her 17 years of employment, she was their RN Charge Nurse, providing excellent and...

Moore, SC Jennifer Green Troise 1965 — 2022 Jennifer Green Troise, 56, of Moore, SC died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at SMC-Mary Black Campus. Born April 5, 1965 in Brookville, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Louise Brown Green of Wimberley, TX and the late William Nils Green. Jennifer earned her BA at The University of Texas-Austin. She was the owner/operator of Carolina Driveline of Spartanburg. A member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and she attended Catholic Church of Jesus our Risen Savior. Jennifer was a selfless individual who gave to all. She had a beautiful vegetable garden, a lover of all animals, and was involved with countless charities. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Troise, her sisters, B. Jill...

Camillus Louis A. Melillo 1929 — 2021 Louis A. Melillo, 91, of Camillus, passed away Tuesday. Born and raised in Brockway, PA, he served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and then settled in Syracuse. Louis graduated from Brockway High School and was employed with Pitney Bowes for 25 years before retiring in 1987. He was a communicant and head usher of Holy Family Church and member of the American Legion. Louis was an avid gardener and cook, enjoyed wintering in Florida at his home and loved to spend time with his family. Louis was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Frances; sister, Donna Snyder; and brother, Samuel. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, the former Anne "Betty" Leahey; daughters, Kathy (Bill)...

Bluffton Lynda Carol Rogers 1943 — 2020 Lynda Carol Rogers, 77, died December 7, 2020 in Bluffton, SC surrounded by her children. She is survived by her 3 remarkable children Crystal Kelly (Scott), Brian Hughes (Samantha), Charlotte Hughes, brothers Gary Rogers (Emily), Bill Rogers (Julie), Mike Rogers (Nancy), sisters Kasey Facchine, Bridget Wray (Jim), 10 nieces and nephews, a great niece and nephews, as well as 10 extraordinary grandchildren Kaleen, Shane, Brenden, Evan, Kiernan, Ian, Ryan, Braylan, Brogan and Branigan, and 1 outstanding great grandson Regan. She was born in Moultrie, GA, grew up in DuBois, PA, spent some years in Pittsburgh, PA, but has lived the last 22 years of retirement in Bluffton, SC. Lynda left this...

Cuyahoga Falls Shirley Ann (Phillips) Stofka 1933 — 2020 CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley Ann (Phillips) Stofka, 87 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away November 17, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 5, 1933, in DuBois, Pennsylvania to the late Henrietta and Frank Phillips. Shirley graduated from DuBois High School in 1951. She met her beloved husband of 52 years, David Sr. while they were working at Ohio Bell in Akron. David always says it was love at first sight. They married on October 19, 1968, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls, where they have remained members. Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, word jumbles and she loved chocolate, potato chips and pierogies. Her greatest love was her...

Seattle, Washington June Isabel Goulding 1925 — 2020 June Isabel (Nulf) Goulding, 95, of Seattle, Washington formerly of Hershey and formerly of Londonderry Village, Palmyra, passed away August 23, 2020 at home. Born June 3, 1925 in Brockport, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Nulf and Oleta (Clark) Nulf, widow of Marshall S. Goulding since July 2017, and also preceded in death by her sister Vivian Anderson and brothers Richard and Leon Nulf, and a granddaughter Kelly Keller. June was a graduate of Horton Township High School and spent her life raising and entertaining her family. Her quick wit and feisty spirit charmed friends and new acquaintances alike. She enjoyed country music, slot machines, and was a regular bingo player at the...

Aiken, SC Mary Adelaide Boyle 1926 — 2020 AIKEN, SC - Mary Adelaide Boyle, 93, beloved wife of James Norbert Boyle, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at her residence in Aiken, SC. A native of Dubois, PA Mary was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Bolam Mack. Mary was a 1944 graduate of DuBois high school and was married on July 29, 1950 at St. Catherines Catholic Church in Dubois. Surviving are her husband of 69 years, James, and their eight children, seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visit the online guestbook at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com

Tellico Village Loudon Homer J. Kyler 1933 — 2020 Homer James Kyler, age 86 of the Tellico Village Community in Loudon, Tennessee passed away March 18, 2020. For complete obituary, and to leave condolences for the family please visit www.clickfuneralhome.com.

Riverview Doyle A Lansberry, Jr 1933 — 2020 86, Died in Riverview Florida on January 26, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born September 5, 1933, the only child of Doyle A and Ida Vogle Lansberry in Clearfield, Pa, who proceeded him in death. He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1952. He married Virginia Ann Beauseigneur Lansberry on March 2, 1957 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Frenchville, PA. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in 2019. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and three sons, Doyle A. Lansberry III, Douglas J and wife Denise Lansberry, and Daniel P. Lansberry, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was...

Naples James E. Pudlo 1937 — 2020 James Pudlo age 82, passed away on January 16, 2020 at his home in Terracina Grand in Naples, Florida after a short illness. The son of George and Rachael Pudlo, he was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania, on November 12, 1937. James attended California University located in California, Pennsylvania and graduated with a Master's Degree in Education. He taught Industrial Arts and Computer Science in both Purchase Line and Brookville area high schools for 34 years. James was a resident of Stump Creek, Brookville, and DuBois, Pennsylvania, until he retired in 1994 and moved to Naples, Florida. James enjoyed woodworking, painting, and golfing. He was a member of St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Brookhaven Christine (Chris) Gaffney Taylor 1956 — 2019 Christine (Chris) Gaffney Taylor died on July 22, 2019, after a courageous six-and-a-half-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born on November 10, 1956, she was a native of DuBois, Pennsylvania and the daughter of James Andrew Gaffney and Sandra Griggs Gaffney. She has resided in Atlanta, Georgia since 1979. She received a B.A. degree in Communications/ Government in 1978 from Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and attended Richmond College, London, England. Chris was the Manager of Community Affairs and an Assistant Vice President of The First National Bank of Atlanta before giving the full measure of her devotion to her beloved children. She served as a St. Pius Football Mom for...

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