All Obituaries

Alice I. Desantis, 98, formerly of Brockway, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born October 23, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Fred & Millie (Bish) Bilodeau. She married Amblette “Tony” DeSantis on June 1, 1940, he preceded her in death in “1990”. Alice was a member of St. Tobias Catholic Church and the Rosary Society in Brockway for many years. She had also previously worked for Curry’s Jewelry Store in Brockway for...

Harold F. “Herk” Portzer, 90, formerly of DuBois, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Christ the King Manor. He was born May 16, 1929, in DuBois; a son of the late Frank & Mary (Johnston) Portzer. He graduated from DAHS class of 1947. In 1950, Harold Joined the US Army and was in during the Korean Conflict until 1953. Later he attended DuBois Business College. He later was owner of Portzer Incorporated and owned a car repair and sales for many years. Harold leaves...

Michael A. Girosky, 57, of Reynoldsville, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, in Erie, after an extended illness. He was born December 31, 1962 in Erie; a son of the late Charles & Victoria (Gruda) Girosky. Michael attended Strong Vincent High School in Erie before joining the US Army. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division and was also stationed in Aschaffenberg, Germany with the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry.  After the army he graduated with the 21st Class of the Ross Leffler...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Stephen D. Arbaugh, 60, of Luthersburg, passed away Friday, March 06, 2020, at Penn Highlands Healthcare after a lengthy illness. He was born August 20, 1959, in Erie, PA; the son of the late Lester & Cyvil (Nicklas) Arbaugh. He was married to Cynthia (Milliron) Arbaugh who survives in Luthersburg. In addition to his wife, Stephen also leaves behind a son Shawn (Margaret "Zoe") Arbaugh of Treasure Lake, a sister Patty Szocki of Erie, two brothers Larry Arbaugh of Girard, PA...

Randy Hannold, 67, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her daughter Cathy’s home in DuBois. She was born August 19, 1952 in Springville, NY; the daughter of the late Clifton & Margarie (Raught) Button. Her husband Robert “Bob” Hannold, Sr, preceded her in death in “2013”. She was a graduate of Smethport High School. She was a former Care Nurse at DuBois Nursing Home and had enjoyed going shopping. Randy is survived by four children Cathy (Jerry) Smith...