All Obituaries

Carol Ann (Matusky) Mohney, age 75, of Reynoldsville, formerly of Sykesville, died Sunday, Aug. 2, after a lengthy illness. She was born in DuBois on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late John George Matusky and Bernice Irene (LaBorde) Matusky Zelinski, and was stepdaughter to the late Walter “Duke” Zelinski. Carol married her loving husband Edward E. Mohney on Sept. 10, 1988, he survives. She loved and lived for all her grand kids who were her pride and joy. The list of her...

Yvonne M. Kear, 84, DuBois, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. She was born April 10, 1936, in DuBois, PA. She is the daughter of the late Clair & Mabel (Kerry) Rugh. She was married to Burt Kear, who preceded her in death in “2014”. Besides her parents and husband, Yvonne was also preceded in death by 5 siblings. She was a graduate of DAHS. She enjoyed taking walks and spending time with her family. Yvonne leaves behind two...

Pamela S. Tobin, 63, DuBois, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois after a lengthy illness. She was born August 18, 1956 in Huntington, WV. She was the daughter of the late Martin & Myrna (Ferrell) Karetski. She just celebrated her 32nd wedding anniversary on June 25 to her husband Alan Tobin of DuBois. She is a “1974” graduate of DAHS. She was a previous member of the Army Reserves 629 Transportation in DuBois. She was a secretary for...

Edward F. Felix, Sr., 90, formerly of Stump Creek, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Christ the King Manor. He was born October 16, 1929, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Patrick & Anna ( Kristofic ) Felix. He married Mary Magdelen (Bevak) Felix on June 3, 1951 at St. Adrian Church in Delancey. She preceded him in death in “2013” He is a graduate of Sykesville High School, a member of ABVM Church in Sykesville. He retired from Rockwell and had also worked in Kramer Mines...

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...