All Obituaries

Dr. Louis Luke Barich M.D., age 89 of Hamilton, OH, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. Louis was born in Plum, PA on June 6, 1929 to the late Joseph and Helen (nee Schaffer) Barich. While serving in the US Army Infantry Louis served as a clerk typist, surgical technician and petroleum product analyzer. After discharge, Louis attended Fairmont State College, University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy School followed by University of Pittsburgh Medical School. He graduated as a medical doctor...

Mary D. “Queenie” Jose, 84, Brockway, PA, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois after a short illness.  She was born May 29, 1934, in DuBois. She married Robert E. Jose, he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Brenda Jose and a son Donald “Inky” Jose both of Brockway, a sister Ginger Royer of DuBois, a brother Raymond (Cindy) Carnahan of DuBois and two grandchildren. Mary retired from Brockway Glass. She...

Donald E. Nichols, 81, formerly of Westville, pa, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Clarion Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1937 in Westville, Pa. The son of the late Dewey & Gladys (Senior) Nichols. Donald is survived by a daughter Judy Stubbs of Punxsutawney, a sister Helen (Ronald) Bishop of Falls Creeek and a brother Fred (Josephine) Nichols of Westville, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a...

Leona Mae (Benninger) Crooks-Hanes, 100, of DuBois, resident of the DuBois Nursing Home, the DuBois Village, formerly of Falls Creek, entered the Kingdom of God on December 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late Floyd A. Hanes and Michael D. Crooks; loving mother of Carolyn Walko-Christopher, Robert (Margot) Kryk, Janice (Robert) Nicely, Doreen Hanes and Carl (Kim) Hanes; beloved grandmother to Karen Christopher, Ken (Helen) Masters, Jeff (Janelle) Masters, Laurie (Brent) Walck, Floyd Hanes,...

Michael Ray Buehrer, 54, of South Highland Street, DuBois, PA, died suddenly, at home.  A son of the late Clifford and Emma Elizabeth (Porath) Buehrer, he was born in Bryan, OH on October 9, 1964. He is survived by: five children, Justine (Tommy) Gill of Falls Creek, PA, Brittany Ferry of Bryon, OH, David Buehrer of Bryan, OH, Jared Buehrer of DuBois, Zach (Kristen) Buehrer of DuBois; seven grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Margaret J. Christian, 85, of Hill Street, Falls Creek, PA, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois, PA. A daughter of the late Merle and Sarah (Harriger) Thomas, she was born in Brookville on April 18, 1933. Besides her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by: her husband, Blair T. Christian; seven sisters, Betty Zilizelberger, Ilene Monks, Nancy Knapp, Doris Cochran, Jean Davis, Marie Hetrick, Ruby Thomas; and two brothers, William and Clinton...

Susan Carol Kerr, 71, Brookville, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois after a short illness. She was born September 20, 1947, in Roaring Springs; the daughter of the late George & Sara (Haugherty) Reighard. She married William Craig Kerr, jr., he also preceded her in death. Susan was a secretary for National Institute of Health and then a secretary for her husband Dr. William C. Kerr Dentist office. She enjoyed plants, animals and the history of...

Timothy Neil Elgar, age 71 of Rockton died Friday at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born December 3, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio. The son of Herbert E. Elgar and Dorothy Pruzek Elgar. Timothy was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio. He joined the Marine Corp in 1967 and was honorably discharged in 1969 as a Corporal. He became a machinist and worked with Rockwell International until his retirement. He lived in the local area for over 40 years. He enjoyed camping,...

Robert “Mugsy” Anthony, 79, DuBois, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois. He was born August 20, 1939, in DuBois, PA., the son of the late Harry and Anna (Pukzio) Anthony. He was married to Nancy (Lavery) Anthony, she survives in DuBois.  In addition to his wife Nancy, He is also survived by a son Robert Anthony, jr of Erie, a sister Joann (Jack) Manners of DuBois, a granddaughter Chelsea Beatty of Sykesville and numerous...

Betty Dixon, 88, formerly of Hormtown and Beechwoods area, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Hillview Healthcare in Altoona. She was born February 9, 1930, to the late Harold & Genevieve (Naugle) Davie in Fair Oaks, PA. Betty is married to Floyd N. Dixon, who survives in Altoona.  She had worked in the maternity ward at Maple Ave. Hospital for many years. She was a member of Emerickville Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and baking. In addition to her...