All Obituaries

James D. Fike, 85 Sykesville, PA passed away Saturday, Ocotober 17, 2020 at Penn Highlands Healthcare.  He was born July 12, 1935 in DuBois, the son of the late Russell & Mae (Heberling) Fike.  He married Hazel (Beck) on January 27, 1956, she survives in Sykesville. James was a “1954” graduate of Sykesville High School.  He worked as a fitter for Triangle Springs for 37 years.  James enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting and camping with his grandkids. ...

Joseph L. Pierce, 64, formerly of Mt Run Road passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2020 at UPMC Altoona after a lengthy illness. He was born December 14, 1955 in DuBois, son of the late Joseph Lamar & Sarah Ann (Henry ) Pierce. Joseph was a graduate of DuBois Area HS. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed the outdoors and sports. Joseph leaves behind two sons, Stephen Pierce of Reynoldsville and Leonard Pierce of Punxsutawney, two brothers, Rex Pierce of Meadville and...

Rosina Mehok, 85, formerly of Big Soldier, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at DuBois Nursing Home. She was born July 19, 1935 in Soldier, PA, the daughter of the late Thomas & Mary (Campanini) Trumbette. She was married to Michael Mehok, Jr. in October 1975; he preceded her in death in 2013. Rosina had previously worked for Cameron Manufacturing, Big Mamas Restaurant and Rockwell where she had retired from. She enjoyed baking cookies and loved to sing. She was a member of Holy...

Barbara L. Varga, 69, DuBois, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Christ the King Manor. She was born November 22, 1950 in DuBois, the daughter of the late Ralph & Johanna (Shaffer) Johnston. She was a graduate of Iroquois High School in Elma, NY. She had worked many of years for Greatbatch Inc. in Clarence, NY before moving to DuBois where she had worked as a cook at the Hitching Post until retirement. Barbara leaves behind three children, Kimberly Geles, NY, Jeffrey Varga, NY and...

Jeffrey D. Huey, Sr., 46, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born September 11, 1974, in Ridgway. He is the son of Larry J. Huey, Sr. of Alabama and Deborah Fields Bickerdyke of Texas.. In addition to his parents, Jeffrey also leaves behind a son Jeffrey Huey, Jr. of St. Marys, a brother Larry Huey Jr. of Alabama, two sisters Jennifer Cogan of Massachusetts and Tona Hermsen of Alabama. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online...

Amadeus M. Finley, 90, Treasure Lake, passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at DuBois Nursing Home. She was born October 27, 1929 in Reynoldsville, the daughter of the late Amadeo & Mary (Ciamacco) Marchioni. She married Glenn L. Finley December 15, 1961; he survives in Treasure Lake. She also leaves behind two sons, William (Ruth) Vizza and Michael (Carol) Vizza both of Reynoldsville, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Amadeus was a 1948 graduate of Reynoldsville High...

Kathleen M. Catrabone, 68, DuBois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Penn Highlands Healthcare. She was born January 31, 1952; the daughter of the late Thomas & Dolores (Woods) Rowan. She enjoyed crocheting and cutting her friends hair. Kathleen leaves behind two sons, James Catrabone and Nicholas Catrabone both of Erie, a sister Georgene Switzer, a brother John Rowan, both of DuBois and two grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the...

John E. “Jiggs” Seary, 85, of DuBois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at DuBois Nursing Home.  He was born January 08, 1935 in Helvetia, PA, the son of the late John & Julia (Narvey) Seary. He married Ethel M. (Scull) Seary on February 19, 1955; she survives in DuBois. He was a “1953” graduate of Sandy HS. He was in the US Army from 1955 till 1957 and then Army reserves until 1963. While in the service he was stationed in...

Esther J. Fye, 80, Falls Creek, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the DuBois Nursing Home. She was born October 09, 1939 in Smithtown. The daughter of the late Lewis Charles & Mary Jane (Myers) Weible. She married Thomas Fye who survives in Falls Creek. In addition to her husband, Esther also leaves behind two sons, David and Thomas Fye both of Falls Creek, two brothers, and three sisters. Esther was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Debra Fye and three brothers...

Steven L. Hanzely, 92, of Reynoldsville passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Born May 9, 1928, he was the son of Joseph and Anna Hanzely of Sykesville. He was the last remaining survivor of 10 children. He was married to Marilyn (Smith) for 67 years. She survives. Steven graduated from Sykesville High School. After graduating he served in the US Navy. He was co-owner of a Mink Ranch for 20 years. He worked at Brockway Glass until retiring in 1984. He was a member of A.B.V.M. Church in...