All Obituaries

George William Klaiber, 63, Big Run, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Hospital. He was born February 18, 1958 in DuBois. He is the son of the late Emanuel & Martha (Buttner) Klaiber. George was a 1976 graduate of DuBois High School. He previously worked with Hercules Rust Proofing and is a member of the Salvation Army. He leaves behind a sister Elizabeth “Lisa” (Todd) Humphrey of DuBois, a brother Emanuel “Manny” (Pam) Klaiber of Treasure...

Charles “Chuck” Irwin, Sr., 73, Reynoldsville, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, as the result of a work accident. He was born November 16, 1947 in Clearfield, the son of the late Frank & Rose (Maxwell) Irwin. He is married to Beverly (Tempest) Irwin. In addition to his wife, Charles also leaves behind two children Amanda Irwin, Reynoldsville and Charles (Catherine) Irwin, Jr, Sykesville, two special step-children, Jake Peterson and Marshall “Bumpy” Peterson and...

David A. Spuck, 68, of DuBois, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his sons’ home in Sykesville after a lengthy illness. He was born July 4, 1953 in DuBois, the son of the late Peter, Sr. & Aileen (Yale) Spuck. He leaves behind four children: David Ryan (Rebbecca Brown) Spuck of Sykesville, Jeremy Spuck of NY, Brandi Milletics of DuBois and Jessica (Zach) Brice of N. Carolina, two sisters, Barbara (Craig) Hoffman of Brockway and Susan Carlini of DuBois, two brothers, Paul...

Darlene Lees, 74, of Reynoldsville formerly of Treasure Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Altoona Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born October 20, 1946 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Bud & Violet Kohl. She married Earle Lees, Jr. on April 6, 1968, he survives in Reynoldsville. In addition to her husband, Darlene also leaves behind two children, Earle (Brenna) Lees, III, of Seattle, WA and Danielle (Todd) Kopenhaver of Reynoldsville and five...

Barbara Ann Beck, 65, Butler, formerly of Brookville passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born December 18, 1955 in DuBois, PA, a daughter of the late William & Patricia (Dilts) Boyer. She leaves behind two sons, Michael J Beck II & Nathanel L Beck, two grandchildren Kaiden & Landon Beck, all of Butler, four brothers, Bradley Boyer, Sykesville, Robert Boyer, Grampian, John & Michael Long, Punxy and David Boyer, Punxy. Barbara was a graduate...

On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Betty June Askey passed away at the age of 91. Betty was born on June 21, 1930 in Sykesville, PA to James and Madeline Shaffer. On February 11, 1955, she married Kenneth Askey. Together they raised three wonderful children. Betty loved listening to Christian gospel groups and loved playing board games with family. A devout Christian woman, she regularly attended Bible studies and church services. She was known for her soft humming and unwavering faith. Betty is...

Bonnie Huzinec, 69, Reynoldsville, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1951 in Clearfield a daughter of the late Frank “Tuffy” & Rose (Maxwell) Irwin. She married Daniel Huzinec, he preceded her in death. Bonnie leaves behind a son Philip Huzinec and a daughter Barbara Himes both of Reynoldsville, two sisters Mary Luce and Karen (Charles) Riley both of DuBois, four brothers Frank (Shirley) Irwin  of DuBois, Victor Irwin of DuBois,...

Joseph Kematick, 92, Brookville, formerly of Troutville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1929 in DuBois, PA. He is the son of the late John and Mary (Kemetic) Kematick. He married Helen (Rinehuls) on July 10, 1954; she preceded him in death in 2020. Joseph was a graduate of DuBois High School. He served in the US Army from 1948 - 1953 during the Korean Conflict; then from 1953 – 1969 he was in the reserves with the Transportation Core of DuBois....

Virginia L. “Cookie” Siverling, 93, Sabula, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1928 in Weedville, PA. She is the daughter of the late Betsy (McCaferty) Bennett. She married Howard “Windy” Siverling on July 25, 1947; he preceded her in death in 2003. Virginia leaves behind her son Byron (Cindy) Siverling of Penfield, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Having been a homemaker most of...

Roberta “Birdie” Kurten, 74, Reynoldsville, passed away March 24, 2021 at Highland View Health Care. She was born March 6, 1947 in Reynoldsville, daughter of the late William & Martina (Sloan) Leiberton. On August 6, 1966 she married her high school sweet heart Richard “Brad” Kurten, Sr. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage. Birdie graduated in 1965 from Reynoldsville-Sykesville High School. She was a homemaker and known as “Aunt Birdie” to...