All Obituaries

Clement F. McAlee, age 56, of Johnsonburg, died suddenly, September 18, 2022.  A son of the late Jack and Lillian (Willow) McAlee, he was born on December 6, 1965 in St. Marys, PA.  On May 12, 1990 he married Tracy A. (Zeus) who survives, at home. Along with his wife, Clem is survived by: five children, Ryan McAlee of Florida, Nathan (Heather) McAlee of St. Marys, Mary Kate (Eric Bevacqua) McAlee of Johnsonburg, Mikayla McAlee of Florida and John “Jack” McAlee of...

Ruth E. Koproski, age 101, of Caledonia, PA died September 17, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor after a short illness.  A daughter of the late William “Rattlesnake Bill” and Grace (Huff) Smith, she was born on November 14, 1920 in Caledonia, PA.  On July 18, 1942 she married Martin S. Koproski, who predeceased her on June 9, 1973. Along with her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by: four sisters, Marie Gier, Dorothy Powell, Thelma Luddy and Betty Ross; and a...

James Joseph Willow James J. Willow, 71, of 878 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA, passed away peacefully while asleep at his niece Carol Dinsmore’s home in Dagus Mines on September 7, 2022. He was born on December 4, 1950, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Glen and Idabelle (Lynch) Willow. Jim was an avid musician and music educator. A graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School Class of 1968, he attended Mansfield State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in music...

David Alan “Woody” Woodring, age 54, of Emporium, died unexpectedly, at home, on September 9, 2022.  A son of Rexford and Carol (McCluskey) Woodring of Emporium, he was born on February 7, 1968 in DuBois, PA.  On June 17, 2000 he married Gina (Petrini) who survives at home. Along with his parents and his wife, Woody is survived by: a daughter, Santana (Max) Morrow of Pittsburgh; two step-sons, Matthew (Jasmin) Perry of Princeton, IN and Daniel (Heather) Perry of St....

Alice J. Launer, age 86, of Old Klondike Road, Johnsonburg, PA, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Penn Highlands-Elk.  A daughter of the late Ernest and Florence (Legters) Maze, she was born on June 26, 1936 in Kane, PA.  On November 28, 1953 she married George E. Launer, who predeceased her on January 30, 2016. Besides her parents and her husband, Alice was predeceased by: a sister, Nancy Maze; three brothers, Harold, John and Philip Maze; a granddaughter, Aileen Launer; and a...

David A. “Barney” Barnett, age 50, of High Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died August 17, 2022 at Penn Highlands-Elk, after a short illness.  A son of Robert “Andy” Barnett of Johnsonburg and the late Peggy (Shelander) Barnett, he was born on September 7, 1971 in Ridgway, PA. Along with his father, Barney is survived by: two brothers, Scott Barnett of Pittsburgh and Brian Barnett of Johnsonburg; a niece, Carli Barnett; and a nephew, Preston Barnett. Living all his...

Ellanne M. “Zelda” Olewinski, age 102, of Rasselas, PA, died July 29, 2022 at Sena Kean Manor.  A daughter of the late George B. and Vera (Patterson) Laughlin, she was born on April 7, 1920 in Johnsonburg, PA. Besides her parents, Zelda was predeceased by: her husband, Charles A. Olewinski; a granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Malobicky; two sisters, Rose Swanson and Vera Johnson; two daughter’s-in-law, Leona Olewinski and Cora Olewinski; and a son-in-law, Steve Malobicky,...

Glenda Irene Grosch, age 65, of South Settlement Road, Kane, PA, died early Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at home, after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Glen and Frances I. (Lyon) Kunes, she was born on August 2, 1957 in St. Marys, PA.  On March 25, 1989 she married Gary Grosch, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Glenda is survived by: a son, Travis Grosch of Pittsburgh, PA; and five brothers, Burton Kunes of Weedville, Clayton Kunes of Treasure Lake, Tom Kunes of...

Shirley L. Biel, age 85, of Wilcox, died July 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands-DuBois, after a brief illness.  A daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude (Bradshaw) DuPont, she was born on August 17, 1936 in St. Vincent, British West Indies.  On May 22, 1962 she married Peter “Tom” Biel in Lady of Rosary Church of Clinton, MA. Shirley is survived by: her husband of 60 years in Wilcox; two children, Thomas J. Biel and Barbara (Paul) Asti, both of Johnsonburg; five...

Roseann Liptak, age 70, of Weedville, PA, died at home on July 22, 2022 after an illness of several months.  A daughter of the late Charles and Aileen (Cameroni) Carpin, she was born on August 28, 1951 in DuBois, PA.  On April 29, 1972 she married Duane Liptak, Sr., who survives at home. Along with her husband, Roseann is survived by: two children, Duane (Jamie) Liptak, Jr., of Wimberley, TX and Deana (Vincent) Feidler of North Canton, OH; six grandsons; and two sisters, Charlene...