All Obituaries

Marlyn Geneveve Thomas Greenalch Challingsworth, age 85, of Horseshoe Drive, Penfield, died late Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the DuBois Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late William and Blanche (Thomas) Greenalch, she was born on December 25, 1934 at home in Penfield, PA.  On July 2, 1955 she married William “Weasel” Challingsworth, Sr, who survives in Penfield. Along with her husband, Marlyn is survived by: four children, Mark (Bona)...

David W. Kirk, age 58 of Penfield, died Friday, September 11, 2020, unexpectedly at home.  A son of Doris I. (Gelnett) Kirk of Penfield and the late Joseph D. Kirk, he was born on February 16, 1962 in DuBois, PA.  Along with his mother, Dave is survived by: three daughters, Melissa (Cloyd) Zimmerman of Clairton, PA, Joyce (Joshua Sr.) Bowers of Brockway, and Vicki (Brad) Raifsnider of Brockway; a brother Scott Kirk of DuBois; and eleven grandchildren. Dave served in the US Army...

Clara E. Gustafson, age 85, of Weedville, PA, died August 31, 2020.  She was born March 1, 1935 in Force, PA, daughter of the late Paul and Victoria (Ciecielski) Skrzypek.  She married Richard D. Gustafson who preceded her in death in 1977. Clara was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her five children and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and lived all her life in Bennetts Valley. She is survived by: four children,...

Alvin F. Beck, age 76, a lifelong resident of Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Penn Highlands-DuBois.  Son of the late Wright Sargent and Mildred (Anderson) Beck, Alvin graduated from Weedville High School in 1962.  He also graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College as an Elementary School Teacher; he later furthered his education graduating from IUP in Bradford as a Registered Nurse and retired after twenty years of service as a supervisor at...

Mary C. “Dode” Azzato, 90, formerly of Weedville, died August 18, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor. She was born December 18, 1929, in Weedville, the daughter of the late John and Louise (Crocco) Azzato. She retired from Stackpole Carbon after 47 years of service. During her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and going to state tournaments. She was a member of the Valley Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a brother, Frank (Barbara) Azzato of Weedville, and her long-time companion,...

James L. Jordan, age 50, of Water Street Extension, Johnsonburg, PA, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence.  A son of Florence (Jordan) Hoffman and the late Antonio Palumbo II, he was born on December 13, 1969 in Ridgway, PA. Besides his mother, Jimmy is survived by: a sister, Tracey Pulido of Kingsport, TN; three special cousins, Cindy Miller, Judy Yates and Angela Sloan; and his beloved dog Della. Jim was raised in Elk County, lived in Tennessee for twenty years and had...

Laurie Beth (Preteroti) Bonfardine, age 51, of Rock Hill Road, Weedville, PA, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Laurie was the daughter of Larry and Cornelia (Devine) Preteroti of Canonsburg, PA. She was a graduate of Canonsburg High School and spent the majority of her life living in Weedville and working at the Benezette Hotel. Laurie was a devoted mother and daughter and was a very loving and kind person who would go...

Brent A. Krieg, age 64, of East Eleventh Street, Erie, PA died, unexpectedly, at his home, July 20, 2020.  A son of the late Gail "Scat" William Krieg, Sr. and late Lola (Wilson) Krieg, he was born on August 15, 1955 in St. Marys, PA.  Besides his parents, Brent was predeceased by: a son, Brent A. Krieg, Jr.; and a brother, Gail W. Krieg, Jr. Brent is survived by: three sisters, Tempest Kellerman of Reynoldsville, Kandy Gnan of Ridgway, and Dawn Wendel of St. Marys; and...

Robert John Poinelli, 91, of Penfield, PA died on Sunday, July 12 at the DuBois Nursing Home. The son of the late Faustino and Jennie (Cameroni) Poinelli, he was born on November 26, 1928.  He married his wife of 63 years, Irene (Palumbo) Poinelli on June 29, 1957 at St. Joseph Church of Force, PA. She survives in Penfield. Bob is also survived by a daughter, M. Jennifer Solman and her husband Ron of Bridgeville, PA.  He was Papa to his granddaughters, Karina and Julianna. ...

Florence Chase, age 97, of River Road, Caledonia, PA deid Sunday, July 12, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.  A daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Miller) Billotte, she was born on July 25, 1922 in Lecontes Mills, PA.  Besides her parents, Florence was predeceased by: her husband, Hall Chase; and ten siblings, Clarence, Harry, Jess, Earl, Morris, Woodrow, Martha, Geneva, Mabel and Eileen. Florence was a caregiver in Nursing Homes for many years.  Living most of her life in...