All Obituaries

Kaye B. Schneider, age 69, of Whitetail Road, Weedville, PA, died late Friday, September 24, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lyon) Beck, she was born on May 24, 1952 in DuBois, PA.  On June 30, 1973 she married Leonard “Lenny” Schneider, who survives in Weedville. Along with her husband, Kaye is survived by: two children, John (Christine) Schneider of Byrnedale and Jenny Schneider of New...

Mabel E. Sechman, age 90, of Weedville, was called home to the Lord on September 21, 2021 while surrounded by her family, at her daughter’s home in Weedville.  A daughter of the late Rollin and Mary (Keister) Hulett, she was born on July 1, 1931 in Bradford, PA.  In 1948 she married John R. Sechman who predeceased her in 1990. Besides her parents and husband, Mabel was preceded in death by:  a son, Jon Sechman; a brother, Melvin Hulett and a sister, Janet...

Carolyn Marie Smith, age 95, of River Road, Caledonia, PA, died September 21, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor of St. Marys.  A daughter of the late Blair and Louise (Fox) Huff, she was born on September 25, 1925 in Elk County, PA.  On August 1, 1942 she married Harold “Curly” Smith, who survives in St. Marys. Along with her husband, Carolyn is survived by: four children, George (Judy Bobenrieth) Smith of Clearfield, Gary (Barbara Park) Smith of West Decatur, Jill (Robert)...

Catherine C. Fritz, age 95, of Johnsonburg, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Stewart) Adams, she was born on October 23, 1925 in NuMine, PA.  In 1946 she married Jack Garvey who predeceased her in 1971.  In 1974 she married Bernard “Bud” Fritz who also predeceased her. Besides her parents and two husbands, Catherine was preceded in death by: a son, David Garvey; two...

Andrew Bentley Tuttle, age 53, of Benezette, PA, died unexpectedly, September 18, 2021 at his mother’s home.  A son of Lynda (Cook) Tuttle of Benezette and the late Joseph Tuttle, he was born on December 17, 1967 in St. Mary’s, PA.  Besides his mother, Andy is survived by: a sister, Christine Tuttle; two nieces, Allison Woolridge and Sara Drury; and many “Adopted” nieces and nephews. Andy worked at Burke Brother’s for many years and owned/operated...

Thelma A. Swackhammer, age 91, of Caledonia, died August 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor, after a short illness.  A daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Ives) gray, she was born April 13, 1930 in Caledonia, PA.  On August 14, 1952 she married Merlyn “Merle” Swackhammer, who preceded her in death in December, 2005. Besides her parents and her husband, Thelma was predeceased by: three brothers, Harry, Lamont and Ernest Gray; and two sisters, Delores “Dee” Miceli...

Marie I. Whitcomb, age 85, of Dents Run, PA, died, at home, August 22, 2021.  She has been ill for the past six years with her illness becoming strenuous on her the past couple years.  A daughter of the late Andrew J. and Charlotte (Keeler) Sestina, she was born on February 4, 1936 in Emporium, PA.  On June 23, 1962 she married Gordon Whitcomb who preceded her in death in 2002.  Besides her parents and husband, Marie was predeceased by: a grandson, Derek Clay; two...

Charles “Chuck” Duttry, age 76 of Sabula, PA passed away unexpectedly, August 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born January 5, 1945, he was the son of Elmer Dewey and Louella (Dixon) Duttry. On September 5, 1966 he married Esther Park, who survives at home. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran and a well-known mechanic in the Dubois area for over 50 years having worked at Hughes Starr and recently at Royers 322 Auto. Chuck was a family man who loved seeing all the grandkids every...

Austin M. “Gramps” Rhodes, age 67, of Merrill St., Clearfield, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, July 30, 2021.  A son of the late Nolan J. and Shigeko (Kudo) Rhodes, he was born on December 18, 1953 in Tokyo, Japan.  Besides his parents, Gramps was predeceased by: a sister, Linda Martinez. Gramps is survived by: his longtime partner, Melody Luxmore of Clearfield; four children, Dusty (Patrick) Gerg of Bigler, Windy (Richard) Lopez of Clearfield; Rocky (Jennifer) Rhodes...

Mary K. Youngmark, age 91, of Byrnedale, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Christ the King Manor.  A daughter of the late William and May Alice (Ferris) Cassels, she was born on May 19, 1930 in Byrnedale, PA.  Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by: her husband, Edward E. Youngmark, Sr.; a granddaughter, Kelly Duell; four sisters, Clara Tyler, Rita Marks, Elaine Wells and Anna Gontero; and four brothers, Francis, James, William and Lorraine Cassels. Mary is survived by:...