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Strange& Weaver Funeral Service, 171 Deer Creek Road, Morrisdale, PA (2025)

11/05/2025

Leah E. Krineski

Leah E. Krineski, age 84, of DuBois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her residence.

Born March 23, 1941 in State College, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mabel (Olson) Shank.

She wed William Krineski who preceded her in death.

Surviving is her children, Cynthia (John) Kerner, Clearfield; William Krineski, Jr., Clearfield; Joni Coble, TN; Ronald (Lydia) Krineski, Woodland; Russell Krineski, Clearfield; James Krineski, Morrisdale; Tammy Pfaff, DuBois; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her siblings, LeRoy (Barbara) Shank, FL; JoAnn Malina, Erie; and several nieces and nephews.

Leah retired from Ridgeview Nursing Home, Curwensville. Her special delight was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5-8:00 PM at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the church with Rev. Vicki Bielfuss officiating.

She will be laid to rest in Grassflat Lanse Lutheran Cemetery, Grassflat.

Family suggests memorial contributions in her honor to be made to: Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 194, Lanse, PA 16849.

Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is in charge of the arrangements.

10/29/2025

Lori Kay Coble
Lori Kay Coble (Buck), 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at home, peacefully, in her sleep.
Lori was born March 2, 1970 and was the daughter of the late Larry and Lois Buck (Wisor), whom both welcomed her with open arms at heaven’s gate.
She wed the late Larry Coble on November 7, 2006.
Lori attended school at West Branch High School in Morrisdale, Pa. She went on to be an avid homemaker, and devoted mother and grandmother to her 6 children and 13 grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking for her friends and family as she still holds the title for the best pumpkin roll! She will be most missed for her contagious laughter, and exquisite life coaching.
She is survived by 3 sisters; Karen McQuillen of Philipsburg, Susan (Steven) Kirk of Addison, Ny. Tracy (James) Bumbarger of Curwensville. 5 sons; Albert Harris Jr. (Cindy Ninosky) of Philipsburg, George Harris of Houtzdale, Mark Quick Jr. (Kassidy Dixon) of Philipsburg, Larry Coble Jr. of Philipsburg, Dominick Coble of Philipsburg. 1 daughter; Amanda Harris (Shawn Dixon) of Curwensville. 6 grandsons; Connor Harris, Shawn Dixon Jr., Jarrett Dixon, Gryson Quick, John Harris, and Albert Harris III. 7 granddaughters; Brandi Harris, Candy Harris, Aubrey Harris, Summer Harris, Nova Harris, Aurora Harris, and Octavia Harris. Nephews; Brian (Krisi) McQuillen, Clayton Kirk, and Corey (Brielle) Faulkner. 1 niece; Brittany Greenland (Sonny Wandell). As well as an aunt, 2 uncles, and numerous cousins, great nieces, and nephews. As you can see, she had a huge family and we will all love and miss her endlessly!
In addition to her parents, Lori was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Coble and nephew, Larry Kirk.
There will be no visitation at this time. A memorial will be held at a later date, per her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Strange and Weaver Funeral Service, c/o Lori Coble Account, PO Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Road, Morrisdale, Pa.

10/29/2025

James E. Luzier, Jr.
James E. Luzier, Jr., age 79 formally of Lecontes Mills and a resident of Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Born November 28, 1945 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late James E., Sr. and Dorothy (Showden) Luzier.
On November 20, 1965, in Summit Hill United Methodist Church, Morrisdale, he wed the love of his life, Helen J. (Smeal) Luzier, and after 57 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on December 1, 2022.
Surviving are his children, Paula Hamm, Lecontes Mills; Angela Graham, Clearfield; Brian Luzier and wife Mindy, Felton; Son-in-law, Carl Martin, Jr., Ohio; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; his siblings, Tom Luzier and wife Kim, Clearfield; Trudy Shaw and husband Jeff, Mount Airy, NC and nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Martin; a great-grandson, Bentley Graham; his father and mother-in-law, Willis and Dorothy Smeal and his fur baby, Sadie.
James was affiliated with the United Methodist Church. He was a 1963 graduate of Clearfield High School then a veteran of the US Army. He worked for Penn DOT, painting lines on the roadways, for over 40 years, he then drove the school van for R&A Bus Company, Karthaus.
Per his wishes, the viewing and funeral service are private.
He will be laid to rest in Congress Hill Cemetery, Lecontes Mills, next to his wife.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

10/29/2025

Dawn Marie (Mostyn) Reed
Dawn Marie (Mostyn) Reed Age 57 was unexpectedly welcomed into her eternal rest on the morning of Saturday October 25, 2025. She is the daughter of Edward and Bernadine (Po***ck) Mostyn of Hawk Run.
Dawn loved her rescue dogs, who were her everything. She felt strongly about her rescues and felt that she could rescue them, but who rescued who, was the main question. With her unexpected death her 4 rescue pups were returned to the SPCA Society. Her wishes would be someone will adopt her rescues.
She grew up in Hawk Run attended West Branch Schools and graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and was employed by Weis Market as Assistant Front End Manager for 31 years. She enjoyed the camaraderie with her coworkers. She was an extremely devoted employee who was called to work on frequent occasions as they needed her. She enjoyed her work relationships. She liked to bake with her mom and would frequently bring in baked goodies for the coworkers. Her laughter could be heard in the Grocery department frequently.
She enjoyed creating needlework and crafts and would share her talents with her family and friends as gifts. Dawn had a smile a mile wide and would always chat with almost anyone. She could converse and relate well to others.
She attended Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Hawk Run where she grew up. Was active with the Choir there. Once that Church closed, she has since attended Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Philipsburg.
At the time of her unexpected death, she was married to Alan Reed of Philipsburg for 31 years.
Besides her Parents she is survived by numerous cousins both in area and out of state who she would keep in touch with.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6-8:00 PM at Strange and Weaver Funeral Service in Morrisdale and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Saints Peter and Paul RC Church, 400 South 4th Street, Philipsburg, with Father Mathias Rendon, O.F.M.
Family requests monetary donations can be a made in her honor to the SPCA Animal Society.
She will be buried in the St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Hawk Run.

10/23/2025

Marjorie D. Smeal
Marjorie D. Smeal, age 93 of Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Penn Highlands, Clearfield.
Born April 13, 1932 in Bigler, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Lena (Wisor) Williams.
On August 22, 1952 she wed Chester B. Smeal, who after 39 years of marriage preceded her in death on June 3, 1992.
Surviving are her daughters, Sharon K. Fye, Morrisdale, and Denise G. Smeal, Clearfield.
Marjorie was last of her generation.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis B. Smeal; her sisters, Faye English, Geneva Snyder, Maxine Owens, Patricia Wallace; and her brothers, Clair Williams, Marvin Williams, and Carl Williams.
Marjorie was a 1951 graduate of Clearfield High School. She was a homemaker, loving and caring for her children. She loved to quilt; she also loved flowers and gardening.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, from 11-1:00 PM until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Laurer officiating.
She will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, Morrisdale, along side her husband.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made in her honor to, Fairview Cemetery Association, 6068 Deer Creek Road, Morrisdale, PA 16858

10/22/2025

George W. Mandel

George W. Mandel, age 78 of Morrisdale, left his earthly life on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Born August 12, 1947 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late George, Jr. and Althea (Reed) Mandel.

Surviving are his children, George E. Mandel and wife Kelly of Orchard Lake, MI and Lyndsay N. Nybeck of Munson; his grandchildren, Lauren Mandel, Kate Mandel, Myles Mandel, Madison Nybeck, Mallory Nybeck; and his siblings, Gloria Mandel of Philipsburg; Debra Wantz and her husband Jay, of Littlestown, PA and his niece, Kelsey Wantz, also of Littlestown, PA.

George spoke of his overwhelming pride and joy for his children and grandchildren every day.

George was a member of Chapel of the Good Shepherd Church, Hawk Run. He was a 1965 graduate of West Branch High School, Allport, and a graduate of Clarion University with a degree in Elementary Education. He then taught at West Branch Area High School for 30 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the ELKS Club, #1173, Philipsburg; the Lincoln Club, #1164, Hawk Run; and the National Education Association (NEA), Washington, DC.

Family and friends will be received from 1-3:00 PM on November 2, 2025, at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale until time of a memorial service, in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 PM with Father Clifford Johnston.

His final resting place will be by his parents in Ashcroft Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made in George’s honor to, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, PO Box 23, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

10/17/2025

Lottie M. Maines
Lottie M. Maines, age 97 of Wallaceton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her residence.
Born February 28, 1928 in Glenn Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lottie (Durusha) Blake.
She had wed the late William Dixon then later wed Gilbert Maines, Sr. who also preceded her in death.
Lottie was a member of the Rock United Methodist Church, West Decatur. She loved and was very devoted to her church and her church family. She lived a long and blessed life as a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and crocheting, but most of all, she loved her family with all her heart, spending every minute with them that she could.
Surviving are her children, Jean Dixon, Pine Tops, NC; William Dixon, Luthersburg; Donald Dixon, Woodland; Michael Dixon, Woodland; Penny Springsteadah, Woodland; Lucinda Bacigalupo, Buena, NJ; JR Maines, Woodland; Patricia Vineyard, Wallaceton; Tracey Taylor, DuBois; Christine Battaglia, Yaphank, NY and Deborah Meholick, Sykesville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Lottie was the last of her generation.
Along with her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by sons, Richard Dixon and Walter Dixon; and daughters, Gail Dixon and Lois Pinto.
Family and friends will be received at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 PM with Pastor Brian McTavish officiating.
She will be laid to rest peacefully in Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

10/03/2025

Allen Lemoyne English
Allen Lemoyne English, age 82 of West Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Ridgeview Elder Care, Curwensville.
Born September 7, 1943 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Howard and Iva (Mease) English.
He wed Joyce (Albert) English who preceded him in death.
Surviving are his sons, Robert L. English, Morrisdale; William P. English, West Decatur; Michael R. English, Winburne; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Les Mease; a sister, Sharon Mease.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and sisters.
Allen was a 1961 graduate of Philipsburg Osceola High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marines during the Vietnam Era.
There will be no public visitation.
Services will be held at the conveniences of the family.
His final resting place will be in Grandview Cemetery, Allport.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to, Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, PO Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Road, Morrisdale, PA 16858.

09/29/2025

Jean V. (Potts) Veneziano
Jean V. (Potts) Veneziano, age 89 of Morrisdale, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.
Born September 30, 1935 in Hedding, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Kennedy) Potts.
On June 27, 1997 in Kylertown, she wed John Veneziano who preceded her on September 22, 2003.
Surviving are her children, Georgenne Merrow and husband Steven, Morrisdale; Arnold Kerlin, Morrisdale; daughter-in-law, Susan Kerlin, Lanse; ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Jean was the last of her generation.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Wally Kerlin; Forrest Kerlin and his wife Joann; Dale Kerlin; her sisters, Evelyn Hall and Dorothy Forsythe; and her brothers, Earl and Edward Potts.
Jean had worked for a busing company in New Jersey and then busing at West Branch Area School District, Allport, Ken Long Motors, Philipsburg; and Sones Transportation, Morrisdale. She had also worked at Kerns Auctioneers, for many years.
Her passion was raising Boston Terriers for years. On her free time, she loved to go to many yard sales, waiting to see what surprises she could find. But her biggest love was her children and numerous grandchildren, getting to spend quality time with them.
There will be no public visitation, funeral services will be private. She will be laid to rest in Palestine Cemetery, Morrisdale.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made in her name to, Morris Twp. Volunteer Fire Company, 72 Glendale Ave., Morrisdale, PA 16858.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

09/29/2025

Paul “Pap” Irvin Neidig
Paul “Pap” Irvin Neidig, 83, of Munson, PA, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Paul was born on August 31, 1942 in Shamokin, PA and was the son of the late Irvin Francis Neidig and Laura Jane (Richie) Neidig. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Romaine (Hess) Neidig, a brother, Robert Neidig, and a sister, Sarah (Neidig) Klinger.
Paul attended Shamokin Area School. His lifetime of employment included: Empire Kosher, Mifflinburg, PA, Eber’s Typewriter Shop, York, PA, D&D Distribution Center, York, PA, and Boscov’s, York, PA. Some of his fondest memories were working for Empire Kosher under Joseph Katz.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Heather Belles and husband Ryan in Munson, PA, and two step daughters, Jennifer (Scott) Raineri and husband Ray, York, PA, Jessica (Scott) Hoover, and Travis of Dover, PA and seven grandchildren, including Vincent, Preston, Dominic, Savannah, Anthony, Evangeline, and Eli with whom he loved more than anything.
He has two sets of notable friends: Joe and Donna Toomey of Dover, PA and Jason and Leann Monn of Philipsburg, PA with whom he considered family. Paul also enjoyed gardening, loved animals, and tended to his 40 chickens and egg customers every day.
A memorial will be held on Monday October 13, 2025 beginning at 1:00pm at Angel Walk Winery, 56 Angel Walk Lane, Allport, PA 16821.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale is in charge of the arrangements.

09/28/2025

Mark Loren Welker
Mark Loren Welker age 60 of Clearfield, PA passed away September 25, 2025.
Born on March 13, 1965 to the late Walter Welker and the late Marian (Evans) Martell.
He is survived by his companion; Susan Newman of Clearfield, PA.
His children; Luke Welker of Steamwood, IL, Amanda Welker of Muskegon, MI and Adam (Marcie) Welker of Moyock, NC.
His grandchildren; Mikayla Welker, Michael Brown, Precious Wyrick, Omillion Wyrick, Alana Welker, Arlen Welker, Abram Welker and great granddaughter; Milania Welker.
His siblings; Matthew (Lois) Welker of Philipsburg, PA, Melody (Roy) English of Winslow, AZ, Monica Sanderbeck (Michael Graham) of West Decatur, PA and Melissa (Jason) Lukens of Wallaceton, PA.
His nieces and nephews; Bill (Wendy) Welker, Scott Welker, Jeremy English, Sara (Randy) Schaller, Curtis (Carissa) English, Mariah (Allan) Shimmel, Damarcus Law, Samantha Ostrofsky and numerous great nieces and nephews.
His driver and family; Adam, Johnene, Brandon, Cahase, McKenzie, Austin, Wyatt, Jocelyn and Ashton Nixon.
Extended family; Kevin, Nichole, Cameron, Cara, Carly and Celah Lehman, Dave, Ashley, Ricki, Evie and Asa Newman.
Mark served his country honorably as a United States Army veteran for four years. He loved spending time with family, friends and his devoted canine, Millie.
Mark’s biggest passion was racing and especially building cars under Psycho Industries. He was an owner and a driver. He was so proud of all the people who drove for him. He encouraged new people to get involved to keep the sport going and Mark was always willing to help in any way even if it meant going out of his way to find the part. To him, there was never a bad night of racing as long as you were racing.
His legacy will live on forever in our hearts. Wham BAP BAP!
There will be no public visitation or funeral services held. A celebration of life will be determined and announced by the family at a later date.
Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

09/22/2025

Delores Ann Materkowski
Delores Ann Materkowski, age 87, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church,1727 Mt. Joy Road, Clearfield, PA 16830 with Pastor Mark Meyers officiating. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.

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