Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc.

12/22/2025

Michael D. Strayer, 69, of Morrisdale, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Penn Highlands Dubois surrounded by his family. Born on May 28, 1956 in Roaring Spring, he was a son of the late Oliver F. and Ruby E. (Lindstrom) Strayer. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He was a truck driver for Paul Cantolina Trucking until their closing and then drove for Earth Movers, retiring after 50 years of driving. Mike enjoyed watching westerns, classic comedies and cartoons. His greatest joys were spending time with his family and friends and going for rides in his Mustang. Mike will be remembered for his willingness to help others, his Dutch rubs, Charlie horses and being a genuinely kind person. He is survived by two sisters Olive F. Strayer of Chicago, Ill., and Billie J. Stott-French (husband James) of Ramey and several beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Beverley A. Strayer and Norma J. Arrington. A memorial service will be held at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation, 2550 Union St., Ramey, on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am. Mike will be laid to rest in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland. Memorial contributions in memory of Mike, may be made to One Dog at a Time (ODAAT), 225 Meadows Woods Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044 or online at www.onedogatatime.us Arrangements are under the care of the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc., 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg. Online condolences to the family can be shared at www.dahlgren-spewock.com. "See you later.”

12/20/2025

Bobbi Ann Harpster, 57, of Glass City, rural Philipsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born on December 30, 1967 in Hatfield, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. and Norma J. (Shimmel) Simmons. Bobbi Ann was a 1985 graduate of Philipsburg Osceola High School and was the matriarch of her family. Above all else in her life, she loved and adored John, Taylor, Macy, Johnny and Rippy. Bobbi Ann enjoyed watching the “soaps”, Lifetime and Hallmark with her beloved Rippy, playing Phase 10 with John, playing candy crush and testing her luck with rip off tickets. She was Donald Trump’s #1 fan. On March 28, 1991 in Wi******er, Virginia, she married John W. Harpster Jr., who survives at home. Also surviving is her daughter Macy Harpster of Philipsburg; her son Johnny Harpster III, of Philipsburg; her sister Carrie Lyn Hutton of Gearhartville, an aunt Helen (Bill) Granville and cousins Tommy Granville and Billy Granville. In addition to her parents, Bobbi Ann was preceded in death by her daughter Taylor Ann on December 26, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm with Pastor Anthony Caiola officiating. Bobbi Ann will be laid to rest next to her daughter Taylor in the Philipsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Bobbi Ann’s memory may be made to the Taylor Harpster T-Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund. Contributions by check are made payable to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation with T-Harp Scholarship Fund noted on the memo line and sent to CCCF, PO Box 1442, Clearfield, PA 16830. Online donations may be made at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org then click on “Make a Donation to a Scholarship Fund”, then scroll down and click the blue button “Donate to Taylor Harpster T-Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund”.
Arrangements are under the care of the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc., 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Online condolences to the family may be shared at www.dahlgren-spewock.com

11/11/2025

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08/21/2025

Marshall R. "Marty" Straw, 79, a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of West Decatur, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Born on September 16, 1945 in Philipsburg, he was a son of Clair M. Straw and Verna V. (Millner) Straw Batchelder. Marty was a 1963 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School and retired from I.B.E.W. #126 where he was a Lineman. He was a member of the former Oak Grove United Methodist Church (now Rock United Methodist Church), in West Decatur and F& AM Moshannon Lodge #391. On December 18, 1965 in West Decatur, he married Betty Suszanne (Walters). She passed away October 15, 2019. Marty is survived by 2 sons, Kirk Straw and his wife Georgia of West Decatur and Craig Straw and his wife Elizabeth Campbell of Philadelphia; a daughter Crystal Frank and her husband Kyle of State College; a brother Richard Straw and his wife Mitz of Spirit Lake, Idaho; 4 grandchildren Shayne Straw and his wife Miranda and Austin Straw of West Decatur, and Grace Straw and Tessa Straw of Philadelphia; 3 great grandchildren Adalynn, Freya and Beckham - children of Shayne and Miranda; and his partner Joan Bobb. In addition to his parents and wife, Marty was preceded in death by three sisters Mary Etta Wallace, Lettie Jane Twoey and Phyllis Kay Cowder and a granddaughter Jessica Taylor Straw. Honoring Marty's wishes, there will not be a public viewing. A private funeral service for family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at Noon at the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home, Inc., Philipsburg. Marty will be laid to rest next to his wife Betty Sue at the Stoneville Cemetery, West Decatur RD. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to National Sisterhood United for Journeyman Lineman at https://nsujl.org/. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlgren-spewock.com

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07/09/2025

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Happy 99th Birthday to the original owner of the funeral home! David "Ken" Dahlgren, we wish you a perfect day with family as you celebrate this milestone and your great grandsons high school graduation!

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