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Alvin J. Cypher, age 80, died Tuesday evening, September 28, 2010 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.

Born December 8, 1929 in Cabot, Butler County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie Geislier Cypher.

He was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant with the 1st Calvary.

He married the former Juanita Risch on March 17, 1952. She survives.

Mr. Cypher was the manager of Citizens Utilities for 27 years and owner/operator of Snug Harbour Restaurant from 1968 until last year, retiring due to his health. He was of the Catholic faith.

He was a former member of the VFW, Loyal Order of MOOSE and the Lions Club, all of New Bethlehem.

Survivors include his wife, two daughters: Penny Heatherington and her husband, Rea, of Denver, Colorado and Pamela Kunselman and her husband, Terry, of Hawthorn; One son, Preston Cypher of Fairmount City; Five grandchildren: Andrea Throm, Ron Kunselman, Ryan Kunselman, Nolan Cypher and Logan Cypher; one great grandson, Liam Throm; Two brothers: Gerald Cypher of Butler and Virgil Cypher of Cabot; Three sisters: Shelva (Chub) Greagory of Butler, Gloria Schnur of Herman and Susan Beer of Renfrew; Numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leo and Donald Cypher.

At Al’s request, there will be no visitation.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be given in Al’s name to the Clarion/Forest VNA, P.O. Box 668, Knox, PA 16232 or Brookville/New Bethlehem Home Health Care, 240 Allegheny Blvd., Suite M, Brookville, PA 15828

The Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to Al’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com

Jean Ann Bell, 45, Brookside Lane, Brookville, died Monday at Brookside Assisted Living.
She was born March 25, 1965, in DuBois, a daughter of Thomas J. Guthridge Sr. and Donna J. Huston Guthridge of DuBois. They survive.

She was a 1983 graduate of Clearfield Area High School and a graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology.

Prior to her illness, she was a beautician.

She enjoyed rock music and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Survivors include two sisters, Kristen Guthridge (Steven) Mazzaferro of Reynoldsville, Kari L. Guthridge of DuBois; a brother, Thomas J. (Christy) Guthridge Jr. of DuBois; two nieces and one nephew.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home, DuBois. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Brookside Assisted Living, 49 Brookside Lane, Brookville, PA 15825 or DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Edward L. Gilmore, 66, a resident of Clintonville for the past 40 years, passed away at 11:00 A.M. Monday September 27, 2010, at his home after an extended illness.

Born March 5, 1944, in Irwin Township, Venango County, he was the son of Paul Gilmore and Vivian Hoffman Gilmore.

Ed was married March 3, 1966, to the former Beverly J. Huff, and she passed away Sept. 11, 2006.

Ed was employed at Adobe Strip Mining in Wesley as a drill operator. He also was employed at Hovis Trucking in Grove City as a truck driver.

He was a state member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Meals Hoffman Post #912 of Clintonville.

Ed enjoyed fishing, riding his scooter and loved being with people and helping them.

He is survived by three children, Edward LeRoy Gilmore and his wife, Kathy, of Clintonville, Diane L. Hoffman and husband, Robert J., of Harrisville and Daniel R. Gilmore of Clintonville; his grandchildren, Andrew J. Hoffman of Harrisville, Amanda and Amber Gilmore of Clintonville and Amber Grace of Clintonville; and a great-granddaughter, Sofia DeMeo of Clintonville.

Also surviving is a brother, John Gilmore of York; a half sister, Bev Burrell of Grove City; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Gilmore; and brother, Walter Gilmore.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rob Guy from the Barkeyville Church of God officiating.

Interment will take place at the Old Log Cemetery.

Friends can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net

Helen E. Slagle, 85, Manor Lane, Brookville, (Belgiumtown), died Monday at the Brookville Hospital.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Brookville.

Jamie Laster, 49, formerly of Oil City, went to be with her Lord Sunday, September 26, 2010, in a local hospital in Grapevine, Texas.

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Rose M. Kendzior, 82, of 17 Deer St., Oil City, died at 1:20 P.M. Tuesday, September 28, 2010, after an extended illness.

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Stella C. Szabat, 87, of Oil City, died peacefully at 8:32 A.M. Tuesday, September 28, 2010, surrounded by family members, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

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