All Obituaries

   Neil F. Polumbo, Sr, age 94 of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Hazleton, PA, died on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. He was born December 22, 1926 in Hazleton, son of the late Ralph and Phyllis (Craig) Polumbo.    On August 4, 1951 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Hazleton he married Catherine (Zebelin) Polumbo who died January 13, 2018.    Neil graduated from Hazleton High School in 1944 then served his country with the US Army Air Corps as an...

   George W. "Pap Lazy Bones" Gavrus, age 71, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Glassport, PA, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler, PA. with his loving family by his side.  He was born October 21, 1949 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late George and Sophie (Curtician) Gavrus.      George was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the United States Navy. He then later worked for US Steel for 35 years at the Irvin Works in...

     Philbert C. “Phil” Dietrich, age 72, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Michigan and Westview, PA, died on Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at his home in Tionesta.  He was born February 13, 1949 in Westview, son of the late Albert Oscar and Marion Julia (Thomas) Dietrich.          Phil was a graduate of Duff’s Business Institute in Pittsburgh and worked as the financial manager for Leasway Transportation, now...

     Christine L. Daum, age 59, of Shippenville, PA, died on Thursday morning, May 27, 2021 at her home in Shippenville.  She was born December 23, 1961 in Oil City, PA, daughter of the late Eugene A. Gold and Clara Jane (Stover) Gold Swimm.      She was a very sweet, caring woman. She worked in administration for a production company, as well as sales. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, football, riding motorcycles, and most especially spending...

     Roger P. Carbaugh, age 78, of Leeper, PA, died on Wednesday afternoon, May 26, 2021 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Shippenville, PA.  He was born February 4, 1943 on the family farm in Leeper, son of the late Forrest L. and Elsie F. (Bartlett) Carbaugh.      Roger continued farming the family homestead while working in maintenance at Cook Forest State Park.  He enjoyed hunting and spending time in the...

   Harry A. Brooks, age 84, of Tionesta, PA, more formerly of Centerville, PA, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA.   He was born March 11, 1937 in Newmansville, PA, son of the late Russell and Alma (Slocum) Brooks.     Harry retired in 1992 from GTE Sylvania of Pleasantville, PA where he worked for 37 years as an electrician.  His hobbies included his love for horses, hunting dogs, motorcycles and hunting. ...

     Samuel “Butch” “Sammie J” Javonovich, Jr., age 69, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Independence Township, Beaver County, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence in Tionesta.  He was born August 5, 1951 in Aliquippa, PA, son of the late Samuel Javonovich, Sr., and the late Edith (Alexander) Javonovich.      Samuel served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  He...

     Darlene Sue “Dar” Dominiczak, age 71, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Greensburg, PA, died on Thursday morning, April 8, 2021 at her home in Tionesta.  She was born September 27, 1949 in Latrobe, PA, daughter of Genevieve P. (Emanuel) Magda who survives of Greensburg, PA, and of the late Edward J. Magda.      Darlene worked at Walmart in Greensburg for many years prior to moving to Tionesta. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and...

     Betty L. Allio, age 82, peacefully entered her heavenly home on March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the beloved wife of Russell Allio, to whom she was married for almost 64 years. Born in Wolf’s Corners on December 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Luella Sliker. She was raised at Wolf’s Corners and attended the Lickingville one room school, followed by Farmington High school. She worked 32 years for Forest...

     Kenda L. McWilliams, age 60, of Tidioute, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at home, after a short illness. She was born September 22, 1960 in Titusville, PA, daughter of the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Schall) McWilliams.      She worked many years at Evan’s Market in Tidioute until its closure and more recently worked at Walmart.      Kenda was a graduate of West Forest High School, enjoyed...