Richard Paul Klavon, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Brookville, Pennsylvania. He was 87 years old. Born on October 17, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Richard spent his early years in the city where he was born. Throughout his life, he demonstrated a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found joy in nature’s beauty. Those who knew him remember him as a good man and a devoted father who left an ...

Kathy Ann (Heller) Hannold, age 75, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital in DuBois, PA. Kathy was born in Brookville, PA, on June 23, 1951, to the late Robert C. and Shirley A. (Mathers) Heller Sr. Kathy graduated from Saint Marys Area High School in St. Marys, PA, with the class of 1969. Kathy was the proud owner of Hannold’s Barber Shop in Brookville, PA, where she worked as a hairdresser and barber for over ...

Mary Lou (Barber) Dezelan, age 82, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Mary Lou was born in Export, PA, on August 24, 1943, to the late Louis and Catherine (Pangallo) Barber. Mary Lou attended Richardsville School in Richardsville, PA, until the eighth grade and then continued her education at Brookville High School in Brookville, PA, graduating in 1962. Mary Lou worked as a preschool teacher at the ...

John Michael Blazosky, 71, of Brookville, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on August 25, 1954, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and community leader whose life was defined by hard work, service, and an unwavering love for his family. John shared 49 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, Barb. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, friendship, and countless adventures. Whether they were ...

Elsie Louise (Knapp) Winters, age 82, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home. Affectionately referred to as Louise, she was born in Brookville, PA, on February 2, 1944, to the late Harold A. and Olive G. (Corbett) Knapp. Louise proudly graduated from Brookville High School in Brookville, PA, as part of the class of 1963, and always looked forward to the class reunions. Louise earned her LPN certification through the nursing program at Jeff Tech ...

Pauline Kay (Shaffer) Thompson, age 84, of Erie, PA, formerly of Brookville, PA, joined Jesus in heaven, June of 2026, at her home. Pauline was born in Brookville, PA, to the late Ward (Bill) and Julia (Cyphert) Shaffer.  She lived in Richardsville, PA, her entire life until she and John moved to Erie in 2024. Pauline graduated from Brookville High School in Brookville, PA, with the class of 1959.  She continued to attend reunions and keep in touch with classmates until her health ...

Susan Ann (Haugh) Moore, age 82, of “Deer Lake Farm” Reynoldsville, PA died on June 4th, 2026 at DuBois Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1944 to the late Paul Howard Haugh and Mary Helen (Klepfer) Haugh in Brookville, PA. She married David A. Moore on August 21, 1961 in Allegan, MI; he survives. Susan was the Western PA Laurel Queen in 1961. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1962 and the Jeff Tech Practical Nursing Program in 1973. Susan worked as a private duty ...

Randall “Randy” Wayne Alderton, age 74, of Roseville, PA, passed into his beloved Savior’s arms on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a long period of declining health. Randy was the third son born to the late Russell Corbin Sr. and Betty Irene (Nichols) Alderton in Clearfield, PA, on May 10, 1952. Randy graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School in Strattanville, PA, with the Class of 1970. He studied education at Butler Community College. Randy worked as a butcher for many ...

Betty Helen (Harter) Carlow, age 83, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home in Brookville, PA. Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 27, 1942, to the late Elizabeth Beach. Betty attended Dobbins Voc-Tech School in Philadelphia, PA. She studied business at the Community College of Philadelphia. Betty was a homemaker managing her household and family. She had also worked in the deli and meat department at the A & P Grocery Store. Betty ...

David “Dave” L. Rafferty, age 74, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Indiana, PA, on September 15, 1951, to the late James P. and Edna R. (Long) Rafferty. Dave graduated from DuBois Area High School in DuBois, PA, with the class of 1971. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975. Dave spent thirty-six years working for the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad in ...