All Obituaries

Rita Geist, 89, died at the home of her daughter, Loree, with family by her side on June 12, 2021.    She was born on November 4, 1931, to Elizabeth and James Strano, they preceded her in death.    She married George Geist on June 6, 1953, and they lived on a small farm for 52 years. They both retired from Loree Footwear of Big Run. He preceded her in death July 2, 2005. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, and ‘NaNa’ to her grandchildren and great...

Dora Kay Beatty, 67, of Mahaffey, passed away, Sunday June 6, 2021 at her home.   She was born June 21, 1953 to Herman and Gloria (Starr) Crotsley in Huntingdon.   She attended Banner Ridge Church. She enjoyed many jobs over the years. She collected Tea pots and metal lunch boxes. She loved watching old western TV shows.   She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard M. Beatty of Mahaffey, two sons, Douglas R. Beatty and Timothy B. Beatty both of Hershey, a...

Robert Allen McQuown Sr. 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at his home.   He was born April 27, 1959 to Blair A. and Monajeane (Hoover) McQuown in Punxsutawney.   Bob most recently was a greens keeper at the Punxsutawney Country Club. He formerly was self-employed with Bob’s Tree Removal. He enjoyed hunting, playing the drums, coin collecting, and spending time with his children and great grandchildren.   He is survived by his wife, whom he...

Kathleen "Kathi" D. Cessna, 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital.  She went home to be with her Lord following unexpected complications from heart surgery.   She was born December 19, 1949, to Augustus C. and Evelyn (Kramer) Dougherty, in Punxsutawney.   Kathi graduated from Clarion University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education.  She furthered her education in 1997 with...

Harry L. “Bud” King, 83, of Luthersburg, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.   He was born to Edward and Doris (Hart) King in Hyde, Clearfield County.   Bud retired from McDowell Manufacturing as a press operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, talking walks, taking long rides with his wife, feeding his birds and most of all spending time with his family.   He is survived by his wife Judith Ann King, whom he...

Helen L. Frederick, 97 of Litchfield Park Arizona, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.   She was born September 3, 1923 to Oscar and Mary (Gould) Lydic in Bells Landing, PA   Helen was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church.   She is survived by a son Gary Frederick, Mesa, AZ, A daughter Gail Rankin and husband James Rankin, Litchfield Park, AZ, five grandchildren,  and four great grandchildren.   She was preceded in...

Bradley J. Homan, 55, of Valier, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.   He was born July 23, 1965 in Punxsutawney, to David and Mary (McQuown) Homan.   Brad was a veteran of Persian Gulf War, serving as a Medic in the United States Navy.   Brad was protestant by faith. He was a 1983 graduate of Jeff Tech. He was a member of the John W. Jenks, Masonic Lodge 536., Punxsutawney, PA, Brad was a Pipe Fitter, by trade, He belonged to the Pipe...

June Carol Fetterman, 81, of Rossiter, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.   She was born April 30, 1940, to Jay and Edna (Fetterman) Fisher in Wilgus, Indiana County, PA.   June married Roy “Buck” Fetterman March 12, 1964. They enjoyed over 56 years of marriage together. June was the Banks Township tax collector for 47 years. She served as the Banks Township secretary for years and worked at Connors Grocery store and service...

Darlene Black, 68 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.   She was born October 23, 1952 in Punxsutawney to the late Sam Ballorilla and Antoinette (Boris) Ballorilla.   Darlene loved taking vacations to the beach and being outside by her pool with her good friends and her dog LeRoy having good time and relaxing. She was a fun- loving person who enjoyed her time with her sons, grandchildren and her good friends the Walker family,...

Tobi (Hoffman) Stephens, 47, of Coolspring died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.   She was born November 23, 1973, to Craig and Patty (Smith) Hoffman in Punxsutawney.    She married the love of her life, Bradley Stephens on Feb. 20, 1993. Tobi worked as the General Manager of Guardian Healthcare Pharmacy for several years and she considered many of her co-workers’ part of her family. She was very proud of the work she did and felt very fortunate to...