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Robert C. Whitfield, Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Robert C. Whitfield, Sr., 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on October 1, 2025, in Dubois, PA.
Robert was born on February 25, 1955, in Dayton, PA. Early in his career, Robert worked in the gas and oil industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending church at Mt. Tabor Bible Church, which was a significant part of his life. He was also...
Douglas James Stello
Sep 27, 2025
Douglas James Stello, of Punxsutawney, died on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Doug was born on August 3, 1955, a son of the late James and Rose Marie (Villella) Stello. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1973, and attended Chamberlain Junior College, in Boston.
Doug was a free spirit and an adventurer, and he traveled across the country, owning businesses along...
Nannette M. Anderson
Sep 25, 2025
Nannette M. Anderson, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker creating a warm and loving home for them.
In addition to her husband, Arthur A. Anderson, Nannette is survived by her daughter Tiffany Wachob...
Joseph E. Horner
Sep 25, 2025
Joseph E. Horner, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home.
He was born December 4, 1945 to Thomas M. and Zora H. (Reams) Horner in Punxsutawney.
Joe was Christian by faith. He was an insurance agent with Prudential for 30 years. Joe was extremely active in the community in his younger years. He was a former...
Donald J. Tyger
Sep 23, 2025
Donald J. Tyger, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born August 28, 1957, to Donald W. and Anna E. (Quashnock) Tyger in Punxsutawney.
Don was a 1975 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He then graduated from Penn State with a degree in Mining Engineering. Don worked at Thermal Guard...
Rebecca A. "Becky" Roush
Sep 22, 2025
Rebecca A. Roush, 82, of Harrisburg, formerly of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born October 30. 1942 to Benjamin and Mabel (Rosborough) White in Punxsutawney.
Becky was a 1960 Punxsutawney Area High School graduate. She married Joseph A. Roush, Jr. on November 23, 1962. She was an...
Carol D. Laska
Sep 17, 2025
Carol D. Laska, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1957 in Punxsutawney, to Dessie and Margaret (Stefko) Laska.
Carol was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, and a member of ARC of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. Carol worked at Goodwill and ICW in Indiana. A...
Phyllis E. O'Hara
Sep 14, 2025
Phyllis Eillen O’Hara, 87, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Brandon, Florida at HCA Brandon Hospital due to surgical complications.
She was born August 23, 1938 in Pittsburgh, to the late Floyd Davis Smith and Cecile Arveda (Henry) Smith of Smithville, PA. Phyllis grew up in Smithville and was married to the late Ernest William O’Hara,...
David L. Stahlman
Sep 11, 2025
David L. Stahlman, 79, of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
He was born March 30, 1946 in Punxsutawney, to Noah P. and Ellen L. (Miller) Stahlman.
Dave was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving in the United States Army.
He was an active member of the Rossiter Methodist Church. Dave was also a member...
L. Barbara Hurd
Sep 10, 2025
Barbara Hurd, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 while a guest at Laurelbrook Landings in Brookville, PA.
She was born March 1, 1939 Ellsworth “Buck” and Florence (Wright) Bracken in Bell Township, Clearfield County. She was the eldest of eight children
On April 19, 1959 she married Richard “Dick” Hurd. They shared 51 years together until his death,...
Colin R. Meanor
Sep 7, 2025
Colin R. Meanor, 67, of Punxsutawney passed away on September 7, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on October 6, 1957 in Punxsutawney. After graduating high school he served his country in the United States Army and spent his working years as a Head Driller at Hetager Drilling.
Colin enjoyed tinkering with things, spending time hunting, and taking care of...
Sallye Jeanne Barrett
Sep 2, 2025
Sallye Jeanne (Davis) Barrett, age 84, received God’s gift of eternal peace on September 2, 2025. She died in the care of her loving family and the hospice team of AHN Wexford Hospital near Pittsburgh.
Sallye was born on November 17, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA, the only child of John P. and Hazel S. (Martin) Davis. She grew up in Reynoldsville,...
Norman Cash "Popeye" Smith
Aug 22, 2025
Norman C. “Popeye” Smith, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 1, 1934 to Cash L. Smith and Virginia (White) Smith at home in Big Run.
He married the love of his life Nancy (Whitesell) Smith who survives, on October 16, 1954 and they celebrated 70 years...
Linda Lee Darr
Aug 10, 2025
Linda Lee Darr, 75, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana.
She was born January 30, 1950 to Lynn and Patricia Ann (Dwinger) Hullihen in Niagara Falls, New York.
Linda was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church, Clearfield Alliance Church, and Indiana Alliance Church and she loved reading the Bible. She also enjoyed...
Alfred W. Shaffer
Aug 8, 2025
Alfred "Al" Walter "Grump" Shaffer of Delaware City, Delaware; Born August 23,1933, died August 8,2025 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was 15 days away from celebrating his 92nd birthday. Born to the late Vernon and Orpha Shaffer in Covode, PA.
Al was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany after completing his training in Fort Bragg , NC. He...
Timothy A. Tyger
Jul 26, 2025
Timothy A. Tyger, age 80 of Punxsutawney, passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Isaac Blair Tyger and Geraldine Cleora Gaston.
A 1963 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, Tim spent much of his work life as a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineers Local 66.
An avid outdoorsman, Tim...
Patricia M. Mohney
Jul 21, 2025
Patricia M. Mohney, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois with her family by her side.
She was born April 21, 1942 to Joseph John and Mary Elizabeth (Nowaski) Bogacki in DuBois.
Patty was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She worked as a cafeteria aid at Bell Township Elementary School for...
James Paul "Jim" Richardson
Jul 19, 2025
James Paul “Jim” Richardson, 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025.
Jim was born February 27, 1936 to John and Mary (Houck) Richardson in Smithport, Indiana County.
Jim was a member of the Marchand United Methodist Church. He worked at NAC Carbon for over 30 years before his retirement in 2008. Jim enjoyed taking care of his house,...
Nancy Jean Anderson
Jul 17, 2025
Nancy Jean (Hogan) Anderson, 75, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at home on July 17, 2025.
She was born on January 19, 1950 in Punxsutawney to Donald and Ruth (Wolfe) Hogan. She graduated from Swissvale High School and attended Robert Morris College where she earned her Associate’s Degree. On November 22, 1969, she married James Anderson in Punxsutawney. She enjoyed gardening...
Peter D. Altimore
Jul 14, 2025
Peter D. Altimore, 91, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 with his family by his side at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born May 20, 1934 to Peter D. and Irene (Pallone) Altimore in Detroit, MI
Pete served during the Korean War serving with the United States Air Force.
Pete was a member of the Church of the...
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