All Obituaries

Howard F. Snyder, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2022 at his home.   He was born May 25, 1938 to the late Elmer and Roseanna (Rockwell) Snyder in Timblin.   Howard was a retired coal truck driver. Then after his retirement he worked in Produce for 12 years at County Market, and was known as the “Produce Man” He could be frequently seen at the lottery machine at Shop’n Save.  Howard was active in the Run or Walk for Someone...

James M. “Satch” Jenary, 70 of Rossiter, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.   He was born August 24, 1951 to the late Steve S. and Junipher (Henry) Jenary in Punxsutawney.   Satch was an active member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church. He was employed as a truck driver for over 48 years. He was very well known in the trucking industry. Drivers would call him for advice on many occasions. Satch was a self-employed over the road...

John David Orange, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday January 17, 2022, with his wife at his side.   David was born June 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh, the oldest son of John Robert and Elinore (Venturella) Orange.   David was a graduate of Penn Joint High School, class of 1969. His family moved to Big Run and he started to work at Sportsware, where he met his future wife, Terry. He then worked at Kromer’s Dairy and Dean Foods for a combined 35...

Richard D. Kitchen, 77, of Mahaffey, passed away Sunday January 17, 2022 at Mountain Laurel Personal Care in Clearfield.   He was born June 15, 1944 to Theadore and Etta (Guyer) Kitchen in Five Points.   Dick was a member of Calvary Chapel Church.  He lived in Virginia for over 20 years before moving back to Mahaffey to be closer to his family. He enjoyed attending church and being around his church family. In his younger years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting...

Boyd Cressley ran into the arms of Jesus surrounded by loved ones both here and in Eternity on Friday, January 14th, but not before signing off with “it has been a beautiful life.” With the gifted voice of his daughter-in-law, Tabatha, leading him in rounds of “There’s Just Something About that Name,” he smiled, and said, “I’m going to Heaven.”    Boyd was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on December 23, 1940, to parents Velma L. and Ralph...

Gregory C. Smith, 52, of Punxsutawney, passed away on January 13, 2022 in North Carolina.   He was born January 13, 1970 to Robert C. and Violet (Sheilds) Smith in Punxsutawney.   Greg was a 1988 Graduate of Jeff Tech. He mainly worked construction, but he could do almost anything. Greg enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman but fishing for walleye was his favorite.   He is survived by his mother, Violet (Sheilds) Smith, Punxsutawney, his father Robert C. Smith,...

Harold A. "Andy" Smith, 87, of Worthville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home.   He was born September 11, 1934 to the late Reed and Elizabeth (Caylor) Smith in Oliver Township.   Harold was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He was employed by TW-Phillips for 40 years before his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing. He and his wife almost traveled to all 50 states. Harold was...

Viola Irene Huey, 83, of Home, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.   She was born to the late Gladys E. (Campbell) Mangioni in Punxsutawney.   A crochet hook and skein of yarn was her tranquility every day, she would make one or two afghans a week or more always gifting her “Made with Love” treasures for her loved ones. She was one never to put a price on her handy work. Viola enjoyed attending auctions and flea markets with...

Michael A. Defelice, 63 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.   He was born December 10, 1958 to Joseph C. “Yates” and Emogene (Sloniger) Defelice in Punxsutawney.   Mike was a jack of all trades and master of none. He always told everyone that he attended “Yates University”. Mike was always into helping the community or people in some fashion. He was a Young township Supervisor, Owner...

Vicki L. Cochran, 68, of Punxsutawney, (Foxburg), passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.   She was born November 17, 1953 to Joseph and Della (Berringer) London in Punxsutawney.   Vicki worked at Rolo Jensen, and then attended Vale Technical Institute in Blairsville, where she graduated valedictorian After graduating, she started as the office manager at Lakelawn Cemetery where she retired in 2014. She was not good at bowling but loved her...