All Obituaries

Sherman “Jack” Gaston, 90, of Cloe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Christ the King Manor. Jack was born on August 1, 1930, in Rossiter, Pa. and was the 9th of 12 children of the late Aaron Gaston and Minta (Segar) Gaston. He married loving wife Patricia Jean (States) Gaston on May 22, 1954, who survives. They’ve been married for 66 years. Jack was a graduate of Marion Center High School. He was employed most of his working life as a welder at...

Arlene M. Clark, 87, of Smicksburg, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020,at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 22, 1933, in Pittsburgh to the late William Fretz and Edith (Hoppes) Fretz. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William H. Clark Sr. They were married in 1950. Arlene was a Registered Nurse for 53 years. She started her nursing career at the Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Hospital then went on to the Adrian Hospital, Blose /...

Audrey Marie Craig, 73 of Punxsutawney passed away on Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.   She was born March 7, 1947 to John and Esther (Howell) Hodson in Meadville.   Audrey was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was very active in her church. Audrey loved raising her family, from cooking, gardening, to fixing the car, Audrey could do everything and anything. She was involved with her daughter’s lives, and a...

George D. Bishop, 84, of Johnsonburg, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away at the Ridgmont Personal Care facility in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 11, 2020.   George was born to Raymond and Blanche (Souders) Bishop in Fulton County, on May 20, 1936. He graduated from Hustontown High School, in 1954.   One of George’s first jobs was working at Washabaugh Dairy Farm where he learned to operate equipment. George joined the Operating Engineers Local 66 in 1966,...

Christina M. Chilcote, 39 of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at her home. Christina was born June 28, 1981, in Clearfield. She is survived by her parents, Harry "Dusty" Chilcote and Cheryl (Brown) Chilcote. Three brothers, Dusty Chilcote, Timothy Chilcote, Curtis Chilcote and girlfriend Amigo Haines. Three nieces and nephews, Trinity Star and Savanna Haines and Luke Austin Chilcote. She is also survived by her close friend, Wretha Fontaine. Friends will be...

Clyde V. Bracken,79, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born June 19, 1941, in DuBois, to the late Clyde M. and Mary J. (Snyder) Bracken. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army. Clyde attended the Church of God. He was a 50 year member to the General Labor Union # 1058, Pittsburgh. He worked for HRI Construction for 30 years before retiring in 2011. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Nellie "Louise" Koch, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Court in Brookville. She was born May 29, 1925, in Perry Township, Jefferson County, to the late Edward Allen Kennedy and Bertha May (Blose) Kennedy. Louise worked for Rockland County in Blauvelt, NY, for many years and a member of the Eastern Star in Pearl River, NY. After retirement, she spent her time with her beloved family and friends and loved playing bingo every...

Michael P. Meko, 89, of Punxsutawney began his eternal Sunday polka party Wednesday September 23 2020. A man of many words that never failed to make everyone smile; Mike passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.   He was born October 28, 1930 to Michael and Catherine (Sivanich) Meko, in Sherrytown.   Mike would tell you the best decision he ever made was convincing the love of his life, Helen Shenosky of Punxsutawney, to be his wife. Married 64 years, they welcomed seven...

Phyllis I Neal, 91, of Punxsutawney (Sportsburg), passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at her home.   She was born December 14, 1928 to Merritt and Nell (Miller) Aber in Mayport.   She was a member of the Frostburg United Methodist Church. Phyllis was an active member of the Sportsburg United Methodist Church before its closure. She worked at Sylvania in Brookville before her retirement.  She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard, crossword puzzles, and visiting with...

Ronald E. Coleman, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at Mulberry Square.   He was born April 18, 1954 to Donald E. and Dorothy (Vallies) Coleman in Punxsutawney.   Ron was a graduate of Jeff Tech. He was a mechanic, working on cars, trucks and heavy equipment. He enjoyed dirt track racing, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.   He is survived by his wife of 39 years Debbie J. (Wainwright) Coleman, Punxsutawney, a son Daniel E....