All Obituaries

Mary Jean Johnston passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.    She was born in 1948 to John E. and Regina E. (Dizbal) Mishlan in Pittsburgh.   Mary Jean was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish and was actively involved with Friends of the Library and the Punxsutawney Garden Club. Her hobbies included traveling, cooking, gardening, shopping and, of course, planning garage sales.  But, she got...

Gladys M. Thomas, 98, of Punxsutawney, went to her heavenly home on Sunday November 27, 2022 at the DuBois Nursing Home.   She was born July 27, 1924 to Ambrose R. and Marguerite (Wooley) Nichols on Maple Avenue in Punxsutawney.     Gladys married Robert G. Miller July 29th, 1950.  He passed away in 1978.  She married Jacob Dale Thomas in 1993, who preceded her in death in 1998.   Gladys graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went on to work for...

Edward Lyle Kennedy, 90, of Mayport, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.   He was born September 13, 1932, to Edward A. and Bertha (Blose) Kennedy in Grange.   Lyle was the owner of Kennedy Welding which he operated for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, farming, and helping his family.   He is survived by his wife, Frances “Sally” (Hinderliter) Kennedy, whom he married October 22, 1953. In addition to his wife,...

Samuel J. Ishman, 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.   He was born April 12, 1940 to the late Walter D. and Ruth E. (Cochran) Ishman in Punxsutawney.   Sam was a peace time veteran, serving with the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was employed by T.W. Phillips for 42 years as an equipment operator and serving as the Union Secretary for 21 of those years before his retirement. He was a member of the...

Margaret M. “Marge” Kippert, 96, of Rochester Mills, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, with her family by her side.   She was born April 17, 1926, to the late John and Mary (Bzinak) Havrilla in Adrian.   She was a 1944 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She married her late husband Joseph F. Kippert on July 11, 1953, with whom she spent 57 wonderful years until his passing in 2010. She enjoyed being a homemaker and would often help Joe during his...

Kathryn P. “Kate” Forrest, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home.   She was born August 30, 1932 to James W. and Myrtle (Bish) Johnson in Punxsutawney.   Kate was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Punxsutawney. In her younger years Kate worked at Pramco and Hour Glass Cleaners in Punxsy. Her two favorite things to do were going for walks with her dog Barney and...

Debra I. “Debbie” Bridge, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born July 9, 1954 to Ardell and Shirley Lou (Martin) Barnett in Punxsutawney. She was a member of Cloe United Methodist Church. Debbie was an active member of the church, teaching Sunday School and always willing to help where she was needed. She was a 1972 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She had various...

Myrtle M. Mahaffey, 85 of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.   She was born August 23, 1937 to James and Isabelle (Hall) McKee in Mahaffey.   Myrtle graduated with the last graduating class of Mahaffey High School in 1954.  She enjoyed watching all sporting events, especially Penn State and Steelers football, and also spending time with family.   She is survived by a daughter, Luann Dishong and husband Terry,...

James E. Boggs, 81, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday November, 1, 2022.   He was born March 21, 1941 to Delbert and Lula (Morris) Boggs in Pinch, West Virginia.   Jim retired from S.W. Jack Drilling as a derrick hand. He worked his entire life in the drilling industry. Jim enjoyed wood working, making bird houses and giving them to his friends and family. He could fix anything and make it work.   He is survived by his daughter Lisa Anderson and husband Ron,...

Adam C. Philp, 32, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home.   He was born December 31, 1989 to Bryant and Susan (Reitz) Philp in Cheyenne, Wyoming.   Adam was a graduate of Linganore High School in Frederick, Maryland and then went on to receive his bachelor of Science Degree from IUP. Adam worked as an account manager for American Association of Laboratory Accreditation.  He enjoyed playing and following basketball, hunting, spending time in...