All Obituaries

Albert N. Kitchen, 95 formerly of LaJose, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. He was born December 1, 1926 to the late James and Edna (Beck) Kitchen in Burnside. Albert was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army, stationed in the Philippines with his twin brother Alfred as a medic from 1945-1947. Albert was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle in Armagh, and the Susquehanna Rod and Gun Club. He worked for various coal companies as a...

Louis N. Johnson, Jr., 87, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. He was born October 19, 1934, to Louis N., Sr. and Ellen (Anderson) Johnson in Buffalo, NY. Louis was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 of the Army Reserve Unit based in Clearfield over 30 years of service. Additionally, he was a civilian employee of the Army Reserve Maintenance Unit based in Punxsutawney until his retirement in 1992. In addition to numerous other awards, he was...

Lois Ann Johnson, 87, of Mahaffey, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. She was born February 24, 1935 to Lemuel and Nannie (Lee) Stiffler in Johnstown. Lois was a member of Mahaffey Alliance Church; she was formerly involved in the home missions’ group and was involved in other various church activities. Lois enjoyed singing, attending her grandchildren's sports and school events. Most of all she loved the Lord and spending time with her...

Joseph M. Carney Sr., of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born April 20, 1936 to James Blaise and Mildred (Randall) Carney in Wilkinsburg. He attended the Grange Church of God. Joe was a coal miner for many years. He owned and operated a junkyard, was a farmer and later in life became a landlord. After his retirement, Joe along with his wife Susan built an antique museum with items he acquired over the years. They continually added...

Eileen B. Smith, 75, of Fordham, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home.   She was born June 18, 1947, to Clair and Helen (Piper) Schrock in Punxsutawney.   Eileen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Punxsutawney. She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1965. Eileen enjoyed, quilting, making homemade Christmas, Birthday cards, making necklaces and bracelets from beads. She loved spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren....

Leanna Sutter, 59, of Rossiter, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. She was born April 1, 1963, to Hayes “Tiny” and Violet "Penny" (Lilly) Fleming in Punxsutawney. The family has lost an amazing wife, mother, sister, cousin, caregiver and especially a "Grammy". Leanna was a 1981 graduate of Jeff Tech. She attended Grace United Methodist Church. Leanna was a caregiver for Fayette Resources for over 10 years. She married the love of her life...

June Adair States, 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Penn Highlands, Brookville. She was born May 2, 1940 to Roland Adair and Opal (Fuller) McGee in Cloe. June was raised by her beloved Grandmother Sarah McGee. She was proud to have worked until the age of 81 until her retirement from Punxsutawney Walmart. June thought the world of her Walmart family and loved them dearly. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and going out to eat with her friends at Joe's and...

Paul C. Hicks, 78, of Marion Center passed away on Friday July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born September 13, 1943 to Ralph and Mildred (Crawford) Hicks in Trade City. Paul was a peacetime veteran serving in the United States Navy. Paul was a member and attended Marion Center Presbyterian Church. He belonged to the Indiana Road Runners Club. Paul was a heavy equipment operator for various coal companies and retired as a security guard from Parkwood Mines. He enjoyed running, hiking,...

Betty Jane Mlechick, 89, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Reynoldsville, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at the DuBois Nursing Home. She was born November 24, 1932 to Feor and Susanne (Vadsey) Bernardo in Punxsutawney. Betty liked sitting on her porch watching the birds and other wildlife. She enjoyed shopping with her daughter when she could. Betty loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and listening to certain radio stations and TV channels. Betty was a remarkable...

Amanda Jane Pearce, 40 of Punxsutawney, formerly of Cambridge Ohio,  passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her home in Punxsutawney.   Amanda was born July 7, 1981 in Cambridge, Ohio to Richard Dugan and Pamela Ritchey who survive.   Amanda graduated in 1998 from Cambridge High School in Ohio where she played clarinet in the marching band. She moved to Punxsutawney with her husband Matt in 2006.  She was very excited to be in the process of moving back to her home...