All Obituaries

Douglas M. “Mutt” Pequeen, Sr.,62, of Punxsutawney passed away on March 27, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.  He was born November 25, 1960 to James and Barbara (Fousnaught) Pequeen in Pryor, OK. He was a retired painter and wallpaper hanger.  He enjoyed spending time and visiting with friends at Frank ‘n Steins when they were open.  “Mutt”, as he was known to his friends, lived his life to have a good time. He is survived by his wife, Jenny...

Michael J. Brink, 63, of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born August 28, 1959 to Joseph and Mary Ann (Bicho) Brink in Spangler. He attended the Steffy Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Mine Engineering. Mike worked for Greenwich Collieries and the United States Postal Service. Mike participated in two fantasy...

Stanley M. Hopkins, 76, of Rossiter passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mulberry Square.    He was born April 13, 1946 to Clarence M. and Anna Mae (Ruth) Hopkins in Rossiter.  Stan was a member of the Steffy United Methodist Church since birth.   Stan was a 1968 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School and immediately entered the United States Army following the draft for the Vietnam Conflict. He proudly served his country, as his father before him, and...

Helen Marie Jerko passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA.   Helen was born on August 22, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Martin and Anna Kendra.   She was married on August 17, 1946, to Delmas John Jerko, of Punxsutawney who passed away on September 21, 1993. She was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Punxsutawney. Helen’s working career began during World War II at the Air Maze...

Janice C. McConnaughey, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.   She was born November 22, 1947 to Clifton and Mildred (Leasure) Wineberg in Punxsutawney.   She was a 1965 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She spent time at the Elk Run Avenue Gospel Chapel, reading and teaching Bible stories to children about salvation. Janice was avid at sewing and enjoyed playing the piano. She loved spending...

Karen D. “Pork” Bargerstock, 81, of Reynoldville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.   She was born October 7, 1941 to Charles Kenneth and Grayce (Bowers) Gaston in Rossiter.   Pork took great pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother.   She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray Bargerstock, Reynoldville, a son Kirk Bargerstock and wife Debbie, Mahaffey, a daughter, Kelly Rae Sutter, Duncansville, five...

William M. “Terry” Tersine, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.   He was born April 28, 1935 to Michael and Margaret (Fairman) Tersine in Punxsutawney.   Terry was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church in Punxsutawney where he served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles F.O.E. 1231. He retired as a store manager from the Quaker Market and...

Caroline Frances Britten, 82, of Rochester Mills, PA, formerly of Philipsburg, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 22,2023. She was born March 19, 1940 to Karl and Mary (Rusnak) Matas in Johnstown.   She was the 11th of 16 children. Caroline was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance churches in Osceola Mills and Clearfield. She graduated from Greater Johnstown High School in 1958.  Caroline was a loving wife, mother, and...

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Seliga, 66, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.   She was born April 24, 1956 to Bert and Josephine (Farbo) Seliga in Punxsutawney.   She was employed at Lily’s Restaurant and Bakery since it opened. She enjoyed gardening, baking and the simple things in life.   She is survived by three daughters; Stacey Domb and Jason Painter, Punxsutawney, Heather Domb, Walston, and Kaylan Eddy and husband...

James E. Bennett, 87 of Mahaffey passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.   He was born June 18, 1935 to Sanor and Alma Bennett in Mahaffey.   Jim was a member of the Mahaffey Christian Missionary Alliance Church.  He was a retired coal miner working for several local coal companies. Jim enjoyed hunting and riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Most of all he enjoyed relaxing and spending time with his family, especially his...