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Berenice Lynn Murray
Nov 14, 2025
Berenice Lynn (Johnson) Murray 77, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Berenice was the beloved wife of Robert Murray for 58 years. Together they shared three children — Lea Masisak (Mike), Jennifer Christenson (Keith), and Jason Murray (Liz); six grandchildren — Sophia Yeung (Chris), Andrew Yeung (Dani), Jacob Gotwald (Cara), Connor...
Richard P. "Dick" Young
Nov 12, 2025
Richard (Dick) Young, 92 of Halifax (formerly Punxsutawney) died peacefully on Wednesday November 12th, 2025 at Holy Spirit Hospital of Camp Hill, PA.
He was born January 11th, 1933 in Punxsutawney, the son of Thomas and Violet (Beatty) Young.
He married MaryAlice Miller November 19th, 1955. They met rollerskating and continued rollerskating together into their 80’s.Together, they had four children, 10 grandchildren,...
Donald R. Sherry
Nov 10, 2025
Donald R. Sherry, 91, of Juneau, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born July 10, 1934, in Juneau, PA, the son of Harry Edward “Ed” and Hazel Elizabeth (McDowell) Sherry.
Don graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1952, where he played football and played the trombone in the marching band....
Mark P. Deyarmin
Nov 5, 2025
Mark Patrick Deyarmin, 63, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 peacefully at his home in Glen Campbell Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family and his faithful companion, his dog Taco.
He was born March 17, 1962 in Spangler, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Viola (Roush) Deyarmin.
Mark was a proud St. Patrick’s Day baby who embraced...
Karen Jane Nesbit
Nov 2, 2025
Karen (Holby) Nesbit, 82, of Marchand, PA, passed away on November 2, 2025.
She was born on April 29, 1943, to the late Dorothy Mae Holby in Strangford, PA.
Karen was a graduate of Blairsville High School with the Class of 1961. She married Jerry Nesbit and together they owned and operated Bra Mar Farm in Marchand, Indiana County, PA from 1966...
Bruce A. Wolfgang
Oct 31, 2025
Bruce A. Wolfgang, 73, of Rossiter, peacefully, passed away on Friday, with his family by his side at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born July 15, 1952 to Harry and Sally (States) Wolfgang in Punxsutawney.
Bruce attended Mt. Carmel Church in Mahaffey. He was a 1970 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked for various machine shops in the...
Kathleen Thorp
Oct 27, 2025
Kathleen (Trimblett) Thorp, 42, of Grampian, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her home.
She was born September 15, 1983 to the late John and Ann Trimblett, Sr. in Bayonne, NJ.
Kathleen was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Grampian. She was a graduate of Bayonne High School and New Jersey City University. She worked in the...
Margaret C. Lorelli
Oct 26, 2025
Margaret C. (Scarantine) Lorelli, 91, of Dubois, peacefully passed away at her daughter’s house on the night of October 26th.
She was born January 21, 1934, to Cataldo and Theresa (Garvey) Scarantine, in Anita, PA, and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Anita. She was an elementary school teacher by trade, but left full time work to be a...
Tessa Dawn Ludwig
Oct 25, 2025
Tessa Dawn Ludwig, 48, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Canterbury Place Family Hospice in Pittsburgh.
She was born September 27, 1977 to Richard P. Reitz and Diana Stewart in Punxsutawney.
Tessa was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School, Class of 1995. She was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. Tessa...
Barbara Ann Williams
Oct 24, 2025
Barbara Ann (Lorelli) Williams, 77, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her son’s home in Punxsutawney.
She was born November 12, 1947, to Anthony and Rose (Morell) Lorelli in Punxsutawney.
Barb was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Anita.
She graduated from cosmetology school and worked for various local beauty salons....
Kelli Jeanne Tolle
Oct 12, 2025
Kelli Jeanne Tolle, 64, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 30, 1961, in Washington, D.C., Kelli was the beloved daughter of Dyrk J. Couser and the late Carolyn L. Couser. She lived a life marked by compassion, quiet strength,...
Linda Lou Moretti
Oct 7, 2025
Linda Lou Moretti, 79, of Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at AGH Forbes Hospital in Monroeville.
She was born October 19, 1946 to Michael and Henrietta (Hill) in Sagamore.
Linda attended Shannock Valley School District and graduated from Indiana Vo-Technical School with her LPN degree. Linda work at various nursing homes as an aid and worked for over 35...
Robert C. Whitfield, Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Robert C. Whitfield, Sr., 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on October 1, 2025, in Dubois, PA.
Robert was born on February 25, 1955, in Dayton, PA. Early in his career, Robert worked in the gas and oil industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending church at Mt. Tabor Bible Church, which was a significant part of his life. He was also...
Douglas James Stello
Sep 27, 2025
Douglas James Stello, of Punxsutawney, died on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Doug was born on August 3, 1955, a son of the late James and Rose Marie (Villella) Stello. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1973, and attended Chamberlain Junior College, in Boston.
Doug was a free spirit and an adventurer, and he traveled across the country, owning businesses along...
Nannette M. Anderson
Sep 25, 2025
Nannette M. Anderson, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker creating a warm and loving home for them.
In addition to her husband, Arthur A. Anderson, Nannette is survived by her daughter Tiffany Wachob...
Joseph E. Horner
Sep 25, 2025
Joseph E. Horner, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home.
He was born December 4, 1945 to Thomas M. and Zora H. (Reams) Horner in Punxsutawney.
Joe was Christian by faith. He was an insurance agent with Prudential for 30 years. Joe was extremely active in the community in his younger years. He was a former...
Donald J. Tyger
Sep 23, 2025
Donald J. Tyger, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born August 28, 1957, to Donald W. and Anna E. (Quashnock) Tyger in Punxsutawney.
Don was a 1975 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He then graduated from Penn State with a degree in Mining Engineering. Don worked at Thermal Guard...
Rebecca A. "Becky" Roush
Sep 22, 2025
Rebecca A. Roush, 82, of Harrisburg, formerly of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born October 30. 1942 to Benjamin and Mabel (Rosborough) White in Punxsutawney.
Becky was a 1960 Punxsutawney Area High School graduate. She married Joseph A. Roush, Jr. on November 23, 1962. She was an...
Carol D. Laska
Sep 17, 2025
Carol D. Laska, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born September 23, 1957 in Punxsutawney, to Dessie and Margaret (Stefko) Laska.
Carol was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, and a member of ARC of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. Carol worked at Goodwill and ICW in Indiana. A...
Phyllis E. O'Hara
Sep 14, 2025
Phyllis Eillen O’Hara, 87, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Brandon, Florida at HCA Brandon Hospital due to surgical complications.
She was born August 23, 1938 in Pittsburgh, to the late Floyd Davis Smith and Cecile Arveda (Henry) Smith of Smithville, PA. Phyllis grew up in Smithville and was married to the late Ernest William O’Hara,...
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