All Obituaries

Ellen L. Bishop, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday September 13, 2021 at the Brookville Hospital.   She was born November 26, 1952 to Harold E. and Hilda (Shields) Stuck in Indiana.   Ellen was a longtime active member of The Salvation Army of Punxsutawney. She graduated from the Indiana Hospital School of Nursing. Ellen started her career as a nurse working at Indiana and DuBois Hospitals before working for the Punxsutawney Area Hospital where she worked her way up to...

John F. Kaylor Sr., 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park Personal Care.   He was born September 12, 1937 to John C. and Mary Mildred (Smith) Kaylor in Punxsutawney.     John was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles and Rossiter American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. John especially enjoyed making his own homemade horseradish and sharing it with his friends and family.     He...

Ryan James Meneely, 14, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021.   He was born June 10, 2007, to Matthew R. and Trisha L. (Yarger) Meneely in Chambersburg.   Ryan was a 9th grade student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was a reserved, kind hearted, loving soul. Ryan enjoyed, being outdoors, playing video games, sled riding, swimming, listening to music, visiting his grandparents, chocolate, sweets, and spicy foods. Ryan was great at drawing and...

Jeffrey E. Lavender, 66, of Coolspring, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.   He was born March 13, 1955, to Ralph E. and Mary Ruth (Ison) Lavender in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.   Jeff was an active member of the Coolspring United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher, a lay minister and trombone player. He was a graduate of Clarion University with a degree in music...

Kirk Eric Wayne Sweat, 55, of Rochester Mills, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, Friday September 3, 2021 at Armstrong County Hospital in Kittanning after a battle with cancer.   He was born October 6, 1965 to Paul R. “Sonny” and Erika (Nusser) Sweat in Cleveland Ohio.   Kirk was a Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and devoted friend. He served in the US Navy from 1986-1991 on the CV 60 USS Saratoga in the Operation Desert Storm and...

Robert “Bobby” Eric Kotula, 53, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.   He was born December 5, 1967, to Robert Eugene and Lora Lei (Rishell) Kotula in Punxsutawney.   Bobby graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a peacetime veteran serving with the United States Army. He was employed with McCully Cement in Smicksburg as a cement finisher for over 30 years. He enjoyed reading, cooking breakfast,...

Arthur Allen Toven Sr., 83, of Anita, passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.   He was born April 25, 1938 to Frank and Rebecca (Lingenfelter) Toven in Wishaw.   Al was a peacetime veteran, serving with the United States Navy. He retired from Labor Union 910. He worked on various construction projects throughout his working career. Including the DuBois Mall, Punxsutawney Area Hospital and the Punxsutawney Civic Center. Al was an active Charter...

Brett Aaron Nesbit, 51 of Marchand, passed away, Sunday July 25, 2021 at his home.   He was born March 12, 1970 to Jerry J. and Karen J. (Holby) Nesbit in Indiana.   He was a 1988 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and was a member of the Pennsylvania and National Holstein Associations. Brett was a lifelong dairy farmer working on his family’s dairy farm in Marchand. He won many awards in his younger years of showing registered Holsteins. Brett also became a...

Arlene Mae Voris, 89, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at Clarion Hospital.   She was born May 5, 1932 to Rev. Clifford R. and Mable (Shafer) Doverspike in Troutville.   Arlene was a long-standing member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church where she played the organ and piano, she was formerly the Bell Township, Clearfield County, tax collector, and volunteer for the American Red Cross. Arlene enjoyed attending Bethel Park Church Camp...

Harry L. “Larry” Rankin, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by his family at UPMC Shadyside.   He was born October 02, 1941, to Harry J. and Genevieve (Cokley) Rankin in Punxsutawney.   Larry was a lifelong member of the Albion United Methodist Church. He retired from Thermal Guard after 31 years. Larry enjoyed his vegetable garden, hunting, and loved walleye fishing at Pymatuning Lake. He was known by his family and friends for...