Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
David L. Stahlman
Sep 11, 2025
David L. Stahlman, 79, of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
He was born March 30, 1946 in Punxsutawney, to Noah P. and Ellen L. (Miller) Stahlman.
Dave was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving in the United States Army.
He was an active member of the Rossiter Methodist Church. Dave was also a member...
L. Barbara Hurd
Sep 10, 2025
Barbara Hurd, entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 while a guest at Laurelbrook Landings in Brookville, PA.
She was born March 1, 1939 Ellsworth “Buck” and Florence (Wright) Bracken in Bell Township, Clearfield County. She was the eldest of eight children
On April 19, 1959 she married Richard “Dick” Hurd. They shared 51 years together until his death,...
Colin R. Meanor
Sep 7, 2025
Colin R. Meanor, 67, of Punxsutawney passed away on September 7, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on October 6, 1957 in Punxsutawney. After graduating high school he served his country in the United States Army and spent his working years as a Head Driller at Hetager Drilling.
Colin enjoyed tinkering with things, spending time hunting, and taking care of...
Sallye Jeanne Barrett
Sep 2, 2025
Sallye Jeanne (Davis) Barrett, age 84, received God’s gift of eternal peace on September 2, 2025. She died in the care of her loving family and the hospice team of AHN Wexford Hospital near Pittsburgh.
Sallye was born on November 17, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA, the only child of John P. and Hazel S. (Martin) Davis. She grew up in Reynoldsville,...
Norman Cash "Popeye" Smith
Aug 22, 2025
Norman C. “Popeye” Smith, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 1, 1934 to Cash L. Smith and Virginia (White) Smith at home in Big Run.
He married the love of his life Nancy (Whitesell) Smith who survives, on October 16, 1954 and they celebrated 70 years...
Linda Lee Darr
Aug 10, 2025
Linda Lee Darr, 75, of Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana.
She was born January 30, 1950 to Lynn and Patricia Ann (Dwinger) Hullihen in Niagara Falls, New York.
Linda was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church, Clearfield Alliance Church, and Indiana Alliance Church and she loved reading the Bible. She also enjoyed...
Alfred W. Shaffer
Aug 8, 2025
Alfred "Al" Walter "Grump" Shaffer of Delaware City, Delaware; Born August 23,1933, died August 8,2025 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was 15 days away from celebrating his 92nd birthday. Born to the late Vernon and Orpha Shaffer in Covode, PA.
Al was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany after completing his training in Fort Bragg , NC. He...
Timothy A. Tyger
Jul 26, 2025
Timothy A. Tyger, age 80 of Punxsutawney, passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Isaac Blair Tyger and Geraldine Cleora Gaston.
A 1963 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, Tim spent much of his work life as a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineers Local 66.
An avid outdoorsman, Tim...
Patricia M. Mohney
Jul 21, 2025
Patricia M. Mohney, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois with her family by her side.
She was born April 21, 1942 to Joseph John and Mary Elizabeth (Nowaski) Bogacki in DuBois.
Patty was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She worked as a cafeteria aid at Bell Township Elementary School for...
James Paul "Jim" Richardson
Jul 19, 2025
James Paul “Jim” Richardson, 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025.
Jim was born February 27, 1936 to John and Mary (Houck) Richardson in Smithport, Indiana County.
Jim was a member of the Marchand United Methodist Church. He worked at NAC Carbon for over 30 years before his retirement in 2008. Jim enjoyed taking care of his house,...
Nancy Jean Anderson
Jul 17, 2025
Nancy Jean (Hogan) Anderson, 75, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at home on July 17, 2025.
She was born on January 19, 1950 in Punxsutawney to Donald and Ruth (Wolfe) Hogan. She graduated from Swissvale High School and attended Robert Morris College where she earned her Associate’s Degree. On November 22, 1969, she married James Anderson in Punxsutawney. She enjoyed gardening...
Peter D. Altimore
Jul 14, 2025
Peter D. Altimore, 91, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 with his family by his side at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born May 20, 1934 to Peter D. and Irene (Pallone) Altimore in Detroit, MI
Pete served during the Korean War serving with the United States Air Force.
Pete was a member of the Church of the...
Ray Bargerstock
Jul 12, 2025
Ray Bargerstock, 83 of Reynoldsville, peacefully passed away on Saturday July 12, 2025 at the Fountains at DuBois.
He was born December 25, 1941 to Emory and Mable (Dobson) Bargerstock, in Gaskill Township, Jefferson County.
Ray was employed at Rockwell International in DuBois for over 40 years before retiring in 2003. He enjoyed camping, bluegrass music and staying busy around his home....
Aaron James Skerkavich
Jun 27, 2025
Aaron James Skerkavich, 41, of Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025.
He was born March 27, 1984 to David P. and Anna Marie (McCullough) Skerkavich in Punxsutawney.
Aaron was a 2002 graduate of DuBois Central Christian High School. He then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor’s and MBA degrees. Aaron enlisted in...
Doris Jean Hicks
Jun 26, 2025
Doris Jean Hicks, 80, of Marion Center, passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025 at her home.
She was born May 24, 1945 to Dee and Sara Marie (Smith) Griffith in Marion Center.
She was a 1963 graduate of Marion Center High School. She married her late husband Paul C. Hicks on April 27, 1968. They were married for 54 years before...
Clarence E. Stephens, Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Clarence E. “Steve” Stephens, Jr., of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with his family by his side at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born August 30, 1943 to Clarence E. and Letha (Strohmyer) Stephens in Clarion.
Steve was a truck driver for various companies. After his retirement he held various part-time jobs throughout the area. Steve enjoyed hunting,...
Evelyn Dinger Chambers
Jun 16, 2025
Evelyn D. Chambers, 95, died on June 16, 2025 at the Mahoning Riverside Manor in Punxsutawney.
She was born on August 5, 1929 in Oliveburg, the daughter of the late Norman M. and Fern Mitchell Dinger.
She attended a one room school in Oliveburg until she entered the Punxsutawney High School from which she graduated. She then worked at Swartz’s Men’s Store...
Ronald D. Humble
Jun 10, 2025
Ronald D. Humble, 74 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born October 4, 1950 in Punxsutawney to Ira C. and Nina (Gardner) Humble.
Ron graduated from Jeff Tech in 1970. He was a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department....
Floyd E. Hurd
Jun 6, 2025
Floyd E. Hurd, 83, of La Jose, passed away on Friday, June 6,2025 at his home.
Floyd was born August 14, 1941 to Cecil F. and Anna (Erickson) in La Jose.
Floyd was a member of the La Jose Baptist Church. He graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1958. He enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served six years....
Francis P. "Ruffles" Ruffley
Jun 1, 2025
Francis P. “Ruffles” Ruffley, 76, of Mahaffey, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born February 1, 1949, to Francis P. and Margaret O’Neill Ruffley Mireles in Altoona.
Ruffles was a graduate of Penn Cambria High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving over 20 years with the United States Army before...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
