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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...
Carl D. Clift
May 30, 2025
Carl D. Clift, 76, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home in Belleville, IL. He was born September 20, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Elbert Borden and Theresa Germaine (née Parker) Clift.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet Deyarmin, their treasured pets of Belleville, Illinois, his mother-in-law, Louise Deyarmin, sister-in-law Deneen (Bill) Tugman and...
Mary Lou McCracken
May 28, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing Mary Lou McCracken, who went home to be with the Lord the night of Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles, "Chuck" McCracken. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and...
Sandra T. Stamler
May 24, 2025
Sandra T. Stamler, 83, of Rossiter, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born January 17, 1942 to Ricco and Letizia (Piantanida) Bonicalzi in Punxsutawney.
Sandy was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter and Rossiter American Legion. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School in 1959. Sandra was...
Charles Kenneth "KC" Schmidt III
May 11, 2025
Charles Kenneth (KC) Schmidt III, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep, in the arms of God, at his farm in Summerville, Pennsylvania on the beautiful, warm afternoon of Sunday, May 11, 2025.
He was born April 5, 1979, in Marietta, Ohio. During his life, he lived in parts of Ohio and West Virginia before settling in his favorite place in...
John C. Waters
May 8, 2025
John C. Waters, 67, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 29, 1957 to John Edmond and Sara Grace (Fagley) Waters in Punxsutawney.
John was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the Punxsutawney American Legion. John worked for Pala Construction...
Thomas M. Pearce Jr.
May 7, 2025
Thomas M. Pearce, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 with his family by his side at his home, the same home in which he had been born and raised.
Thomas was born on March 11, 1935 in Mahaffey to Milton and Allean (Keener) Pearce. After his schooling, Thomas worked as a coal miner for Greenwich Collaries until his...
Walter Jay "Jake" Arnold
May 7, 2025
Walter Jay “Jake” Arnold, 73, of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born April 25, 1952 to John N. and Geraldine (Igou-Black) Arnold in Reade Township, Cambria County.
Jake was a lifetime member of the Glen Campbell Fire Department, Glen Campbell American Legion, and the Barnesboro VFW Post 343....
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