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Debra L. Westover
Sep 8, 2026
Debra L Westover, 70, of Grampian, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with her husband by her side at Ridgeview Personal Care in Curwensville.
She was born October 6, 1955 to John H. and Eva L. (Ross) Webster in Punxsutawney.
Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Purchase Line High School. She worked at Kent Sportswear for 20 years, Elcam in Dubois,...
Donna A. Neal
Sep 8, 2026
Cecilia Donna Arlene (Burd) Neal, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation (Mulberry Square) in Punxsutawney.
She was born April 21, 1939, to Elmer and Muriel (Casner) Burd in Brenizer, Westmorland County, Pennsylvania.
She was a member of the Punxsutawney Alliance Church and spent countless hours volunteering for church activities as well as for...
Linda G. Reitz
Aug 26, 2026
Linda G. Reitz, 78, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday evening at her home with her daughter and family by her side.
She was born December 11, 1947 to Donald and Martha (Wright) Stewart in Punxsutawney.
Linda was a 1965 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was an active member of Mt. Carmel Church, attending Bible study and other church...
David M. "Crock" Forrest
Aug 19, 2026
David M. “Crock” Forrest, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born February 18, 1955 to David and Kathryn (Johnson) Forrest in Punxsutawney.
Crock was a 1973 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles. He was a vetern of the United States Navy. Crock worked most...
Roxie Miles
Aug 13, 2026
Roxie L. Miles, 78 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
She was born November 10, 1947 to Robert and Bettie (Bish) Miles, in Distant, Armstrong County.
Roxie was a member of the Punxsutawney Church of God. She was a graduate of Red Bank Valley High School and Anderson College. Roxie was a second-grade elementary...
Eugene D. Smith
Aug 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Eugene (Gene) Duane Smith, age 63, of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Gene was born on October 30, 1962 in Punxsutawney. He attended Jefferson County-Dubois Area Vocational-Technical School (Jeff Tech) and graduated with a certification in carpentry. He, as many heroes do, enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army...
Ronald E. Reiter
Aug 2, 2026
Ronald E. Reiter, 81, of Sportsburg, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2026 at his home.
He was born January 1, 1945 to Ira and Lessie (Swartz) Reiter in Sykesville.
Ron was a member of New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney, the NRA and the Gold Prospectors Association. He was an auto mechanic for 35 years. He worked for MaGill Motors in Indiana,...
John R. "Jack" Havrilla
Jul 20, 2026
John Richard "Jack" Havrilla, 74, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
He was born March 25, 1952 to John P. and Stephanie L. (Mocek) Havrilla in Punxsutawney.
Jack was a 1970 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree from IUP, he began his career as a social worker in...
Andrew R. "Butch" Meterko
Jul 10, 2026
Andrew R “Butch” Meterko, 89, of Delancey passed away on July 10, 2026 as the result of an auto accident.
Born May 11, 1937, he was the son of the late John “Sim” and Susan (Pluchinsky) Meterko.
On February 22, 1961 he married Rose Mary (Strano) Meterko, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Butch was a hard worker....
Loraine C. Snyder
Jul 7, 2026
Loraine C. Snyder, 85, of Punxsutawney passed away on July 7, 2026 at AM/PM Senior Living surrounded by her family.
She was born on Dec. 31, 1940 at the Adrian Hospital in Punxsutawney to the Matthew and Elizabeth (Shiock) Uzzo.
Loraine graduated from Punxsy High School in 1959 and in 1969 she married the late Jon Snyder who preceded her in death...
Elin Steffey
Jul 6, 2026
Elin Steffey, 87, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, July 6, 2026.
She was born July 13, 1938 in Barnesboro, PA, daughter of the late Charles Leonard Butterworth and Edith (Hammarstrom) Bertamini. She was born in the home of her grandparents, Andrew and Mary...
Paul Anthony DelRosso
Jun 24, 2026
Paul DelRosso, 93, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Mulberry Square.
He was born June 13, 1933 to Dominic and Annie (Albavito) DelRosso in Punxsutawney.
He was a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney. Paul was a member and a faithful volunteer of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. He was a handyman, jack of all trades, taking care of...
Robert Lee Johnson
Jun 16, 2026
Robert Lee Johnson, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born December 3, 1929 to Chester A. and Mary (Rowe) Johnson in Punxsutawney.
Bob was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School in 1947. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving with the United...
Nancy A. Morgan
Jun 9, 2026
Nancy A. Morgan, 72, of Mahaffey PA peacefully went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2026 at 8:47pm at home surrounded by her family.
I know this isn’t a traditional obituary but nothing about my Mom was “ordinary”. Her story is one of courage, determination and finding the strength to never give up. If...
Robert Michael Wright
May 25, 2026
Robert Michael “Mike” Wright, 66, of McGees Mills, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1960, to Robert W. and Mary L. (Price) Wright in Spangler.
Mike was a heavy equipment operator for Benjamin Coal Company, Johnson Brothers Coal Company, Amfire Coal Company, and retired from B & W Constructors. Mike enjoyed...
Thomas L. Bush
May 25, 2026
Thomas L. Bush, 86, of Delancy, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born August 29, 1939 in Punxsutawney to Howard L. and Dora (Milliron) Bush.
Tom was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church. He served with the United States Air Force. Tom worked for T.W Phillips Gas and Oil for 42 years before...
Howard J. Barnett
May 23, 2026
Howard J. Barnett, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 18, 1955 to Ardell and Shirley (Martin) Barnett in Punxsutawney.
Howard was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked as a plumber for over 35 years with Brown Plumbing and Heating.
He is survived by two sons, Nicholas S. Shiock,...
Lu Ann Schrock
May 19, 2026
Lu Ann Schrock, 73, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2026 at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.
She was born March 21, 1953 to Lewis and Patricia (Blose) Cunningham in Punxsutawney.
Lu Ann was a former member of the Rossiter Presbyterian Church, and American Sealyham Terrier Club. She was a 1971 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school...
William S. "Bill" Ference
May 19, 2026
William S. “Bill” Ference, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1959, to Walter J. and Mary Louise (Gomola) Ference in Punxsutawney.
Bill was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. He was 1977 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. Bill and his sister...
Dennis J. Cameron
May 19, 2026
Dennis J. Cameron, 73, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born January 31, 1953 to Ledzel “Sam” and Vernetta (Peterson) Cameron in Cleveland, OH.
Denny was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the Rossiter American Legion, Punxsutawney Theater Arts Guild and...
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