Anna Mae Pierce

Anna Mae Pierce, 69, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 17, 1950 to Ralph and Sophie (Shonavich) Waltman in Greenville, PA.

Anna Mae retired from the Punxsutawney Spirit in 2018 as a newspaper carrier after 31 years. She delivered not just the Punxsutawney Spirit but many other papers throughout this area. She took excellent care of her husband for over 30 years, caring for him while he was battling different illnesses. She enjoyed running her kids to different events, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family knew her never to slow down and was always on the go. She devoted her life to her family never taking time for herself.

She is survived by five children. Jerry R. Pierce, KS, Kevin L. Pierce, Punxsutawney, David E. Pierce, Allentown, Christine Stormer and Mike Sharp, Punxsutawney,

Christian Pierce and wife Rose, St. Mary’s, 23 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, four brothers, John Waltman, Fordham, Ralph Waltman, Valier, Robert Waltman and wife Doreen, Punxsutawney, George Waltman and wife Mary, Punxsutawney, a sister Carol Wells and husband Ted, New Bethlehem, and special friend, Crissy Pierce, Punxsutawney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 51 years, Jerry Pierce, a son Floyd Pierce, grandson, Adam Lee Pierce, two sisters, Ruby Bishop and Ruth Young, a brother David Waltman and two sisters-in-law, Laddie Waltman and Charlene Waltman.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at the McCabe Funeral Home Inc. 114 Maple Ave. Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

To share a memory or leave an online condolence, log on to www.mccabewaldronfh.com