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Timothy M. "Jay-Bird" Junod
Mar 2, 2026
Timothy M. “Jay-Bird” Junod, 68, of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born August 21, 1957 to the late William “Bill” and Eleanor (Miller) Junod in Clearfield.
A 1976 graduate of Purchase Line High School, Tim was a truck driver all of his life. He began driving truck right...
Jeffrey L. Bowers
Feb 26, 2026
Jeffrey L. Bowers, 53 of Ringgold, peacefully passed away after a long courageous battle with Leukemia on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with his family by his side.
He was born March 15, 1972, to Arnold C. and Margaret (McAninch) Bowers in Clarion.
Jeff was a 1990 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in...
Terry A. Watkins
Feb 26, 2026
Terry A. Watkins, 66, of Marion Center, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born January 18, 1960 to Dean Watkins and Rebecca Charles in Kittanning.
He was a 1978 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Terry was a self-employed...
Ronald Mac Wright, Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
Ronald Mac Wright, Sr., 79, of Mahaffey, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026.
He was born on April 29, 1946, in Burnside to Ross J. and Mae (Bouch) Wright.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, he spent many years running heavy equipment for Benjamin Coal Co. Ronald had a passion for the outdoors and hunting, but he...
Thomas P. McCullough
Feb 16, 2026
Thomas P. McCullough of Pompano Beach, Florida and Stratford, Connecticut passed away February 16, 2026 at his home in Florida.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John ‘Jack’ and Rebecca (Means) McCullough.
Tom was a 1971 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School where he was a four-sport letterman in football, basketball, track and field,...
Linda Diane Bowers
Feb 11, 2026
Linda Diane Bowers, 65, of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry C. Bowers; her daughter, Valerie Wencil and husband Josh Wencil; her son, Rusty Bowers and wife Courtney Bowers; and her beloved grandchildren, Brenden,...
Kenneth E. Bowser
Feb 8, 2026
Kenneth E. Bowser, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on February 8, 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1959 in Punxsutawney to the late Emerson and Mary (Burkett) Bowser.
Ken was a 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He married Susan (Burkett) Bowser and they enjoyed over thirty years together. Ken was a member of Mt. Tabor Bible...
"Chickie"
Feb 8, 2026
Irene R. "Chickie" Mennetti, 74, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on February 8, 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born on June 18, 1951, in DuBois, PA, to Nicholas and Jane Ann (Biggie) Spak.
She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1969. Chickie married her husband Bob on June 1, 1974 and made a career as a Meter Assembler for...
Shirley JoAnn Williams
Jan 24, 2026
Shirley JoAnn Williams, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mulberry Square.
She was born March 18, 1946 to George and Shirley (Pierce) Reitz in Reynoldsville.
Shirley was a member of the Big Run Presbyterian Church. She owned and operated several personal care homes in the area. Most recently she worked at the Community Center for the past...
Kenneth E. Troutman
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth E. Troutman, 79, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Valier, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born May 24, 1946 to Boyd and Blanche (Blose) Troutman in Punxsutawney.
Ken attended Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. In 1969...
Jerry Lee McAdoo
Jan 20, 2026
Jerry Lee McAdoo, 80, of Punxsutawney, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born February 16, 1945 to James LeRoy Riddle and Dorothy McAdoo in Homer City.
Jerry was a member of the First Church of God, Punxsutawney. He was a 1964 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School....
Susan M. Christian
Jan 17, 2026
Susan M. Christian, 59, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 with her family by her side at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
She was born November 8, 1966 to Frank and Louise (Fox) Vandervort in Bedford.
Susan was a 1984 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles, F.O.E. 1234. She worked at...
Shirley M. Miller
Jan 12, 2026
Shirley Mae (Straitiff) Miller, 75, of Mercer, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2025, at Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pennsylvania.
She was born March 22, 1950 to Leonard and Sarah (Geer) Straitiff in Brookville.
She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, Mercer. Shirley worked at Rolo Jenson, then went...
LaRue Bubb
Jan 11, 2026
Pearl LaRue Bubb, 85, of Rossiter passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.
She was she was born September 21, 1940 to David and Bertha (Salsgiver) Pearce in Hillman.
LaRue was a member of Steffey Chapel Church. She was a homemaker and loved her family.
She enjoyed gardening, writing poems, cooking for her family,...
Ronald Edward Marshall, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Ronald Edward Marshall, Jr., 70, of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at his home.
He was born February 14, 1955 to the late Ronald E. Marshall, Sr. and Louise A. (Thorp) Marshall in Hampton, VA.
Ron was a member of the local pool team and played in many tournaments. He loved the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and riding his...
Nina E. Smathers
Jan 2, 2026
Nina E. Smathers, 91, of DuBois, formerly of Mahaffey, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
She was born April 30, 1934 to Ellwood and Grace (Geist) Yount in Mayport, Jefferson County.
Nina was a member of Mount Carmel Church, Mahaffey. She loved taking care of her vegetable and flower gardens with her beautiful peonies, gladiolas...
Rose Ann Fallara
Jan 2, 2026
Rose Ann Fallara, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at The Gardens at DuBois.
She was born October 19, 1934 to Frank and Jessie (Carlino) Palmerino in Punxsutawney.
Rose Ann was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She was a 1952 graduate of Saints Cosmas and Damian High School and St. Vincent College,...
Mary L. Lee
Dec 29, 2025
Mary L. Lee, 100, of Trafford, PA, passed away on December 29, 2025 at William Penn Care Center in Jeannette, PA.
Mary was born on August 9, 1925 in Ebensburg to the late Edward and Grace I. (Smith) Harvey.
She was the wife of Russell C. Lee and together they raised three children. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She...
Joan Marie Harclerode
Dec 29, 2025
Joan Marie Harclerode passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
She was born September 7, 1945 to Samuel and Gertrude (Stevens) Passanita in Dysart, Pennsylvania.
Joan was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church where she was an active member of The Saint Clare Fraternity of The Franciscans. She hosted Bible Studies throughout her time...
Diana L. Lyons
Dec 25, 2025
Diana L. Lyons, 37, of Lock Haven, tragically passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 as the result of an auto accident.
She was born April 7, 1988 to Charles R. Lyons and Bonnie (Schindler) Bush in State College.
Diana was a 2007 graduate of Purchase Line High School.
She enjoyed Diamond Art, caring for her mother and going for walks. She was...
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