Obituaries

Apr 6, 2022

Richard A. “Dick” Rishell, 85 of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday, April 6,2022 in Punxsutawney,

He was born in 1936 to McKinley L. and Avanelle E. (Matthews) Rishell.

Dick was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the United States Army.  He was an electrician by trade, a hard worker and loved his family.

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Apr 4, 2022

Melba Dianne Rugh, 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born September 8, 1936 to Arnold and Anna Mae (Reiner) Yount in Punxsutawney.

Dianne was an active member of the Scotland Avenue Church of God, where she played the piano and...

Mar 26, 2022

James E. "Jim" Gearhart, 60, of Curwensville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born March 16, 1962 to Gerald and Doris (Witherite) Gearhart in Clearfield.

Jim was a 1980 graduate of Curwensville High School. He worked for Target Sportswear for 22 years as a machine operator. Jim then...

Mar 20, 2022

Mary A. Fallara, 63, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 26, 1958 to Claude L. and Frances C. (Bair) Pearce in Punxsutawney.

Mary was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Punxsutawney, and Catholic Daughters of America. She graduated from Punxsutawney Area...

Mar 19, 2022

Robert W. "Pappy" Wright, 85 of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1936 to Ross and Mae (Bouch) Wright in Mahaffey.

He worked for Benjamin Coal Company for over 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Pappy enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2022

Gary E. Scott, 60, of Mahaffey, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 13, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born January 26, 1962 to the late William and the Viola (Ateon) Scott in Spangler.

Gary worked for Hugill Sanitation. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, and with family.

He is...

Mar 13, 2022

Jerry J. Nesbit, 80, of Marchand passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 1, 1941 to Joseph Franklin and Hazel Bertha (Deabenderfer) Nesbit in Indiana.

Jerry was raised in Creekside, PA and graduated Marion Center High School in 1959, where he was a member of Future...

Mar 12, 2022

Natalie Ann Stiteler, 91, of Smicksburg, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born June 02, 1930 to Frank and Leitha (Cochran) Niel in Punxsutawney.

Ann was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Smicksburg. She was an active member of the church in...

Mar 8, 2022

Lynn L. Bloom, 92 of Grampian, passed away on Monday March 08, 2022 at Ridgeview Personal Care and Rehabilitation in Curwensville.

He was born September 19, 1929 to W. Lawson and S. Pearl (Flood) Bloom in Grampian.

Lynn was affiliated with Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church in Grampian. He was a...

Mar 7, 2022

Barbara Emily Bullers, 84 of Mayport, passed away on Monday March 7, 2022 at AM-PM personal care home in Delancy.

She was born January 19, 1938 to Gerald and Virginia (Uplinger) Richards in Brookville.

Emily was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Ringgold. She married the late James I. Bullers March 30, 1957....

Feb 25, 2022

Sylvia Frew Bishop, 87, passed away peacefully at her residence in Sandy Valley, NV, on February 25, 2022.

Sylvia was born to H.S. Frew and Wilda (Hoffer) Frew on September 6, 1934.

She graduated from Punxsutawney High School with the Class of 1952 and was wedded to Harry C. Bishop in October of that year....

Feb 25, 2022

Alverda Mae Love, 92, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday February 25, 2022 at Mulberry Square.

She was born December 30, 1929 to Archie John and Mary Elizabeth (Stiver) Miller in Punxsutawney.

Alverda married Donald J. Love January 3, 1953. Together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage together He preceded her...

Feb 24, 2022

Daniel Lee Richardson of the Rossiter area passed away in his home on February 24, 2022.  Daniel was born on November 30, 1960 in Arlington, Virginia to Marvin Richardson and Mary Reece Richardson.

Daniel worked as a master mechanic in Virginia.  In 1990 he moved to the Rossiter area and joined his father’s mechanic business. ...

Feb 15, 2022

Kathryn Louise “Kitty” Smelko, 88 of Anita, passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Mulberry Square with her husband and daughter Cheryl by her side.

She was born July 19, 1933 to Carl A. and Louise (Reedy) Johnson in Sagamore.

Kitty married Donald L. Smelko June 11, 1955. Together they enjoyed 65 years of...

Feb 13, 2022

Eunice Fay Goodyear, 76, of Mahaffey, passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born June 18, 1945, to Walter and Miriam (Hassler) Kline in Hershey, PA Eunice attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Punxsutawney.. She married Robert Goodyear June 19, 1971. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together. Earlier...

Feb 12, 2022

Ellery S. “El” Shields, 86, of Rochester Mills, passed away Saturday February 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 19, 1935 to Kenneth M. and Violet M. (Cokley) Shields in Punxsutawney.

On June 3, 1954 he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea E Ewing who survives. El was proud...

Feb 10, 2022

Frank James. "Jim" Vandervort, 84, of Knoxdale Road, passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022 at the home of his daughter Sonia in Clearfield.

He was born May 03, 1937 to Boyd W. and Laura Jane (Manners) Vandervort in Punxsutawney.

Jim was a veteran of the Korean War, Serving with the United States Army.

Feb 9, 2022

Diana K. Miller, 78, of Anita, passed away Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh.

She was born November 13, 1943 to the late Jay and Edna (Fetterman) Fisher in Indiana.

Diana was a member of First Church of God in Punxsutawney. She was a 1961 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. Diana...

Feb 7, 2022

Roger H. Richardson, 79, of Rossiter, peacefully passed away February 7, 2022 at his Canoe Ridge home, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 7, 1942 to the late Lee and Jennie (Yohe) Richardson in New Kensington.

Roger attended the Canoe Ridge Church of God. He graduated from Marion Center...

Jan 29, 2022

Daniel Thomas “General” Wulfert, 63, of Cloe, passed away on Saturday January 29, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born October 13, 1958, to the late Thomas C. and Mary E (Eddy) Wulfert in Punxsutawney.

Dan served 19 years with the Army Reserves. He belonged to the Rossiter Sportsman’s Club...