Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Vicky Allison Brocious, 65, of Henrico, VA sadly left us on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 4, 1957 to Nelson C. and Elizabeth Jane (Hepler) Brocious in Brookville.

Vicky was Methodist by faith. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. Vicky retired from the United States...

Jun 10, 2023

Mary M. Godo, 81, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born August 8, 1941, to Howard and Rhoda (Hicks) Ishman in Punxsutawney.

Mary was an active member of the Covode United Methodist Church. Teaching Sunday School, youth group leader, among other duties. In her older years...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael Lee Mott Sr., 58, of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

He was born February 7, 1965 to Roger M. Mott and Barbara H. (Kapanowski) Toven in Punxsutawney.

Mike was a 1984 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He drove truck for various companies before owning his own trucking company, MLM...

Jun 2, 2023

Ronald N. Pearce, 72, of Rossiter, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

He was born October 29, 1950 to Norman and Nellie (Gray) Pearce in Punxsutawney.

Ron attended the Steffey Chapel United Methodist Church.  He was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He retired as a draftsman for Fike Associates in Clarion. Ron enjoyed...

May 31, 2023

Dorothy I. (McMillen) Smith, 91, of Punxsutawney, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2023.

She was born on March 17, 1932 to Norman and Ruth (Burkett) McMillen in Punxsutawney.

Dorothy was a member of New Beginnings Church in Walston. She was a woman of great faith and a prayer...

May 29, 2023

Thomas Mark Elbel Sr., 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

He was born in Brookville on August 26, 1956, the son of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Weaver) Elbel.

He was a 1974 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked for Seasonall, was the owner of Tom Elbel's Greenhouse and Produce...

May 29, 2023

Donald L. Smith, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday May 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 18, 1933 to Clyde and Anna (Smith) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Don was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Punxsutawney. Don was a retired veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served...

May 26, 2023

Leona Mae “Teen” Tustin, 81, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born August 4, 1941 to Willis and Hilda (Hopkins) Ruth in Cloe.

Teen was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church for over 35 years. She took care of a lot...

May 23, 2023

Barbara A. Hoover, 69, of Trade City, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born April, 13, 1954 to George and Flora (Brocious) Yoas in Punxsutawney.

Barb was a member of the Grange Church of God. She was graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She worked on...

May 23, 2023

Edith M. Justice, 97, of Porter, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born November 09, 1925 to John and Fannie (Smith) Mohney in Punxsutawney.

Edith was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church, where she was an active member in her younger years.   Edith grew...

May 14, 2023

Martha Jean “Marcy” Gearhart, 82, of Fruitland Park, Florida, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born December 30, 1940 to John and Lavera (Pierce) Pearce in Rossiter.

Marcy was active in the Jefferson County Republican Party throughout her life. She was a caregiver for over...

May 11, 2023

Dorlies Burroughs, 91, of Punxsutawney passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

She was born August 3, 1931 to Rudolph and Wilhelmina Klever in Solingen, Germany.

She married Edward Burroughs on September 13, 1952 in Connecticut. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage together until his passing in 1994.

She...

May 10, 2023

Frederick “Dale” Aimino, 85, of Punxsutawney, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born January 20, 1938 to Dominick and Helen (Bish) Aimino in Gray, Somerset County,

Pennsylvania.

Dale had a strong faith that he shared...

May 9, 2023

Richard Louis Vizza, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born May 14, 1956 to Louis J. and Mary Louise (Petkash) Vizza in Punxsutawney.

Rick was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was an...

May 6, 2023

Frederick C. “Fred” Pennington, 74, of Rossiter passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1949 to Edward and Henrietta (Stamler) Pennington in Indiana.

Fred was a 1967 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. On November 29, 1969 he married the love of his life, Arlene Elizabeth Miller....

May 1, 2023

William Joseph Jarbeck, II, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on May 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 21, 1947, to William J. Jarbeck, Sr., and Laura Jean Fonner

Jarbeck, in Punxsutawney.

Bill was a Vietnam War Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army as a heavy

truck operator....

Apr 30, 2023

Anna Bell Behrendt, 91, of Punxsutawney passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

She was born August 1, 1931 to Samuel and Anna Marie (Bianco) Parise in Walston.

Anna was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking...

Apr 27, 2023

Donna L. Weaver, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

She was born February 26, 1938, to Elmer Milton and Lola I. (Wetzel) Gaston in Smithport.

Donna worked for Butler Association for the Blind. She was most known for working at the driver’s license center in Punxsutawney for...

Apr 25, 2023

Virgil C. Buzard, 77 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh.

He was born April 21, 1946 to Clark and Josephine (Springer) Buzard in Lawsonham, Clarion County.

Virgil was an active member of the Canoe Ridge Church of God, where he enjoyed mowing the grass and taking care of the church....

Apr 25, 2023

Kenneth E. Miller, 77, of Cloe, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Laurel Brook Landing in Brookville.

He was born May 29, 1945 to Henry and Glendola (Frampton) Miller in Punxsutawney.

He married Carol Ruth May 14, 1966 and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together.

Ken was an active member...