Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

 

Patricia A. Hayes, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. 

She was born March 22, 1944 to Edward L. and Isabelle Marie (Maniscalco) Kromer in Punxsutawney. Pat graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1962. After high school she worked for the Federal Government in Washington DC. After...

Nov 6, 2023

RET. SFC. Earl L. Roach, 57, of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital.He was born March 1, 1966 to the late Earl William and Linda Diane (Boucher) Roach in Meadville, PA.He grew up in Ebensburg and graduated from Central Cambria High School in 1985, where he lettered in wrestling, football and track...

Nov 3, 2023

 

Bradley Michael Ophaug, 61, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. 

He was born September 7, 1962 to Ross Emmet Ophaug and Marion J. Bichler in Freemont, California.

Brad was a graduate of Northern Colorado University and received his law degree from Nova South East College in Florida.  He practiced law in Indiana for...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Gregg A. Golias, 62, of LaJose, PA (formerly of Milltown, NJ) passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home. 

He was born April 17, 1961 to John and Elizabeth (Pluto) Golias in Princeton, New Jersey.

Gregg retired from ExxonMobil after 34 years of service. He was a man of many passions and enjoyed gardening, was an avid...

Oct 23, 2023

Eugene E. Rolls, 85, of Littlestown, PA passed away on October 23, 2023, at UPMC-Memorial Hospital inYork, PA after a brief illness.

Gene was born in Punxsutawney to Silas Alvin Rolls and Sara Luellen Armstrong Rolls of Fairview. Heattended Punxsutawney High School and graduated in 1955. He graduated from Clarion State College in 1962and began his teaching career at Eisenhower...

Oct 10, 2023

 

Eugene “Gene” Carroll Madden, Jr., 76, of Rossiter, passed away on October 10, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born July 29, 1947 to Eugene and Margaret (Koch) Madden in Linz, Austria.  Gene came to the United States with his mother and grew up in Vienna, Virginia.  After graduating, Gene served in the United States Navy during the...

Sep 30, 2023

Lisa M. Bond, 47, of Mahaffey, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Punxsutawney.

She was born July 22, 1976 to Gary Bond and Robin (Stiffler) Mitchell in Clearfield.  Lisa graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1994 and then worked for Rite Aid for 12 years eventually becoming...

Sep 23, 2023

William P. Cowhey, 82, of Mahaffey, passed away on September 23, 2023 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Altoona, PA.

Bill was born on December 11, 1940 in Hartford, CT to the late Cornelius and Doris (Reuter) Cowhey.  After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army serving six years and upon his discharge immediately reenlisted...

Sep 23, 2023

John H. Hughes passed away on September 23, 2023 at Laurelbrooke Personal Care Harmony Circle in Brookville, PA.

He was born November 11, 1933 to J. Hordley Hughes and Lena Shaffer in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

John was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney and was a long-time participant in the Tuesdays Bible Study. He...

Sep 3, 2023

Grace E. (Motter) Test, 96, of Punxsutawney passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born in Big Run on April 24, 1927 and was the daughter of Fred and Clare (Fireman) Motter. She was married to Anthony F. Test and was co-owner with him of The Matterhorn Company.

Grace was a 1945 graduate of Punxsutawney...

Sep 1, 2023

Deberal L. McCoy, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Indian Haven Personal Care in Indiana.

She was born November 24, 1952 to Harry B. and Dolores (Schrock) Hadden in Indiana.

She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Trade City.  Deberal enjoyed crafts, baking, camping, crossword puzzles, and...

Aug 30, 2023

Irvin David Hale, 68 of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Mulberry Square and Rehabilitation in Punxsutawney.

He was born November 5, 1954 to Eugene and Dolores (Bennett) Hale in Clearfield.

Dave was a DJ for events around the area in his younger years, known as “Diamond Dave”. He enjoyed visiting friends...

Aug 21, 2023

David S. Payne, 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born November 20, 1959 to David H. and Sandra (Shaffer) Payne in Punxsutawney.

Dave attended Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a devoted man to his faith and lived a good Christian life. He...

Aug 18, 2023

Edward M. Chesnoka, 84 of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1940 to John and Helen (Olexy) Chesnoka in Olanta, Clearfield County.

Ed was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army. He was a member of the Rossiter...

Aug 17, 2023

Norma Jane Harl, 95 of Punxsutawney, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday August 17, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born August 31, 1927, to Walter and Mary (McClelland) Means in Punxsutawney.

Jane attended Jenks Hill Elementary school and graduated from the Punxsutawney...

Aug 12, 2023

Myrna Sue Shernock, 81 of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Beacon Ridge Personal Care in Indiana.

She was born August 15, 1941 to George and Hattie (Gentry) Williamson in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Myrna Sue attended Rochester Mills Presbyterian Church and was active when she was younger and she was a former...

Aug 8, 2023

Robert A. Burdett, 78 of Punxsutawney passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

He was born September 1, 1944 to Clair A. and Gladys J (Dawson) Burdett in Ford City.

Bob was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Air Force for 23 years before his retirement.

He...

Aug 3, 2023

Emory Phillip Monoskey, 85 of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 3, 1937 to George and Margaret (Organ) Monoskey in Punxsutawney.

Phil was employed by Rossiter Shoe Factory, Colt Firearms, Pratt&Whitney, served as Chief of police in Rossiter and for Canoe Township until 1991. He then...

Aug 2, 2023

Griffin David Kester of Mahaffey entered this world already peacefully sleeping in the arms of the Lord on August 2, 2023 at 10:35PM. His life, although short, was perfect, as his mother Heather Zimmerman and father John Kester loved him very much and were highly anticipating his arrival in December. He weighed 5oz. and was 7.75 inches in length....

Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Ruby L. Wilson, a distinguished nurse, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on July 31, 2023.

Dr. Wilson was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1931 to Rev. Clark H. and Alda E. Wilson who predeceased her as have her siblings: Hazel Eakman, Clara Jane Davis, Ruth Davidson, Russell Wilson, Clair Wilson,...