Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Ray Wilson Dinsmore Sr., 91, of Punxsutawney passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 12, 1931 to William Arthur and Grace (Monteith) Dinsmore in Heilwood, Indiana County.

A veteran, Ray served during the Korean War with the United States Navy and the Marines. He joined the...

Apr 16, 2023

Barbara Jane McConnaughey, 86, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Born in McGee's Mills in 1932, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lucille Ferrier McGee.

Barbara was married to the late James R. McConnaughey. They spent the beginning of their married life in Buffalo, NY and they moved...

Apr 13, 2023

Velma Belle Burkett, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born October 19, 1933 to William B. and Blanche (Means) Rodgers in Punxsutawney.

Velma was a homemaker her entire life.  Velma always put others first and led a life of service to her church...

Apr 10, 2023

Ruth E. Peace, 96, of Cloe, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 15, 1926 to Robert E. and Elva (McCarty) Mallory in Heilwood, Indiana County.

Ruth was a member of Cloe United Methodist Church.  She was the cafeteria manager at Bell...

Apr 6, 2023

Alec J. "Ike" Godo, 65 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday April 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 3, 1957 to Joseph J. and Lenora (Beatty) Godo in Buffalo.

Alec lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by a daughter, Jessica...

Apr 1, 2023

Betty Jean Plotner, 100, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Knoxdale, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 6, 1923 to the late Thomas and Blanche (Kessler) Hopkins in Center Hill, Jefferson County.

Jean held various jobs throughout her life. She worked at Sylvania and Jefferson...

Mar 27, 2023

Douglas M. “Mutt” Pequeen, Sr.,62, of Punxsutawney passed away on March 27, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born November 25, 1960 to James and Barbara (Fousnaught) Pequeen in Pryor, OK.

He was a retired painter and wallpaper hanger.  He enjoyed spending time and visiting with friends at Frank ‘n Steins when they were...

Mar 15, 2023

Michael J. Brink, 63, of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born August 28, 1959 to Joseph and Mary Ann (Bicho) Brink in Spangler.

He attended the Steffy Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and a graduate...

Mar 13, 2023

Stanley M. Hopkins, 76, of Rossiter passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

He was born April 13, 1946 to Clarence M. and Anna Mae (Ruth) Hopkins in Rossiter.  Stan was a member of the Steffy United Methodist Church since birth.

Stan was a 1968 graduate of the...

Mar 11, 2023

Helen Marie Jerko passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA.

Helen was born on August 22, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Martin and Anna Kendra.

She was married on August 17, 1946, to Delmas John Jerko, of Punxsutawney who...

Mar 2, 2023

Janice C. McConnaughey, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born November 22, 1947 to Clifton and Mildred (Leasure) Wineberg in Punxsutawney.

She was a 1965 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She spent time at the Elk...

Mar 2, 2023

Karen D. “Pork” Bargerstock, 81, of Reynoldville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

She was born October 7, 1941 to Charles Kenneth and Grayce (Bowers) Gaston in Rossiter.

Pork took great pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived...

Feb 26, 2023

William M. “Terry” Tersine, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born April 28, 1935 to Michael and Margaret (Fairman) Tersine in Punxsutawney.

Terry was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church in Punxsutawney where he served...

Feb 22, 2023

Caroline Frances Britten, 82, of Rochester Mills, PA, formerly of Philipsburg, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 22,2023.

She was born March 19, 1940 to Karl and Mary (Rusnak) Matas in Johnstown.

She was the 11th of 16 children. Caroline was a member of the...

Feb 21, 2023

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Seliga, 66, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 24, 1956 to Bert and Josephine (Farbo) Seliga in Punxsutawney.

She was employed at Lily’s Restaurant and Bakery since it opened. She enjoyed gardening, baking and the simple things...

Feb 10, 2023

James E. Bennett, 87 of Mahaffey passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

He was born June 18, 1935 to Sanor and Alma Bennett in Mahaffey.

Jim was a member of the Mahaffey Christian Missionary Alliance Church.  He was a retired coal miner working for several local...

Jan 30, 2023

Robert L. Grassel, 64 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023.

He was born November 27, 1958 to Edward and Gloria (Donnelly) Grassel in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Bob was a peacetime veteran serving with the United States Army.

He was a life long truck driver before...

Jan 29, 2023

Robin Edward Smith, 62, of Valier, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 29th surrounded by his family and close friends.

He was born July 19, 1960, to Robert Smith and Violet Smith in Punxsutawney.

Robin recently retired from Newville Construction where he was a heavy equipment operator. He...

Jan 26, 2023

Helen L. McCully, 82, passed away on January 26, 2023.

She was born June 29, 1940 to Delphin and Lena (Pentz) Snyder in Grampian.

She married Torrence McCully on September 23, 1962 in Grampian.

Helen is survived by her children, Jodi, Colin, Jill, Michael and Shawn, six...

Jan 23, 2023

Linda J. Allenbaugh, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday January 23, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born January 12, 1947 to Arthur David and Mona (Redding) Allenbaugh in Punxsutawney.

Linda was a member of the First Church of God. She graduated from Punxsutawney area high school in 1964. She...