Obituaries

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Betty Lou Depp

Betty Lou Depp

Jan 20, 2024

Betty Lou Depp, 98, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2024 with her family by her side. 

She was born December 24, 1925 to the late Norman S. and Lucille (VanBrunt) Scava in Punxsutawney. 

Betty Lou was a lifetime active member of First English Lutheran Church in Punxsutawney. She served the church in various roles, singing in the choir and...

Michael G. McIntyre, Jr.

Michael G. McIntyre, Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

Michael G. McIntyre, Jr., 52, of New Washington, entered into rest on January 19, 2024 at his home. 

He was born October 20, 1971 to Michael G. Sr. and Judith K. (Metcalf) McIntyre in Fremont, California.

Mike attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was a self-employed truck driver and owned McIntyre Supply, Sales and Service which he started in 2000.  He also was...

Richard S. Painter

Richard S. Painter

Jan 16, 2024

 

Richard S. Painter, 71, of Rochester Mills, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 11, 1952 to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Haight) Painter in Punxsutawney.

Richard attended Marion Center area schools.  He worked at N.A.C. Carbon and Asplundh Tree Service. He enjoyed hunting, working on cars, and always keeping an...

Ronald C. Meckley

Ronald C. Meckley

Jan 14, 2024

Ronald C. Meckley, 80, of Curwensville, entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, after fighting a courageous five-year battle with lung cancer. He was born November 28, 1943 to Ray and Olive "Ruth" (Billings) Meckley in Bell Township, Clearfield County. Ron attended the Mahaffey Brethren Church most of his life and most recently attended the...

Joan L. Reagle

Joan L. Reagle

Jan 5, 2024

Joan L. Reagle, 73 of Stump Creek, entered into rest on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. 

She was born November 30, 1950 to Homer and Anna L. (Homefeldt) Hopkins in Mahaffey at her family home. 

Joan was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. She attended Paradise United Church of Christ. Joan was a member of...

John DiTucci, Jr.

John DiTucci, Jr.

Jan 3, 2024

John DiTucci Jr. of Punxsutawney, PA, (Gaskill Twp.) and formerly of Rochester, NY, entered into rest at the age of 74 on January 3rd, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born September 12th, 1949 to John DiTucci Sr. and Frances (Colaruotolo) DiTucci in Rochester, NY. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving...

Frank G. Boboige

Frank G. Boboige

Jan 1, 2024

Frank G. Boboige, 80, of Punxsutawney (Albion) entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at his home. 

 

He was born February 12, 1943 to Joseph and Stella (Zavatsky) Boboige in Dubois. 

 

He was a 1961 graduate of Sykesville High School where he was involved with managing several sports teams.  He worked at the Loree Shoe Factory (Big Run) which is where...

Janet L. Niel

Janet L. Niel

Dec 25, 2023

 

Janet Lee Niel, 92, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. 

She was born August 19, 1931 in Punxsutawney to the late Frank and Leitha (Cochran) Niel. She was a 1949 graduate of Dayton High School. 

Janet was dedicated to her work; first working at the Sports Wear Factory in Punxsutawney and then...

John E. Belford

John E. Belford

Dec 25, 2023

 

John E. Belford “PapKat”, 68, of Mahaffey, entered into rest, on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born March 9, 1955 to James and Helen (Ackerson) Belford in Indiana.

 

John was a 1973 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He was a member of the Noble Masonic Lodge 480 of Curwensville.  He worked at...

Mary F. Bellomo

Mary F. Bellomo

Dec 25, 2023

 

Mary F. Bellomo, 69, of Reynoldsville, entered into rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.

 

She was born October 19, 1954 to the late John and Nora Jane (Kromer) Bellomo in Punxsutawney.

 

Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Reynoldsville. She stayed active in the church throughout her life. She...

Randy L. Howard

Randy L. Howard

Dec 23, 2023

 

Randy L. Howard, 67, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.

 

He was born October 4, 1956 to the late Bernard “Ben” and Louise (Kotula) Howard in Punxsutawney.

 

Randy was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church; He was a member of the

National Wild Turkey...

Patricia A. Stewart

Patricia A. Stewart

Dec 19, 2023

 

Patricia A. Stewart, 78 of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

She was born September 30, 1945 to the late Charles R. and Elizabeth (Holland) Stewart in Punxsutawney. 

Pat was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She began working at West End Comet in 1964. She...

David Lee Stonbraker

David Lee Stonbraker

Dec 18, 2023

David Lee Stonbraker, 81, of Timblin entered into the kingdom of heaven on December 18, 2023 at the Brookville Hospital. 

He was born December 24, 1941 to the late Paul M. and Florence (Blose) Stonbraker in Greensburg. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1959.  After high school, Dave joined The United States Marine Corp as a rifleman and also...

Constance S. Kandare

Constance S. Kandare

Dec 3, 2023

 

Constance S. “Connie” Kandare, 63, of Big Run, formerly of Smethport, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 25, 1960 to the late Norman and Lucille (Brady) Seger in Punxsutawney.

Connie was a graduate of Port Allegany High School in 1978. Connie owned the Cottage House Restaurant in Smethport. She mainly worked in...

Tina L. Masarik

Tina L. Masarik

Dec 1, 2023

 

Tina L. Masarik, 55 of Westover, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.

 

She was born August 27, 1968 to Roger and Bernice (Agy) Maynard in Cleveland, Ohio. They survive.

 

She is survived by her husband of 38 years Pete Masarik, Westover, five children, Karina L. Marks, (Chris), OH, Marisa A. Webster...

Bonnie Jean Cochran

Bonnie Jean Cochran

Nov 29, 2023

Bonnie Jean Cochran, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away at her home on November 29, 2023.She was born on October 10,1935 in Coolspring, PA to the late Frank and Lula (Wolfe) Cochran.  

Bonnie graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went right to work at Punxsutawney Sportswear; later cooking and baking at the famous Pantall Hotel until her retirement.

Bonnie...

Robert K. Dietrich

Robert K. Dietrich

Nov 24, 2023

 

Robert K. Dietrich, a beloved husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1946, in New Jersey to the late Kenneth A. Dietrich and Adelaide Kline.

Robert had a distinguished career which spanned many years. He was the assistant vice president of Interconnect Phone Company. Later...

Ronald E. Kitchen

Ronald E. Kitchen

Nov 22, 2023

 

Ronald E. Kitchen, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born October 19, 1938 to the late Kendel and Ruth (White) Kitchen in Westover.

 

Ron was Christian by faith. He was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for C and K Coal Company and for most of his life...

John A. Frantz

John A. Frantz

Nov 20, 2023

 

John A. Frantz, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

 

He was born December 2, 1946 to the late Charles and Twila (Siple) Frantz in Punxsutawney.

 

John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the United States Army. Most recently he attended the Canoe Ridge Church...

Ralph S. Waltman

Ralph S. Waltman

Nov 16, 2023

 

Ralph S. Waltman, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

He was born January 26, 1948 to the late Ralph S. and Sophie (Shanovich) Waltman in Hubbard, Ohio.

Ralph attended Grace Worship Church. He worked as a driller for Sam Jack Drilling and Fairman Drilling for over 30 before his...