Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Janice C. (Shaffer) Hartzell, 76 of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Saturday December 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 14, 1945 to Milton and Violet (Rummel) Shaffer in Punxsutawney.

Janice enjoyed crocheting and making dolls and crafts. She loved making pizza, eating at the Chinese buffet in Indiana...

Nov 27, 2021

Beverly June Hughes, age 91 of Westover, PA transitioned to eternal life on November 27, 2021 at Ridgeview Elder Care Center, due to complications from COVID.  She had resided at Ridgeview for seven years and was known to her family there as Bev, and to us as June.

June is survived by three children, Joanne Salsgiver (Tom)...

Nov 26, 2021

Denise Mary Pifer, 60, of Punxsutawney, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 26, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her husband Kerry by her side.

She was born April 21, 1961 to Theodore and Rita (Spack) Biggie in Norwalk Connecticut.

Denise was a 1980 graduate of the...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert R. Reitz, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born July 20, 1953 to Charles E and Dorothy (Long) Reitz in DuBois.

Rob attended the Scottland Ave. Church of God. Rob was a member and a...

Nov 22, 2021

Carl L. Michael, 69 of LaJose, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

He was born May 16, 1952 to Homer L. and Mary E. “Libby” (Smith) Michael in Spangler.

He was a very active member of LaJose Word of God Church. Carl...

Nov 19, 2021

Shirley Marie Lewis, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday November 19, 2021, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born December 5, 1945, to Frederick and Dorothy (Ryan) Wolfe in Pittsburgh, PA. On December 29, 1962, she married Philip L. “Louie” Lewis who passed away July 24, 2020; they celebrated 58 years of marriage....

Nov 17, 2021

Lois G. Pearce, 77 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1944 to Ralph and Velma (White) Cressley in Juneau.

Lois was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and attended the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church in Juneau. She...

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara A. Sherry, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 at Crystal Waters Personal Care.

She was born September 27, 1934 to Glade and Hazel (Crawford) Tyger in Rochester Mills.

She was a member of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church in Juneau where she was an active member...

Nov 10, 2021

John F. “Butch” Janocha, 88 of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital

He was born June 13, 1933 to Stanley L. and Margaret (Faliszek) Janocha in Raytown, Clearfield County.

He attended the Westover School in Westover. Butch then enlisted in the United States Army, serving...

Nov 7, 2021

Rev. Lloyd E. Getch, 79, of Anita, passed away on Sunday November 07, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

He was born September 14, 1942 to Joseph N. and Harriet (Jacobson) Getch in Punxsutawney.

Lloyd attended Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He was...

Nov 7, 2021

William P. Young, 77, of Grampian, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born July 25, 1944 to Jesse E. and Helen B. (Patterson) Young in Clearfield.

Bill worked for Hepburnia Coal Company for 25 years before retiring as Tipple Supervisor. He was also employed with...

Oct 31, 2021

William Ronald “Bill” Drummond, 86 of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Sunday October 31, 2021 at his home with his family by side.

He was born December 20, 1934 in Punxsutawney.

Bill was a member of Steffy United Methodist Chapel.

He is survived by his wife of...

Oct 28, 2021

Russell Edward Hurd, 71, of Cherry Tree, passed away Thursday October 28, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside, in Pittsburgh.

He was born to Cecil F. and Anna (Erickson) Hurd in LaJose.

Russell was a 1969 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He attended Vail Technical School for Autobody. He started in 1971...

Oct 12, 2021

Edward Kelsey Elling, 69, of Mahaffey, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Pittsburgh.

He was born October 28, 1951 to Edward E. and Louise (Campbell) Elling in Punxsutawney.

Ed was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. He was currently serving as a Bell Township Supervisor. Ed wore many...

Oct 10, 2021

John W. Fairman, 88 of Walston, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born May 5, 1933 to George and Mary (Barone) Fairman in Punxsutawney.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Army.

John...

Oct 7, 2021

Eric Scott Dixon, 56 of Mahaffey, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born April 20, 1965 to George and Gloria () Dixon in Batavia, NY

Eric was a 1983 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He then entered the Air Force followed...

Oct 7, 2021

Alta Margie Bishop, 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born March 14, 1936 to William B. and Alice M. (Stoops) Lunger in Rochester Mills.

Margie was the youngest of 10 children. She worked at Loree Footwear until they closed and...

Oct 6, 2021

Donna “Jane” States, 80, of Rochester Mills, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 7, 1941 to Glen E. and Lucille (Brillhart) King in Indiana County.

Jane was a member of the Montgomery Church of the Brethren in Purchase Line. She also attended the...

Oct 3, 2021

Gilbert L. “Gom” Bowser, 70, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at his home, Sunday October 3, 2021, with his family by his side

He was born August 27, 1951 to Emma (Harris) Bowser in Punxsutawney.

Gom was a 1969 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He retired after 35 years from...

Sep 28, 2021

Mechele Marie (Healey) Grenfell, age 65, passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021, after a prolonged illness.

Mechele was born in Bradford, PA on December 26, 1955. As a child, her family moved to Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from Sunny Slope High School in 1973. Shortly after graduation she met and later married her late husband...