Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Paul Thomas “Finn” Weaver, 72, of Rochester Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

He was born June 29, 1950 to John Silas and Mary Catherine (O’Leary) Weaver in Punxsutawney.

Finn was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. He retired from the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Railroad...

Jan 14, 2023

Bertha M. “Birdie” Fletcher, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born February 9, 1931 to Walter and Alice (Magle) Beck in Burkett Hollow, Jefferson County.

Birdie was a member of the Red Hat Society at Brookside Manor. She enjoyed attending...

Jan 10, 2023

Clyde Robert “Bob” Riethmiller, 95, of Smicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1927 to Clyde Riley and Mable (Gahagan) Riethmiller in Smicksburg.

Bob was a veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army.

He...

Jan 6, 2023

Diane P. McGuire, 57, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 24, 1965 to Patrick and Arlene (Smith) McGuire in Punxsutawney.

Diane was an active member of First Church of God, participating in WCG Ladies where she served as secretary....

Jan 2, 2023

Sandra E. Bellomo, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born October 5, 1935 to Angelo and Frances (Caruso) Bellomo in Punxsutawney.

Sandy is survived by her nieces and nephews; Robert Joseph Bellomo, Albion, Michael D. Bellomo, Anita, Mary...

Jan 1, 2023

George M. Wineberg, 96, of Punxsutawney passed away January 1, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born to the late Murry C. M. and Laura (Rhoades) Wineberg in Big Run.

George was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served as a medic with a M.A.S.H....

Dec 29, 2022

Mary Jane Adamson, 75, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 23, 1947 to Allen and Berna (Simpson) Ryen, in Indiana.

Mary Jane enjoyed playing bingo at various fire halls in both Jefferson and Indiana...

Dec 26, 2022

Marilyn Rose (Potter) Deet, 77, of Houston Texas, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

She was born November 11, 1945 to Dana and Charlotte Potter in Tonawanda NY.

Marilyn was an active member of the Lake Houston Church of Christ. While she lived in Pennsylvania, she attended...

Dec 23, 2022

Harold J. “Pug” Seger, 83 of Rossiter, passed away on December 23, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Rossiter on June 16, 1939 to Sherman and Robina (Johnson) Seger.

Harold retired from Interstate Amesite and was a member of the Rossiter Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in...

Dec 23, 2022

Irene Louise (Gresock) Phillips, 88, our beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital from congestive heart failure.

Born June 27, 1934, in NuMine, she was the youngest child of Joseph and Mary (Koromaus) Gresock, with her and her family moving several years later to the Gresock family farm in Sportsburg,...

Dec 16, 2022

Cynthia A “Cindy” Rebuck, 64, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday December 16, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 15, 1958 to the late Philip P. and Nancy (Frantz) Brown in Philipsburg.

Cindy graduated from Moshannon Valley High School in 1976. She took...

Dec 12, 2022

Craig A. Merrill, 48, of LaJose, passed away at home on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born September 20, 1974 in Williamsport to Donald E. and Sharon R. (Hoover) Merrill. They survive.

Craig was a retired United States Navy Veteran serving in Operation Iraqi...

Dec 9, 2022

Linda L. Nelson, 76, of Clearfield passed away on Friday December 9, 2022 at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born January 25, 1946 to James and Cora (Howe) Smith in Philipsburg.

Linda enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family, playing cross word puzzles and word searches. She loved her animals, her friends...

Nov 28, 2022

Mary Jean Johnston passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.

She was born in 1948 to John E. and Regina E. (Dizbal) Mishlan in Pittsburgh.

Mary Jean was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish and was actively involved with...

Nov 27, 2022

Gladys M. Thomas, 98, of Punxsutawney, went to her heavenly home on Sunday November 27, 2022 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born July 27, 1924 to Ambrose R. and Marguerite (Wooley) Nichols on Maple Avenue in Punxsutawney.

Gladys married Robert G. Miller July 29th, 1950.  He passed...

Nov 25, 2022

Edward Lyle Kennedy, 90, of Mayport, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.

He was born September 13, 1932, to Edward A. and Bertha (Blose) Kennedy in Grange.

Lyle was the owner of Kennedy Welding which he operated for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, farming,...

Nov 21, 2022

Samuel J. Ishman, 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 12, 1940 to the late Walter D. and Ruth E. (Cochran) Ishman in Punxsutawney.

Sam was a peace time veteran, serving with the United States Army as a 2nd...

Nov 18, 2022

Karen Sheryl Anders McCloskey, 79, of Mercer, PA passed from this life November 18, 2022.

She was born September 23, 1943 in Rockhill Furnace, Huntington County PA to the late Thomas Ross “Brownie” Anders and Mabel (Myers) Anders-Hall.

Karen married Lawrence McCloskey in 1967. She attended the Wayside Community Church and enjoyed listening to Christian...

Nov 18, 2022

Margaret M. “Marge” Kippert, 96, of Rochester Mills, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born April 17, 1926, to the late John and Mary (Bzinak) Havrilla in Adrian.

She was a 1944 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She married her late...

Nov 16, 2022

Kathryn P. “Kate” Forrest, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1932 to James W. and Myrtle (Bish) Johnson in Punxsutawney.

Kate was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in...