Obituaries

Aug 18, 2022

Roscoe C. "Jake" Smathers Jr., 87, of Mahaffey, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home with his wife Nina and his family by his side.

He was born April 25, 1935 to Roscoe C. Sr. and Virginia (Reitz) Smathers in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County.

Jake was the owner and operator of the...

Aug 15, 2022

Nora Jaunita Grube, 99 years old, of Luray, Virginia, died on August 15, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Grube was born on December 7, 1922, in Punxsutawney, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Belle (McCarty) Stiver.

She was married to Harland Grube, who preceded her in death on April 14, 2007. Jaunita...

Aug 15, 2022

Marion F. Martin, 89 of Homer City passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

She was born May 11, 1933 to Joseph and Helen (Uszynski) Fertal in Lodi, New Jersey.

Marion was a former member of Christ Episcopal Church in Indiana. She was a member of...

Aug 12, 2022

Daniel Lee Hurd, 79, of Mahaffey, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 13, 1943 to the late Fred and Josephine (Reffner) Hurd in LaJose.

Dan was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the United States Navy.

Dan was a member of Mahaffey VFW and Glen Campbell Legion....

Aug 6, 2022

Samuel J. Lorelli, 87, of DuBois, formerly of Anita, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 24, 1934 to the late John and Raphael (Renne) Lorelli in Anita.

Sam was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was...

Aug 1, 2022

Albert N. Kitchen, 95 formerly of LaJose, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born December 1, 1926 to the late James and Edna (Beck) Kitchen in Burnside.

Albert was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Army, stationed in the Philippines with his...

Jul 27, 2022

Louis N. Johnson, Jr., 87, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

He was born October 19, 1934, to Louis N., Sr. and Ellen (Anderson) Johnson in Buffalo, NY.

Louis was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 of the Army Reserve Unit based in Clearfield over 30 years of...

Jul 23, 2022

Joseph M. Carney Sr., of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home with his family by his side.

He was born April 20, 1936 to James Blaise and Mildred (Randall) Carney in Wilkinsburg.

He attended the Grange Church of God. Joe was a coal miner for many years. He owned and operated a...

Jul 21, 2022

Lois Ann Johnson, 87, of Mahaffey, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born February 24, 1935 to Lemuel and Nannie (Lee) Stiffler in Johnstown.

Lois was a member of Mahaffey Alliance Church; she was formerly involved in the home missions’ group and was involved in other various...

Jul 19, 2022

Eileen B. Smith, 75, of Fordham, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 18, 1947, to Clair and Helen (Piper) Schrock in Punxsutawney.

Eileen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Punxsutawney. She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1965. Eileen enjoyed,...

Jul 17, 2022

Leanna Sutter, 59, of Rossiter, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born April 1, 1963, to Hayes “Tiny” and Violet "Penny" (Lilly) Fleming in Punxsutawney.

The family has lost an amazing wife, mother, sister, cousin, caregiver and especially a "Grammy".

Leanna was a 1981 graduate of Jeff...

Jul 11, 2022

June Adair States, 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Penn Highlands, Brookville.

She was born May 2, 1940 to Roland Adair and Opal (Fuller) McGee in Cloe.

June was raised by her beloved Grandmother Sarah McGee. She was proud to have worked until the age of 81 until her retirement...

Jul 1, 2022

Paul C. Hicks, 78, of Marion Center passed away on Friday July 1, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1943 to Ralph and Mildred (Crawford) Hicks in Trade City.

Paul was a peacetime veteran serving in the United States Navy.

Paul was a member and attended Marion Center Presbyterian Church....

Jun 24, 2022

Betty Jane Mlechick, 89, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Reynoldsville, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born November 24, 1932 to Feor and Susanne (Vadsey) Bernardo in Punxsutawney.

Betty liked sitting on her porch watching the birds and other wildlife. She enjoyed shopping with her daughter when she could....

Jun 23, 2022

Amanda Jane Pearce, 40 of Punxsutawney, formerly of Cambridge Ohio,  passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her home in Punxsutawney.

Amanda was born July 7, 1981 in Cambridge, Ohio to Richard Dugan and Pamela Ritchey who survive.

Amanda graduated in 1998 from Cambridge High School in Ohio where she played...

Jun 21, 2022

Arthur Meckley, 73 of Mahaffey, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the home of his brother Michael.

He was born March 15, 1949, to Ray and Ruth (Billings) Meckley in Spangler.

Art enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading the newspaper, gardening, working on and riding his 4-wheeler.

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Jun 13, 2022

Gordon K. Toven Sr, 83 of Reynoldsville, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

He was born June 03, 1939 to Frank K. and Rebecca (Lingenfelter) Toven in Walston.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reynoldsville, as well as the American...

Jun 13, 2022

Albert H. “Bub” Mains Jr., 87, of Rossiter, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 27, 1934 to Albert H. Mains Sr. and Ruth (Plance) Mains in Turtle Creek.

Bub was a Veteran of the United States Navy, joining right out of high school. After...

Jun 9, 2022

Janene Olive Spencer, 69, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born February 21, 1953 to Harlen F. and Olive L. (Lewis) Spencer in Punxsutawney.

Janene graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and the DuBois Business College. She worked as an administrative assistant with...

Jun 8, 2022

Janet M. Spaid, 75, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born November 14, 1947, to Lawrence I. and Betty J. (Miller) Spaid in Spangler

Janet was an active member of Calvary Chapel Church. She was an ordained minister. Janet was a homemaker most of her life, although...