Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Robert Lane Britten, Bob, 82, of Rochester Mills, PA, formerly of Philipsburg, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Bob was born January 1, 1940 to Theodore A. and Mary (Shaffer) Britten in Twin Rocks, Cambria County, PA.  He has the distinction of being the first...

May 27, 2022

Peter Carlisle McGee, 68 of McGee’s Mills, passed away Friday May 27, 2022 at the family home in McGee’s Mills, PA.

He was born July 14, 1953 to Harold Byron and Marjorie Hill McGee in DuBois, PA.

Peter derived great satisfaction from his “PET” cattle which responded when he called them. Pete had many other...

May 25, 2022

Edwin R. "Ed" Bowser, 83 of Mahaffey, passed away, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1938 to Frank M. and Dorothy (Peace) Bowser in McGee's Mills.

Ed was a 60-year member of the Punxsutawney Masons Lodge, Altoona Jaffa Shriners and Punxsutawney Eagles, FOE 1231. He was a partner in...

May 10, 2022

Terry B. "H" Hinderliter, 67, of Valier, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2022.

He was born May 26, 1954 to Irvin and Dorothy (Nulph) Hinderliter in Coolspring.

H was a member of the Valier United Methodist Church and attended One Life Church, Punxsutawney. H was a 1972 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He...

May 7, 2022

Joseph O. Fleming III, 32 of Big Run passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022.

He was born December 7, 1989 to Tracey L. Smith in DuBois.

Joey was employed by C&H Fencing in Worthville. He was a great person, being known to do anything for anyone. Joey didn't even have to know the person...

May 7, 2022

Loretta J. Bernardo, 89, of Rossiter passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born December 28, 1932, to Joseph and Lenora Jannis in Rossiter, Pennsylvania. In 1958 she married her beloved husband, Herman Bernardo.

Loretta enjoyed sitting on her porch watching the wild life and appreciating the beauty of...

May 3, 2022

Vickie L. Waltman, 64, of New Bethlehem, formally of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 surrounded by family.

She was born December 15, 1957 to Robert and Mary (Price) Wright in Spangler.

Vickie was a foster parent for many years, but before that she was a Certified Nursing Assistant....

Apr 30, 2022

Charles F. Hinderliter, 84, of Coolspring, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Laurel Brook Personal Care in Brookville.

He was born July 15, 1937, to the late Ervin and Dorothy (Nulph) Hinderliter in Sprankles Mills.

Charlie served peacetime with the United States Army. He attended trade school in Memphis Tennessee to become a...

Apr 29, 2022

Damien Silverstein, 47 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday April 29, 2022, unexpectedly at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born September 20, 1974 to the late Robert Silverstein and Angel Simpson in Los Angeles California. He is survived by his spouse of 16 years, Ashley Minster, a daughter Chloe Emma Silverstein and a son Lucas Mason Silverstein, all of...

Apr 26, 2022

Nancy Mae Woodbury, age 64, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born in Punxsutawney on October 5, 1957, to Levi and Dorothy (McMillen) Smith.

Nancy attended the New Beginnings Church and drove school bus for the Punxsutawney Area School District for...

Apr 22, 2022

Homer G. Rugh, 89 of Punxsutawney passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at AM-PM Personal Care in Delancey.

He was born May 27, 1932 to Homer G. and Mary (Quinn) Rugh in Grange.

Homer was an active member of the Scotland Avenue Church of God. He served on the board of trustees, maintenance committee...

Apr 15, 2022

Eleanor L. (Parrish) Bouch, 89 of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born August 6, 1932 to Howard H. and Clara (Daisher) Parrish in Rock Springs.

Earlier in her life Eleanor attended the Mahaffey United Methodist Church, where she served as secretary and treasurer. Eleanor also...

Apr 8, 2022

John F. Painter, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday April 8, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born August 31, 1945 to Budd H. and Jewell (Fowler) Painter in Dardanelle, Arkansas.

John was a 1962 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. In November of 1963 he married Ethel L....

Apr 6, 2022

Richard A. “Dick” Rishell, 85 of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday, April 6,2022 in Punxsutawney,

He was born in 1936 to McKinley L. and Avanelle E. (Matthews) Rishell.

Dick was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the United States Army.  He was an electrician by trade, a hard worker and loved his family.

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Apr 4, 2022

Melba Dianne Rugh, 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born September 8, 1936 to Arnold and Anna Mae (Reiner) Yount in Punxsutawney.

Dianne was an active member of the Scotland Avenue Church of God, where she played the piano and...

Mar 26, 2022

James E. "Jim" Gearhart, 60, of Curwensville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born March 16, 1962 to Gerald and Doris (Witherite) Gearhart in Clearfield.

Jim was a 1980 graduate of Curwensville High School. He worked for Target Sportswear for 22 years as a machine operator. Jim then...

Mar 20, 2022

Mary A. Fallara, 63, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 26, 1958 to Claude L. and Frances C. (Bair) Pearce in Punxsutawney.

Mary was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Punxsutawney, and Catholic Daughters of America. She graduated from Punxsutawney Area...

Mar 19, 2022

Robert W. "Pappy" Wright, 85 of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1936 to Ross and Mae (Bouch) Wright in Mahaffey.

He worked for Benjamin Coal Company for over 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Pappy enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2022

Gary E. Scott, 60, of Mahaffey, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 13, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born January 26, 1962 to the late William and the Viola (Ateon) Scott in Spangler.

Gary worked for Hugill Sanitation. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, and with family.

He is...

Mar 13, 2022

Jerry J. Nesbit, 80, of Marchand passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 1, 1941 to Joseph Franklin and Hazel Bertha (Deabenderfer) Nesbit in Indiana.

Jerry was raised in Creekside, PA and graduated Marion Center High School in 1959, where he was a member of Future...