Obituaries

Oct 29, 2022

Kenneth E. Stoddard, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

He was born in DuBois on November 26, 1933, the son of Easton H and Cora (Marsh) Stoddard.

Ken was a graduate of DuBois Area High School where he excelled in math and numbers.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Oct 23, 2022

Michael Alan Shaffer, 44, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1978, to James and Darlene (Blose) Shaffer in DuBois, PA.

Michael was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School Class of 1997 and attended One Life Church. Michael attended Pittsburgh Technical Institute...

Oct 13, 2022

Patricia A. “Pat” Sheesley, 88, of Mahaffey, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Thursday October 13, 2022.

She was born August 19, 1934 to Max T. and Dora G. (Strunk) Johnston in Curry Run.

She was a member of the Curry Run United Methodist Church and New Millport...

Oct 12, 2022

Robert L. “Pickles” Deahl, 81, of Rossiter, died October 12th, 2022, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab in Curwensville, PA.

He was born on January 4, 1941, to the late Jonas and Helen (Timblin) Deahl in Rossiter.  He was a 1959 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and joined the United States Army in 1961.  During his two...

Oct 12, 2022

Richard E. McDivitt, Jr., 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation in Punxsutawney.

He was born in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Richard E. McDivitt, Sr. and Evelyn (Hetrick) McDivitt.

Rick was a highway construction operating engineer and belonged to...

Oct 10, 2022

June Wright, 97 of Punxsutawney, went to be with her Lord on Monday October 10, 2022 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

She was born July 3, 1925 to George and Gaye (Conner) Fitzgerald in Glen Campbell.

June grew up in Glen Campbell, before moving to Jamestown NY, where she worked at Chautauqua Hardware for 20 years...

Oct 10, 2022

Ronald Lewis, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Latrobe, a son of the late Irvin “Babe” and Florentine “Floss” (Miller) Lewis.

On April 17, 1976, he married the love of his life, Cindy (Heckendorn) Lewis.

He attended...

Sep 23, 2022

Terry L. Stewart, 71, of Stump Creek, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born February 15, 1951 to Mitchell and Virginia (Miller) Stewart in Punxsutawney.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He then attended...

Sep 19, 2022

Allen J. Woods, 64, of State College, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away September 19, 2022 at Centre Care in Bellefonte, PA.

He was born May 27, 1958 to Edgar A. and Jessie (Lydic) Woods in Butler.

Allen was an active member of the Punxsutawney Alliance Church where he was a board member and the youth...

Sep 14, 2022

Herman H. Hetager, 86 of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022.

He was born April 20, 1936 to Carl G. and Kriski (Skramstad) Hetager in Punxsutawney.

Herman was a member of the Chestnut Grove Independent Church. He was active in the American Legion and...

Sep 10, 2022

Carl Edwin Benson Jr., of Glen Campbell, passed away on Saturday September 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 31, 1955 to Carl Edwin Sr. and Louise (Todd) Benson in Punxsutawney.

Carl was a member of Canoe Ridge Church of God. He was a 1973 graduate of the Punxsutawney...

Sep 4, 2022

Karyn Kay (Limerick) Farbo, of Pueblo West, Co., formerly of Punxsutawney, Pa passed away September 4, 2022.

Karyn was born in Punxsutawney on August 3, 1946, the daughter of the late William and Mercedes (Guilfoyle) Limerick.

Karyn attended St. Paul the Apostle church in Pueblo West, Colorado. Karyn had quite a unique employment history ranging...

Aug 30, 2022

Catherine Jane Stagner, 99, of Clearfield, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday August 30, 2022 in Clearfield.

She was born June 3, 1923 to Merle and Susan (Hineman) Byers in Mahaffey.

Catherine was mostly in good health all of her 99 years

She was a member of the Chestnut...

Aug 22, 2022

Marie B. Snedden, 94, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Anita, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg.

She was born August 13, 1928, to John and Bertha (Carol) Sivanich in Anita. Marie was an employee of G.C. Murphy Co.. She married Matthew W. Snedden on...

Aug 20, 2022

Rose Marie (Villella) Stello, 90, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, in Brookville.

Rose was born on June 12, 1932, in Bloomfield, PA, the daughter of the late Nick and Lucy (Cianelli) Villella, and was raised in Walston.

Rose attended Punxsutawney Area High School, where she met “the...

Aug 18, 2022

Raymond A. Depp, age 91, of Reynoldsville, PA went to his heavenly home on August 18, 2022.  Ray was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family and his community.

Ray was born April 21, 1931, to the late Harry Wade and Jane LaRue (Buchanan) Depp in Hamilton, PA.

He retired from the Army...

Aug 18, 2022

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Barilar (née Nase), 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

Betty was born on July 30, 1931 to Louis and Elizabeth Esther (Cummings) Nase in Walston. She attended Punxsutawney Area High School, where she was a cheerleader and met her husband Jim....

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...