Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Boyd Cressley ran into the arms of Jesus surrounded by loved ones both here and in Eternity on Friday, January 14th, but not before signing off with “it has been a beautiful life.” With the gifted voice of his daughter-in-law, Tabatha, leading him in rounds of “There’s Just Something About that Name,” he smiled, and said, “I’m going to...

Jan 13, 2022

Gregory C. Smith, 52, of Punxsutawney, passed away on January 13, 2022 in North Carolina.

He was born January 13, 1970 to Robert C. and Violet (Sheilds) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Greg was a 1988 Graduate of Jeff Tech. He mainly worked construction, but he could do almost anything. Greg enjoyed the...

Jan 10, 2022

Harold A. "Andy" Smith, 87, of Worthville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 11, 1934 to the late Reed and Elizabeth (Caylor) Smith in Oliver Township.

Harold was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He...

Jan 4, 2022

Viola Irene Huey, 83, of Home, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born to the late Gladys E. (Campbell) Mangioni in Punxsutawney.

A crochet hook and skein of yarn was her tranquility every day, she would make one or two afghans a week...

Jan 4, 2022

Michael A. Defelice, 63 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born December 10, 1958 to Joseph C. “Yates” and Emogene (Sloniger) Defelice in Punxsutawney.

Mike was a jack of all trades and master of none. He always told everyone that...

Dec 29, 2021

Vicki L. Cochran, 68, of Punxsutawney, (Foxburg), passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

She was born November 17, 1953 to Joseph and Della (Berringer) London in Punxsutawney.

Vicki worked at Rolo Jensen, and then attended Vale Technical Institute in Blairsville, where she graduated valedictorian After graduating,...

Dec 23, 2021

Nancy L. Bennett, 72 of Big Run, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born April 7, 1949, to Francis and Laura (Hickok) Truance in Mahaffey.

She was an active attendee of the Mount Carmel Church, where she played the organ every Sunday. Nancy worked numerous...

Dec 21, 2021

Norma M. Krawzyk, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.

She was born October 7, 1933 to Robert and Alma (Burkett) Swanson in Punxsutawney.

Norma was a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney, well known for her 40+ years working at S&T Bank, attaining head teller at...

Dec 15, 2021

Ronald M. States, 87, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 14, 1934 to Murrel A. and Katherine (Baun) States on the family farm.

Ronald attended the Canoe Ridge Church of God; He was a 1954 graduate of Marion Center High...

Dec 14, 2021

William G. “Bill” Fox, 56, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2021 with his family by his side. After a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 16 1965 to Charles John and Ora (Stephens) Fox in Brookville.

Bill was self employed as the owner and operator of...

Dec 13, 2021

Roger L. Steele, 75 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday December 13, 2021 at the Brookville Hospital.

He was born February 8, 1946 to Alvord Boyd and Irene May (Johnston) Steele in Plumville.

Roger held many jobs in his life but most remembered are the 35 years in the military. He...

Dec 8, 2021

Clair J. Bishop, 78 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday December 8, 2021, at the home of his son.

He was born April 20, 1943 to Howard and Martha (Armstrong) Bishop in Punxsutawney.

Clair was an active member of the Countryside Baptist Church. He was very strong in his faith. Clair...

Dec 6, 2021

Ronald Francis Infantino, 79, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Monday December 6, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born February 24, 1942 to John A. and June (Reed) Infantino in Punxsutawney.

Ron was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the United States Army.

Ron was...

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...