Obituaries

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...

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....