Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara A. Sherry, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 at Crystal Waters Personal Care.

She was born September 27, 1934 to Glade and Hazel (Crawford) Tyger in Rochester Mills.

She was a member of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church in Juneau where she was an active member...

Nov 10, 2021

John F. “Butch” Janocha, 88 of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital

He was born June 13, 1933 to Stanley L. and Margaret (Faliszek) Janocha in Raytown, Clearfield County.

He attended the Westover School in Westover. Butch then enlisted in the United States Army, serving...

Nov 7, 2021

Rev. Lloyd E. Getch, 79, of Anita, passed away on Sunday November 07, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

He was born September 14, 1942 to Joseph N. and Harriet (Jacobson) Getch in Punxsutawney.

Lloyd attended Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He was...

Nov 7, 2021

William P. Young, 77, of Grampian, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born July 25, 1944 to Jesse E. and Helen B. (Patterson) Young in Clearfield.

Bill worked for Hepburnia Coal Company for 25 years before retiring as Tipple Supervisor. He was also employed with...

Oct 31, 2021

William Ronald “Bill” Drummond, 86 of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Sunday October 31, 2021 at his home with his family by side.

He was born December 20, 1934 in Punxsutawney.

Bill was a member of Steffy United Methodist Chapel.

He is survived by his wife of...

Oct 28, 2021

Russell Edward Hurd, 71, of Cherry Tree, passed away Thursday October 28, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside, in Pittsburgh.

He was born to Cecil F. and Anna (Erickson) Hurd in LaJose.

Russell was a 1969 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He attended Vail Technical School for Autobody. He started in 1971...

Oct 12, 2021

Edward Kelsey Elling, 69, of Mahaffey, peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Pittsburgh.

He was born October 28, 1951 to Edward E. and Louise (Campbell) Elling in Punxsutawney.

Ed was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. He was currently serving as a Bell Township Supervisor. Ed wore many...

Oct 10, 2021

John W. Fairman, 88 of Walston, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born May 5, 1933 to George and Mary (Barone) Fairman in Punxsutawney.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Army.

John...

Oct 7, 2021

Eric Scott Dixon, 56 of Mahaffey, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born April 20, 1965 to George and Gloria () Dixon in Batavia, NY

Eric was a 1983 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He then entered the Air Force followed...

Oct 7, 2021

Alta Margie Bishop, 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born March 14, 1936 to William B. and Alice M. (Stoops) Lunger in Rochester Mills.

Margie was the youngest of 10 children. She worked at Loree Footwear until they closed and...

Oct 6, 2021

Donna “Jane” States, 80, of Rochester Mills, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 7, 1941 to Glen E. and Lucille (Brillhart) King in Indiana County.

Jane was a member of the Montgomery Church of the Brethren in Purchase Line. She also attended the...

Oct 3, 2021

Gilbert L. “Gom” Bowser, 70, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at his home, Sunday October 3, 2021, with his family by his side

He was born August 27, 1951 to Emma (Harris) Bowser in Punxsutawney.

Gom was a 1969 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He retired after 35 years from...

Sep 28, 2021

Mechele Marie (Healey) Grenfell, age 65, passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021, after a prolonged illness.

Mechele was born in Bradford, PA on December 26, 1955. As a child, her family moved to Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from Sunny Slope High School in 1973. Shortly after graduation she met and later married her late husband...

Sep 28, 2021

Stephanie J. Bloxdorf 64, of Mahaffey, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor.

She was born August 31, 1957 to Bruce A. and Barbara L. (Reighard) Bloxdorf in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Stephanie graduated from Tremper H.S. in Kenosha after which she was employed as a secretary at...

Sep 21, 2021

Loretta S. Ostrowski, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

She was born to Lewis M. and Mary T. (Fisher) Shields in Banks Township, Indiana County.

Loretta attended Saint Peters United Church of Christ. She was a 1956 Graduate...

Sep 13, 2021

Ellen L. Bishop, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday September 13, 2021 at the Brookville Hospital.

She was born November 26, 1952 to Harold E. and Hilda (Shields) Stuck in Indiana.

Ellen was a longtime active member of The Salvation Army of Punxsutawney. She graduated from the Indiana Hospital School...

Sep 9, 2021

John F. Kaylor Sr., 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park Personal Care.

He was born September 12, 1937 to John C. and Mary Mildred (Smith) Kaylor in Punxsutawney.

John was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles and Rossiter American Legion....

Sep 8, 2021

Ryan James Meneely, 14, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021.

He was born June 10, 2007, to Matthew R. and Trisha L. (Yarger) Meneely in Chambersburg.

Ryan was a 9th grade student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was a reserved, kind hearted, loving soul. Ryan enjoyed,...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeffrey E. Lavender, 66, of Coolspring, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born March 13, 1955, to Ralph E. and Mary Ruth (Ison) Lavender in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

Jeff was...

Sep 3, 2021

Kirk Eric Wayne Sweat, 55, of Rochester Mills, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, Friday September 3, 2021 at Armstrong County Hospital in Kittanning after a battle with cancer.

He was born October 6, 1965 to Paul R. “Sonny” and Erika (Nusser) Sweat in Cleveland Ohio.

Kirk was...