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James Irvin Esposti, Jr.
May 10, 2026
James Irvin “Jim” Esposti, Jr., 69, of LaJose, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born February 13, 1957, to James Irvin Esposti, Sr, and Dorothy (Parrish) Esposti in Punxsutawney.
Jim was a truck driver for over 30 years, before retiring in September 2025. Throughout his life, he served as Councilman, Mayor and President of...
Allen R. "Bud" Hicks
May 8, 2026
Allen R. “Bud” Hicks, 86, of Smicksburg, passed away on Friday May 8, 2026 at Mulberry Square.
He was born May 7, 1940, to the late, A. Ralph and Mildred (Crawford) Hicks in North Mahoning Township.
He married Brenda (Lewis) Hicks, on October 20, 1961. Together they spent 64 years of marriage together
Allen spent several years serving in the Army National Guard....
Randolph C. "Randy" McDivitt
May 3, 2026
Randolph C. “Randy” McDivitt, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Mulberry Square, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 25, 1954 to Richard E. and Evelyn M. (Hetrick) McDivitt in Punxsutawney.
Randy attended Porter Methodist Church. He was a 1972 graduate of Jeff Tech. He worked for Doverspike Coal Company before becoming a self-employed truck driver....
Vance C. McCormick
May 3, 2026
Vance C. “Skeet” McCormick, 59, of Smicksburg, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home, with his family by his side.
He was born February 27, 1967 to William L. and Geraldine (Hill) McCormick, in Punxsutawney.
Skeet was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed anything outdoors, hunting and fishing, and taking care of his yard. He was proud of...
Pastor Arthur Blair Hugill
Apr 18, 2026
Pastor Arthur Blair Hugill, 93, of Mahaffey, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois, PA.
He was born January 2, 1933 to Arthur Blair and Jennie Almeda (Ferguson) Hugill in Spangler.
Pastor Hugill was a man of unwavering faith, tireless industry and a profound “Heart of God”. He left a...
Ronald Ryen, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Ronald Rex Ryen, Sr. 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 22, 1936 to Harry R and Cecelia (Uhrin) Ryen in Indiana.
Ron was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in...
Mary Jo Bush
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Jo Bush, 85, of Delancey, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side.
She was born January 25, 1941 to Richard T. and Lillian (Bleich) McQuown in Buffalo, NY.
Mary Jo was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church. In her younger years she worked for Rolo Jensen. She then worked...
Helen M. Bair
Mar 28, 2026
Helen M. Bair, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born November 3, 1936, to Frank and Helen (Baren) Rosana in Punxsutawney.
She married Norman R. Bair, on June 26, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2005.
She was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien...
Lola S. Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Lola S. Smith, 100, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
She was born on October 17, 1925 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana county to parents J.D. and Pearl (VanHorn) Good.
Lola graduated from Plumville High School and then married Harold “Andy” Smith on September 7, 1968 and they enjoyed travelling to all 50 states...
Howard Leslie Lee
Mar 17, 2026
Howard Leslie Lee, 85 of LaJose, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 24, 1940 to Donald and Charlotte (Lamoreau) Lee in Bell Township, Clearfield County.
He regularly attended Mt. Zion Church, Mahaffey. Howard married Sharon Behrens on January 24, 1965 in Pearl River, New York. Together they shared 61 years of marriage. He...
Randall E. "Randy" Moyer
Mar 16, 2026
Randall E. "Randy" Moyer, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Randy was born on March 28, 1958 in Philipsburg, the son of George and Lulubelle (Berry) Moyer.
Randy proudly served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry in 2020. He is survived by his three children and his grandchildren.
Visitation and services...
Timothy M. "Jay-Bird" Junod
Mar 2, 2026
Timothy M. “Jay-Bird” Junod, 68, of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born August 21, 1957 to the late William “Bill” and Eleanor (Miller) Junod in Clearfield.
A 1976 graduate of Purchase Line High School, Tim was a truck driver all of his life. He began driving truck right...
Jeffrey L. Bowers
Feb 26, 2026
Jeffrey L. Bowers, 53 of Ringgold, peacefully passed away after a long courageous battle with Leukemia on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with his family by his side.
He was born March 15, 1972, to Arnold C. and Margaret (McAninch) Bowers in Clarion.
Jeff was a 1990 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in...
Terry A. Watkins
Feb 26, 2026
Terry A. Watkins, 66, of Marion Center, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born January 18, 1960 to Dean Watkins and Rebecca Charles in Kittanning.
He was a 1978 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Terry was a self-employed...
Ronald Mac Wright, Sr.
Feb 19, 2026
Ronald Mac Wright, Sr., 79, of Mahaffey, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026.
He was born on April 29, 1946, in Burnside to Ross J. and Mae (Bouch) Wright.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, he spent many years running heavy equipment for Benjamin Coal Co. Ronald had a passion for the outdoors and hunting, but he...
Thomas P. McCullough
Feb 16, 2026
Thomas P. McCullough of Pompano Beach, Florida and Stratford, Connecticut passed away February 16, 2026 at his home in Florida.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John ‘Jack’ and Rebecca (Means) McCullough.
Tom was a 1971 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School where he was a four-sport letterman in football, basketball, track and field,...
Linda Diane Bowers
Feb 11, 2026
Linda Diane Bowers, 65, of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry C. Bowers; her daughter, Valerie Wencil and husband Josh Wencil; her son, Rusty Bowers and wife Courtney Bowers; and her beloved grandchildren, Brenden,...
Kenneth E. Bowser
Feb 8, 2026
Kenneth E. Bowser, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on February 8, 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born July 5, 1959 in Punxsutawney to the late Emerson and Mary (Burkett) Bowser.
Ken was a 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He married Susan (Burkett) Bowser and they enjoyed over thirty years together. Ken was a member of Mt. Tabor Bible...
"Chickie"
Feb 8, 2026
Irene R. "Chickie" Mennetti, 74, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on February 8, 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born on June 18, 1951, in DuBois, PA, to Nicholas and Jane Ann (Biggie) Spak.
She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1969. Chickie married her husband Bob on June 1, 1974 and made a career as a Meter Assembler for...
Shirley JoAnn Williams
Jan 24, 2026
Shirley JoAnn Williams, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mulberry Square.
She was born March 18, 1946 to George and Shirley (Pierce) Reitz in Reynoldsville.
Shirley was a member of the Big Run Presbyterian Church. She owned and operated several personal care homes in the area. Most recently she worked at the Community Center for the past...
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