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Carl D. Clift
May 30, 2025
Carl D. Clift, 76, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home in Belleville, IL. He was born September 20, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Elbert Borden and Theresa Germaine (née Parker) Clift.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet Deyarmin, their treasured pets of Belleville, Illinois, his mother-in-law, Louise Deyarmin, sister-in-law Deneen (Bill) Tugman and...
Mary Lou McCracken
May 28, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing Mary Lou McCracken, who went home to be with the Lord the night of Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles, "Chuck" McCracken. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and...
Sandra T. Stamler
May 24, 2025
Sandra T. Stamler, 83, of Rossiter, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born January 17, 1942 to Ricco and Letizia (Piantanida) Bonicalzi in Punxsutawney.
Sandy was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter and Rossiter American Legion. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School in 1959. Sandra was...
Charles Kenneth "KC" Schmidt III
May 11, 2025
Charles Kenneth (KC) Schmidt III, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep, in the arms of God, at his farm in Summerville, Pennsylvania on the beautiful, warm afternoon of Sunday, May 11, 2025.
He was born April 5, 1979, in Marietta, Ohio. During his life, he lived in parts of Ohio and West Virginia before settling in his favorite place in...
John C. Waters
May 8, 2025
John C. Waters, 67, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 29, 1957 to John Edmond and Sara Grace (Fagley) Waters in Punxsutawney.
John was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was an active member of the Punxsutawney American Legion. John worked for Pala Construction...
Thomas M. Pearce Jr.
May 7, 2025
Thomas M. Pearce, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 with his family by his side at his home, the same home in which he had been born and raised.
Thomas was born on March 11, 1935 in Mahaffey to Milton and Allean (Keener) Pearce. After his schooling, Thomas worked as a coal miner for Greenwich Collaries until his...
Walter Jay "Jake" Arnold
May 7, 2025
Walter Jay “Jake” Arnold, 73, of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born April 25, 1952 to John N. and Geraldine (Igou-Black) Arnold in Reade Township, Cambria County.
Jake was a lifetime member of the Glen Campbell Fire Department, Glen Campbell American Legion, and the Barnesboro VFW Post 343....
Sandra Kerr Ransbottom
Apr 28, 2025
Sandra Kerr Ransbottom, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born August 22, 1945 to Roland and Crissie (Burkett) Kerr in Punxsutawney.
Sandy graduated from the Punxsutawney Area High School and then attended West Penn School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse, then owned and operated the Punxsy Needle Shop...
William "Billy" A. Loughry
Apr 24, 2025
William “Billy” A. Loughry, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.
Billy was born on January 12, 1952 to Billy and Betty (Wissinger) Loughry in Indiana county.
After graduating high school, Billy started helping at TLH Coal company with custodial duties. He loved his dachshunds, all named Peggy. Billy’s favorite snacks were M&M’s and Pepsi. His favorite...
Clair Edward Preston
Apr 18, 2025
Clair Edward Preston, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday April 18, 2025, at Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney.
He was born April 22, 1953, in Brookville, to William T. and Caroline (Dixon) Preston.
Clair worked for Musnon Trucking, Church Hill Trucking, Sallack Trucking and retired from ProForm Powered Metal. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by two sons, Scott E. Preston,...
Vonnie F. Milliron
Apr 15, 2025
Vonnie F. Milliron, 85, of Punxsutawney passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
Vonnie was born in Punxsutawney on December 22, 1939 to Clyde and Clara (Bouch) Strawcutter.
She attended Punxsutawney Area High School. Vonnie married her husband Jacob Ray Milliron in early January of 1958. She worked as a grocery stocker at...
Shirley May Cappella
Apr 12, 2025
Shirley May Cappella, 90, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her home with her niece by her side.
She was born March 18, 1935 to Carl A. and Florence J. (Whitsell) Raybuck in Punxsutawney.
She was married to Andrew Capella who preceded her in death January of 2006. Shirley attended the Assembly of God Church in Walston,...
Peter P. Pape
Apr 9, 2025
Peter Paul Pape, of Pine Street, Punxsutawney, passed away April 9, 2025, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. Pete was born February 23, 1937 to the late Louis and Anna (Galletti) Pape. He married Rachel Gigliotti on October 29, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1983. Together they raised six children: Patricia (Jim) Murdock, Mary Lou...
William H. Carney
Mar 28, 2025
William H. “Pop” Carney, 83, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
William was born in Brush Valley on April 8, 1941, to Dwight and Dorothy Carney (Foster).
After getting an associated degree in drafting, William married the late Cheryl K. McQuown. He worked for many places, including FMC, Fisher Scientific, Electro-Mec, and finally retiring from S&T Bank....
Surilla May Leamer
Mar 26, 2025
Surilla May Leamer, 95, of Austin, formerly of Burnside, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Surilla was born on July 17, 1929, in Commodore, Indiana County to William and Bessie (Lee) Sunderland.
She was a devoted homemaker and there was nothing she loved more than her family. She was a talented mandolin...
Carole Lee Haire
Mar 23, 2025
Carole (McMeans) Haire, 81, of Punxsutawney passed away on March 23, 2025, at Eagle Valley Personal Care Home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 19, 1943, to Otis and Louise McMeans of Punxsutawney.
Carole enjoyed walking, golfing, swimming, biking, bowling, and playing Bridge. She also loved to cook and bake for her family. As her family grew,...
Theodore "Ted" R. Clyde
Mar 21, 2025
Theodore R. “Ted” Clyde, 65 of Mahaffey, passed away, on Friday March 21, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 7, 1959, to Theodore W. and Nellie Margaret (Lines) Clyde in Niagara Falls, NY.
Ted was a 1977 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. He then enlisted into the Army Reserves. Ted worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers as the...
Michael D. Rippl
Mar 20, 2025
Michael D. Rippl, 68, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on March 20, 2025. On the first day of spring, his favorite season of the year.
Michael was born on November 23, 1956, in Neenah, Wisconsin to David and Frances (Silvia) Rippl.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, Pamela Maehl, Michael...
Brian J. Evans
Mar 19, 2025
Brian J. Evans, 59, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
He was born November 4, 1965 to Richard Paul Evans and Christine Lillis in Punxsutawney.
Brian grew up in Erie, PA and eventually moved to Arizona where he made a career as a registered electrician. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his mother Christine...
Thomas Dewayne Johntson
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas Dewayne Johnston, 82, of Curwensville, passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born December 1, 1942 to the late Thomas G. and Dorothy (Layman) Johnston in Bell Township, Clearfield County.
Dewayne worked for various companies throughout the area. He enjoyed the outdoors. Dewayne fished in his younger years, but his...
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