Obituaries

Richard Anthony Nase

Aug 17, 2021

Richard Anthony Nase, 81, of Concord, CA, died August 17, 2021, from complications of diabetes.

He was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to the late Richard and Antoinette (Polito) Nase on October 12, 1939.

Richard attended Cathedral Prep and Saints Cosmas and Damian School where he graduated with the Class of 1957. He then...

Robert Eric Kotula

Aug 11, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Eric Kotula, 53, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 5, 1967, to Robert Eugene and Lora Lei (Rishell) Kotula in Punxsutawney.

Bobby graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a peacetime veteran serving with the...

Arthur Allen Toven Sr.

Jul 28, 2021

Arthur Allen Toven Sr., 83, of Anita, passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born April 25, 1938 to Frank and Rebecca (Lingenfelter) Toven in Wishaw.

Al was a peacetime veteran, serving with the United States Navy. He retired from Labor Union 910. He...

Brett A. Nesbit

Jul 25, 2021

Brett Aaron Nesbit, 51 of Marchand, passed away, Sunday July 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1970 to Jerry J. and Karen J. (Holby) Nesbit in Indiana.

He was a 1988 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and was a member of the Pennsylvania and National Holstein...

Arlene Mae (Doverspike) Voris

Jul 23, 2021

Arlene Mae Voris, 89, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at Clarion Hospital.

She was born May 5, 1932 to Rev. Clifford R. and Mable (Shafer) Doverspike in Troutville.

Arlene was a long-standing member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church where she played the organ and...

Harry L. "Larry" Rankin

Jul 21, 2021

Harry L. “Larry” Rankin, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by his family at UPMC Shadyside.

He was born October 02, 1941, to Harry J. and Genevieve (Cokley) Rankin in Punxsutawney.

Larry was a lifelong member of the Albion United Methodist Church. He retired from Thermal Guard...

Helen J. (Mackey) Gomola

Jul 16, 2021

Helen J. Gomola, 93, of Marion Center, passed away on Friday July 16, 2021 at Crystal Waters Personal Care.

She was born November 19, 1927 to Charles and Mary (Kopko) Mackey in Punxsutawney.

Helen was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic church in Punxsutawney where she as formerly...

Tammie R. Painter

Jul 15, 2021

Tammie R. Painter, 56 of Punxsutawney passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

She was born August 20, 1964, to John F. and Ethel (Stauffer) Painter in Punxsutawney.

Tammie or better known as Nana by her grandchildren. She formerly worked at

Fayette Resources as Personal...

Vivian A. (Hill) Vance

Jul 9, 2021

Vivian A. Vance, 82 of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Friday July 9, 2021 at

Christ the King personal care in DuBois.

She was born December 18, 1938 to James and Ruth (Davis) Hill, in Liberty, New York.

Vivian was a devoted Christ Follower, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma...

Dennis L. "Denny" Spencer

Jun 18, 2021

Dennis L. “Denny” Spencer, 74, of Grampian, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 with his family by his side at home.

He was born January 14, 1947 to Clinton and Anna (Molnar) Spencer in Clearfield.

Dennis was a founding member of Faith Bible Church in Lumber City and also the...

Rita (Strano) Geist

Jun 12, 2021

Rita Geist, 89, died at the home of her daughter, Loree, with family by her side on June 12, 2021.

She was born on November 4, 1931, to Elizabeth and James Strano, they preceded her in death.

She married George Geist on June 6, 1953, and they lived on a small...

Dora Kay (Crotsley) Beatty

Jun 6, 2021

Dora Kay Beatty, 67, of Mahaffey, passed away, Sunday June 6, 2021 at her home.

She was born June 21, 1953 to Herman and Gloria (Starr) Crotsley in Huntingdon.

She attended Banner Ridge Church. She enjoyed many jobs over the years. She collected

Tea pots and metal lunch boxes....

Robert Allen McQuown, Sr.

May 29, 2021

Robert Allen McQuown Sr. 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 27, 1959 to Blair A. and Monajeane (Hoover) McQuown in Punxsutawney.

Bob most recently was a greens keeper at the Punxsutawney Country Club. He formerly was self-employed with Bob’s Tree...

Kathleen D. "Kathi" (Dougherty) Cessna

May 20, 2021

Kathleen "Kathi" D. Cessna, 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital.  She went home to be with her Lord following unexpected complications from heart surgery.

She was born December 19, 1949, to Augustus C. and Evelyn (Kramer) Dougherty, in Punxsutawney.

Kathi graduated from...

Harry L. King

May 17, 2021

Harry L. “Bud” King, 83, of Luthersburg, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.

He was born to Edward and Doris (Hart) King in Hyde, Clearfield County.

Bud retired from McDowell Manufacturing as a press operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, talking walks, taking long rides...

Helen L. (Lydic) Frederick

May 16, 2021

Helen L. Frederick, 97 of Litchfield Park Arizona, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She was born September 3, 1923 to Oscar and Mary (Gould) Lydic in Bells Landing, PA

Helen was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church.

She is survived...

Bradley J. Homan

May 4, 2021

Bradley J. Homan, 55, of Valier, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born July 23, 1965 in Punxsutawney, to David and Mary (McQuown) Homan.

Brad was a veteran of Persian Gulf War, serving as a Medic in the United States Navy.

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June Carol (Fisher) Fetterman

May 2, 2021

June Carol Fetterman, 81, of Rossiter, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 30, 1940, to Jay and Edna (Fetterman) Fisher in Wilgus, Indiana County, PA.

June married Roy “Buck” Fetterman March 12, 1964. They enjoyed over 56 years of marriage together....

Darlene (Ballorilla) Black

Apr 28, 2021

Darlene Black, 68 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 23, 1952 in Punxsutawney to the late Sam Ballorilla and Antoinette (Boris) Ballorilla.

Darlene loved taking vacations to the beach and being outside by her pool with her good friends and...

Barbara E. Cackowski

Apr 21, 2021

Barbara E. Cackowski, 80 of Ypsilanti, Michigan, formerly of Rochester Mills and Latrobe, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She was born April 27, 1940 to Andrew and Emma (Novotny) Pluchinsky in Lucerne Mines, PA

Barbara was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She was...