Obituaries

Feb 13, 2021

Robert R. “Bob” Lingenfelter, 80 of Ringgold, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at

Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

He was born May 24, 1940 to Ralph and Nellie (Adams) Lingenfelter in Punxsutawney.

Bob attended the Ringgold United Methodist Church. He worked as a foreman for the Doverspike...

Feb 10, 2021

Lula Bessie Alabran, 71, of Trade City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with her family by her side following many years of serious illness.

She was born April 8, 1949 to Michael and Evelyn (Meckley) Manto in Punxsutawney.

Bessie started working at the age of 16...

Feb 3, 2021

Douglas M. Shaffer, 58, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Doug was born June 14, 1962 to Thomas and Margaret (Roy) Shaffer. He was the loving husband of Marianne (Bowser) Shaffer, who preceded him in death.

Doug was a lifelong...

Jan 29, 2021

Dorothy E. Smith, 90 of LaJose, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born January 6, 1931 to Wesley and Ethel (Michaels) Beam in Rossiter.

Dorothy was a lifelong resident of LaJose. She attended the United Methodist Church where she played the piano for over...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Franklin Bronson, 60, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Latrobe, passed away, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born December 30, 1960 to Robert and Mary N. Bronson in Latrobe.

Robert was a 1979 graduate of Latrobe High School. He enjoyed working on farms, collecting trains, and attending Native...

Jan 20, 2021

Alan James Hewitt, 51, of Mahaffey passed away on January 20, 2021.  Many of his friends also knew him as “Big Al” and “Brother Al.”

Alan was born on June 19, 1969 to the late Charles Hewitt and Jacqueline Hewitt, in Clearfield.  He graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1987.  Alan spent 27 years of his...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda Eleanore (Reagle) Helsel, 71, took a walk with God to her home in Heaven, On January 15, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born in Stump Creek. Pa. on January 18, 1949 to Donald and Ruby (Frantz) Reagle.

Linda moved to Virginia in 1977 and married Emory Joseph Helsel on...

Jan 12, 2021

P. Joyce Rumgay, 95, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Laurel Brooke Personal Care in Brookville.

She was born to D. Laird and Helen (Erickson) Tyger in Rossiter.

Joyce was a member of the First Church of God in Punxsutawney where she was proud of her involvement with the “Living Christmas...

Jan 6, 2021

Clark M. Harmon, 60, of Timblin, passed away on January 6, 2020.

He was born on June 3, 1960, to Luther C. and Mildred (Brink) Harmon in Smicksburg.

Clark attended Sacred Waters Church in Milton. He served in the United States Navy for eight years. Clark enjoyed bluegrass festivals and riding...

Jan 6, 2021

Mary Mae Craft, 88, of Butler, formerly of Juneau, passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Newhaven Court at Clearview, Butler.

She was born January 12, 1932 to Perry and Margaret (Shields) Bennett in Juneau.

Mary was a member of the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church in Juneau until she moved...

Jan 5, 2021

Regina “June” (Menear) Farmery, 93 of Glen Campbell, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Clearfield.

She was born in September 1927 to Chauncey and Alice (Neal) Menear in Punxsutawney.

June was a member of the Smithport United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was...

Dec 22, 2020

Tobi (Hoffman) Stephens, 47, of Coolspring died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 23, 1973, to Craig and Patty (Smith) Hoffman in Punxsutawney.

She married the love of her life, Bradley Stephens on Feb. 20, 1993. Tobi worked as the General Manager of Guardian Healthcare Pharmacy for...

Dec 22, 2020

Margaret “Margie” A. Loughery, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Crystal Waters Personal Care Home.

She was born December 2, 1929 to Darl and Marion (Snyder) Loughery in Smicksburg.

Margie was a graduate of Dayton High School in Dayton, PA; She was an employee of Pramco...

Dec 21, 2020

Mary Helen Young - "Helen" - 100 formally of RD LaJose passed away at Embassy of Hillsdale Park Nursing Facility on December 15, 2020. She was the last family member of her generation.

She was born February 11, 1920 to Jacob and Maude (Shields) Welch in Marsh Creek, near Howard, PA in Centre County. Helen was adopted...

Dec 14, 2020

Larry Dilts, 87, of Punxsutawney, entered eternal rest, on Monday December 14, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital, surrounded by his daughters.

He was born March 19, 1933 to Lowry and Edith (Johnson) Dilts in Punxsutawney.  He was raised in Cloe, where his parents ran a greenhouse.

Larry was a 1951...

Dec 10, 2020

George A. Bowers, 72, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born May 5, 1948 to Charles A. and Lillian (Couch) Bowers in Punxsutawney.

George worked for Jefferson Grocery for over 40 years. He started working at Jefferson Grocery when it opened for...

Dec 9, 2020

Keith Lynn Neal, 58, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully  Wednesday December 9, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born December 25, 1961, to Donald and Fanni (Cokley) Neal, who survive.

On September 25, 1999, he married his best friend, Teresa (Steele) Neal.  Keith was a two-time kidney transplant...

Dec 7, 2020

Joseph “ Joey” Michael  Schroeder, 36 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday December 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born July 24, 1984 to Steven and Patricia (Lotito) Schroeder in Pittsburgh.

He lived the first 3 years of his vibrant life here in Punxsutawney.

He was a 2003 graduate of...

Dec 5, 2020

Ethel M. Davis, 93, formally of Punxsutawney passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born June 1, 1927, in Punxsutawney to the late Irvin Smith and Ada (Whitsell) Smith.

Ethel worked for the former Loree Footwear in Big Run and...

Dec 3, 2020

Betty Jean Gaston, 86, of Youngstown, Ohio, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday December 3, 2020 in Ohio.

She was born July 13, 1934 to Boyd and Blanche (Blose) Troutman in Punxsutawney.

Jean took great pride in raising her family. She enjoyed playing bingo, attending car shows and spending time...