Obituaries

Darlene Kay (Blose) Shaffer

Sep 6, 2020

Darlene Kay (Blose) Shaffer, 73, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born May 23, 1947 to Blair and Lillie (McGregor) Blose in Punxsutawney.

She was a member of Oliveburg Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School, Class of...

Joan M. (Smith) Bowser

Aug 23, 2020

Joan M. Bowser, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020, with her family at her side, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 16, 1931 to Russell and Virginia (Bowser) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Joan was a lifelong member of the Albion United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Gregory P. Bair

Aug 21, 2020

Gregory Bair, 60, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday Aug. 21, 2020, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Greg was born in Punxsutawney to Raymond Bair and Olga Godos on Dec. 1, 1959.

He attended the Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked as a lottery rep for the Pennsylvania Department...

Catherine S. "Cathy" (Hurd) Brosius

Aug 18, 2020

Catherine S. “Cathy” Brosius, 59, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 14, 1961 to Jack and Mary (Carcella) Hurd in Punxsutawney.

Cathy was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Cathy worked for...

Debra K. "Deb" (Wise) Yoder

Aug 8, 2020

Debra K. “Deb” Yoder, 61, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born October 7, 1958 to Robert and Joyce (Hull) Wise in Clearfield.

Debra was a Christian by faith. She was graduate of DuBois Business College. Debra enjoyed her vegetable...

Jane L. Bills

Aug 2, 2020

Jane L. Bills, age 84, a former resident of Edinburg passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 in Mahaffey, PA.

She was born in Gloversville, NY on December 31, 1935.  The daughter of the late August and Mertle Sharp Knapp.

Jane was married to Stanley A. Bills on July 20, 1957 and...

Betty "Jean" (Hadden) Wells

Jul 31, 2020

Betty "Jean" Wells, 86, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in North Port, Florida.

Jean was born at home in Coolspring on March 18, 1934 to Clair and Geraldine (Klingensmith) Hadden.

Through the years, Jean enjoyed stock car racing, playing her organ and keyboard, clogging to country music,...

Doris Amanda Brubaker

Jul 25, 2020

Doris Amanda Brubaker, 85 of Rochester Mills, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Doris was born February 18, 1935, in Lock Haven to late James and Emily Madden.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, watching old western movies...

Philip L. "Louie" Lewis

Jul 24, 2020

Philip L. “Louie” Lewis, 78, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at his home Friday July 24, 2020.

Philip was born November 2, 1941 to Loyd Lewis and Susan (Dunmire) Lewis in Punxsutawney. After his mother’s untimely passing, Louie was raised by his Great Aunt and Uncle,

Philip and Edna Dunmire.

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Mary Louise (Troutman) Steele

Jul 22, 2020

Mary Louise Steele, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born December 10, 1947 to Merle E. and Helen (Good) Troutman in Rural Valley.

Mary attended the One Life Church in Punxsutawney and formerly was a member of the...

Alice Catherine (Manners) Hess

Jul 21, 2020

Alice Catherine Hess, 87 of Punsutawney, passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 26, 1933 to William N. and Jessie (Hoover) Manners in Punxsutawney.

Alice formerly attended the Church of the Nazerene in Anita. Currently she attended church at the Mahoning Towers. She graduated...

Harold T. Davidson

Jul 15, 2020

Harold T. Davidson, 78, of Mahaffey, passed away Wednesday July 16, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Friends and family are encouraged to share a memory or leave an online condolence.

George F. Schildknecht

Jul 13, 2020

A complete obituary will be published upon completion.

Friends will be received on Thursday July 30, 2020 from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 1:00 PM, with Pastor James Hurd officiating, at the Waldron Funeral Home, 831 Market Street Mahaffey, PA 15757.

Mary Louise (Byers) Bakaysa

Jul 12, 2020

Mary Louise Bakaysa, 91 of Mahaffey, peacefully passed away, Sunday July 12, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born December 26, 1929 to Merle and Susan Byers in Mahaffey.

She was an active member of the Cherry Corner Bible Church. Prior to her illness She volunteered at Ridge View...

Lou Ann (Barrett) Kitchen

Jul 7, 2020

Lou Ann (Barrett) Kitchen, 85, of Mahaffey went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her home

with her son Barry (her caregiver) by her side.

Lou Ann was born on April 20, 1935 in Cherry Corner, PA to the late Roland and Anna (Shoff) Barrett.

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Florrine "Reanie" Mae (Brown) Mennetti

Jul 4, 2020

Florrine “Reanie” Mae Mennetti, 90, of Anita, peacefully passed away with her family by her side, Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born January 22, 1930 to William and Anna R. (Horvath) Brown in Anita.

Reanie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anita. She...

Thomas C. Heeter

Jun 27, 2020

Thomas C. Heeter 78, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Altoona Hospital.

He was born August 22, 1941 to Ethel Heeter in Punxsutawney.

Tom was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Roman Catholic Church, Punxsutawney, He retired as a salesman from Kromer’s Dairy. Tom enjoyed hunting,...

Mary J. (Rupert) Frye

Jun 27, 2020

Mary J. Frye 65, of Marion Center, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020.

She was born November 1, 1954 to Joseph and Marie (Tierney) Rupert in Indiana.

Mary attended the Bethany Chapel Church in Marion Center. Throughout her life Mary volunteered for various organizations throughout the surrounding area.

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David "Spyder" R. Barnett

Jun 25, 2020

David R. “Spyder” Barnett, 75 of Punxsutawney passed away on Thursday June, 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 14, 1945 to Dale L. and Genevieve (Kinney) Barnett in Punxsutawney.

Spider was a member of the F.O.E #1231, Punxsutawney, and previous member of the BPOE Elks Lodge 301, Punxsutawney....

Duane R. Johns

Jun 20, 2020

Duane R. Johns, 80 of Glen Campbell, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born December 8, 1939 to Frank W. and Mildred (Wright) Johns in Mahaffey.

Duane was a veteran of the Vietnam War Serving in the United States Army.

He was a member of the Rossiter...