Obituaries

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...

Louise (Lorelli) Muradja

Jun 15, 2020

Louise Murajda, 98 of Lewiston NY passed away Monday June 15, 2020 after a short illness. She was born February 19, 1922, to John and Raphael (Renne) in Anita, Pa. Louise was a member of St Raphael parish Niagara Falls, NY.  She retired from Niagara Falls board of education. Louise enjoyed cooking, lottery tickets and going to the casino....

Nancy M. Phillips

Jun 15, 2020

Nancy M. Phillips, 87 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday June 15, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

She was born October 2, 1932 to Kelsey and Margaret (Meckley) Campbell in Mahaffey.

Nancy attended several churches in the community throughout her life, with Chestnut Grove Independent Church being the...

Rachel J. (Barber) Starry

Jun 13, 2020

Rachel Josephine (Barber) Starry, 90, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away peacefully at home, June 13, 2020 surrounded by the love of family and friends

Rachel was born March 20, 1930 to Ann and Sam Barber in Frostburg.

On April 11, 1953. Rachel married the love of her life, Doyle Starry, who...

Anna Mae Pierce

Jun 3, 2020

Anna Mae Pierce, 69, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 17, 1950 to Ralph and Sophie (Shonavich) Waltman in Greenville, PA.

Anna Mae retired from the Punxsutawney Spirit in 2018 as a newspaper carrier after 31 years. She...

Charles D. McCracken

Jun 1, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Delphine McCracken went to be with his Lord on June 1st, 2020.

Chuck was born August 21st, 1931 in Stronach, PA. He was the son of Ernest J. McCracken and Mary Pentz McCracken. Chuck was a 1949 graduate of Curwensville High School. He attended Anderson College in Indiana, graduating with a degree in...

Kenneth Donald Bee Jr.

May 31, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” D. Bee, Jr, age 66 of Mahaffey, passed away at home Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Kenneth was born March 18, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a son of the late Kenneth D. Bee, Sr and Eleanor P. (Breth) Bee.

He was a member of the Mahaffey Alliance Church....

Nancy C. Cole

May 22, 2020

Nancy C. Cole, 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

“Miss Fine, Fine, Fine” has arrived at her heavenly home.

She was born June 15, 1944 to Thomas Stiner and Bessie Foust in Rochester, NY.

Nancy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Punxsutawney,...

Ricky A. Lingenfelter

May 22, 2020

Ricky A. Lingenfelter, 60, of Mahaffey, passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 3, 1959 to William L. and Grace S. (Noel) Lingenfelter in Punxsutawney.

He was a stone and concrete mason by trade. He was an active Christian and member of Otterbein Community...

Gladys Marie Brady

May 18, 2020

Gladys M. Brady, 85 of LaJose, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday May 18, 2020 in the comfort of her home.

She was born September 14, 1934 to Herbert Feltwell and Evelyn (Bennett) Mills in Mahaffey.

Gladys attended Five Points Church in LaJose. She enjoyed baking, cooking, camping,...

William E. "Bill" DeFelice Sr.

May 6, 2020

William “Bill” E. DeFelice Sr. 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at his home. He was born October 21, 1949 to Carmen “Pete” and Sylvia (Carzelli) DeFelice in Punxutawney, who proceeded him death. He is survived by his wife Linda (Riley) of 22 years Bill, upon graduating in 1967 from Punxsutawney Area High School served as...