Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

May 6, 2020

Adeline F. Shemuha, of Cranberry Township, PA (formerly of Punxsutawney) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday May 6th, 2020.

Adeline was the daughter of Concetta (Bianco) Farbo and Archie Farbo who preceded her in death.  Adeline was also preceded in death by grandson Matthew Muzeka, brother Donald Farbo,...

May 6, 2020

James William “Jimmy” Imes, 65 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born April 3, 1955 to Harold and Frances (Ellett) Imes in Lancaster, PA

Jimmy graduated from Glendale High School and attended New Beginnings Church of Walston, PA and Saints Cosmas and...

Apr 28, 2020

Eileen Laurette Parrish (London) of Mahaffey, PA, passed away at the age of 91 on the evening of April 28th, 2020, due to post-surgical complications.   A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with details to follow.

Eileen was born on March 13th, 1929, in DuBois, PA, to Bertha (Zimmerman) and Irvin...

Apr 25, 2020

Donna Jean Vanyo, 79, of Anita, peacefully passed away, Saturday April 25, 2020 at Mulberry Square and Rehabilitation.

She was born on January 18, 1941 to Samuel Francis and Dorothy Wilma (Johnson) Scarantine in Punxsutawney.

Jean was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Anita. She was active in her...

Apr 24, 2020

Alice Aileen Knox, 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 13, 1931 to Floyd W. and Ruth M. (Hicks) Hoover in North Point, Indiana County.

Aileen was a member of the Covode United Methodist Church, where she was a...

Apr 21, 2020

Dona J. Gearhart, 88, of Mahaffey passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 29, 1932 to Albert and Clara (Weaver) Gearhart in Burnside.

Dona was a lifelong member of Susquehanna United Methodist Church until its merger with the

Burnside United...

Apr 18, 2020

Karl K. Spencer Jr., 75 formally of DuBois, PA passed away after an extended illness on Saturday April 18, 2020 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, Brookville.

He was born on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1945 to Karl K. Spencer Sr. and Annabelle (Fullerton) Spencer in DuBois.

He is survived by two...

Apr 15, 2020

Orvis Lester Leamer, 93 of Burnside, passed away on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at his home. Orvis, well loved and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend.

He was born January 22, 1927 to Luther Freedom and Nira Mae (Westover) Leamer in Westover.

Orvis was a member of the Calvary...

Mar 29, 2020

Leonard J. “Len” Ryen, 68, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Sunday March 29, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 12, 1951 to Leonard Blaine and Dorothy (DePetro) Ryen in Sewickley.

Len was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Rossiter. He retired as an equipment operator...

Mar 25, 2020

Rita Ilene Thompson, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2020 at her home with her loving husband by her side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born on Sept. 3, 1951 in DuBois, the daughter of Pearl Leroy and Annabelle (Gearhart) Hoover.

Rita married Jerome “Jerry” Thompson...