Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Brown, 75 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her home. She was born December 29, 1943, in Baltimore MD. Sarah loved crafting. She made many cross stitch projects and also ceramics. She was great at throwing parties for her family and cruising in the convertible with her grandchildren. Aside from her craft work, she...

Jun 10, 2019

Howard R. “Ray” Magill, 73, of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Ray was born August 11, 1945, in Doylestown, to the late Howard and Margaret (Dunn) Magill. He worked as a Master Plumber for many years before retiring. Ray loved to hunt and fish and just spend time with his beloved grandchildren;...

Jun 9, 2019

William S. (Bill) Rodgers, 84 of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, June 9, 2019. Bill was born on December 6, 1934, the oldest son of William B. and Blanche E. Rodgers.

Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea after the Korean war. By trade, he was a press operator at General Motors where he retired...

Jun 4, 2019

Scott E. Smith, 52, of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. All arrangements are private for family and under the direction of the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com

May 31, 2019

Emma A. Peace, 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Emma was born August 15, 1935, in Punxsutawney. She was the next to the youngest of thirteen children to the late William and Jessie (Hoover) Manners. Emma absolutely loved Elvis. The highlight of her life came when her daughter, granddaughter and granddaughters husband...

May 19, 2019

Howard McClinsey, 95 of Reynoldsville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by his family at home. Howard was born December 25, 1923 in Punxsutawney to the late Murray and Alka (Bainey) McClinsey. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Howard referred to himself as “a jack of all trades” because of his tinkering and his ability...

May 16, 2019

Harry L. Kaylor, 83, of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at DuBois Nursing Home. Mr. Kaylor was born August 2, 1935, in Valier to the late John and Mildred (Smith) Kaylor. Harry was a US Army Veteran serving during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Pearce) Kaylor. He...

May 11, 2019

Obituary

Donald J. Vite Sr., 94, of Punxsutawney, PA passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Rochester Mills, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Loy R. Vite and Veda M. (States) Vite. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his cherished son Donald J. Vite, Jr., his...

May 9, 2019

Donna L. Perkins, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side. Donna was born May 22, 1928 in Foxburg, PA to the late Carlyle and Florence (Wagner) Irwin. Donna loved to go swimming and be around the water. She also loved going out to lunch, doing word search...

May 8, 2019

Jeffrey Ray Tyger, 55 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by his family at home. Jeffrey was born February 20, 1964, in Punxsutawney, to the late Byron and Carol (Ott) Tyger. August 12, 1995, he married his wife Melda (Rickard) Tyger of Punxsutawney. Melda had two children that Jeffery loved and considered his own; Richard Outman,...

May 1, 2019

Martha H. Monoskey, 94 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born November 12, 1924. She was one of ten children born to the late Homer and Clara (Pearce) Neal. She was born on the family farm in Rossiter which has been in the...

Apr 27, 2019

Mildred Bracken, 67 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at home. Mildred was born August 25, 1951, in Northern Cambria to the late John and Mildred (Solace) Zahursky. She enjoyed beautiful flowers and listening to music. She was also a kettle volunteer for the Salvation Army. January 4, 1973, she married her husband...

Apr 26, 2019

B. Georgeina Podgers, 98 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Georgeina was born August 20, 1920, in Punxsutawney, to the late James and Melda (Himes) Hobba. She was married to Walter W. Podgers who preceded her in death. Georgeina was a member of Saint Peter's United Church of Christ. Her hobbies were doing...

Apr 21, 2019

Annabell Wazelle, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Penn Highlands Dubois. Annabell was born May 31, 1929 in Big Run to the late Edward and Roseann (Wachob) Kerr. She was a member of the First Church of God and also the Ladies Auxiliary in Big Run. September 28, 1945, she was married to Robert Wazelle,...

Apr 18, 2019

Eugene “Gene” R. Pape, Sr., 56 of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Gene was born July 28, 1962 in Punxsutawney to the late Rocco Pape and Martha (Kendra) Pape who survives, of Rossiter. Gene was a member of the Resurrection Church in Rossiter. He was...

Apr 13, 2019

Dolly E. Dorsey, 84 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Dolly was born December 19, 1934 in Rochester Mills to the late Rev. William Tobias and his wife Oma (Smeal) Tobias. She loved children and ran Dolly’s Day Care for many years. She attended the Valley Chapel Church. Dolly...

Apr 2, 2019

Adelheid M. “Heidi” Shelley, 73 of Burnside, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. Heidi was born December 17, 1944 in Biedheim, Germany to the late Ernest and Adele Kunstler. Heidi loved beautiful flowers and spent her spare time tending to her garden which she took great pride in. She is survived by her husband of 54...

Apr 2, 2019

Nicholas L. DeChurch, 83 of Big Run, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was born February 24, 1936 in Sykesville to the late Anthony and Mary (Phillips) DeChurch. After 22 1/2 years of service, he retired from the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict. During his career, he was...

Mar 28, 2019

Samuel C. Shaffer, 87 of Ringgold, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Samuel was born September 28, 1931 in Dry Ridge to the late Samuel B. and Elise (Brocious) Shaffer. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Samuel was a graduate of Bob Jones University earning his Degree in Ministry....

Mar 25, 2019

C. F. “Chick” Melchick, 97 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Chick was the eldest of four children, born October 5, 1921 in Punxsutawney to the late Paul and Marie (Mahan) Melchick. He was a US Army Veteran having proudly served during WWII. He was a building contractor and retired from B&O...