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Sally A. McConnell
Dec 16, 2018
Sarah "Sally" McConnell, age 81, of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Sarah was born August 29, 1937 in New Bethlehem, PA., to the late Edgar G. and Sarah M. (Heeter) Skinner. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a Home Economics teacher then Guidance Counselor at the...
Marilyn A. "Marty" Rhodes
Dec 15, 2018
Marilyn Ann "Marty" (McQuown) Rhodes, age 88, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside. She was a resident of AM/PM Personal Care Home. Marty was born in Punxsutawney, on November 30, 1930 to the late Claire and Alva McQuown. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clark A. Rhodes....
James E. Hurd
Dec 11, 2018
James E. Hurd, age 66, of Mahaffey, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 11, 2018. James was born July 2, 1952 in Philipsburg to the late Louis and Violet (Benson) Hurd. James was the former Pastor of Mt. Zion Church in Mahaffey and the First Baptist Church in Patton.He was a farmer most of his life and...
Deanna F. Kopnitsky
Dec 11, 2018
Deanna F. Kopnitsky, 72, of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home, with her family, best friend and care giver,Terry Henry and her beloved dogs, Jack and Jill, by her side. Deanna was born in Punxsutawney on April 29, 1946. She was a daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy Scarantine. She is survived by two sons;...
Albert Hollenbaugh
Dec 8, 2018
Albert Hollenbaugh, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Albert was born February 8, 1938 in Panic, PA. to the late Eli and Mabel (Hayes) Hollenbaugh. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He loved gardening and just being at home with his family and his grandchildren. He was a giving...
Diana L. "Dee" Duttry
Dec 7, 2018
Diana L. " Dee" Duttry, age 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 7, 2018, surrounded by her family. Diana was born January 24, 1948 in Philipsburg, PA. To the late B. Franklin and Beryl (Stone) Kenyon. Diana was a seamstress for most of her life. She was the owner of the former Dee's Alterations...
Jon Theodore "Ted" Hoover
Dec 5, 2018
Jon T. "Ted" Hoover, age 48, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Indiana, PA. Ted was born July 27, 1970 in Indiana, PA. to Robert and Mary (Baker) Hoover of Punxsutawney. He was a solutions specialist for 24 years at Verizon in Indiana, PA.. In addition to his parents, Robert and Mary, he is survived by...
Kelly G. Smith
Dec 4, 2018
Kelly G. Smith, age 59, of Rochester Mills, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kelly was born June 30, 1959, in Brookville, to the late Ralph and Rita (Uplinger) Hughey. She was employed at S&T Bank for many years. September 19, 1998, she married the love of her life, Arthur Smith of Rochester...
Rev. George J. Pembleton
Dec 2, 2018
Rev. George J. Pembleton, age 90, of Mahaffey, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Mr. Pembleton was born July 1, 1928 in Harveys Lake, PA. to the late George and Doris (Higgins) Pembleton. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran and enlisted when it was the Army Air Corps and reenlisted in the...
Carmen R. "Tootie" Ferra, Jr.
Dec 1, 2018
Carmen R."Tootie" Ferra, Jr., age 86, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Mr. Ferra was born July 7, 1932 in Punxsutawney to the late Carmen and Carmella (Cappella) Ferra, Sr. He was married in 1955 to Edna "Babe" Ferra who survives. They were married for 63 years. Carmen "Tootie" worked construction for 34...
Robert D. Day
Nov 30, 2018
Robert D. Day, 80, of Walston, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Bob was born May 13, 1938, in Vestaburg, PA. He was a son of the late James O. and Althea (Blankbeckley) Day. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Pennsylvania State Trooper with Troop C. He retired in 1988...
Gary E. Garzoni
Nov 11, 2018
Gary E. Garzoni, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Sunday, November 11, 2018, surrounded by his family at home. Mr. Garzoni was born April 30, 1950 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Labance) Garzoni. Gary taught 43 years at Maple View Elementary School and Punxsutawney Middle School as well as coaching for 43 years....
Emma J. Byers
Nov 3, 2018
Emma J. Byers, 91, of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Emma was born October 17, 1927 in Burnside, a daughter of the late Joseph and Faye (Sturgeon) Wolfe. She was the registrar for the Mahaffey area from 1982 until 2004. She also worked many years as a seamstress before retirement. Emma was...
David J. Ostrowski
Nov 2, 2018
David J. Ostrowski, 77, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Friday, November 2, 2018 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. David was born February 11, 1941 in Big Run. He was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Ostrowski. David found his soulmate later in life when he married Loretta S. (Shields) Ostrowski on July 29, 1994. Together...
Marie LaRue Swanson
Oct 26, 2018
Marie LaRue Swanson, age 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Marie was born January 8, 1942 in Punxsutawney, to the late Wilber and Lucy (McCullough) Wright. She is survived by her children; Alan Dinger and wife Christine, Ronald Meckley and wife Cansas, all of Punxsutawney, Renee’ Howell and husband Ed of Marion...
Donald P. Hicks
Oct 20, 2018
Donald P. Hicks, age 72 , of Rochester Mills, passed away, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Penn Highlands Dubois. Donald was born June 17, 1946 in Punxsutawney. A son of the late Paul E. and Twila (Wulfert) Hicks. Donald retired after 39 years from Jefferson Wholesale Grocery in 2011. He was a loving family man who enjoyed his grandchildren,...
William T. (Jr.) Kemmerer
Oct 18, 2018
William T. Kemmerer, Jr., 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Mr. Kemmerer was born May 17, 1943 in Homestead, PA. He was a son of the late William T. Kemmerer, Sr. and Zella (Kovolick) Kemmerer. Bill was retired from the US Postal Service where he worked as a mail carrier...
Grace Rorabaugh
Oct 4, 2018
Grace (Bouch)Rorabaugh, age 89 of Mahaffey, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Christ the King Manor In DuBois. Grace was born February 24, 1929 in Mahaffey, a daughter of the late Harry and Jennifer (Strawcutter) Bouch. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Rorabaugh, Sr. in 1998. They were married November 21, 1945. Grace was...
Thomas L. Bridge
Oct 1, 2018
Thomas L. Bridge, age 93, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family. Thomas was born July 24, 1925 in Punxsutawney to the late Thomas and Hazel (Fetterman) Bridge. He was a very proud WWII Veteran serving in the US Marine Corps. Tom was the owner and operator of Bridge Auto Repair for...
Joseph "Curly" Macauley
Sep 27, 2018
Joseph “Curly” Macauley, age 71,passed away, Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center, after a long battle with cancer. Joe was born January 8, 1947 in Pittsburgh to the late Hillery and Matilda (Robinson) Macauley. He was an Honorary Member of the FOE Eagles in Reynoldsville. Joe loved to garden, watch movies, tinkering and...
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