Obituaries

Jun 11, 2017

William P. "Bill" Wolfe, 76 of Frostburg, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Wolfe was born August 13, 1940 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Harvey and Rose Negacek Wolfe.

Bill was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church and a member...

Jun 7, 2017

Laura Annabelle Kunselman, 82 of Punxsutawney passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Ann was born November 25, 1934 in North Point, a daughter of the late Avery and Lola McDonald Neville. Ann was the Postmaster for the Hamilton Post Office for many years before retiring. Ann was a graduate of Dayton School. She was very...

Jun 1, 2017

Jay Byers,78 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Jay was born February 9,1939 in Mahaffey, a son of the late Perry W. and Belle L. (Goss) Byers. He is survived by his brothers; Joseph Byers of Quilene, WA., Jack Byers of Carthage, TN., Jerry Byers of LaJose , Jeffry Byers...

May 30, 2017

Rev. Joseph Quay Pearce, 74, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Joe was born and raised in the Punxsutawney area by his parents, Joe and Esther Pearce.

After graduating, he earned a Bachelor's Degree from God's Bible School in Cincinnati, OH. Joe returned to Punxsutawney and married the...

May 25, 2017

John C. " Chink" Agnello, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

John was born February 15, 1931 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Farina) Agnello.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Mary (Matts) Agnello.

He was...

May 24, 2017

Mary Jane C. Chesnoka, 88 of Rossiter passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Mary Jane was born March 1, 1929 in Walston, a daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Tripizone) Farbo.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years Edward M. Chesnoka. Mary Jane was Catholic by faith. She...

May 23, 2017

Roger C. Reitz, 57 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Roger was born on November 21, 1959 in Kittanning, a son of Paul Reitz of Punxsutawney and the late Doris (Claypoole) Reitz. In 1974, he was blessed with his second mom, Joyce Reitz, who also precedes him.

He...

May 21, 2017

Ronald E. "Gene'' Cressley, 78 of Juneau went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, May 21, 2017 with his family at his side at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Gene was born December 21, 1938 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Ralph E. and Velma (White) Cressley.

He was a member of...

May 19, 2017

Debra R. Vrobel, 60 of Punxsutawney, passed away May 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Debbie was born September 24, 1956 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Hobba) Smith. Debra is survived by her husband of 39 years Edward T. "Ted" Vrobel. They were married October 8, 1977. Debbie played piano at...

May 18, 2017

Vada C. (Noel) Spangle, 91 of Westover, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at St. Benedict Manor in St. Benedict, PA.

Mrs. Spangle was born January 8, 1926 in Hastings, and grew up in La Jose.

She was the daughter of the late Harry and Goldie (Hockenberry) Noel.

She was married to James...

May 18, 2017

Vada C. (Noel) Spangle, 91 of Westover, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at St. Benedict Manor in St. Benedict, PA.

Mrs. Spangle was born January 8, 1926 in Hastings, and grew up in La Jose.

She was the daughter of the late Harry and Goldie (Hockenberry) Noel.

She was married to James...

May 18, 2017

Ottilia M. 'Martha' Manners, 93 of Reynoldsville, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Manners was born January 3, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Otto and Martha Siedel.

She loved reading, gardening, her flowers, spending time with her family, her dog Tuffy and her cat Lucky....

May 15, 2017

Dolores M. "Dodie" Snyder, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Snyder was born January 12, 1928 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Leo P. McGovern and Margaret Elizabeth (Chillcott) McGovern. Dodie was very strong in her catholic faith. She adored her children and grandchildren...

May 13, 2017

George B. Dickey,76 of Bells Landing, passed away Saturday, May 13,2017 at his home with his family at his side. Born January 15,1941, he was the son of the late George and Virginia (Williams) Dickey. He was married to Patricia (Bennett) Dickey for 51 years who survives at home. Along with his wife Patricia, he is survived by a...

May 12, 2017

Alice Louise "Suze" (Smith) McQuown, age 80 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. McQuown was born on September 8, 1936 in Grange, a daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Doverspike) Smith.6

She was a member of the Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. She loved to...

May 9, 2017

Martha J. Hoover, 82 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

Mrs. Hoover was born September 16, 1934 in Moultrie, GA, a daughter of the late Clifton and Doris (Attaway) Sellers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. Hoover, who passed away April 11, 1988. They were...

Apr 25, 2017

Willis B. Wolfe, Jr., 85 of Smicksburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville.

Mr. Wolfe was born December, 9, 1931 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Willis and Helen Wolfe, Sr.

Willis was a trickster and love playing practical jokes on his family. He always tinkered with cars and...

Apr 22, 2017

David W. "Puppy" Bullers, 67 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Bullers was born April 20, 1950, a son of the late Wayne and Lorraine Bullers and one brother; Dennis Bullers.

He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean era. He was a member...

Apr 21, 2017

Shirley A. Davis, 80 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Davis was born October 31, 1936 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Clayton Sr. and Martha (McCully) Riddle.

She is survived by one son; Russell "Rusty" Davis (Bettie) of Punxsutawney, three daughters; Kathy...

Apr 19, 2017

Merle L. "Pee Wee" Sprankle, 91 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Merle was born February 21,1926 in Hamilton, a son of the late George and Carmen (Harwick) Sprankle. He was also preceded in death by his son Doug Sprankle.

He married the love of...