Obituaries

Jul 30, 2018

Robert A. Vanyo, 57, of DuBois, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Robert was born January 6, 1961 to Norbert and Donna (Scarantine) Vanyo who reside in Anita. Robert worked for Penn Dot in heavy equipment and labor for many years. He loved hunting and camping and being in the outdoors. He was...

Jul 19, 2018

Richard D. “Bubb” Smith, 92, of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born on November 14, 1925 in Smithville, a son of the late Dallas E. And Margaret A. (Elbel) Smith. He attended Canoe Ridge Church of God. He was a WWII Veteran earning a Purple Heart...

Jul 14, 2018

Milton P. Shaffer, age 100, of Punxsutawney, went to be with the lord on Saturday, July 14, 2018, peacefully at the home where he was born, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shaffer was born April 30, 1918. He was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Ann (Pifer) Shaffer. He was a farmer at heart who owned...

Jul 6, 2018

Rachel R. Graffius, age 88 of DuBois, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Rachel was born November 24, 1929 in Walston to the late Archie and Concetta (Bianco) Farbo . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph H. Graffius on November 10, 2007. They...

Jun 16, 2018

Ralph E. Tustin, age 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, with his beloved wife Leona by his side. He and Leona (Ruth) Tustin were married for almost 37 years. Ralph was born October 31, 1935 in Center Twp., Green County, a son of the late Joseph and Sara (Dobson) Tustin. He was a camp councilor...

Jun 15, 2018

Laurence E. “Larry” Rose, age 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Larry was born on May 6, 1929 in Bradford, PA., a son of the late Clifton A. Rose and Dorothea (Huston) Rose. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter; Wanda R. Shultz, one son;...

Jun 11, 2018

Marcella Helen (Manner) Stephenson, age 91, formerly of Indiana County, PA, passed away on June 11, 2018 at a nursing home in Colonial Beach, VA. She was born in August of 1926. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Viola Mae (Waltenbaugh) Manner, her husband,Clarence Stephenson, and her brothers, Frank, Jesse, Harry, and Eugene Manner. She...

Jun 9, 2018

Jean Kathryn (Ober) Rapach, 72 of Clymer passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

She was born April 21, 1946 in Indiana, PA to Clarence and Marian (McKiernan) Ober. She was a graduate of Penns Manor High School, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and the University of Pittsburgh. She worked...

May 28, 2018

Lanny L. Kunselman, age 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Lanny was born November 11, 1946 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late Richard D. and Edna (Reeseman) Kunselman. Lanny Was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving and sacrificing for his country. after his tour of...

May 17, 2018

Mary R. Bellomo, age 66 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, with her family by her side. Mary was born September 16, 1951 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Robert and Rachael (Liebert) Lantz. Mary was completely devoted to her family. She enjoyed nothing more than to be with her grandchildren...

May 17, 2018

Matushka Judy (Alderson) Horosky was called by our Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 17, 2018, peacefully at home, with her husband John and family at her side. She was born July 7, 1940 in Houston, PA. to the late Robert And Helen (Filius) Alderson. Matushka Judy was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Cannonsburg,...

May 14, 2018

Larry S. Manges, age 60 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Larry was born July 11, 1957 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late George and Viola (Rischel) Manges. Larry was a truck driver for many years before retiring. After retirement he was able to enjoy riding his motorcycle, going camping...

May 14, 2018

Catherine E. Hill 90 of Derry, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Mountain View Speciality Care.

She was born on December 15, 1927 in Nanty Glo. She was a daughter of the late Robert Steeves and Katie Bell Bracken.

She was retired from Torrance State Hospital as a LPN.

In addition to...

May 12, 2018

Alice T. Sprankle, age 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Alice was born July 22, 1932 in Punxsutawney. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Christine (Steffy) Beatty. September 2, 1955, she married her beloved husband; Leroy Sprankle who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband and parents,...

May 12, 2018

Harry S. Kemp, age 87 of Rochester Mills, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Harry was born August 28, 1930 in Redbank Twp., Armstrong Co., a son of the late Charles and Edna (Smith) Kemp. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty L. (Barnett)...

May 2, 2018

Conrad J. Fortsch, age 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Conrad was born January 10, 1931 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late Clarence J. And Sara (Benson) Fortsch. He was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Church where he was the caretaker and also did maintenance work. Conrad...

Apr 27, 2018

Barbara A. (Astorino) Brink, age 85 of Rossiter, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Barbara was born December 4, 1932 in Walston. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Angelina (Adams) Astorino. Barbara was a graduate of Saints Cosmas & Damian High School and was employed at Pramco and Bell Telephone. She...

Apr 25, 2018

Nancy V. (Galbreath) Marsh, age 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, peacefully at home with her beloved husband George by her side. Nancy was born February 5, 1942 in Johnstown. She was a daughter of the late William D. And Goldie M. (Mickle) Galbreath. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Richland High School in Johnstown and...

Apr 23, 2018

Robert M. Dupak, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 peacefully at home, with his wife Sandra at his side. Robert as born February 13, 1947 in Punxsutawney to the late George and Carmella (Chinque) Dupak. He was a US Navy veteran. Robert was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church and also a...

Apr 16, 2018

Richard Blair Blose, age 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Monday, April 16, 2018, at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Richard was born December 22, 1935 in Timblin, a son of the late John Blair Blose and Lillie (McGregor) Blose. He was a proud US Marine Corps veteran serving his tour of duty during the Korean War from...