Obituaries

Susanna Peace

Feb 4, 2018

Susanna Peace, 83 of Clearfield, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susanna was born January 21, 1935 in Mahaffey to the late Howard and Clara (Daisher) Parrish. Susanna was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond C. Peace, her daughter in law; Clairene Peace and one sister; Dorothy Esposti along...

Thomas C. Shields

Feb 3, 2018

Thomas C. Shields, 50, of Gowanda, New York, formerly of Rossiter, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at his home. Tom was born October 14, 1967 in Hastings, a son of David L. Shields of Rossiter and the late Marion "Lori" (White) Shields. Tom was a Union Laborer for many years working many construction sites. He loved spending time...

Philip B. Lee

Jan 20, 2018

Philip B. Lee, 96 of Grampian, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Penn Highland, DuBois. Mr. Lee was born April 10, 1921, in Mahaffey and was the last of thirteen children to the late Ash and Bertha (Hutton) Lee. Philip was a proud WWII Veteran serving from 1942 to 1945 in the US Army, where he participated in...

LeRoy Fye

Jan 16, 2018

LeRoy Fye, 98, of Reynoldsville passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Highland View Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Brockway. LeRoy was born May 26, 1919 in Reynoldsville to the late Clarence and Carrie Fye. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Navy. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Reynoldsville. LeRoy owned...

Arthur Keith ( Pap-Pap) Fairman

Jan 8, 2018

Arthur "Keith" Pap-Pap Fairman, 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Keith was born March 6, 1941 in Creekside, PA. to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Walters) Fairman. He was a proud US Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Keith loved hunting and fishing in Cloe Lake and playing...

Ruby E. Vrobel

Jan 7, 2018

Ruby E. Vrobel, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Ruby was born August 27, 1927 in Mahaffey to the late William and Verna (Wayland) Bracken. She was married to Edward E. Vrobel who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons; Bill Vrobel and wife Debi of Orange Park,...

Helen Jean Whitesell

Jan 5, 2018

Helen Jean Whitesell, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. She was born on October 20, 1922 in Laurelville, PA, the oldest of eight children of the late Sanford Miller and Estella Mae (Wilkins) Lewis.

She was married to Robert Earl Whitesell who preceded her in death in October...

Christine M. Carlson

Jan 4, 2018

Christine M. Carlson, 75 , on January 4, 2018, our beloved mother, widow to Larry H. Carlson formerly of Anita, suddenly passed at St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading,PA. Christine was born December 23, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. She was a daughter of the late Emmerson and Christine (Armitage) Textor.

After the loss of her husband she spent her...

Carol A. Wineberg

Jan 3, 2018

Carol A. Wineberg, 81 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her home. Carol was born September 8, 1936 in Punxsutawney a daughter of the late Clifton and Mildred (Orvetta) Wineberg. She was a member of the Elk Run Avenue Chapel. Carol is survived by her siblings; Clifton M. Wineberg of DuBois, Darlene Deal of Gloucester, VA.,...

Pauline O. McDaniel

Jan 1, 2018

Pauline O. McDaniel, 75 of Smicksburg passed away January 1, 2018 at her home. Pauline was born June 9, 1942 in Rossiter to the late Alexander and Julia (Dividock) Roy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas F. McDaniel, Sr. in 2007. She was also preceded by her brothers; Paul, Alexander,...

Freda E. Bennett

Dec 27, 2017

Freda E. Bennett, 91 of Mahaffey passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Freda was born January 17, 1926 in Mahaffey, Bethlehem Hill, a daughter of the late John A. and Dora (Montgomery) Lee. Freda was an amazing cook and baker who made delicious pies and breads. She enjoyed quilting and crafts...

Christine A. Ingros

Dec 13, 2017

All arrangements are private.

Lenora B. "GG" Godo

Dec 10, 2017

Lenora B. "GG" Godo, 87 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her home. Lenora was born March 26, 1930 in Punxsutawney to the late Harry and Lenora (Summerville) Beatty. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph J. Godo, one daughter; Linda Godo, four brothers and four sisters. She attended...

Donald E. Chambers, Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

Donald E. Chambers Sr., 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. Donald was born September 2, 1941 in N. Mahoning Twp. on his family's farm which was founded by his parents, the late Donald and Mary (Brocious) Chambers. Donald was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving his tour of...

Donald (Don) "Kato" Hendricks

Nov 30, 2017

Donald L. (Don) “Kato” Hendricks, 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home. Donald was born May 17, 1946 in Ramey, PA. a son of the late Henry O. and Ruth W. (Strawbridge) Hendricks. Don was the co-owner of ADDCO Machine Company for many years. He was a member of the John W. Jenks Lodge...

Anna Jane Fairman

Nov 24, 2017

Anna Jane Fairman, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 surrounded by her family at home. Anna Jane was born February 29, 1932 in Punxsutawney to the late G. Bert Thomas and Esther (Schick) Thomas. Anna Jane was a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church in Punxsutawney where she was also a member of...

Mary E. Beck

Nov 23, 2017

Mary E. Beck, 63 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home. Mary was born July 8,1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard and Nora (Sheridan) Donavan. Mary had a great love of horses. She is survived by her beloved husband; Ronald T. Beck of Dayton and her daughter; Meghan Beck of Sunbury,...

Carolyn A. Nealer

Nov 21, 2017

Carolyn A. Nealer, 83 of Rochester Mills, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Arresta at Hillsdale. Carolyn was born December 10, 1933 in Saltsburg, PA. a daughter of the late James E. and Alice (Cunningham) Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward A. Nealer who died September 9, 2006. She was a...

Louis Vincent Murdock

Nov 16, 2017

Louis Vincent Murdock, 94 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Louie was born July 18, 1923 in Sykesville, a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Morrell) Murdock. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church. He was the...

Virginia N. Lee

Nov 12, 2017

Virginia N. Lee, 98 of Punxsutawney passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Virginia was born August 2, 1919 in Augusta, Kansas,  a daughter of the late Louis Atherton and LaMarsha (Brannon) Atherton. All arrangements are private for family and under the direction of the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.