Obituaries

Sep 1, 2016

Charles R. Hurd, 83 of Bells Landing, went home to the Lord Thursday, September 1, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.

Chuck was born May 26, 1933 in LaJose, a son of the late Doyle and Virginia (Kauffman) Hurd.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine (Johnson) Hurd of...

Aug 21, 2016

Alice F. Tripodi, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Mrs. Tripodi was born April 24, 1931 in Glen Campbell, a daughter of the late Rubin and Hester (Fuller) Ruthstrom.

Alice attended the Assembly of God Church in Punxsutawney. She loved music and being with her...

Aug 20, 2016

Kenneth Stiteler, 90 of Smicksburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 19, 2016.

Mr. Stiteler was born October 23, 1925 in Smicksburg a son of the late Virgil and Ruth (McClelland) Stiteler.

He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 70 years,...

Aug 19, 2016

Dennis L. Pennington, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home after a long courageous battle with ALS.

Dennis was born July 12, 1958 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Edward and Henrietta (Stamler) Pennington.

Denny worked for Aspen Tree Experts, Derume Glass and Lifestyles before his illness.

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Jul 28, 2016

Rose M. Brink, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by her family at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

Rose was born January 30, 1930 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Fred and Lucinda (Smyers) Serian.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John S. Brink on March 26,...

Jul 28, 2016

David O. Waltman, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.

David was born November 25, 1958 in N. Tonawanda, NY., a son of the late Ralph and Sophie (Shonavich) Waltman.

June 23, 1984 he married his loving wife Vickie L. (Wright) Waltman of...

Jul 25, 2016

Miriam J. Twigg, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, July 25 2016 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Miriam was born December 31, 1927 in Brownsville, a daughter of the late Powell M. and Sylvia A. (Byland) Davies.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Allen Twigg.

Miriam was a...

Jul 24, 2016

Geneva Breth, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at DuBois Nursing Home.

Mrs. Breth was born February 15, 1926 in Allegheny County, KY., a daughter of the late James and America (Roe) Miller.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband James C. Breth, a daughter; Crystal Breth and several brothers and...

Jul 23, 2016

Aaron Michael States, Jr., 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home.

Aaron was born April 27, 1944 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Aaron Michael States Sr. and Mary (Bair) States.

He is survived by his sister; Rita McElhattan and husband Robert, two brothers; Ralph States and wife Nancy...

Jul 14, 2016

Evelyn (Meckley) Manto, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Evelyn was born July 1, 1930 in Rochester Mills, a daughter of the late William Meckley and Lula Bessie (Gearhart) Meckley.

She started working at the age of 16 at the Shoe Factory in Rossiter. She was also employed...

Jul 13, 2016

Lynn E. McCracken,86 of Mahaffey passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. McCracken was born April 19, 1930 in Lumber City, a son of the late David and Icie (Meckley) McCracken.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce A. (Hipps) Meckley on April 20, 1026. They were married 65...

Jun 28, 2016

Lucy L. Mallory, 62 of Rossiter, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at her home.

Lucy was born August 18, 1953 in Indiana, PA., a daughter of the late Edward M. and Lois (Dotts) Hosack, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Mallory on November 11, 2008.

She is...

May 31, 2016

Connie S. Piekielek, 52 of Rossiter, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at her home.

Connie was born September 21, 1963 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of Homer Jeffries of Punxsutawney and Christina (Wazelle) Mullins of Knoxdale who survives.

Connie loved spending time with her grandchildren, taking cruises and going to the casino.

She...

May 20, 2016

Grace Mahan, 84 of Rossiter, passed away May 20, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Mrs. Mahan was born July 20, 1931 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Eugene and Josephine (Pizzarelli) Catalano.

She was preceeded in death by her husband William E. Mahan, and a son; Dennis Mahan on January 29, 2007.

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May 19, 2016

Belva J. Brink, 82 of Punxsutawney, passed away May 19, 2016 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Belva was born February 22, 1934 in Sabula, a daughter of the late Sheridan and Edna (Reinard) McDonald.

She was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed her sewing and doing word search puzzles.

Mrs. Brink is survived...

May 17, 2016

Jessie M. Bishop, 89 of Punxsutawney, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday May 17, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Bishop was born November 3, 1926 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Brady E. and Jessie (Routlege) Wilcox.

She was preceeded in death by her husband Roy...

May 16, 2016

Albert D. "Al" King, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2016 at his home.

Mr. King was born October 10, 1943 in Spangler, a son of the late Norman and Hulda (Deyarmin) King.

Al was preceded in death by his wife Maryann (Lydic) King.

He was a member of Ss. Cosmas...

May 15, 2016

Michael J. "Q-Bert" Uberti, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Uberti was born June 15, 1957 in St. Marys, a son of the late John J. and Colleen A. (Gaffey) Uberti.

He is survived by his loving wife Lou (Pifer) Uberti of Punxsutawney....

May 8, 2016

Clarence A. "Junior" Bowser, 71 of Big Run, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Bowser was born December 6, 1944 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Clarence "Pat" Bowser and Avonell (Bargerstock) Bowser.

He was a proud veteran of the Air Force.

He was...

May 2, 2016

Novelda "Val" McGregor, 81 of Porter, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

Mrs. McGregor was born April 17, 1935 in Windber, PA., a daughter of the late Walter and Cleo Taylor.

Val was preceded in death by her loving husband Ronald McGregor on September 14, 2012. They were married 50 years....