Obituaries

Aug 1, 2017

Ruth Etta Zahursky, 94 of New Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

Mrs. Zahursky was born on February 26, 1923 in Westover, a daughter of the late Orville and Leah (Woods) Fronk.

Ruth was a 1941 graduate of Westover High School. She worked at several sewing factories early in life, then sold...

Jul 26, 2017

John T. Babco Jr., 75 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Babco was born August 31, 1941 in Glen Campbell, a son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Kraynak) Babco.

He retired from PennDot and was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. He also enjoyed spending...

Jul 23, 2017

Barbara M. Peffer, 75 of Marion Center, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Moorehead Place in Indiana.

Barbara was born June 12, 1942 in Indiana, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Mabel R. (Ruffner) Peffer.

She attended the United Methodist Church of Marion Center. Barbara was a nurse for thirty four years...

Jul 22, 2017

Keith Wonderling, 79 of Worthville, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

Mr. Wonderling was born October 23, 1937 in Punxsutawney to the late Melvin and Josephine (Wonderling).

He retired from Hanley and Bird Gas Company. He was an avid gardener, loved restoring antique farm equipment and enjoyed farming. He attended...

Jul 16, 2017

Jane Weber Wineberg, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Jane was born July 17, 1928 in Big Run, a daughter of the late Lee Oran Weber and Lulu Viola Henry Weber.

She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney where in the...

Jul 6, 2017

William A. "Bill" Smith, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Smith was born January 27, 1927 in Smithville, a son of the late Dallas E. and Margaret A. (Elbel) Smith.

He was an Assistant Superintendent at Smithport United Methodist Church and a Sunday...

Jul 1, 2017

Theresa L. "Terri" Kent, 60 of Hamilton, passed away July 1, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Terri was born on June 21, 1957 in Homer City, a daughter of the late George and Delores Barney.

She enjoyed being in the outdoors, camping, her animals, and living by the water. She also enjoyed reading her cook...

Jun 29, 2017

Mary Jean Beatrice Droney Tangren (Jean) died on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Her actual date of birth was often questioned. Family insisted as she was born in the early morning of September 7, 1919. However, the doctor listed Jean’s birthdate as September 6, 1919, as he arrived at the family home earlier that evening. Jean was the sixth...

Jun 22, 2017

Clinton Arnold Pearce, 70 of Rochester Mills, passed quietly Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center after battling a long time with Parkinson's Disease.

Clinton was born April 25, 1947 in Punxsutawney to the late Harry Pearce and Adaline Pearce of Bradford, who survives.

Clinton was a U.S. Marine Veteran,...

Jun 22, 2017

Gertrude E. (Anderson) Lee-Sweely, aka "Dete", of Curwensville, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 surrounded by her family at home.

Gertrude was born June 20, 1929 in Croton-on-Hudson, NY to her late parents Oscar and Daisy Fryer Anderson.

Dete was a member of the Martin Luther Church in Punxsutawney. Her working life began at Kent...

Jun 17, 2017

Helen L. Tubbs, 90 of Curwensville, passed away at her home Saturday, June 17, 2017 with her family by her side.

Helen was born January 9, 1927 in Curwensville, a daughter of the late Clair S. and Eva (Nicholson) Thompson.

She was a Protestant by faith.

On April 12, 1963, she was married...

Jun 16, 2017

Catherine L. Snyder, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Catherine was born November 7, 1944 in Henderson, Twp., a daughter of the late Clyde and Lydia (Craft) Walls. March 21, 1964 she married her beloved husband Howard Snyder of Punxsutawney who survives. They were married 53 years. Catherine was a CNA...

Jun 14, 2017

Harold J. Johnson, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2017 at Penn Highlands Brookville.

Harold was born May 4, 1931 in Lawton, KY., to the late Ray and Pearl Boggs Johnson.

Harold loved his collection of antiques, the outdoors and time spent with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and family. He could always be...

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...