Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2017

Edward J. Esposti, 61 of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Esposti was born on January 4, 1956 in Mahaffey, a son of the late James and Dorothy (Parrish) Esposti.

He married his loving wife of 41 years, Kathy R. (Bennett), on September 11, 1976.

Mr. Esposti worked...

Apr 5, 2017

Anthony J. "Tony" Runco, 55 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 4, 1962 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Dominic and Colomba (Perfili) Runco.

Tony was a member of the Ss. Cosmas & Damian Church and the Lindsey Volunteer Fire Company. He was the...

Mar 29, 2017

Loretta K. Dickey, 65 of Mahaffey, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

She was born on October 8, 1951 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Raymond and Jeanette Caldwell.

She married her late husband, Boyd N. Dickey Jr. on January 30, 1971.

Loretta was a loving mother and grandmother...

Mar 29, 2017

Richard M. Bianco, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on September 22, 1931 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Guy J. and Thelma (Emberg) Bianco.

Richard was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. He...

Mar 28, 2017

Lisa Diane Raybuck, 57, passed away at her home early on the morning of Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

She was born May 19, 1959, in Punxsutawney to Leo B. Engle and Helen (Collett) of Timblin. She is survived by her husband Randy of Sprankle Mills, her son Ben of Johnstown, her sister Debbie Phillips (Paul) of Timblin,...

Mar 25, 2017

Lance Scott Reams, 31 of Ridgeway, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his home.

He was born on April 7, 1985 in St. Mary's, PA., a son of Quinton R. Reams, of Homer City, and Judith Ann Tucker, of Falls Creek.

Lance enjoyed writing, hunting, and spending time with his many friends.

He...

Mar 15, 2017

Betty I. (States) Smith, 92 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Smith was born August 30, 1924 in Rochester Mills, a daughter of the late Albert and Violet (Gaston) States.

She attended the Canoe Ridge Church of God. She enjoyed caring for her family, crocheting, and quilting.

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