Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

John H. Hughes passed away on September 23, 2023 at Laurelbrooke Personal Care Harmony Circle in Brookville, PA.

He was born November 11, 1933 to J. Hordley Hughes and Lena Shaffer in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

John was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney and was a long-time participant in the Tuesdays Bible Study. He...

Sep 3, 2023

Grace E. (Motter) Test, 96, of Punxsutawney passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born in Big Run on April 24, 1927 and was the daughter of Fred and Clare (Fireman) Motter. She was married to Anthony F. Test and was co-owner with him of The Matterhorn Company.

Grace was a 1945 graduate of Punxsutawney...

Sep 1, 2023

Deberal L. McCoy, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Indian Haven Personal Care in Indiana.

She was born November 24, 1952 to Harry B. and Dolores (Schrock) Hadden in Indiana.

She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Trade City.  Deberal enjoyed crafts, baking, camping, crossword puzzles, and...

Aug 30, 2023

Irvin David Hale, 68 of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Mulberry Square and Rehabilitation in Punxsutawney.

He was born November 5, 1954 to Eugene and Dolores (Bennett) Hale in Clearfield.

Dave was a DJ for events around the area in his younger years, known as “Diamond Dave”. He enjoyed visiting friends...

Aug 21, 2023

David S. Payne, 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born November 20, 1959 to David H. and Sandra (Shaffer) Payne in Punxsutawney.

Dave attended Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a devoted man to his faith and lived a good Christian life. He...

Aug 18, 2023

Edward M. Chesnoka, 84 of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1940 to John and Helen (Olexy) Chesnoka in Olanta, Clearfield County.

Ed was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army. He was a member of the Rossiter...

Aug 17, 2023

Norma Jane Harl, 95 of Punxsutawney, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday August 17, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born August 31, 1927, to Walter and Mary (McClelland) Means in Punxsutawney.

Jane attended Jenks Hill Elementary school and graduated from the Punxsutawney...

Aug 12, 2023

Myrna Sue Shernock, 81 of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Beacon Ridge Personal Care in Indiana.

She was born August 15, 1941 to George and Hattie (Gentry) Williamson in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Myrna Sue attended Rochester Mills Presbyterian Church and was active when she was younger and she was a former...

Aug 8, 2023

Robert A. Burdett, 78 of Punxsutawney passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

He was born September 1, 1944 to Clair A. and Gladys J (Dawson) Burdett in Ford City.

Bob was a Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Air Force for 23 years before his retirement.

He...

Aug 3, 2023

Emory Phillip Monoskey, 85 of Rossiter, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 3, 1937 to George and Margaret (Organ) Monoskey in Punxsutawney.

Phil was employed by Rossiter Shoe Factory, Colt Firearms, Pratt&Whitney, served as Chief of police in Rossiter and for Canoe Township until 1991. He then...

Aug 2, 2023

Griffin David Kester of Mahaffey entered this world already peacefully sleeping in the arms of the Lord on August 2, 2023 at 10:35PM. His life, although short, was perfect, as his mother Heather Zimmerman and father John Kester loved him very much and were highly anticipating his arrival in December. He weighed 5oz. and was 7.75 inches in length....

Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Ruby L. Wilson, a distinguished nurse, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father on July 31, 2023.

Dr. Wilson was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1931 to Rev. Clark H. and Alda E. Wilson who predeceased her as have her siblings: Hazel Eakman, Clara Jane Davis, Ruth Davidson, Russell Wilson, Clair Wilson,...

Jul 30, 2023

William Robert “Bob” Wright, 89 of Knoxdale, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the home of his daughter in Brookville with his family by his side.

He was born March 15, 1934 to William G. and Mary Frances (Ashbaugh) Wright in Anita.

Bob was a peacetime veteran serving in Germany with the United...

Jul 25, 2023

Florence L. Pierce, 97, of Mahaffey passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Miners Hospital in Hastings.

She was born April 9, 1926 to the late William and Winnetta Faught-Bailey in Patchinville.

Florence attended the East Ridge-Harmony United Methodist Church. She retired from Carol Ann Fashions in Hastings after many years of working as...

Jul 18, 2023

Frances C. “Sis” Ruffley, 74, of Mahaffey passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 8, 1949 to Francis Termin and Zella Pennington and Bud Albert in Punxsutawney.

Sis was a nurse’s aid for numerous nursing homes and also cared for homebound individuals before her retirement. She enjoyed arranging...

Jul 14, 2023

Jessie L. Hickox, 87, of Rossiter, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Jefferson Court in Brookville.

She was born November 18, 1935, to Jess and Bertha (Shields) Lydic in McGee’s Mills.

Jessie was a strong woman who was ahead of her time. She was fiercely protective of her family. Jessie had an incredible...

Jul 10, 2023

Doris A. Dwyer, 80, of Mahaffey, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 6, 1943 to Leo and Ann (Morris) Murzinski in Elizabeth, NJ.

Doris was a registered nurse for over 30 years, working mainly in surgery. She lived most of her life in...

Jul 9, 2023

Wanda Smith, 102, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born April 22, 1921 to John and Naomi (Crossman) Emhoff in Big Run.

Wanda was a member of the Eastern Star, the Punxsutawney Moose Lodge and the Punxsutawney Elks Lodge. During her working years she worked at Rolo...

Jul 7, 2023

Susan B. Daugherty, 62 of Anita, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born June 27, 1961 to Leo and Martha (Hindman) Holt in Canonsburg, Pa.

Susan was a protestant by faith and faithfully read her Bible. She worked at Paris Cleaners in various positions throughout her career...

Jul 6, 2023

Guy Joseph Bianco, Jr., a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, passed away on July 6, 2023, in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by his family. Born on June 11, 1933, in Punxsutawney, PA, Guy was the son of Guy J. Sr. and Thelma K. (Emberg) Bianco.

Guy dedicated 23 honorable years of his life to the U.S....