Obituaries

Mar 6, 2017

Kathryn Elaine Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 6, 2017.

She was born on June 19, 1932 in Mahaffey, a daughter of the late Dallas and Zoe (Baker) Miller.

She was one of ten children in her family. She attended Mahaffey High School where she was a cheerleader. On April...

Mar 1, 2017

Eston L. "Shorty" Merritts, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Mr. Merritts was born on May 6, 1944 in Alliquippa, a son of the late Lester L. and Martha (Detweiler) Merritts.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Terry (Leipold) Merritts of...

Feb 28, 2017

Thane E. "Bobby" Lucas, 15 of Mahaffey, beloved son of Tad and Chris (Clark) Lucas of Mahaffey, who survive, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

Thane was born November 15, 2001 in State College.

He was a Junior Firefighter in the Mahaffey Volunteer Fire Department. He loved hunting and fishing,...

Feb 27, 2017

John Richard "Ric" Phillips, Jr., 62

John Richard "Ric" Phillips, Jr., 62, passed away at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Mr. Phillips was born on July 10, 1954 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late John R. Phillips and Irene (Gresock) Phillips who survives.

He married his wife Marianne...

Feb 20, 2017

Violet K. Stear, 94 of Rossiter, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at DuBois Nursing Home.

Violet was born May 26, 1922 in Dolben, W,VA., a daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Robey) Laurie.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wird A. Stear three brothers; Layton Hoopengarner, Arven Hoopengarner, and infant Ardon...

Feb 8, 2017

Ruth E. Manners, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family, where she went to meet the Lord.

Mrs. Manners was born on October 13, 1927 in Reynoldsville, a daughter of the late Phillip and Mabel (Hollenbaugh) Uplinger.

She was preceded in death on June 26, 2005...

Feb 2, 2017

James E. Kaza, 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born January 17, 1934 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late George and Ann (Sovich) Kaza.

He enjoyed camping and bowling.

He is survived by his wife, Jean (Aul) Kaza of...

Feb 1, 2017

John E. Miller, 96 of Grampian, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

John was born January 19, 1921 in Clearfield, a son of the late John F. and Lydia (Spencer) Miller.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; William K. Miller, and...

Feb 1, 2017

Jean D. Thomas, 94 of Mahaffey, passed away Wednesday, February 1 , 2017 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital in Dubois, PA.

Jean was born on January 26, 1923 in Krebs, PA, a daughter of the late Harry Milton and Effie (Rupert) Diem.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Thomas in 1981....

Feb 1, 2017

Jim"JL" Lattimer

James Wilbur Lattimer II, 68, of Rochester Mills, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Penn Highland Dubois in Dubois, PA, due to complications from a stroke.

He was born on June 20, 1948 in Punxsutawney, PA, a son of the late J. Wilbur & Zillah (Postlewaite) Lattimer.

He...

Jan 28, 2017

David J. Depp, 66 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.

David was born February 27, 1950 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late James H. and Bonnie Jean (Hickox) Depp.

He was married to his wife, Pamela, on July 11, 1994.

He...

Jan 26, 2017

Debby Lee Montgomery, 64 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Debby was born February 21, 1952 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Jean (Redding) Allenbaugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Montgomery in 1994. They were married on August 20, 1977....

Jan 22, 2017

Marcella Obson Campbell, 92 of McLean, VA passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 in Arlington, VA.

Marcella was born May 14, 1924 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Lazor) Obson.

She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School Class of 1942. She was a founding member of the Kennedy...

Jan 22, 2017

Sherry W. Lingenfelter, 70 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home with her loving husband by her side.

Sherry was born May 17, 1946 in Charlotte, NC., a daughter of the late Donald C. Weimer Jr. and Margaret (Peele) Weimer.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas C....

Jan 18, 2017

Eleanor Z. Gernat, 98 of Sewickley, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. John Specialty Care in Mars, PA. Mrs. Gernat was born March 25, 1918 in Lucernemines, PA., a daughter of the late George and Mary (Valesky) Zentner. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband John Gernat, December 4, 2006. She is survived...

Jan 17, 2017

Zane R. Yenerall, 88, of New Derry, died January 17, 2017 in Greensburg. He was born November 27, 1928 in New Alexandria a son of the late Daniel and Mary Adams Yenerall. Zane was a loving father, brother, and grandfather and great grandfather. He proudly served his country in the Korean War in the Army division from 1947 to...

Jan 12, 2017

Edith A. Snyder, 92 of Punxsutawney passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Mrs. Snyder was born December 17,1924 in Porter Twp., a daughter of the late James Adams and Florence (Hawk) Shick. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Snyder on August 9, 1987. They were married July 3, 1942. Edith was...

Jan 8, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Cook) Elling, 82, of Mahaffey, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at the

Hillsdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 21, 1934, in Mahaffey, a son of the late Alfred and Nellie (Kerr) Cook.

She was married to her husband of 64 years, John C. Elling, of Mahaffey, who...

Jan 8, 2017

Bruce Berringer, 62 of Rossiter, passed away Sunday January 8, 2017 at his home.

Bruce was born November 13, 1954 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Burr and Betty Berringer Sr.

Bruce had a passion for hunting and fishing, and especially taking trips to the mountains with his good friend Joe Carcella to admire...

Jan 5, 2017

Thomas A.Gigliotti, 68 of Walston, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Tom was born March 30, 1948 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Ross and Jessie (Astorino) Gigliotti. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Tom enjoyed the Pittsburgh Steelers and was an avid fan. He was employed for many years at...