Obituaries

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....

Apr 29, 2016

Eldon E. "El" Butterworth, 80 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Butterworth was born February 28, 1936 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Edwin and Mabel (Irwin) Butterworth.

He is survived by his wife Pearl Joann (Miller) Butterworth.

El owned and operated...

Apr 20, 2016

Joyce Ann McCracken, 85 of Mahaffey, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville.

Mrs. McCracken was born July 27, 1930 in Bells Landing, a daughter of the late Lynn and Nancy (Johnston) Hipps.

She is survived by her loving husband Lynn McCracken of Mahaffey.

Joyce loved doing crafts,...

Apr 14, 2016

Barbara R. Pearce, 76 of Rochester Mills, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Pearce was born December 17, 1939 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Louis and Maxine (Gourley)Sheilds. May 9, 1959 she married her loving husband John Pearce, Jr. who preceded her in death. She was a member of...

Apr 10, 2016

Joan Wilson, 75, a guest at Rebekah Manor, Northern Cambria, formerly of Mahaffey, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Miners Hospital in Hastings.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Spangler on October 13, 1940, a daughter of the late Russell and Olive (Holes) McMasters.

She is survived by one son; Wayne R."Ronnie" Wilson, Jr. and...

Apr 6, 2016

Joan M. Frederick, 79 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Mrs. Frederick was born July 2, 1936 in Jersey Shore, a daughter of the late Clarence and Floy (Homler) Spong.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She loved playing bingo, doing crafts and visiting her...

Apr 4, 2016

Patricia A. "Pat" Shaffer, 68 of Rossiter, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and and dear friend, Shirley Wright at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Mrs. Shaffer was born March 18, 1948 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Willard and Rose (Spinelli) Fisher.

March 8, 2000, Pat married her best friend...

Apr 1, 2016

Joseph Halchin, 99, of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Mt. Vernon Personal Care home in Elizabeth. Mr. Halchin was born February 1, 1917 in McKees Rocks, a son of the late Nicholas and Rosalia (Swadlo) Halchin. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Marie C. Halchin July 4, 2010. Mr. Halchin was a member...