Obituaries

Dec 17, 2016

Jackson Miller, 78 of Mahaffey, passed away Saturday, December 17,2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Miller was born August 6, 1938 in Mahaffey, a son of the late Dallas Miller and Zoe (Baker) Miller. He was a member of Otterbein Gods Missionary Church in Mahaffey. Jackson was a self employed truck driver for lumber and coal...

Dec 16, 2016

Andrea C. Stiver, 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Stiver was born September 25, 1945 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Kotula) Zeedick.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Stiver, two sons; Todd Andrew and James Joseph Stiver and...

Dec 14, 2016

Robert A. Hinderliter, 87 of Mayport went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Robert was born November 5, 1929 in Ringgold Township on the family homestead, a son of the late Walter and Mazie (Powell) Hinderliter.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martha L. (Himes)...

Dec 12, 2016

Hazel Flemming, age 96, died on December 12, 2016 in Punxsutawney, PA. She was born December 3, 1920 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Virginia (Johnston) Yoder and Norman Yoder.

In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by three brothers; Clyde Yoder, Norman (Clair) Yoder, and Blain Yoder, four sister;...

Dec 9, 2016

Wilma ‘Nicky’ (Menear) Curry, aged 91, passed away peacefully at the DuBois Nursing Home on Friday, December 9.

Born June 3, 1925 to Chauncey and Alice (Neal) Menear in McGees Mills, Mrs. Curry was a graduate of Mahaffey High School, and relocated to Mahaffey after her marriage to Ray S. Curry of LaJose in October of 1946....

Dec 8, 2016

Marie Kengersky of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday December 8, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie.

Mrs. Kengersky was born December 31, 1925 in Delancey, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Problys) Poydock.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester Kengersky.

She was...

Dec 5, 2016

Donna Read, 80 of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at Siemons Nursing Home in Somerset. Mrs. Read was born October 14, 1936 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Davidson) Kuntz.

She was preceded in death by her first husband; Robert Strong and later by her second husband; Richard Read.

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Nov 29, 2016

Dallas J. Pearce, 64 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Dallas was born November 29, 1952 in Rossiter, a son of the late Claude L. and Francis C. (Bair) Pearce.

Dallas was a veteran of the US Air Force and the Pennsylvania National Guard.

He was...

Nov 26, 2016

Anna P. Reed, 93 of Ringgold, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Anna was born December 28, 1922 in McWilliams, PA, a daughter of the late Silas and Esther R. (Snyder) Neese.

Anna married her husband Charles C. Reed, July 28, 1943. He preceded her in death June 6, 2002.

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Nov 25, 2016

James C. Scarantine, 62 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Scarantine was born August 17, 1954 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late James and Dorothy (Lyle) Scarantine. James is survived by two children; Darby Scarantine of Tarentum and Natalie Smith and husband Greg of Punxsutawney, a sister; Susan Hill of DuBois, special...

Nov 25, 2016

William B. Carey, 74 of Punxsutawney passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Carey was born January 29, 1942 in Dayton, PA. a son of the late George L. and Alice B. (Lydic) Carey.

William was a member of the Canoe Ridge Church of God and a veteran of the US Navy....

Nov 14, 2016

Ashley N. Collier, 32 of Indiana, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016.

Ashley was born January 13, 1984 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of Franklin P. and Denise (Humble) Collier. She was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School in 2002. She was an avid lover of all animals and supported the Humane Society and the Salvation Army....

Nov 12, 2016

Harold A. Michael, 94 of Port Orange, Fl. and formerly of Clearfield County, PA, died Saturday, November 12, 2016, at his home.

Born December 21, 1921, in Coalport, PA, he was a son of Henry Joseph Michael and Daisy Alice (McMasters) Michael. Harold was married on December 3, 1945 to Annibel Hullihen, daughter of Ferdinand Hullihen and...

Nov 7, 2016

Florence M. Baun, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday November 7, 2016 at Penn Highlands Dubois.

Florence was born April 21, 1931 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late William and Annabelle (White) Bishop.

She was preceded in death by her husband William C. Baun Sr.

Florence is survived by one son; William...

Oct 25, 2016

Eugene V. Baranauskas, 78, of Punxsutawney, passed away October 25, 2016 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was a guest at Mulberry Square Edler Care for the past year.

Eugene was born January 1, 1938 in DuBois, a son of the late Joseph Baranauskas who was a firefighter for 50 years and Julia (Palsis) Baranauskas.

Eugene...

Oct 18, 2016

Ronald C. Pearce, 70, passed away at Punxsutawney Area Hospital on October 18, 2016.

Mr. Pearce was born April 28, 1946 in Punxsutawney, PA.

He was married to his wife Jean in 1993.

He enjoyed woodworking and making beautiful pieces for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jean L....

Oct 17, 2016

Murray Kellar Steffey Jr., 79, passed on to eternal life with our Lord Savior Jesus Christ on October 17, 2016. He was born June 28, 1937 in Indiana, PA to the late Murray K. Steffey Sr. and Kathryn L. (Fisher) Steffey. He enjoyed playing football, hunting, and being with his friends. He graduated from Indiana High School in 1955....

Oct 13, 2016

Lillie M. Pearce, our beloved mother, age 85 of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

Lillie was born September 30, 1931 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary (Fisher) Shields.

She was married to her beloved husband Ralph Pearce Sr., who preceded her in...

Oct 12, 2016

Joseph E. Gamble, 91 of Meadville, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Meadville Medical Center.

Mr. Gamble was born January 2, 1925 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Samuel and Lillie (Postlewait) Gamble.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Frances H. (Harwick) Gamble.

Joseph was a WWII veteran...

Oct 10, 2016

Macklin D. "Hoop" Snyder, 89, passed away on October 10, 2016 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Mr. Snyder was born July 13, 1927 in Clearfield, PA.

Macklin was a veteran of the US Navy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. (Webster) Snyder.

He was a member...