Obituaries

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...

Oct 3, 2016

Vivian M. Painter, our beloved mother, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home at the age of 90, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Painter was born June 4, 1926 in Colver, PA., a daughter of the late Bert and Bertha (Johns) Bathurst.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Elton Painter in...

Oct 1, 2016

Leonard Merle (Len) Meneely, 65, of Sagamore, PA, died suddenly at home on Saturday, October, 1, 2016.  He was born in Punxsutawney, PA on April 24, 1951 to Clair Leonard Meneely and Doris Jane (Hoover) Meneely.

On July 28, 1973 Len married Suzanne (Pape) Meneely and together they were married 43 years.

Len graduated from...

Sep 29, 2016

Arlene M. Smith,86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Smith was born August 31, 1930 in Potter County, a daughter of the late Clark and Helen (Holt) Smith.

Arlene was a member of the Grange Church of God.

She retired from her...

Sep 28, 2016

This life journey has passed and a new journey begins. Barry L. "Blue" Miller of Punxsutawney, formerly of Wrightsville, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

Mr. Miller is survived by his loving wife Linda L. (Steiner) Miller of Punxsutawney, two children; son Barry Miller of Red Lion and daughter Jennifer...

Sep 20, 2016

June Maines, 84 of Curwensville, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, September 20, 2016.

June was born September 5, 1932 in Clearfield a daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Collar) McKeown.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph D. Mains and also her longtime companion of many years, Ken...

Sep 12, 2016

Eleanor M. Troise-Jordan, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

Eleanor was born May 15, 1921 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Louis J. and Mathilda (Neigh) Flick.

She was preceded in death by her first husband; Joseph L. Troise and later by her second husband...

Sep 1, 2016

Charles R. Hurd, 83 of Bells Landing, went home to the Lord Thursday, September 1, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.

Chuck was born May 26, 1933 in LaJose, a son of the late Doyle and Virginia (Kauffman) Hurd.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine (Johnson) Hurd of...

Aug 21, 2016

Alice F. Tripodi, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Mrs. Tripodi was born April 24, 1931 in Glen Campbell, a daughter of the late Rubin and Hester (Fuller) Ruthstrom.

Alice attended the Assembly of God Church in Punxsutawney. She loved music and being with her...

Aug 20, 2016

Kenneth Stiteler, 90 of Smicksburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 19, 2016.

Mr. Stiteler was born October 23, 1925 in Smicksburg a son of the late Virgil and Ruth (McClelland) Stiteler.

He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 70 years,...

Aug 19, 2016

Dennis L. Pennington, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home after a long courageous battle with ALS.

Dennis was born July 12, 1958 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Edward and Henrietta (Stamler) Pennington.

Denny worked for Aspen Tree Experts, Derume Glass and Lifestyles before his illness.

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Jul 28, 2016

Rose M. Brink, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by her family at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

Rose was born January 30, 1930 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Fred and Lucinda (Smyers) Serian.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John S. Brink on March 26,...

Jul 28, 2016

David O. Waltman, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.

David was born November 25, 1958 in N. Tonawanda, NY., a son of the late Ralph and Sophie (Shonavich) Waltman.

June 23, 1984 he married his loving wife Vickie L. (Wright) Waltman of...

Jul 25, 2016

Miriam J. Twigg, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, July 25 2016 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Miriam was born December 31, 1927 in Brownsville, a daughter of the late Powell M. and Sylvia A. (Byland) Davies.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Allen Twigg.

Miriam was a...

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...