Obituaries

Jul 16, 2024

Gladys E. Fuller-Pounds, 98, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 16, 2024 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

Gladys was born January 22, 1926 in Tarentum, PA to Homer Cleveland Fuller and Freda Melinda Raybuck. She was a 1945 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. After graduation Gladys worked at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, MI supporting...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard L. “Red” Nolder, 81, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. 

 

Red was born on October 12, 1942 to Milford C. and Freda A. (Beck) Nolder in DuBois, PA. He attended Punxsutawney High School and was a talented point guard on Chuck Daly’s varsity basketball team. He married Joanie Sprankle in 1971 and they...

Jul 11, 2024

Nellie Knopick, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born September 26, 1927 to Michael and Anna Semuskie in Iselin, Indiana county. 

She married John Knopick, November 13, 1954 in Iselin, PA

Nellie was a devoted active member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Punxsutawney where she...

Jul 10, 2024

Sally Ann Sallack, 86, of Cloe, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born January 2, 1938 to Walter and Mabel (Sargeant) Jenks in Johnsonburg.

She was a longtime, active member of the Cloe United Methodist Church where she played the organ and always helped out where she was needed. Sally was also a member of...

Jul 3, 2024

Jun 29, 2024

Shawn A. Smith, 60, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at home. He was born on August 30, 1963 to Robert Smith and Violet Smith in Punxsutawney.

Shawn attended Punxsutawney High School and then worked as a well tender throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters; Shawn D....

Jun 22, 2024

Edith J. Fishel, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Westover, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. 

 

She was born May 15, 1946 to David B. and Virginia May (McMasters) Painter in Punxsutawney . 

 

Edith attended New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney. 

 

Edith is survived by two sons, Wesley D. Mauk, Sr. and wife Michelle, Westover, Kevin M. Mauk,...

Jun 15, 2024

Roger D. Farrah, 72. Of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1952 to Regis and Marion (Enberg) Farrah in McKeesport. Roger was a graduate of McKeesport High School and attended Penn State, McKeesport for criminal justice. He had various interest throughout his life. He owned and operated R.D....

Jun 12, 2024

James M. Stockdale, Jr. (aka., Jim, Papa Jim, Dawg), 81, of Punxsutawney, died June 12, 2024, at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

He was born August 24, 1943, to Eleanor “Janie” (Weiss) and James Merrill Stockdale.

He graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1961 and joined the Navy with his close buddies, Charlie Fetterman, Paul Bailey, and Ed Sager, immediately after graduating from high...

Jun 8, 2024

Harold Dee “Smitty” Smith, 80, of Melbourne Beach, FL, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home in Florida with his family by his side. 

 

He was born March 5, 1944 to Clay and Gladys (Pearce) Smith in Fulton Run, Indiana County. 

 

Smitty was a graduate of Indiana High School. Smitty was a longtime member of Ascension...

Jun 8, 2024

John A. “Jack” Morley, 74, of Burnside, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.He was born July 23, 1949 to Sharon and Clara (Bond) Morley in Spangler.John was a member of Uniontown Church Christ and a long-standing member of the Burnside Volunteer Fire Company. He was a 1968 graduate of Purchase Line High School. Jack...

May 26, 2024

Anthony “A” Stello, 93, of Cloe, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home.

 

He was born January 27th, 1931, in Corbettown, PA, to parents Bruno and Catherine (Cosmano) Stello, who preceded him in death.

 

“A” married the love of his life, Nancy (Hodgson) Stello, on July 26th, 1952. They enjoyed 54 loving years together. She preceded him in...

May 23, 2024

Francis Louis Gigliotti, affectionately known as "Jiggs," passed away at his home on May 23, 2024. He was born in Punxsutawney on February 8, 1938.In his early years, Francis served as an altar boy and has been a lifetime member of SSCD Church.  He was also a member of the Black Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Francis graduated from SSCD...

May 12, 2024

Joyce L. Pisarcik, 82, of Rossiter, ran into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024.

She was born on March 11, 1942 to Noah Paul and Ellen (Miller) Stahlman 

Joyce was loved by all who knew her. She was a shining light when she entered a room, spreading joy and warmth wherever she...

May 10, 2024

Alice M. Rend, 77, of Summerville, SC passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born May 8, 1947 in Punxsutawney, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Hurst) Hinton.

Alice was a homemaker who volunteered at numerous nursing and senior living facilities. She was a Den Mother, and a "Band Mom". Later, she worked in the admissions office of the College...

May 1, 2024

Joseph E. Michele, a distinguished Vietnam Veteran of the US Navy, passed away on May 1, 2024, in his hometown of Punxsutawney. He was born on June 24, 1942, to the late Joseph P. and Ednora (Guignet) Michele.In addition to his military contributions, Joseph was a devoted family man. He is survived by his son, Joseph P. Michele and wife...

Apr 30, 2024

Evelyn J. Gresock, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Mahoning Riverside Manor with her family by her side. She was born April 18, 1933 to Anthony and Anna Rose (Bianco) Perry in Frostburg. Evelyn was a member of St. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Margaret C. Bowles Society, and the Beta Sorority....

Apr 29, 2024

Sharon L. Snyder, a beloved wife, loving mother, and second mom to many, passed away on April 29, 2024, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. She was born on May 31, 1961, in Punxsutawney.Sharon was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who knew her as she enjoyed showering everyone with love and always made sure to let everyone...

Apr 27, 2024

Eva Jean Pearman, affectionately known as "Bit," was born on March 13, 1962, in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania. She passed away on April 27, 2024, in Newburg, Pennsylvania. Eva was a graduate of Purchase Line High School and held close ties to her community throughout her life in New Washington, near Mahaffey.Eva will be dearly missed by her surviving family and friends....

Apr 18, 2024

Sanor W. Bennett, 75, of Mahaffey, went to be with the Lord on Thursday April 18, 2024 with his family by his side.

 

He was born December 16, 1948 to Sanor Franklin and Alma (Seibert) Bennett in Mahaffey.

 

Sanor was member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church and attended Mount Carmel Church. He was a 1967 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He...