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Jon M. Snyder
Dec 12, 2024
Jon M. Snyder, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.
Jon was born on August 1, 1944, to Paul and Leila (Kromer) Snyder in Punxsutawney.
Jon was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He then began...
Merle E. Aikens
Dec 12, 2024
Merle E. Aikens, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on December 12, 2024 at Mahoning Riverside Manor in Punxsutawney.
Merle was born in Punxsutawney on August 24, 1937. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went on to make a career in the construction industry, retiring from Halstrom Construction as a General Superintendent.
Merle was married November 8, 1958 to Judy G....
Miles John Bouch
Dec 11, 2024
Miles John Bouch, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
Miles was born on January 11, 1952 to Walter and Margaret (Clark) Bouch in Punxsutawney.
He graduated from Purchase Line High School, before marrying the love of his life Beverly Kanarr on October 16th, 1971. Miles was drafted into the Army in 1972 and later deployed to...
Charlotte M. Lane
Dec 7, 2024
Charlotte M. Lane, 87, of Punxsutawney passed away on December 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born November 18, 1937 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late John C. and Ethel Mae (Lewis) Hill.
Charlotte was a member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed softball and was a member of Charlie's Arco softball team. Charlotte’s other hobbies included crocheting, puzzles,...
Christopher L. Adams
Dec 7, 2024
Christopher L. “Chris” Adams, 64, of Punxsutawney, PA, received his wings on December 7, 2024 after a valiant battle with dementia.
Chris was born on September 2, 1960 to Hollie and Rita (Streight) Adams in Fremont, OH. He lived most of his life in Toledo, OH before settling down in Punxsutawney.
Learning to play the guitar at a young age from his...
Wilmer L. McQuown
Nov 25, 2024
Wilmer L. McQuown, born on July 17, 1934, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 25, 2024 at the Dubois Nursing Home.
After graduating high school, he served with the National Guard and then spent his career as a Foreman in Line Clearance for Penn Lines.
Outside of work, Wilmer enjoyed tending to his animals and running his tractors on his hobby...
Gary L. Basile
Nov 24, 2024
Gary Lynn Basile (83) of Rossiter passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on November 24, 2024. The son of Lee Onidus and Elizabeth Agnes (Wassil) Basile of Rossiter, Gary was born on December 10, 1940 and lived every day since to the fullest. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Gary served as...
Larry L. Jarbeck
Nov 18, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” L. Jarbeck, 88, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Larry was born on November 6, 1936, to Frank and Elizabeth (Becker) Jarbeck in Punxsutawney.
He graduated from the Saint Adrian Catholic School in Delancey. After graduating he began working in the drilling industry, excelling in that field, extensively working across...
Frances (Restifo) Anderson Tribisondi
Nov 15, 2024
Francesca (Restifo) Anderson Tribisondi, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her children.
Frances was born on July 7, 1935, to Gaetano “Guy” and Domenica “Maggie” (Irato) Restifo in Punxsutawney. Her given name was “Francesca Maria Restifo”. She was the youngest child.
Frances always found joy in crocheting and working in her flower gardens. Her favorite...
Herbert M. Haagen
Nov 14, 2024
Herbert M. Haagen of Punxsutawney, passed away on November 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 17, 1945 to John Rex and Sarah Kathryn (Davis) Haagen.
He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce E. (Hopkins) Haagen, on June 25, 1966 and spent a long 58 years with her. Throughout his working years, Herbert worked as a...
Geary J. Smith
Nov 10, 2024
Geary J. Smith passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
He was born December 13, 1946, to Bruce and Dorothy (Neil) Smith in Punxsutawney.
Geary was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Geary then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he...
Elsie "Kitty" K. Lucas
Nov 7, 2024
Elsie K. Lucas, 84, of Home PA passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024 at the Heritage Grove in Indiana.
She was born on April 7th, 1940, to Thomas and Evelyn (McCracken) Allenbaugh in Punxsutawney.
Kitty attended Punxsutawney Area High School. She married the love of her life Dwayne Lucas who sadly passed before she did in 2005. Kitty was an amazing...
William T. Thorp
Oct 30, 2024
William Truman Thorp, 92, of Hepburnia died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his residence.
Born August 17, 1932, in Grampian, he was the son of Russell Kirk and Blanche Marie (Spencer) Thorp.
He was a lifetime coal miner having worked for Hepburnia Coal Company and eventually owning Penn-Grampian Coal Company and BBC Coal Company. He was a member of the West Branch...
Ida Pearl Neal
Oct 28, 2024
Ida Pearl Neal, 97 of Rossiter, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Rose Haven Personal Care in Indiana.
She was born, May 11, 1927, to Loy R. and Veda (States) Vite in Rossiter.
Ida was Christian by faith. She was a cafeteria aid for over 30 years for the Punxsutawney Area School District, which was all spent at Banks Canoe Elementary...
James E. McKendree
Oct 25, 2024
James McKendree, 75, of Coolspring, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born on April 5, 1949, in New York to James Peter and Mildred Viola (Anthony) McKendree
Jim graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1969. Shortly after his graduation, he entered the air force as a medical service specialist. He married the love of...
Rose E. Curry
Oct 22, 2024
Rose Ella Curry of Mahaffey passed away at home on October 22, 2024. Her family was by her side
She was born February 24, 1935 in Burnside to Albert “Blair” and Clara (Weaver) Gearhart.
She was salutatorian of her graduating class at Mahaffey High School and she attended Dubois Business College.
She was a homemaker who baked, canned, gardened and cared for animals...
Russell F. "Rusty" "B-Man" Bowser
Oct 17, 2024
Russell F. (Rusty or B-Man) Bowser, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Mulberry Square.
He was born April 8, 1958, to the late Eugene R. and Joan M. (Smith) Bowser in Punxsutawney.
Rusty was a long-time member of the Punxsutawney Eagles and an active member of the Punxsutawney Lions Club. He was a generous, giving and kind-hearted...
Steven S. Jenary
Oct 16, 2024
Steven S. Jenary, known affectionately as "Steve," passed away on October 16, 2024, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born on September 12, 1972, in Dubois to James M. "Satch" and Debbie Jo Jenary.
Steve was a 1990 graduate of Jeff Tech. He began driving truck and then spent his career as a dispatcher in the trucking industry. He enjoyed riding his...
Ralph R. Pearce, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Ralph R. Pearce, Jr., 74, of Saltsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
He was born Ralph R. Pearce, Sr. and Lillie (Shields) Pearce in Urey, Indiana County.
Ralph worked as a coal miner in western Pennsylvania, before moving his family to Gunnison Colorado, where he worked as a guide for hunting and fishing. Then working...
Wesley Bodenhorn
Oct 4, 2024
Wesley Bodenhorn, 80, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown.
He was born September 25, 1944 to Eugene and Geraldine (Catarouche) Bodenhorn in Punxsutawney.
Wes was a member of the Reynoldsville Eagles. He worked for Thermal Guard in Punxsy for over 20 years, before his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, spotting deer, fishing at Cloe...
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