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John M. Thounhurst
Sep 24, 2024
John M. Thounhurst, 85, passed away on September 24, 2024, at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Punxsutawney, PA.
He was born on August 6, 1939, to John and Edith (Bucci) Thounhurst of Avonmore, PA.
John married the love of his life, Mary E. (Crawford) Thounhurst, whom he met in college, in 1963, and they have spent a wonderful 61...
Harry "Le Roy" L. Harrold
Sep 18, 2024
Le Roy Harrold, 88 passed away on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at Meadows Nursing Home.
He was born February 25, 1936 to Mary (Costic) Harrold in Punxsutawney.
Le Roy worked as a foremen for Frank Roberts and sons for many years before retiring. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He was a man who enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Tricia L. Martin
Sep 3, 2024
Tricia Luanne (Wayland) Martin, age 88 of Punxsutawney, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, now safe and secure in the arms of her Savior. Though saddened by her passing, her family rejoices in her triumphant return to her heavenly Father.
Tricia was born in Summerville, PA...
Joyce E. Haagen
Aug 27, 2024
Joyce E. Haagen of Punxsutawney, passed away on August 26, 2024 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
She was born on March 10, 1947, in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, to Homer and Anna Laura (Homefelt) Hopkins. Joyce graduated from Purchase Line High School, Class of 1965.
Throughout her career, Joyce displayed a strong work ethic and dedication. She worked at Laurie Footwear and TA Truck Stop, and...
Patricia A. Uzzo
Aug 24, 2024
Patricia A. Uzzo, 75 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday August 24, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was born October 19, 1948, to Louis J. and Mary Louise (Petkash) Vizza in Punxsutawney.
Patti was a member of the Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She was a 1966 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. Patti then received her...
Samuel J. Gattuso
Aug 22, 2024
Samuel J. Gattuso, 102, passed away at DuBois Nursing Home on August 22, 2024.
Samuel was born on March 25, 1922, to Joseph and Mary (Longo) Gattuso in Punxsutawney.
He attended the Punxsutawney Area High School before going to a mechanical school in Blairsville. On June 29, 1980, he married his wife Elizabeth (Ringled) Gattuso. He later opened up Gattuso’s Repair shop...
Gavin M. Schurr
Aug 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and an incredible sense of loss that we say goodbye to Gavin M. Schurr, 16, of Punxsutawney, who passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.
Born on November 4, 2007, in Punxsutawney, Gavin was currently in the 11th grade at Punxsutawney Area High School. Gavin had a passion for sports. Soccer was his go-to game, but...
Joyce E. Deahl
Aug 20, 2024
Joyce E. Deahl, 78, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 28, 1945, to Raymond and Carabell (Lockard) Roush.
Joyce was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school, she met the love of her life, Gary Deahl, to whom she was married on August 16, 1965....
Joseph A. Shrecengost
Aug 20, 2024
Joseph A. Shrecengost, 73, of Mayport, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was born June 20, 1951 to the late Warren and Dorothy (Reimer) Shrecengost in Punxsutawney.
After graduating from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1969, he became a truck driver. Joe was the owner of both Mt. Tabor Trucking and Shrecengost Company for over 40 years.
Surviving relatives include his...
Gary "Pedro" W. Pearce
Aug 17, 2024
Gary “Pedro” Pearce passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2024, at the age of 66.
Our family was not expecting Pedro’s life to be cut short. We are all devastated by this huge loss, and he will be forever missed. He was born with a natural sense of humor, a contagious laugh and a heart of gold. Pedro was always fun...
Martha L. Hinderliter
Aug 15, 2024
Martha L. Hinderliter, 92, of Ringgold, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Jefferson Manor.
She was born on November 6, 1931, to the late Russell and Alta (Guthrie) Himes in Beaver Township.
Martha was a devoted wife to her late husband Robert Allen Hinderliter, whom she married the day after Christmas, December 26, 1953. She belonged to The Church of...
Timothy Pearce
Aug 8, 2024
Timothy L. Pearce, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on August 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born on October 9, 1956, in Punxsutawney, son of the late Claude and Frances (Bair) Pearce.
As a self-employed contractor, Tim found immense joy in woodworking and treasured moments spent with his beloved family. His passion for creating with his hands and his devotion...
John F. Haire
Aug 6, 2024
John F. “Jack” Haire, 85, of Punxsutawney passed away on August 6, 2024. Jack was born on June 23, 1939 to Calvin F. and Martha (Richardson) Haire in Punxsutawney.
After graduating from Punxsutawney Area High School, he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force and played volleyball for the USAF team. He then worked as a lineman and later...
Ruth Elnora Bone
Jul 29, 2024
Ruth Elnora (Westover) Bone passed on Monday, July 29th at her home in assisted living in Idaho Falls at the age of 93. Ruth, loving daughter of Hiram and Mary Westover of Westover PA, wife of the late Joseph N. Bone of Mahaffey, sister of twelve (and Aunt and great Aunt to many), dedicated mother of four and grandmother of...
Roger Whitton
Jul 26, 2024
Roger T. Whitton, 67, of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in the presence of his family at West Penn Hospital.
He was born on July 15, 1957 to Herman and Joan (Dolges) Whitton in Clearfield.
Roger was employed by Guelich Explosives where he started as a driller and worked his way up to being a superintendent for many years...
Olive I. Pifer
Jul 26, 2024
Olive I. Pifer, 96, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at home with her family by her side.
She was born August 24, 1927 to the late Russell and Olive (Long) Timblin.
Olive was a devoted wife to her husband Harlen Ray Pifer, and their love flourished for 67 years. She was a bookkeeper, accountant, and assistant manager for...
James R. Infantino
Jul 19, 2024
James R. Infantino, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away on Friday July 19, 2024 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born February 17, 1936 to John A. and June (Reed) Infantino in Punxsutawney.
Jim was a veteran serving in the United States Army.
Jim was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Punxsutawney. He worked as an agent for the Attorney...
Gladys E. Fuller-Pounds
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...
Richard Lee "Red" Nolder
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...
Nellie Knopick
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...
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