Obituaries

Nov 25, 2022

Edward Lyle Kennedy, 90, of Mayport, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.

He was born September 13, 1932, to Edward A. and Bertha (Blose) Kennedy in Grange.

Lyle was the owner of Kennedy Welding which he operated for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, farming,...

Nov 21, 2022

Samuel J. Ishman, 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 12, 1940 to the late Walter D. and Ruth E. (Cochran) Ishman in Punxsutawney.

Sam was a peace time veteran, serving with the United States Army as a 2nd...

Nov 18, 2022

Karen Sheryl Anders McCloskey, 79, of Mercer, PA passed from this life November 18, 2022.

She was born September 23, 1943 in Rockhill Furnace, Huntington County PA to the late Thomas Ross “Brownie” Anders and Mabel (Myers) Anders-Hall.

Karen married Lawrence McCloskey in 1967. She attended the Wayside Community Church and enjoyed listening to Christian...

Nov 18, 2022

Margaret M. “Marge” Kippert, 96, of Rochester Mills, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born April 17, 1926, to the late John and Mary (Bzinak) Havrilla in Adrian.

She was a 1944 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She married her late...

Nov 16, 2022

Kathryn P. “Kate” Forrest, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1932 to James W. and Myrtle (Bish) Johnson in Punxsutawney.

Kate was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in...

Nov 9, 2022

Debra I. “Debbie” Bridge, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born July 9, 1954 to Ardell and Shirley Lou (Martin) Barnett in Punxsutawney.

She was a member of Cloe United Methodist Church. Debbie was an active member of...

Nov 5, 2022

Myrtle M. Mahaffey, 85 of Mahaffey, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

She was born August 23, 1937 to James and Isabelle (Hall) McKee in Mahaffey.

Myrtle graduated with the last graduating class of Mahaffey High School in 1954.  She enjoyed watching all sporting events,...

Nov 1, 2022

James E. Boggs, 81, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday November, 1, 2022.

He was born March 21, 1941 to Delbert and Lula (Morris) Boggs in Pinch, West Virginia.

Jim retired from S.W. Jack Drilling as a derrick hand. He worked his entire life in the drilling industry.

Jim...

Oct 29, 2022

Kenneth E. Stoddard, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

He was born in DuBois on November 26, 1933, the son of Easton H and Cora (Marsh) Stoddard.

Ken was a graduate of DuBois Area High School where he excelled in math and numbers.  He was a veteran of the United States...

Oct 23, 2022

Michael Alan Shaffer, 44, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1978, to James and Darlene (Blose) Shaffer in DuBois, PA.

Michael was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School Class of 1997 and attended One Life Church. Michael attended Pittsburgh Technical Institute...

Oct 13, 2022

Patricia A. “Pat” Sheesley, 88, of Mahaffey, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Thursday October 13, 2022.

She was born August 19, 1934 to Max T. and Dora G. (Strunk) Johnston in Curry Run.

She was a member of the Curry Run United Methodist Church and New Millport...

Oct 12, 2022

Robert L. “Pickles” Deahl, 81, of Rossiter, died October 12th, 2022, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab in Curwensville, PA.

He was born on January 4, 1941, to the late Jonas and Helen (Timblin) Deahl in Rossiter.  He was a 1959 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and joined the United States Army in 1961.  During his two...

Oct 12, 2022

Richard E. McDivitt, Jr., 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation in Punxsutawney.

He was born in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Richard E. McDivitt, Sr. and Evelyn (Hetrick) McDivitt.

Rick was a highway construction operating engineer and belonged to...

Oct 10, 2022

June Wright, 97 of Punxsutawney, went to be with her Lord on Monday October 10, 2022 at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

She was born July 3, 1925 to George and Gaye (Conner) Fitzgerald in Glen Campbell.

June grew up in Glen Campbell, before moving to Jamestown NY, where she worked at Chautauqua Hardware for 20 years...

Oct 10, 2022

Ronald Lewis, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Latrobe, a son of the late Irvin “Babe” and Florentine “Floss” (Miller) Lewis.

On April 17, 1976, he married the love of his life, Cindy (Heckendorn) Lewis.

He attended...

Sep 23, 2022

Terry L. Stewart, 71, of Stump Creek, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born February 15, 1951 to Mitchell and Virginia (Miller) Stewart in Punxsutawney.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He then attended...

Sep 19, 2022

Allen J. Woods, 64, of State College, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away September 19, 2022 at Centre Care in Bellefonte, PA.

He was born May 27, 1958 to Edgar A. and Jessie (Lydic) Woods in Butler.

Allen was an active member of the Punxsutawney Alliance Church where he was a board member and the youth...

Sep 14, 2022

Herman H. Hetager, 86 of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022.

He was born April 20, 1936 to Carl G. and Kriski (Skramstad) Hetager in Punxsutawney.

Herman was a member of the Chestnut Grove Independent Church. He was active in the American Legion and...

Sep 10, 2022

Carl Edwin Benson Jr., of Glen Campbell, passed away on Saturday September 10, 2022 at his home.

He was born July 31, 1955 to Carl Edwin Sr. and Louise (Todd) Benson in Punxsutawney.

Carl was a member of Canoe Ridge Church of God. He was a 1973 graduate of the Punxsutawney...

Sep 4, 2022

Karyn Kay (Limerick) Farbo, of Pueblo West, Co., formerly of Punxsutawney, Pa passed away September 4, 2022.

Karyn was born in Punxsutawney on August 3, 1946, the daughter of the late William and Mercedes (Guilfoyle) Limerick.

Karyn attended St. Paul the Apostle church in Pueblo West, Colorado. Karyn had quite a unique employment history ranging...