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Tina M. Frye
Feb 2, 2024
Tina M. Frye, 45, of Marion Center, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024 at Beacon Ridge Personal Care.
She was born August 19, 1978 to Dennis and Mary (Rupert) Frye in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tina’s passion was her family. She loved her children and visiting with her friends.
Tina is survived by four children. Kerry L. Frye, Marion Center, Austin M. Frye,...
Rev. Rodney O. Doughty
Feb 2, 2024
Rev. Rodney O. Doughty, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 with his loving wife Brenda by his side at Mulberry Square.
He was born August 18, 1953 to Ralph and Helen (Jenkins) Doughty in Pittsburgh.
Rev. Doughty was a 1971 graduate of North Hills High School. He then went on to attend Mt. Vernon College and graduated from...
Sara B. Kitchen
Jan 26, 2024
Sara B. Kitchen, 86, of Mahaffey, entered into rest, Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home with her son by her side.
She was born September 10, 1937 to John M. and Mildred (McMurry) Spaid in Spangler.
Sara was a beautician.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. Kitchen,Jr. and wife Kerri of FL and Robert K. Kitchen of Mahaffey and a...
Jonathan R. Pierce
Jan 23, 2024
Jonathan R. Pierce, 34, of Rossiter, was called home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with his family by his side.
He was born April 24, 1989, to John B. and Penny (Janocha) Pierce at Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois.
Jonathan was a 2008 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school he went on to...
Edward D. Leasure
Jan 20, 2024
Edward D. Leasure, 75, of Marion Center entered into rest, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
He was born June 14, 1948 to Harry and Mary Belle (Ryen) Leasure in Punxsutawney.
Ed was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving two different tours with the United States Army. He was a member of the Indiana VFW, Post 1989...
Betty Lou Depp
Jan 20, 2024
Betty Lou Depp, 98, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born December 24, 1925 to the late Norman S. and Lucille (VanBrunt) Scava in Punxsutawney.
Betty Lou was a lifetime active member of First English Lutheran Church in Punxsutawney. She served the church in various roles, singing in the choir and...
Michael G. McIntyre, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Michael G. McIntyre, Jr., 52, of New Washington, entered into rest on January 19, 2024 at his home.
He was born October 20, 1971 to Michael G. Sr. and Judith K. (Metcalf) McIntyre in Fremont, California.
Mike attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was a self-employed truck driver and owned McIntyre Supply, Sales and Service which he started in 2000. He also was...
Richard S. Painter
Jan 16, 2024
Richard S. Painter, 71, of Rochester Mills, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 11, 1952 to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Haight) Painter in Punxsutawney.
Richard attended Marion Center area schools. He worked at N.A.C. Carbon and Asplundh Tree Service. He enjoyed hunting, working on cars, and always keeping an...
Ronald C. Meckley
Jan 14, 2024
Ronald C. Meckley, 80, of Curwensville, entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, after fighting a courageous five-year battle with lung cancer. He was born November 28, 1943 to Ray and Olive "Ruth" (Billings) Meckley in Bell Township, Clearfield County. Ron attended the Mahaffey Brethren Church most of his life and most recently attended the...
Joan L. Reagle
Jan 5, 2024
Joan L. Reagle, 73 of Stump Creek, entered into rest on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born November 30, 1950 to Homer and Anna L. (Homefeldt) Hopkins in Mahaffey at her family home.
Joan was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. She attended Paradise United Church of Christ. Joan was a member of...
John DiTucci, Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John DiTucci Jr. of Punxsutawney, PA, (Gaskill Twp.) and formerly of Rochester, NY, entered into rest at the age of 74 on January 3rd, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born September 12th, 1949 to John DiTucci Sr. and Frances (Colaruotolo) DiTucci in Rochester, NY. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving...
Frank G. Boboige
Jan 1, 2024
Frank G. Boboige, 80, of Punxsutawney (Albion) entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at his home.
He was born February 12, 1943 to Joseph and Stella (Zavatsky) Boboige in Dubois.
He was a 1961 graduate of Sykesville High School where he was involved with managing several sports teams. He worked at the Loree Shoe Factory (Big Run) which is where...
Janet L. Niel
Dec 25, 2023
Janet Lee Niel, 92, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 19, 1931 in Punxsutawney to the late Frank and Leitha (Cochran) Niel. She was a 1949 graduate of Dayton High School.
Janet was dedicated to her work; first working at the Sports Wear Factory in Punxsutawney and then...
John E. Belford
Dec 25, 2023
John E. Belford “PapKat”, 68, of Mahaffey, entered into rest, on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 9, 1955 to James and Helen (Ackerson) Belford in Indiana.
John was a 1973 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He was a member of the Noble Masonic Lodge 480 of Curwensville. He worked at...
Mary F. Bellomo
Dec 25, 2023
Mary F. Bellomo, 69, of Reynoldsville, entered into rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
She was born October 19, 1954 to the late John and Nora Jane (Kromer) Bellomo in Punxsutawney.
Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Reynoldsville. She stayed active in the church throughout her life. She...
Randy L. Howard
Dec 23, 2023
Randy L. Howard, 67, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
He was born October 4, 1956 to the late Bernard “Ben” and Louise (Kotula) Howard in Punxsutawney.
Randy was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church; He was a member of the
National Wild Turkey...
Patricia A. Stewart
Dec 19, 2023
Patricia A. Stewart, 78 of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
She was born September 30, 1945 to the late Charles R. and Elizabeth (Holland) Stewart in Punxsutawney.
Pat was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She began working at West End Comet in 1964. She...
David Lee Stonbraker
Dec 18, 2023
David Lee Stonbraker, 81, of Timblin entered into the kingdom of heaven on December 18, 2023 at the Brookville Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1941 to the late Paul M. and Florence (Blose) Stonbraker in Greensburg. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1959. After high school, Dave joined The United States Marine Corp as a rifleman and also...
Constance S. Kandare
Dec 3, 2023
Constance S. “Connie” Kandare, 63, of Big Run, formerly of Smethport, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home.
She was born July 25, 1960 to the late Norman and Lucille (Brady) Seger in Punxsutawney.
Connie was a graduate of Port Allegany High School in 1978. Connie owned the Cottage House Restaurant in Smethport. She mainly worked in...
Tina L. Masarik
Dec 1, 2023
Tina L. Masarik, 55 of Westover, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
She was born August 27, 1968 to Roger and Bernice (Agy) Maynard in Cleveland, Ohio. They survive.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years Pete Masarik, Westover, five children, Karina L. Marks, (Chris), OH, Marisa A. Webster...
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