Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Bonnie Jean Cochran, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away at her home on November 29, 2023.She was born on October 10,1935 in Coolspring, PA to the late Frank and Lula (Wolfe) Cochran.  

Bonnie graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went right to work at Punxsutawney Sportswear; later cooking and baking at the famous Pantall Hotel until her retirement.

Bonnie...

Nov 24, 2023

 

Robert K. Dietrich, a beloved husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1946, in New Jersey to the late Kenneth A. Dietrich and Adelaide Kline.

Robert had a distinguished career which spanned many years. He was the assistant vice president of Interconnect Phone Company. Later...

Nov 22, 2023

 

Ronald E. Kitchen, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.

 

He was born October 19, 1938 to the late Kendel and Ruth (White) Kitchen in Westover.

 

Ron was Christian by faith. He was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for C and K Coal Company and for most of his life...

Nov 20, 2023

 

John A. Frantz, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

 

He was born December 2, 1946 to the late Charles and Twila (Siple) Frantz in Punxsutawney.

 

John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the United States Army. Most recently he attended the Canoe Ridge Church...

Nov 16, 2023

 

Ralph S. Waltman, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.

He was born January 26, 1948 to the late Ralph S. and Sophie (Shanovich) Waltman in Hubbard, Ohio.

Ralph attended Grace Worship Church. He worked as a driller for Sam Jack Drilling and Fairman Drilling for over 30 before his...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Bernard A. “Bernie” Lee, 84 of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.

 

He was born December 21, 1938, to Samuel S. Lee and Anna (Ott) Lee in Lilly.

 

Bernie was a member of Calvary Chapel Church, Mahaffey and served as a deacon at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of Armagh,...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Dora P. Hartman, 90, of Davie, Florida and formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on November 11, 2023.

She was born September 24, 1933 to Charles and Alma (Glontz) Shaffer in Punxsutawney.

Dora graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1951. She raised her family in Liverpool and then Earlville, NY before settling in Florida. Dora was a member of Community...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Patricia A. Hayes, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. 

She was born March 22, 1944 to Edward L. and Isabelle Marie (Maniscalco) Kromer in Punxsutawney. Pat graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1962. After high school she worked for the Federal Government in Washington DC. After...

Nov 6, 2023

RET. SFC. Earl L. Roach, 57, of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital.He was born March 1, 1966 to the late Earl William and Linda Diane (Boucher) Roach in Meadville, PA.He grew up in Ebensburg and graduated from Central Cambria High School in 1985, where he lettered in wrestling, football and track...

Nov 3, 2023

 

Bradley Michael Ophaug, 61, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. 

He was born September 7, 1962 to Ross Emmet Ophaug and Marion J. Bichler in Freemont, California.

Brad was a graduate of Northern Colorado University and received his law degree from Nova South East College in Florida.  He practiced law in Indiana for...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Gregg A. Golias, 62, of LaJose, PA (formerly of Milltown, NJ) passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home. 

He was born April 17, 1961 to John and Elizabeth (Pluto) Golias in Princeton, New Jersey.

Gregg retired from ExxonMobil after 34 years of service. He was a man of many passions and enjoyed gardening, was an avid...

Oct 23, 2023

Eugene E. Rolls, 85, of Littlestown, PA passed away on October 23, 2023, at UPMC-Memorial Hospital inYork, PA after a brief illness.

Gene was born in Punxsutawney to Silas Alvin Rolls and Sara Luellen Armstrong Rolls of Fairview. Heattended Punxsutawney High School and graduated in 1955. He graduated from Clarion State College in 1962and began his teaching career at Eisenhower...

Oct 10, 2023

 

Eugene “Gene” Carroll Madden, Jr., 76, of Rossiter, passed away on October 10, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born July 29, 1947 to Eugene and Margaret (Koch) Madden in Linz, Austria.  Gene came to the United States with his mother and grew up in Vienna, Virginia.  After graduating, Gene served in the United States Navy during the...

Sep 30, 2023

Lisa M. Bond, 47, of Mahaffey, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Mulberry Square Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Punxsutawney.

She was born July 22, 1976 to Gary Bond and Robin (Stiffler) Mitchell in Clearfield.  Lisa graduated from Purchase Line High School in 1994 and then worked for Rite Aid for 12 years eventually becoming...

Sep 23, 2023

William P. Cowhey, 82, of Mahaffey, passed away on September 23, 2023 at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Altoona, PA.

Bill was born on December 11, 1940 in Hartford, CT to the late Cornelius and Doris (Reuter) Cowhey.  After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army serving six years and upon his discharge immediately reenlisted...

Sep 23, 2023

John H. Hughes passed away on September 23, 2023 at Laurelbrooke Personal Care Harmony Circle in Brookville, PA.

He was born November 11, 1933 to J. Hordley Hughes and Lena Shaffer in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

John was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney and was a long-time participant in the Tuesdays Bible Study. He...

Sep 3, 2023

Grace E. (Motter) Test, 96, of Punxsutawney passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born in Big Run on April 24, 1927 and was the daughter of Fred and Clare (Fireman) Motter. She was married to Anthony F. Test and was co-owner with him of The Matterhorn Company.

Grace was a 1945 graduate of Punxsutawney...

Sep 1, 2023

Deberal L. McCoy, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Indian Haven Personal Care in Indiana.

She was born November 24, 1952 to Harry B. and Dolores (Schrock) Hadden in Indiana.

She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Trade City.  Deberal enjoyed crafts, baking, camping, crossword puzzles, and...

Aug 30, 2023

Irvin David Hale, 68 of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Mulberry Square and Rehabilitation in Punxsutawney.

He was born November 5, 1954 to Eugene and Dolores (Bennett) Hale in Clearfield.

Dave was a DJ for events around the area in his younger years, known as “Diamond Dave”. He enjoyed visiting friends...

Aug 21, 2023

David S. Payne, 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born November 20, 1959 to David H. and Sandra (Shaffer) Payne in Punxsutawney.

Dave attended Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a devoted man to his faith and lived a good Christian life. He...