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Robert Michael Wright
May 25, 2026
Robert Michael “Mike” Wright, 66, of McGees Mills, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1960, to Robert W. and Mary L. (Price) Wright in Spangler.
Mike was a heavy equipment operator for Benjamin Coal Company, Johnson Brothers Coal Company, Amfire Coal Company, and retired from B & W Constructors. Mike enjoyed...
Thomas L. Bush
May 25, 2026
Thomas L. Bush, 86, of Delancy, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born August 29, 1939 in Punxsutawney to Howard L. and Dora (Milliron) Bush.
Tom was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church. He served with the United States Air Force. Tom worked for T.W Phillips Gas and Oil for 42 years before...
Howard J. Barnett
May 23, 2026
Howard J. Barnett, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2026 at his home.
He was born August 18, 1955 to Ardell and Shirley (Martin) Barnett in Punxsutawney.
Howard was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked as a plumber for over 35 years with Brown Plumbing and Heating.
He is survived by two sons, Nicholas S. Shiock,...
Lu Ann Schrock
May 19, 2026
Lu Ann Schrock, 73, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2026 at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.
She was born March 21, 1953 to Lewis and Patricia (Blose) Cunningham in Punxsutawney.
Lu Ann was a former member of the Rossiter Presbyterian Church, and American Sealyham Terrier Club. She was a 1971 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school...
William S. "Bill" Ference
May 19, 2026
William S. “Bill” Ference, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1959, to Walter J. and Mary Louise (Gomola) Ference in Punxsutawney.
Bill was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. He was 1977 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. Bill and his sister...
Dennis J. Cameron
May 19, 2026
Dennis J. Cameron, 73, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born January 31, 1953 to Ledzel “Sam” and Vernetta (Peterson) Cameron in Cleveland, OH.
Denny was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the Rossiter American Legion, Punxsutawney Theater Arts Guild and...
James Irvin Esposti, Jr.
May 10, 2026
James Irvin “Jim” Esposti, Jr., 69, of LaJose, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born February 13, 1957, to James Irvin Esposti, Sr, and Dorothy (Parrish) Esposti in Punxsutawney.
Jim was a truck driver for over 30 years, before retiring in September 2025. Throughout his life, he served as Councilman, Mayor and President of...
Allen R. "Bud" Hicks
May 8, 2026
Allen R. “Bud” Hicks, 86, of Smicksburg, passed away on Friday May 8, 2026 at Mulberry Square.
He was born May 7, 1940, to the late, A. Ralph and Mildred (Crawford) Hicks in North Mahoning Township.
He married Brenda (Lewis) Hicks, on October 20, 1961. Together they spent 64 years of marriage together
Allen spent several years serving in the Army National Guard....
Randolph C. "Randy" McDivitt
May 3, 2026
Randolph C. “Randy” McDivitt, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Mulberry Square, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 25, 1954 to Richard E. and Evelyn M. (Hetrick) McDivitt in Punxsutawney.
Randy attended Porter Methodist Church. He was a 1972 graduate of Jeff Tech. He worked for Doverspike Coal Company before becoming a self-employed truck driver....
Vance C. McCormick
May 3, 2026
Vance C. “Skeet” McCormick, 59, of Smicksburg, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home, with his family by his side.
He was born February 27, 1967 to William L. and Geraldine (Hill) McCormick, in Punxsutawney.
Skeet was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed anything outdoors, hunting and fishing, and taking care of his yard. He was proud of...
Pastor Arthur Blair Hugill
Apr 18, 2026
Pastor Arthur Blair Hugill, 93, of Mahaffey, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois, PA.
He was born January 2, 1933 to Arthur Blair and Jennie Almeda (Ferguson) Hugill in Spangler.
Pastor Hugill was a man of unwavering faith, tireless industry and a profound “Heart of God”. He left a...
Ronald Ryen, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Ronald Rex Ryen, Sr. 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 22, 1936 to Harry R and Cecelia (Uhrin) Ryen in Indiana.
Ron was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in...
Mary Jo Bush
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Jo Bush, 85, of Delancey, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side.
She was born January 25, 1941 to Richard T. and Lillian (Bleich) McQuown in Buffalo, NY.
Mary Jo was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church. In her younger years she worked for Rolo Jensen. She then worked...
Helen M. Bair
Mar 28, 2026
Helen M. Bair, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born November 3, 1936, to Frank and Helen (Baren) Rosana in Punxsutawney.
She married Norman R. Bair, on June 26, 1958. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2005.
She was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien...
Lola S. Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Lola S. Smith, 100, of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
She was born on October 17, 1925 in North Mahoning Township, Indiana county to parents J.D. and Pearl (VanHorn) Good.
Lola graduated from Plumville High School and then married Harold “Andy” Smith on September 7, 1968 and they enjoyed travelling to all 50 states...
Howard Leslie Lee
Mar 17, 2026
Howard Leslie Lee, 85 of LaJose, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 24, 1940 to Donald and Charlotte (Lamoreau) Lee in Bell Township, Clearfield County.
He regularly attended Mt. Zion Church, Mahaffey. Howard married Sharon Behrens on January 24, 1965 in Pearl River, New York. Together they shared 61 years of marriage. He...
Randall E. "Randy" Moyer
Mar 16, 2026
Randall E. "Randy" Moyer, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Randy was born on March 28, 1958 in Philipsburg, the son of George and Lulubelle (Berry) Moyer.
Randy proudly served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry in 2020. He is survived by his three children and his grandchildren.
Visitation and services...
Timothy M. "Jay-Bird" Junod
Mar 2, 2026
Timothy M. “Jay-Bird” Junod, 68, of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born August 21, 1957 to the late William “Bill” and Eleanor (Miller) Junod in Clearfield.
A 1976 graduate of Purchase Line High School, Tim was a truck driver all of his life. He began driving truck right...
Jeffrey L. Bowers
Feb 26, 2026
Jeffrey L. Bowers, 53 of Ringgold, peacefully passed away after a long courageous battle with Leukemia on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with his family by his side.
He was born March 15, 1972, to Arnold C. and Margaret (McAninch) Bowers in Clarion.
Jeff was a 1990 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in...
Terry A. Watkins
Feb 26, 2026
Terry A. Watkins, 66, of Marion Center, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born January 18, 1960 to Dean Watkins and Rebecca Charles in Kittanning.
He was a 1978 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Terry was a self-employed...
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