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Thomas Dewayne Johnson
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas Dewayne Johnston, 82, of Curwensville, passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born December 1, 1942 to the late Thomas G. and Dorothy (Layman) Johnston in Bell Township, Clearfield County.
Dewayne worked for various companies throughout the area. He enjoyed the outdoors. Dewayne fished in his younger years, but his...
Rose M. Shambelan
Mar 17, 2025
Rose Marie (Bevak) Shambelan, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away March 17th at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. She was born May 4th, 1935 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Patsy & Ruby (Sabarich) Bevak. She married Charles Shambelan, a State Police trooper, on May 4th, 1963 at St. Adrian Church in Delancey. He preceded her in death in...
Ruby Jane Geist
Mar 15, 2025
Ruby Jane Geist (Kauffman), age 91, of Beavercreek, formerly of Punxsutawney, PA passed away March 15, 2025.
Ruby was born in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1933, to the late Henry and Katherine Kauffman.
Ruby was married on November 10, 1951, to John B. Geist.
She was a member of Albion United Methodist Church in Pennsylvania, and she was a member of St....
Michael R. Coble
Mar 12, 2025
Michael R. Coble, 58, of LaJose, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born September 21, 1966, in Westchester to Raymond and Annamarie (Signore) Coble.
Mike enjoyed being in the mountains and outdoors, hunting, fishing, and listening to bluegrass music.
Most of all he loved spending time with his family, and reminiscing about his grandfather.
He is...
John W. Shaffer
Mar 3, 2025
John W. Shaffer, 77 of Rossiter, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born September 16, 1947 to Loren Shaffer and Betty (Burkholtz) Shirley in Rossiter.
John was a member of the Rossiter Legion, Punxsutawney Moose Lodge and the Punxsutawney Eagles Club. John was owner and operator of the Brandon Hotel in Rossiter for over...
Randall K. "Randy" Bush
Mar 1, 2025
Randall K. “Randy” Bush, 57 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born December 13, 1967 to James Wesley Bush, Sr. and Alma E. (McDonald) Bush in Punxsutawney.
Randy attended the Grange Church of God. He was a graduate of Jeff Tech and Vale Tech Institute. Randy worked for Dayton Lumber Company...
John Earl Poling Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
John Earl Poling Jr. 68, of Punxsutawney, entered into paradise and the Loving Arms of Jesus, Our Savior, on February 25, 2025 after a long siege of health problems.
John was born on January 26, 1957 at Shelburne U.S. Naval Base in Nova Scotia, where his father’s naval service began the family’s trek hither and yon across America, including California, Maryland,...
Elizabeth J. "Jane" Woodarek
Feb 24, 2025
Elizabeth J. “Jane” Woodarek, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Indiana Regional Hospital.
She was born December 15, 1958 to William R. and Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Davis) Colgan in Dayton, Armstrong County.
Jane enjoyed crafting, drawing, visiting with friends and reading.
She is survived by two children, Daniel L. Rankin, Rossiter, Elizabeth J. “Liz” Rankin, Punxsutawney, four...
Eugene E. Wood Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Eugene Wood, 82, passed away on February 20, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on December 5, 1942, to Ward and Virginia (Hawk) Wood in Akron, Ohio.
Eugene married the love of his life, Marie (Bair) Wood, on June 27, 1964, spending a lovely 60 years together. He worked at Means Brothers Construction for 10...
Howard Leo Price
Feb 19, 2025
Howard Leo Price, 73, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born to Homer P. and Margaret (Temple) Price in Mahaffey.
Howard worked for many years at Harbison Walker in Clearfield. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers.
He is survived by four brothers: Paul A. Price, Grampian, Robert L. (Margaret...
Dorothea "Dee" Elizabeth (Ewing) Shields
Feb 19, 2025
Dorothea “Dee” Elizabeth Shields, 89, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born October 20, 1935 to William Oakley and Priscilla (Donaldson) Ewing in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Dee was a member of the Woodland Avenue Methodist Church. She was a 1954 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She married her high...
Thomas A. Bell
Feb 13, 2025
Thomas A. Bell, 86, of Mahaffey passed away Thursday, February 13, at Penn Highlands Hospital in Dubois.
He was born in Clearfield on March 20, 1938, to the late Willard and Adda Bell.
He attended Purchase Line High School and graduated with the first class of graduates in 1956. Tom previously volunteered with the Mahaffey Ambulance Association as an EMT and was...
Sharon Ann Neal
Feb 6, 2025
Sharon Ann Neal, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully after a long illness at Penn Highlands DuBois on February 6, 2025.
Sharon was born on August 16,1947 in Punxsutawney to Norman “Pete” and Nellie (Gray) Pearce. She attended Punxsutawney Area High School and the Punxsutawney Beauty School. She was a talented hair-stylist with many loyal...
Shirley J. Wright
Feb 5, 2025
Shirley J. Wright, 87, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at home with her family by her side.
She was born on March 22, 1937, to Thomas and Zora (Reams) Horner in Punxsutawney.
Shirley graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in the class of ‘55 before marrying her late husband Ivan C. Wright. Shirley started selling sweet corn...
James P. Mellon
Feb 4, 2025
James Patrick Mellon, 83, of Cloe, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
Jim was born September 23, 1941 to James P. and Muriel (Bukowski) Mellon, in Brooklyn, New York.
Jim was a peacetime veteran serving with the United States Marine Corps. After the military, Jim became a New York City police officer for 10 years before...
Dianne Byers
Jan 30, 2025
Dianne Byers (Swan), 63, passed away on January, 29, 2025, at the Clearfield Hospital.
She was born on January 3, 1962 to Harold and Naomi (Fohringer) Swan in Spangler.
Dianne graduated from Purchase Line High School. She married the love of her life, Steven Byers on July 25, 1981. She worked as a reporter for the Progress for 37 years. She loved...
Barry L. Young
Jan 16, 2025
Barry L. Young, 69, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born in Punxsutawney, May 10, 1955, to John L. and Audrey (Howard) Young in Punxsutawney.
Barry was a 1973 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School and Slippery Rock University in 1977. He was a special education teacher with the Punxsutawney Area...
Terry J. Reitz
Jan 12, 2025
Terry J. Reitz, 67, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born on August 10, 1957, to Floyd and Corene (Lynch) Reitz of Punxsutawney.
Terry was a man who enjoyed many things. He was a life member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Company. He loved classic cars, his favorite being the 1957 Chevy Bel Air. He...
Russell James Butson
Jan 10, 2025
Russell James Butson, 60, of Beaver, passed away on Friday January 10, 2025 at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness, Beaver, PA
He was born December 30, 1964 to Mervin J. Butson and Shirley JoAnn (Pierce) Williams in DuBois.
Russell was a graduate of Jeff Tech. He worked at Fairman Drilling and then became a truck driver, driving for various companies. He enjoyed watching...
Cheryl A. Phillips
Jan 8, 2025
Cheryl A Phillips, 64 of Punxsutawney, passed away at her home, on Wednesday January 8, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was born May 24, 1960 to Louis and Celestine (Lesnick) Chenoga in Punxsutawney.
Cheryl was a 1978 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After graduation she worked at Punxsy Sportswear. Cheryl then started working as an LPN at...
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