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Shirley May Cappella
Apr 12, 2025
Shirley May Cappella, 90, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her home with her niece by her side.
She was born March 18, 1935 to Carl A. and Florence J. (Whitsell) Raybuck in Punxsutawney.
She was married to Andrew Capella who preceded her in death January of 2006. Shirley attended the Assembly of God Church in Walston,...
Peter P. Pape
Apr 9, 2025
Peter Paul Pape, of Pine Street, Punxsutawney, passed away April 9, 2025, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. Pete was born February 23, 1937 to the late Louis and Anna (Galletti) Pape. He married Rachel Gigliotti on October 29, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1983. Together they raised six children: Patricia (Jim) Murdock, Mary Lou...
William H. Carney
Mar 28, 2025
William H. “Pop” Carney, 83, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
William was born in Brush Valley on April 8, 1941, to Dwight and Dorothy Carney (Foster).
After getting an associated degree in drafting, William married the late Cheryl K. McQuown. He worked for many places, including FMC, Fisher Scientific, Electro-Mec, and finally retiring from S&T Bank....
Surilla May Leamer
Mar 26, 2025
Surilla May Leamer, 95, of Austin, formerly of Burnside, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
Surilla was born on July 17, 1929, in Commodore, Indiana County to William and Bessie (Lee) Sunderland.
She was a devoted homemaker and there was nothing she loved more than her family. She was a talented mandolin...
Carole Lee Haire
Mar 23, 2025
Carole (McMeans) Haire, 81, of Punxsutawney passed away on March 23, 2025, at Eagle Valley Personal Care Home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 19, 1943, to Otis and Louise McMeans of Punxsutawney.
Carole enjoyed walking, golfing, swimming, biking, bowling, and playing Bridge. She also loved to cook and bake for her family. As her family grew,...
Theodore "Ted" R. Clyde
Mar 21, 2025
Theodore R. “Ted” Clyde, 65 of Mahaffey, passed away, on Friday March 21, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 7, 1959, to Theodore W. and Nellie Margaret (Lines) Clyde in Niagara Falls, NY.
Ted was a 1977 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. He then enlisted into the Army Reserves. Ted worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers as the...
Michael D. Rippl
Mar 20, 2025
Michael D. Rippl, 68, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on March 20, 2025. On the first day of spring, his favorite season of the year.
Michael was born on November 23, 1956, in Neenah, Wisconsin to David and Frances (Silvia) Rippl.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, Pamela Maehl, Michael...
Brian J. Evans
Mar 19, 2025
Brian J. Evans, 59, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
He was born November 4, 1965 to Richard Paul Evans and Christine Lillis in Punxsutawney.
Brian grew up in Erie, PA and eventually moved to Arizona where he made a career as a registered electrician. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his mother Christine...
Thomas Dewayne Johntson
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...
Imogene M. "Jeannie" Bair
Mar 16, 2025
Imogene (Jeanie) M. Bair, 93, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Marchb16, 2025, at Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Punxsutawney on September 20, 1931 to the late Webster and Theda (Smith) Grube.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur E. Bair in 1993, and was the last of her family.
She is survived by her only child, Cathy...
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...
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