Jerry R. Pierce, Sr.

Jerry R. Pierce, Sr., 70 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Jerry was born September 15, 1948 in Brookville to the late Robert and Ruth (Buck) Pierce. He worked many years for Asplundh before he began the Pierce Tree Service which he ran for several years. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and enjoyed adding to his collectibles. He is survived by his wife of 49 years; Annamae Pierce, five children; Jerry Pierce, Jr., Kevin Pierce, David Pierce, Christine Pierce and companion Mike Sharp, Christian Pierce and wife Rose. One brother; Sam Reitz, 18 grandchildren. 14 great grandchildren and many cousins and in laws. He was preceded in death by one son; Floyd Pierce, one grandson; Adam Pierce, 7 brothers; Jake, Floyd, Bill, John, Wade, Pat and Pete Reitz. 5 sisters; Dorothy Swartz, Helen Keller, Joyce Heckendorn, Jean Young, Ruth Young and his mother in law; Sophie Waltman. Friends will be received from 11-2 PM on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney where a funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Lt. Dawn Carter officiating. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com