Obituaries

May 9, 2023

Richard Louis Vizza, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born May 14, 1956 to Louis J. and Mary Louise (Petkash) Vizza in Punxsutawney.

Rick was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was an...

May 6, 2023

Frederick C. “Fred” Pennington, 74, of Rossiter passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1949 to Edward and Henrietta (Stamler) Pennington in Indiana.

Fred was a 1967 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. On November 29, 1969 he married the love of his life, Arlene Elizabeth Miller....

May 1, 2023

William Joseph Jarbeck, II, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on May 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 21, 1947, to William J. Jarbeck, Sr., and Laura Jean Fonner

Jarbeck, in Punxsutawney.

Bill was a Vietnam War Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army as a heavy

truck operator....

Apr 30, 2023

Anna Bell Behrendt, 91, of Punxsutawney passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

She was born August 1, 1931 to Samuel and Anna Marie (Bianco) Parise in Walston.

Anna was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking...

Apr 27, 2023

Donna L. Weaver, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

She was born February 26, 1938, to Elmer Milton and Lola I. (Wetzel) Gaston in Smithport.

Donna worked for Butler Association for the Blind. She was most known for working at the driver’s license center in Punxsutawney for...

Apr 25, 2023

Virgil C. Buzard, 77 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh.

He was born April 21, 1946 to Clark and Josephine (Springer) Buzard in Lawsonham, Clarion County.

Virgil was an active member of the Canoe Ridge Church of God, where he enjoyed mowing the grass and taking care of the church....

Apr 25, 2023

Kenneth E. Miller, 77, of Cloe, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Laurel Brook Landing in Brookville.

He was born May 29, 1945 to Henry and Glendola (Frampton) Miller in Punxsutawney.

He married Carol Ruth May 14, 1966 and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage together.

Ken was an active member...

Apr 21, 2023

Ray Wilson Dinsmore Sr., 91, of Punxsutawney passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 12, 1931 to William Arthur and Grace (Monteith) Dinsmore in Heilwood, Indiana County.

A veteran, Ray served during the Korean War with the United States Navy and the Marines. He joined the...

Apr 16, 2023

Barbara Jane McConnaughey, 86, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Born in McGee's Mills in 1932, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lucille Ferrier McGee.

Barbara was married to the late James R. McConnaughey. They spent the beginning of their married life in Buffalo, NY and they moved...

Apr 13, 2023

Velma Belle Burkett, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born October 19, 1933 to William B. and Blanche (Means) Rodgers in Punxsutawney.

Velma was a homemaker her entire life.  Velma always put others first and led a life of service to her church...

Apr 10, 2023

Ruth E. Peace, 96, of Cloe, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 15, 1926 to Robert E. and Elva (McCarty) Mallory in Heilwood, Indiana County.

Ruth was a member of Cloe United Methodist Church.  She was the cafeteria manager at Bell...

Apr 6, 2023

Alec J. "Ike" Godo, 65 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday April 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 3, 1957 to Joseph J. and Lenora (Beatty) Godo in Buffalo.

Alec lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by a daughter, Jessica...

Apr 1, 2023

Betty Jean Plotner, 100, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Knoxdale, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 6, 1923 to the late Thomas and Blanche (Kessler) Hopkins in Center Hill, Jefferson County.

Jean held various jobs throughout her life. She worked at Sylvania and Jefferson...

Mar 27, 2023

Douglas M. “Mutt” Pequeen, Sr.,62, of Punxsutawney passed away on March 27, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born November 25, 1960 to James and Barbara (Fousnaught) Pequeen in Pryor, OK.

He was a retired painter and wallpaper hanger.  He enjoyed spending time and visiting with friends at Frank ‘n Steins when they were...

Mar 15, 2023

Michael J. Brink, 63, of Rossiter, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born August 28, 1959 to Joseph and Mary Ann (Bicho) Brink in Spangler.

He attended the Steffy Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a 1977 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and a graduate...

Mar 13, 2023

Stanley M. Hopkins, 76, of Rossiter passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

He was born April 13, 1946 to Clarence M. and Anna Mae (Ruth) Hopkins in Rossiter.  Stan was a member of the Steffy United Methodist Church since birth.

Stan was a 1968 graduate of the...

Mar 11, 2023

Helen Marie Jerko passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA.

Helen was born on August 22, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Martin and Anna Kendra.

She was married on August 17, 1946, to Delmas John Jerko, of Punxsutawney who...

Mar 2, 2023

Janice C. McConnaughey, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born November 22, 1947 to Clifton and Mildred (Leasure) Wineberg in Punxsutawney.

She was a 1965 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She spent time at the Elk...

Mar 2, 2023

Karen D. “Pork” Bargerstock, 81, of Reynoldville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

She was born October 7, 1941 to Charles Kenneth and Grayce (Bowers) Gaston in Rossiter.

Pork took great pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived...

Feb 26, 2023

William M. “Terry” Tersine, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born April 28, 1935 to Michael and Margaret (Fairman) Tersine in Punxsutawney.

Terry was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church in Punxsutawney where he served...