Obituaries

Feb 9, 2022

Diana K. Miller, 78, of Anita, passed away Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh.

She was born November 13, 1943 to the late Jay and Edna (Fetterman) Fisher in Indiana.

Diana was a member of First Church of God in Punxsutawney. She was a 1961 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. Diana...

Feb 7, 2022

Roger H. Richardson, 79, of Rossiter, peacefully passed away February 7, 2022 at his Canoe Ridge home, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 7, 1942 to the late Lee and Jennie (Yohe) Richardson in New Kensington.

Roger attended the Canoe Ridge Church of God. He graduated from Marion Center...

Jan 29, 2022

Daniel Thomas “General” Wulfert, 63, of Cloe, passed away on Saturday January 29, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born October 13, 1958, to the late Thomas C. and Mary E (Eddy) Wulfert in Punxsutawney.

Dan served 19 years with the Army Reserves. He belonged to the Rossiter Sportsman’s Club...

Jan 26, 2022

Walter L. “Beanie” Snyder, 96 of Northern Cambria, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022 at Riverside Manor in Punxsutawney with his daughters by his side.

He was born November 21, 1925 to the late Thomas George and Dessa Pearl (Lee) Snyder in Mahaffey.

Beanie was a veteran of WWII serving...

Jan 23, 2022

James R. Grinch, 68 of Harrisburg, formerly of Reynoldsville, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 in Harrisburg.

He was born December 23, 1953 to Paul and Carrie L. (Cummings) Grinch in DuBois.

Jim graduated from the DuBois Area High School, then went on to Graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania...

Jan 19, 2022

Howard F. Snyder, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born May 25, 1938 to the late Elmer and Roseanna (Rockwell) Snyder in Timblin.

Howard was a retired coal truck driver. Then after his retirement he worked in Produce for 12 years at...

Jan 18, 2022

James M. “Satch” Jenary, 70 of Rossiter, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born August 24, 1951 to the late Steve S. and Junipher (Henry) Jenary in Punxsutawney.

Satch was an active member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church. He was employed as a truck driver...

Jan 17, 2022

Rhoda Jane (Sutter) Kropinak, 99 of Covode, passed away January 17, 2022 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

She was born June 24, 1922 to the late Jay Bryan and Lillian (Sutter) Sutter in Covode.

Jane lived most of her life in Covode except for the eight years she lived in Detroit....

Jan 17, 2022

John David Orange, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday January 17, 2022, with his wife at his side.

David was born June 22, 1951 in Pittsburgh, the oldest son of John Robert and Elinore (Venturella) Orange.

David was a graduate of Penn Joint High School, class of...

Jan 16, 2022

Richard D. Kitchen, 77, of Mahaffey, passed away Sunday January 17, 2022 at Mountain Laurel Personal Care in Clearfield.

He was born June 15, 1944 to Theadore and Etta (Guyer) Kitchen in Five Points.

Dick was a member of Calvary Chapel Church.  He lived in Virginia for over 20 years before...

Jan 14, 2022

Boyd Cressley ran into the arms of Jesus surrounded by loved ones both here and in Eternity on Friday, January 14th, but not before signing off with “it has been a beautiful life.” With the gifted voice of his daughter-in-law, Tabatha, leading him in rounds of “There’s Just Something About that Name,” he smiled, and said, “I’m going to...

Jan 13, 2022

Gregory C. Smith, 52, of Punxsutawney, passed away on January 13, 2022 in North Carolina.

He was born January 13, 1970 to Robert C. and Violet (Sheilds) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Greg was a 1988 Graduate of Jeff Tech. He mainly worked construction, but he could do almost anything. Greg enjoyed the...

Jan 10, 2022

Harold A. "Andy" Smith, 87, of Worthville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 11, 1934 to the late Reed and Elizabeth (Caylor) Smith in Oliver Township.

Harold was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunting Club. He...

Jan 4, 2022

Viola Irene Huey, 83, of Home, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born to the late Gladys E. (Campbell) Mangioni in Punxsutawney.

A crochet hook and skein of yarn was her tranquility every day, she would make one or two afghans a week...

Jan 4, 2022

Michael A. Defelice, 63 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born December 10, 1958 to Joseph C. “Yates” and Emogene (Sloniger) Defelice in Punxsutawney.

Mike was a jack of all trades and master of none. He always told everyone that...

Dec 29, 2021

Vicki L. Cochran, 68, of Punxsutawney, (Foxburg), passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

She was born November 17, 1953 to Joseph and Della (Berringer) London in Punxsutawney.

Vicki worked at Rolo Jensen, and then attended Vale Technical Institute in Blairsville, where she graduated valedictorian After graduating,...

Dec 23, 2021

Nancy L. Bennett, 72 of Big Run, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born April 7, 1949, to Francis and Laura (Hickok) Truance in Mahaffey.

She was an active attendee of the Mount Carmel Church, where she played the organ every Sunday. Nancy worked numerous...

Dec 21, 2021

Norma M. Krawzyk, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.

She was born October 7, 1933 to Robert and Alma (Burkett) Swanson in Punxsutawney.

Norma was a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney, well known for her 40+ years working at S&T Bank, attaining head teller at...

Dec 15, 2021

Ronald M. States, 87, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 14, 1934 to Murrel A. and Katherine (Baun) States on the family farm.

Ronald attended the Canoe Ridge Church of God; He was a 1954 graduate of Marion Center High...

Dec 14, 2021

William G. “Bill” Fox, 56, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2021 with his family by his side. After a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 16 1965 to Charles John and Ora (Stephens) Fox in Brookville.

Bill was self employed as the owner and operator of...