Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Donna “Jane” States, 80, of Rochester Mills, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 7, 1941 to Glen E. and Lucille (Brillhart) King in Indiana County.

Jane was a member of the Montgomery Church of the Brethren in Purchase Line. She also attended the...

Oct 3, 2021

Gilbert L. “Gom” Bowser, 70, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at his home, Sunday October 3, 2021, with his family by his side

He was born August 27, 1951 to Emma (Harris) Bowser in Punxsutawney.

Gom was a 1969 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He retired after 35 years from...

Sep 28, 2021

Mechele Marie (Healey) Grenfell, age 65, passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021, after a prolonged illness.

Mechele was born in Bradford, PA on December 26, 1955. As a child, her family moved to Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from Sunny Slope High School in 1973. Shortly after graduation she met and later married her late husband...

Sep 28, 2021

Stephanie J. Bloxdorf 64, of Mahaffey, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor.

She was born August 31, 1957 to Bruce A. and Barbara L. (Reighard) Bloxdorf in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Stephanie graduated from Tremper H.S. in Kenosha after which she was employed as a secretary at...

Sep 21, 2021

Loretta S. Ostrowski, 83, of Punxsutawney, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

She was born to Lewis M. and Mary T. (Fisher) Shields in Banks Township, Indiana County.

Loretta attended Saint Peters United Church of Christ. She was a 1956 Graduate...

Sep 13, 2021

Ellen L. Bishop, 68, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday September 13, 2021 at the Brookville Hospital.

She was born November 26, 1952 to Harold E. and Hilda (Shields) Stuck in Indiana.

Ellen was a longtime active member of The Salvation Army of Punxsutawney. She graduated from the Indiana Hospital School...

Sep 9, 2021

John F. Kaylor Sr., 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park Personal Care.

He was born September 12, 1937 to John C. and Mary Mildred (Smith) Kaylor in Punxsutawney.

John was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles and Rossiter American Legion....

Sep 8, 2021

Ryan James Meneely, 14, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021.

He was born June 10, 2007, to Matthew R. and Trisha L. (Yarger) Meneely in Chambersburg.

Ryan was a 9th grade student at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He was a reserved, kind hearted, loving soul. Ryan enjoyed,...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeffrey E. Lavender, 66, of Coolspring, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, September 7, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born March 13, 1955, to Ralph E. and Mary Ruth (Ison) Lavender in Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

Jeff was...

Sep 3, 2021

Kirk Eric Wayne Sweat, 55, of Rochester Mills, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, Friday September 3, 2021 at Armstrong County Hospital in Kittanning after a battle with cancer.

He was born October 6, 1965 to Paul R. “Sonny” and Erika (Nusser) Sweat in Cleveland Ohio.

Kirk was...

Aug 17, 2021

Richard Anthony Nase, 81, of Concord, CA, died August 17, 2021, from complications of diabetes.

He was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to the late Richard and Antoinette (Polito) Nase on October 12, 1939.

Richard attended Cathedral Prep and Saints Cosmas and Damian School where he graduated with the Class of 1957. He then...

Aug 11, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Eric Kotula, 53, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at the Indiana Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 5, 1967, to Robert Eugene and Lora Lei (Rishell) Kotula in Punxsutawney.

Bobby graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School. He was a peacetime veteran serving with the...

Jul 28, 2021

Arthur Allen Toven Sr., 83, of Anita, passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born April 25, 1938 to Frank and Rebecca (Lingenfelter) Toven in Wishaw.

Al was a peacetime veteran, serving with the United States Navy. He retired from Labor Union 910. He...

Jul 25, 2021

Brett Aaron Nesbit, 51 of Marchand, passed away, Sunday July 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 12, 1970 to Jerry J. and Karen J. (Holby) Nesbit in Indiana.

He was a 1988 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School and was a member of the Pennsylvania and National Holstein...

Jul 23, 2021

Arlene Mae Voris, 89, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at Clarion Hospital.

She was born May 5, 1932 to Rev. Clifford R. and Mable (Shafer) Doverspike in Troutville.

Arlene was a long-standing member of Chestnut Grove Independent Church where she played the organ and...

Jul 21, 2021

Harry L. “Larry” Rankin, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by his family at UPMC Shadyside.

He was born October 02, 1941, to Harry J. and Genevieve (Cokley) Rankin in Punxsutawney.

Larry was a lifelong member of the Albion United Methodist Church. He retired from Thermal Guard...

Jul 16, 2021

Helen J. Gomola, 93, of Marion Center, passed away on Friday July 16, 2021 at Crystal Waters Personal Care.

She was born November 19, 1927 to Charles and Mary (Kopko) Mackey in Punxsutawney.

Helen was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic church in Punxsutawney where she as formerly...

Jul 15, 2021

Tammie R. Painter, 56 of Punxsutawney passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

She was born August 20, 1964, to John F. and Ethel (Stauffer) Painter in Punxsutawney.

Tammie or better known as Nana by her grandchildren. She formerly worked at

Fayette Resources as Personal...

Jul 9, 2021

Vivian A. Vance, 82 of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away on Friday July 9, 2021 at

Christ the King personal care in DuBois.

She was born December 18, 1938 to James and Ruth (Davis) Hill, in Liberty, New York.

Vivian was a devoted Christ Follower, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma...

Jun 18, 2021

Dennis L. “Denny” Spencer, 74, of Grampian, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 with his family by his side at home.

He was born January 14, 1947 to Clinton and Anna (Molnar) Spencer in Clearfield.

Dennis was a founding member of Faith Bible Church in Lumber City and also the...