Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Joyce E. Deahl, 78, of Rossiter, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 28, 1945, to Raymond and Carabell (Lockard) Roush.

Joyce was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school, she met the love of her life, Gary Deahl, to whom she was married on August 16, 1965....

Aug 20, 2024

Joseph A. Shrecengost, 73, of Mayport, passed away on August 20, 2024. He was born June 20, 1951 to the late Warren and Dorothy (Reimer) Shrecengost in Punxsutawney.

After graduating from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1969, he became a truck driver. Joe was the owner of both Mt. Tabor Trucking and Shrecengost Company for over 40 years. 

Surviving relatives include his...

Aug 17, 2024

Gary “Pedro” Pearce passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2024, at the age of 66.  

Our family was not expecting Pedro’s life to be cut short. We are all devastated by this huge loss, and he will be forever missed. He was born with a natural sense of humor, a contagious laugh and a heart of gold. Pedro was always fun...

Aug 15, 2024

Martha L. Hinderliter, 92, of Ringgold, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Jefferson Manor.

She was born on November 6, 1931, to the late Russell and Alta (Guthrie) Himes in Beaver Township.

Martha was a devoted wife to her late husband Robert Allen Hinderliter, whom she married the day after Christmas, December 26, 1953. She belonged to The Church of...

Aug 8, 2024

Timothy L. Pearce, 67, of Punxsutawney, passed away on August 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. 

He was born on October 9, 1956, in Punxsutawney, son of the late Claude and Frances (Bair) Pearce. 

As a self-employed contractor, Tim found immense joy in woodworking and treasured moments spent with his beloved family. His passion for creating with his hands and his devotion...

Aug 6, 2024

John F. “Jack” Haire, 85, of Punxsutawney passed away on August 6, 2024. Jack was born on June 23, 1939 to Calvin F. and Martha (Richardson) Haire in Punxsutawney.

After graduating from Punxsutawney Area High School, he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force and played volleyball for the USAF team. He then worked as a lineman and later...

Jul 29, 2024

Ruth Elnora (Westover) Bone passed on Monday, July 29th at her home in assisted living in Idaho Falls at the age of 93. Ruth, loving daughter of Hiram and Mary Westover of Westover PA, wife of the late Joseph N. Bone of Mahaffey, sister of twelve (and Aunt and great Aunt to many), dedicated mother of four and grandmother of...

Jul 26, 2024

Roger T. Whitton, 67, of Mahaffey, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in the presence of his family at West Penn Hospital.

He was born on July 15, 1957 to Herman and Joan (Dolges) Whitton in Clearfield.

Roger was employed by Guelich Explosives where he started as a driller and worked his way up to being a superintendent for many years...

Jul 26, 2024

Olive I. Pifer, 96, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at home with her family by her side.

She was born August 24, 1927 to the late Russell and Olive (Long) Timblin.

Olive was a devoted wife to her husband Harlen Ray Pifer, and their love flourished for 67 years. She was a bookkeeper, accountant, and assistant manager for...

Jul 19, 2024

James R. Infantino, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away on Friday July 19, 2024 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born February 17, 1936 to John A. and June (Reed) Infantino in Punxsutawney.

Jim was a veteran serving in the United States Army.

Jim was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, Punxsutawney. He worked as an agent for the Attorney...

Jul 16, 2024

Gladys E. Fuller-Pounds, 98, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 16, 2024 at Mulberry Square in Punxsutawney.

Gladys was born January 22, 1926 in Tarentum, PA to Homer Cleveland Fuller and Freda Melinda Raybuck. She was a 1945 graduate of Punxsutawney High School. After graduation Gladys worked at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, MI supporting...

Jul 14, 2024

Richard L. “Red” Nolder, 81, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. 

 

Red was born on October 12, 1942 to Milford C. and Freda A. (Beck) Nolder in DuBois, PA. He attended Punxsutawney High School and was a talented point guard on Chuck Daly’s varsity basketball team. He married Joanie Sprankle in 1971 and they...

Jul 11, 2024

Nellie Knopick, 96, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born September 26, 1927 to Michael and Anna Semuskie in Iselin, Indiana county. 

She married John Knopick, November 13, 1954 in Iselin, PA

Nellie was a devoted active member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Punxsutawney where she...

Jul 10, 2024

Sally Ann Sallack, 86, of Cloe, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born January 2, 1938 to Walter and Mabel (Sargeant) Jenks in Johnsonburg.

She was a longtime, active member of the Cloe United Methodist Church where she played the organ and always helped out where she was needed. Sally was also a member of...

Jul 3, 2024

Jun 29, 2024

Shawn A. Smith, 60, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at home. He was born on August 30, 1963 to Robert Smith and Violet Smith in Punxsutawney.

Shawn attended Punxsutawney High School and then worked as a well tender throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

He is survived by two sons and two daughters; Shawn D....

Jun 22, 2024

Edith J. Fishel, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Westover, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. 

 

She was born May 15, 1946 to David B. and Virginia May (McMasters) Painter in Punxsutawney . 

 

Edith attended New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney. 

 

Edith is survived by two sons, Wesley D. Mauk, Sr. and wife Michelle, Westover, Kevin M. Mauk,...

Jun 15, 2024

Roger D. Farrah, 72. Of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1952 to Regis and Marion (Enberg) Farrah in McKeesport. Roger was a graduate of McKeesport High School and attended Penn State, McKeesport for criminal justice. He had various interest throughout his life. He owned and operated R.D....

Jun 12, 2024

James M. Stockdale, Jr. (aka., Jim, Papa Jim, Dawg), 81, of Punxsutawney, died June 12, 2024, at Mahoning Riverside Manor.

He was born August 24, 1943, to Eleanor “Janie” (Weiss) and James Merrill Stockdale.

He graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1961 and joined the Navy with his close buddies, Charlie Fetterman, Paul Bailey, and Ed Sager, immediately after graduating from high...

Jun 8, 2024

Harold Dee “Smitty” Smith, 80, of Melbourne Beach, FL, formerly of Indiana, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home in Florida with his family by his side. 

 

He was born March 5, 1944 to Clay and Gladys (Pearce) Smith in Fulton Run, Indiana County. 

 

Smitty was a graduate of Indiana High School. Smitty was a longtime member of Ascension...