Obituaries

Oct 15, 2020

Audrey Marie Craig, 73 of Punxsutawney passed away on Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born March 7, 1947 to John and Esther (Howell) Hodson in Meadville.

Audrey was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was very active in her...

Oct 11, 2020

George D. Bishop, 84, of Johnsonburg, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away at the Ridgmont Personal Care facility in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

George was born to Raymond and Blanche (Souders) Bishop in Fulton County, on May 20, 1936. He graduated from Hustontown High School, in 1954.

One of...

Oct 5, 2020

Christina M. Chilcote, 39 of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at her home.

Christina was born June 28, 1981, in Clearfield.

She is survived by her parents, Harry "Dusty" Chilcote and Cheryl (Brown) Chilcote. Three brothers, Dusty Chilcote, Timothy Chilcote, Curtis Chilcote and girlfriend Amigo Haines. Three nieces and nephews, Trinity Star and...

Sep 30, 2020

Clyde V. Bracken,79, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born June 19, 1941, in DuBois, to the late Clyde M. and Mary J. (Snyder) Bracken.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army.

Clyde attended the Church of God....

Sep 27, 2020

Nellie "Louise" Koch, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Court in Brookville.

She was born May 29, 1925, in Perry Township, Jefferson County, to the late Edward Allen Kennedy and Bertha May (Blose) Kennedy.

Louise worked for Rockland County in Blauvelt, NY, for many years and a...

Sep 23, 2020

Michael P. Meko, 89, of Punxsutawney began his eternal Sunday polka party Wednesday September 23 2020. A man of many words that never failed to make everyone smile; Mike passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He was born October 28, 1930 to Michael and Catherine (Sivanich) Meko, in Sherrytown.

Mike...

Sep 17, 2020

Phyllis I Neal, 91, of Punxsutawney (Sportsburg), passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 14, 1928 to Merritt and Nell (Miller) Aber in Mayport.

She was a member of the Frostburg United Methodist Church. Phyllis was an active member of the Sportsburg United Methodist Church...

Sep 12, 2020

Ronald E. Coleman, 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at Mulberry Square.

He was born April 18, 1954 to Donald E. and Dorothy (Vallies) Coleman in Punxsutawney.

Ron was a graduate of Jeff Tech. He was a mechanic, working on cars, trucks and heavy equipment. He enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2020

Richard “Dick” Adcock, 88 of DuBois, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

He was born January 30, 1932 to Harold and Grace (Ford) Adcock in North Wales, Montgomery County Pennsylvania.

Dick was a member of the First United Methodist Church of DuBois....

Sep 8, 2020

Joseph P. Dudek, 83 of Arcadia, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Joe was born February 20, 1937 to Michael and Julia (Stojak) Dudek in Arcadia.

Joe started working out of high school in Willoughby, Ohio for Penetryn Systems until 1983 when he and...

Sep 6, 2020

Darlene Kay (Blose) Shaffer, 73, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born May 23, 1947 to Blair and Lillie (McGregor) Blose in Punxsutawney.

She was a member of Oliveburg Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School, Class of...

Aug 23, 2020

Joan M. Bowser, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020, with her family at her side, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 16, 1931 to Russell and Virginia (Bowser) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Joan was a lifelong member of the Albion United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2020

Gregory Bair, 60, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday Aug. 21, 2020, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Greg was born in Punxsutawney to Raymond Bair and Olga Godos on Dec. 1, 1959.

He attended the Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked as a lottery rep for the Pennsylvania Department...

Aug 18, 2020

Catherine S. “Cathy” Brosius, 59, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 14, 1961 to Jack and Mary (Carcella) Hurd in Punxsutawney.

Cathy was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Cathy worked for...

Aug 8, 2020

Debra K. “Deb” Yoder, 61, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born October 7, 1958 to Robert and Joyce (Hull) Wise in Clearfield.

Debra was a Christian by faith. She was graduate of DuBois Business College. Debra enjoyed her vegetable...

Aug 2, 2020

Jane L. Bills, age 84, a former resident of Edinburg passed away Sunday August 2, 2020 in Mahaffey, PA.

She was born in Gloversville, NY on December 31, 1935.  The daughter of the late August and Mertle Sharp Knapp.

Jane was married to Stanley A. Bills on July 20, 1957 and...

Jul 31, 2020

Betty "Jean" Wells, 86, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in North Port, Florida.

Jean was born at home in Coolspring on March 18, 1934 to Clair and Geraldine (Klingensmith) Hadden.

Through the years, Jean enjoyed stock car racing, playing her organ and keyboard, clogging to country music,...

Jul 25, 2020

Doris Amanda Brubaker, 85 of Rochester Mills, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Doris was born February 18, 1935, in Lock Haven to late James and Emily Madden.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, watching old western movies...

Jul 24, 2020

Philip L. “Louie” Lewis, 78, of Punxsutawney, peacefully passed away at his home Friday July 24, 2020.

Philip was born November 2, 1941 to Loyd Lewis and Susan (Dunmire) Lewis in Punxsutawney. After his mother’s untimely passing, Louie was raised by his Great Aunt and Uncle,

Philip and Edna Dunmire.

Jul 22, 2020

Mary Louise Steele, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born December 10, 1947 to Merle E. and Helen (Good) Troutman in Rural Valley.

Mary attended the One Life Church in Punxsutawney and formerly was a member of the...