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Martha H. Monoskey
May 1, 2019
Martha H. Monoskey, 94 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born November 12, 1924. She was one of ten children born to the late Homer and Clara (Pearce) Neal. She was born on the family farm in Rossiter which has been in the...
Mildred Bracken
Apr 27, 2019
Mildred Bracken, 67 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at home. Mildred was born August 25, 1951, in Northern Cambria to the late John and Mildred (Solace) Zahursky. She enjoyed beautiful flowers and listening to music. She was also a kettle volunteer for the Salvation Army. January 4, 1973, she married her husband...
B. Georgeina Podgers
Apr 26, 2019
B. Georgeina Podgers, 98 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Georgeina was born August 20, 1920, in Punxsutawney, to the late James and Melda (Himes) Hobba. She was married to Walter W. Podgers who preceded her in death. Georgeina was a member of Saint Peter's United Church of Christ. Her hobbies were doing...
Annabell Wazelle
Apr 21, 2019
Annabell Wazelle, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Penn Highlands Dubois. Annabell was born May 31, 1929 in Big Run to the late Edward and Roseann (Wachob) Kerr. She was a member of the First Church of God and also the Ladies Auxiliary in Big Run. September 28, 1945, she was married to Robert Wazelle,...
Eugene R. "Gene" Pape, Sr.
Apr 18, 2019
Eugene “Gene” R. Pape, Sr., 56 of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Gene was born July 28, 1962 in Punxsutawney to the late Rocco Pape and Martha (Kendra) Pape who survives, of Rossiter. Gene was a member of the Resurrection Church in Rossiter. He was...
Dolly E. Dorsey
Apr 13, 2019
Dolly E. Dorsey, 84 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Dolly was born December 19, 1934 in Rochester Mills to the late Rev. William Tobias and his wife Oma (Smeal) Tobias. She loved children and ran Dolly’s Day Care for many years. She attended the Valley Chapel Church. Dolly...
Adelheid M. Shelley
Apr 2, 2019
Adelheid M. “Heidi” Shelley, 73 of Burnside, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. Heidi was born December 17, 1944 in Biedheim, Germany to the late Ernest and Adele Kunstler. Heidi loved beautiful flowers and spent her spare time tending to her garden which she took great pride in. She is survived by her husband of 54...
Nicholas L. DeChurch
Apr 2, 2019
Nicholas L. DeChurch, 83 of Big Run, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was born February 24, 1936 in Sykesville to the late Anthony and Mary (Phillips) DeChurch. After 22 1/2 years of service, he retired from the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict. During his career, he was...
Samuel C. Shaffer
Mar 28, 2019
Samuel C. Shaffer, 87 of Ringgold, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Samuel was born September 28, 1931 in Dry Ridge to the late Samuel B. and Elise (Brocious) Shaffer. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Samuel was a graduate of Bob Jones University earning his Degree in Ministry....
C. F. "Chick" Melchick
Mar 25, 2019
C. F. “Chick” Melchick, 97 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Chick was the eldest of four children, born October 5, 1921 in Punxsutawney to the late Paul and Marie (Mahan) Melchick. He was a US Army Veteran having proudly served during WWII. He was a building contractor and retired from B&O...
Raymond E. Miller
Mar 25, 2019
Raymond E. Miller, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Raymond was born December 29, 1932, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Mary Miller. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked many years at Punxsutawney Sportswear for many years and most recently...
Richard Thomas Gigliotti
Mar 22, 2019
Richard Thomas Gigliotti, 79 of Mahaffey, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at home. He was born May 23, 1939 in Walston to the late Angelo “Ben” Gigliotti and Angeline (Villella) Gigliotti. On June 18, 1960 he married Louise (Bouch) Gigliotti who survives. Richard served in the Army Reserves for 11 years. He worked...
Walter P. Fairman
Mar 17, 2019
Walter P. Fairman, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 3, 1930 in Punxsutawney to the late Michael and Mary (Soltis) Fairman. Walt was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church....
Josephine E. Helman
Mar 6, 2019
Josephine E. Helman, 84 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 surrounded by her family at home. Josephine was born May 10, 1934 in Punxsutawney to the late John and Rose (Jose) Long. She was a member of SS. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church. Josephine was very active and enjoyed being with her family. She was a...
Lois J. Lellock
Mar 3, 2019
Lois J. Lellock, 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born July 1, 1935 in Luthersburg to the late Russell and Ethlyn (Knupp) Timblin. Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband; John Ronald Lellock in 2001. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church....
Peter P. Pascuzzo
Feb 23, 2019
Peter P. Pascuzzo, 82 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Peter was born July 5, 1936 in Punxsutawney to the late Joseph and Lena Pascuzzo. He was enlisted in the Army Reserves for many years. Peter was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church where he was an altar boy...
Donald E. Coleman
Feb 21, 2019
Donald E. Coleman, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Hillsdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Donald was born January 24, 1934 in Dora to the late Ernie and Mable (Hawk) Coleman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years. Dorothy E. (Vallies) Coleman. Donald lived to go fishing in his boat...
Gordon G. Snyder
Feb 16, 2019
Gordon Snyder,86 of Mahaffey, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home. Gordon was born August 1, 1932 in Mahaffey to the late Charles and Mary (Marshall) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Inez (Stiffler) Snyder on December 30, 2018. Gordon was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He...
Jerry R. Pierce, Sr.
Feb 14, 2019
Jerry R. Pierce, Sr., 70 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Jerry was born September 15, 1948 in Brookville to the late Robert and Ruth (Buck) Pierce. He worked many years for Asplundh before he began the Pierce Tree Service which he ran for several years. He loved spending time with his family...
Rodney A. Long
Feb 9, 2019
Rodney A. "Rod" Long, 48, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Rod was born April 22, 1970 in DuBois. He was a son of Byron T. Long of Punxsutawney who survives and the late Karol (Hockenberry) Long. Rod was a cashier for many years at Shop N Save. He was a friend to...
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