Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

William Perry McKeen, 76, of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania passed away on January 24, 2020 from Alzheimers.  Perry was born May 2, 1943 in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania to William and Ruby (Campbell) McKeen.  At age 6, Perry lost his father to an early death and has now been reunited with him in heaven after 70 years.

He is...

Jan 12, 2020

Bonnie L Kuntz, 76, of Bells Landing, originally of Buffalo, NY, was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2020 at Penn Highlands Dubois, after a lengthy illness.

Bonnie is proceeded in death by her father Robert Greis, mother Elva (Brandt) Greis, and a brother Robert "Bobby" Greis.

Bonnie...

Jan 8, 2020

Harry M. “Mitch” Conley, 74 of Riverview Florida pasted away January 8, 2020 after a long illness.

Mitch was born on August 30, 1945 in Punxsutawney to the late Harry M. Conley and the late Mildred Hetzel Conley.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney. He graduated from Punxsutawney Area High school...

Jan 7, 2020

Born the third and youngest child of Mary Lucy (Augustyn) (1910 - 1996) and John Paul Miller (1908 - 1959), preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn (1933 - 2018), her brother John “Jack” (1935 - 2014 ), and two husbands.

Survived by 6 daughters with Donald David Karolick (1933-1971): Mary Diane “Dede”...

Jan 6, 2020

Ronald E. McDonald, 53 of Punxsutawney passed away January 6, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born in June 17, 1966 to Ed Grassel and Gloria Donnelly in Almont Michigan.

He was self-employed as an Independent Operator for Bimbo Bakeries. Ron was a member of...

Jan 4, 2020

Patrick (Pat) R. McGuire, 82, of Punxsutawney passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville. He was born on June 21, 1937 to Irvin and Bessie (Beckwith) McGuire in Clymer, PA. He married the former Arlene Smith on April 4, 1964 and was very faithful in taking care of her daily for...

Jan 1, 2020

Betty M. Dilts, 85 of Punxsutawney peacefully slipped into the arms of her Savior, Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

She was born June 1, 1934 to Byron and Margaret (Brooks) Ishman. Betty was a 1952 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry Dilts, on June 14, 1952, and raised...

Dec 30, 2019

Pearl Joann Butterworth, 79 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born October 1, 1940, in Punxsutawney to the late Robert and Pearl (Sloniger) Miller.

She worked many years at Pramco / Sportswear before retirement.

Pearl was very much a...

Dec 29, 2019

Laura Lee (Hollenbaugh) Nelson, age 58, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 10, 1961 in Punxsutawney, to the late Albert and Mary (Haire) Hollenbaugh.

She was a loving, compassionate and giving person who always had a helping hand and a listening ear for anyone...

Dec 27, 2019

Merle W. Wazelle, 75, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019.

He was born on July 26, 1944 to Armond and Carrie Mae (Pearce) Wazelle in Punxsutawney.

Merle was a retired coal miner from Doverspike Coal Company. Merle was skilled at many things and liked helping family and friends...

Dec 26, 2019

Stephen W. Fairman, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday December 26, 2019 at Jefferson Manor.

Stephen was born on November 3, 1924 to Michael and Mary (Soltis) Fairman in Walston.

He married Anna Jane Thomas on October 5, 1954. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2017.

He was a member...

Dec 22, 2019

James “Jimmy” Christopher Helman, 59 of Punxsutawney passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019.

He was born in 1960 to Thomas and Josephine (Long) Helman in Punxsutawney.

Jimmy was employed for Matson lumber for most of his working career, being active in all aspects of the lumber business. He was proud of being the founder of...

Dec 21, 2019

Mary Jane Holeva, 82 of Rossiter passed away Saturday December 21, 2019 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born June 26, 1937 to George and Mary (Pluchinsky) Mesanko in Adrian.

Mary Jane was a member of Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter. She enjoyed her dogs Fifi and Coco, crocheting,...

Nov 25, 2019

Morton “Shea” Landy, 90, of Mahaffey passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville.

He was born May 4, 1929 to (George B. Landy) and (Estella (Fryer) Landy) in Washington, DC

He is survived by a nephew, Shea Ralph and two nieces, Sheila and Susan Ralph of Florida, and...

Nov 24, 2019

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Hinderliter, 60, of Valier passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was surrounded by her loving sister, niece and brother.

She was born in 1959 to John and Janet Marie (Burdette) Wands in Pittsburgh.

Cindy was a member of First Life Church.

She was a long time employee of the...

Nov 9, 2019

Robert Francis Lightner, 58, of Mahaffey passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home.

He was born October 8, 1961 in Punxsutawney to Francis Oliver Lightner and Shirley Jean (Brink) Lightner.

Bob attended the CMA Church in Mahaffey and also Mount Carmel Church.

He was a...

Nov 6, 2019

Marjorie (Sunderlin) Fuller, 71 of Stafford, Virginia passed away on November 6th, 2019 after losing her battle with lung disease.

She was born in 1948 to James Clair and Dorothy Helen (Price) Sunderlin at home in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania.

Marjorie enjoyed being “Cackle” to her two grandchildren, spending time with family, and...

Nov 4, 2019

Berna B. Ryen, 94 of Rochester Mills, passed away on Monday November 4, 2019.

She was born in 1925 to Linus and Binnie (Hicks) Simpson in Marchand.

Berna enjoyed playing bingo and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play ball.

She was retired from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as...

Oct 21, 2019

MaryAnn Smith, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at Penn Highlands Dubois. MaryAnn was born September 3, 1931, in Punxsutawney to the late Edward C. Sloniger and Lenore (McGregor) Sloniger. March 25, 1951, she married the love of her life, Joseph Franklin Smith who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by four brothers, Edward...

Oct 15, 2019

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Charlene M. Waltman, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 68. Charlene was born in Greensburg on February 2, 1951, to the late John Eble and Sara M. (Blose) Eble. She was Married to Ralph Waltman who survives. She is also survived by one brother, John Eble, three daughters, Charlene, Renee and...