Obituaries

Sep 23, 2018

Norma Jean (McMillen) Smith-Marshall, age 84, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Norma was born September 17, 1934 in Punxsutawney to the late Norman and Ruth (Burkett) McMillen. She was a member of the Countryside Baptist Church. Norma worked many years at Rola-Jensen before retirement. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...

Sep 22, 2018

Thomas J. "T.J." Meehan, age 63, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, September 22 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. T. J. was born May 27, 1955 in Punxsutawney, to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Quinlisk) Meehan. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. T.J. was a kind and loving person to everyone and will be missed by many friends and family...

Sep 21, 2018

Dorothy L. Cole, age 78, of Curwensville, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Dorothy was born October 26, 1939 in Clearfield. She was a daughter of the late Ferd and Etta (Freedline) Shear. Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, James B. Cole of Curwensville. She worked for DuPont for 18 years...

Sep 18, 2018

David L. Bottenhorn, Sr., age 74, of Rossiter, passed away, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Select Specialty Care in Johnstown. David was born August 7, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late John and Laura (Delp) Bottenhorn. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. David was known around the area as "Old Man Dave". He loved to...

Sep 17, 2018

Ruth M. Miller, age 99, of Grampian, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born September 7, 1919 in Clearfield. She was a daughter of the late Clair and Hilda (Rishell) Wriglesworth. She was a member of the Hepburnia United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a...

Sep 11, 2018

Roger C. Meckley, 72 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his home. Roger was born March 29, 1946 in Spangler. He was a son of the late Ray and Ruth (Billings) Meckley. He was a US Army Veteran. Roger is survived by his daughter; Dawn Ruth Ann Smith and three grandchildren; Nick, Evan and Josh. Two...

Sep 8, 2018

James O. Saxe, 69, of Mahaffey, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Jim was born December 2, 1948 in Mahaffey. He was the only son of the late George and Josephine (Lines) Saxe. He was a proud veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam era and also completing his tour of...

Sep 7, 2018

Paul E. "Ed" Bracken, Sr., 68, of Burnside, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home. Paul was born August 2, 1950 in Mahaffey. He was a son of the late Ellsworth and Florence (Wright) Bracken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother; Robert "Otie" Bracken and two sisters; Joan Daisher and...

Sep 1, 2018

Karen S. Tyger, 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. She was born June 27, 1956 in Punxsutawney to the late Harold C. and Ruby (Wagner) Tyger. Karen is survived by her life partner; Daniel Williard of Punxsutawney, one brother; Robert Tyger and wife Connie of Marion Center, two sister's; Diane Tyger of...

Aug 13, 2018

Eugene E. Hankey Sr., 82 of Derry, PA, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home.

He was the son of Clyde C. Hankey and Daisy Irene Hutchison, born on August 31, 1935 in Ligonier, PA.

Eugene was a member of the First Church of God and was a past Deacon and Trustee. ...

Jul 30, 2018

Robert A. Vanyo, 57, of DuBois, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Robert was born January 6, 1961 to Norbert and Donna (Scarantine) Vanyo who reside in Anita. Robert worked for Penn Dot in heavy equipment and labor for many years. He loved hunting and camping and being in the outdoors. He was...

Jul 19, 2018

Richard D. “Bubb” Smith, 92, of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born on November 14, 1925 in Smithville, a son of the late Dallas E. And Margaret A. (Elbel) Smith. He attended Canoe Ridge Church of God. He was a WWII Veteran earning a Purple Heart...

Jul 14, 2018

Milton P. Shaffer, age 100, of Punxsutawney, went to be with the lord on Saturday, July 14, 2018, peacefully at the home where he was born, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shaffer was born April 30, 1918. He was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Ann (Pifer) Shaffer. He was a farmer at heart who owned...

Jul 6, 2018

Rachel R. Graffius, age 88 of DuBois, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, at Penn Highlands DuBois. Rachel was born November 24, 1929 in Walston to the late Archie and Concetta (Bianco) Farbo . In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph H. Graffius on November 10, 2007. They...

Jun 16, 2018

Ralph E. Tustin, age 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, with his beloved wife Leona by his side. He and Leona (Ruth) Tustin were married for almost 37 years. Ralph was born October 31, 1935 in Center Twp., Green County, a son of the late Joseph and Sara (Dobson) Tustin. He was a camp councilor...

Jun 15, 2018

Laurence E. “Larry” Rose, age 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Larry was born on May 6, 1929 in Bradford, PA., a son of the late Clifton A. Rose and Dorothea (Huston) Rose. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter; Wanda R. Shultz, one son;...

Jun 11, 2018

Marcella Helen (Manner) Stephenson, age 91, formerly of Indiana County, PA, passed away on June 11, 2018 at a nursing home in Colonial Beach, VA. She was born in August of 1926. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Viola Mae (Waltenbaugh) Manner, her husband,Clarence Stephenson, and her brothers, Frank, Jesse, Harry, and Eugene Manner. She...

Jun 9, 2018

Jean Kathryn (Ober) Rapach, 72 of Clymer passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

She was born April 21, 1946 in Indiana, PA to Clarence and Marian (McKiernan) Ober. She was a graduate of Penns Manor High School, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and the University of Pittsburgh. She worked...

May 28, 2018

Lanny L. Kunselman, age 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Lanny was born November 11, 1946 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late Richard D. and Edna (Reeseman) Kunselman. Lanny Was a Vietnam Veteran proudly serving and sacrificing for his country. after his tour of...

May 17, 2018

Mary R. Bellomo, age 66 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, with her family by her side. Mary was born September 16, 1951 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Robert and Rachael (Liebert) Lantz. Mary was completely devoted to her family. She enjoyed nothing more than to be with her grandchildren...