Obituaries

May 17, 2018

Matushka Judy (Alderson) Horosky was called by our Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 17, 2018, peacefully at home, with her husband John and family at her side. She was born July 7, 1940 in Houston, PA. to the late Robert And Helen (Filius) Alderson. Matushka Judy was a member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Cannonsburg,...

May 14, 2018

Larry S. Manges, age 60 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Larry was born July 11, 1957 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late George and Viola (Rischel) Manges. Larry was a truck driver for many years before retiring. After retirement he was able to enjoy riding his motorcycle, going camping...

May 14, 2018

Catherine E. Hill 90 of Derry, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Mountain View Speciality Care.

She was born on December 15, 1927 in Nanty Glo. She was a daughter of the late Robert Steeves and Katie Bell Bracken.

She was retired from Torrance State Hospital as a LPN.

In addition to...

May 12, 2018

Alice T. Sprankle, age 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Alice was born July 22, 1932 in Punxsutawney. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Christine (Steffy) Beatty. September 2, 1955, she married her beloved husband; Leroy Sprankle who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband and parents,...

May 12, 2018

Harry S. Kemp, age 87 of Rochester Mills, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Harry was born August 28, 1930 in Redbank Twp., Armstrong Co., a son of the late Charles and Edna (Smith) Kemp. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty L. (Barnett)...

May 2, 2018

Conrad J. Fortsch, age 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Conrad was born January 10, 1931 in Punxsutawney. He was a son of the late Clarence J. And Sara (Benson) Fortsch. He was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Church where he was the caretaker and also did maintenance work. Conrad...

Apr 27, 2018

Barbara A. (Astorino) Brink, age 85 of Rossiter, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Barbara was born December 4, 1932 in Walston. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Angelina (Adams) Astorino. Barbara was a graduate of Saints Cosmas & Damian High School and was employed at Pramco and Bell Telephone. She...

Apr 25, 2018

Nancy V. (Galbreath) Marsh, age 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, peacefully at home with her beloved husband George by her side. Nancy was born February 5, 1942 in Johnstown. She was a daughter of the late William D. And Goldie M. (Mickle) Galbreath. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Richland High School in Johnstown and...

Apr 23, 2018

Robert M. Dupak, 71, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 peacefully at home, with his wife Sandra at his side. Robert as born February 13, 1947 in Punxsutawney to the late George and Carmella (Chinque) Dupak. He was a US Navy veteran. Robert was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church and also a...

Apr 16, 2018

Richard Blair Blose, age 82, of Punxsutawney, passed away, Monday, April 16, 2018, at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Richard was born December 22, 1935 in Timblin, a son of the late John Blair Blose and Lillie (McGregor) Blose. He was a proud US Marine Corps veteran serving his tour of duty during the Korean War from...

Apr 11, 2018

Mary Ellen Elsessor, age 58, of Punxsutawney, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 11, 2018. Mary was born January 15, 1960, in Fairfield, CA. to the late Loyd and Betty Bartlett. Mary was a graduate of Iroquis High School and at the time of her passing worked for the Store Planning sector of Walmart Corporation. Mary truly...

Apr 7, 2018

Mary Jane "Mickey" Bennett, age 81, of Mahaffey, passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Penn Highlands Dubois. Mickey was born December 23, 1936 in Mahaffey, to the late Frank and Anna (Costo) Breth, along with three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her beloved husband James E. Bennett of Mahaffey. Mickey was the youngest and last...

Apr 7, 2018

Ethel M. "Skip" Schantz, age 85, of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Ethel was born on March 26, 1933 in Jerome, a daughter of the late Paul S. and Cozie V. (Troutman) Geist. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Russell E. Schantz on November 2, 1998. She...

Mar 21, 2018

George M. Clark, age 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at DuBois Nursing Home. George was born April 20, 1927 in Punxsutawney to the late Roy and Anna (McCormick) Clark. May 17, 1948 he married his beloved wife Gertrude “Isobel” Clark. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2006. In addition to his wife Isobel,...

Mar 18, 2018

Anna Marie Lanzendorfer Jordan, a lifelong resident of Punxsutawney, passed away on March 18, 2018, at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Jordan, in 2000. Anna Marie was a 1939 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. She then attended nursing school at Suburban General Hospital in Pittsburgh,...

Mar 17, 2018

Richard G. “Dick” Pifer, 79 o Punxsutawney, passed way Saturday, March 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born January 12, 1939 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Ellsworth and Bernice (Pierce) Pifer. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Maines) Pifer in 1988. Dick was a US Navy veteran serving on...

Mar 11, 2018

Lorraine Jo Kaczynski, 65 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Lorraine was born February 25, 1953 in Punxsutawney to the late John and Josephine (Ferrara) Rostas. She was a devoted member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Church where she taught CCD for many years. She belonged to the Altar Rosary Society and CD...

Mar 10, 2018

James I. "Wimp" Bullers, Jr. 86 of Mayport, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Penn Highlands Dubois. James was born December 5, 1931 in Dora to the late James I. Bullers, Sr. and Martha (Kuntz) Bullers. He is survived by his beloved wife Barbara E. (Richards) Bullers of Mayport. As a US Army veteran, Wimp proudly served his...

Mar 2, 2018

Randall LeRoy Kromer, 74 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Friday, March 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Kromer was born February 8, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY. to the late Leroy C. and Dolly (Vinskowski) Kromer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen M. Kromer in 2009 and one...

Mar 1, 2018

Doreen A. Schaffer, 58 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Doreen was born August 7, 1959 in Dubois to the late David and Pauline (Jarbeck) Przybrowski. Celebrating 42 years together, she married her husband Dean Schaffer who survives. They were married October 30, 1976. Doreen loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren;...