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Freda E. Bennett

Freda E. Bennett

Dec 27, 2017

Freda E. Bennett, 91 of Mahaffey passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Freda was born January 17, 1926 in Mahaffey, Bethlehem Hill, a daughter of the late John A. and Dora (Montgomery) Lee. Freda was an amazing cook and baker who made delicious pies and breads. She enjoyed quilting and crafts...

Christine A. Ingros

Christine A. Ingros

Dec 13, 2017

All arrangements are private.

Lenora B. "GG" Godo

Lenora B. "GG" Godo

Dec 10, 2017

Lenora B. "GG" Godo, 87 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her home. Lenora was born March 26, 1930 in Punxsutawney to the late Harry and Lenora (Summerville) Beatty. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph J. Godo, one daughter; Linda Godo, four brothers and four sisters. She attended...

Donald E. Chambers, Sr.

Donald E. Chambers, Sr.

Dec 4, 2017

Donald E. Chambers Sr., 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. Donald was born September 2, 1941 in N. Mahoning Twp. on his family's farm which was founded by his parents, the late Donald and Mary (Brocious) Chambers. Donald was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving his tour of...

Donald (Don) "Kato" Hendricks

Donald (Don) "Kato" Hendricks

Nov 30, 2017

Donald L. (Don) “Kato” Hendricks, 71 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home. Donald was born May 17, 1946 in Ramey, PA. a son of the late Henry O. and Ruth W. (Strawbridge) Hendricks. Don was the co-owner of ADDCO Machine Company for many years. He was a member of the John W. Jenks Lodge...

Anna Jane Fairman

Anna Jane Fairman

Nov 24, 2017

Anna Jane Fairman, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 surrounded by her family at home. Anna Jane was born February 29, 1932 in Punxsutawney to the late G. Bert Thomas and Esther (Schick) Thomas. Anna Jane was a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church in Punxsutawney where she was also a member of...

Mary E. Beck

Mary E. Beck

Nov 23, 2017

Mary E. Beck, 63 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home. Mary was born July 8,1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard and Nora (Sheridan) Donavan. Mary had a great love of horses. She is survived by her beloved husband; Ronald T. Beck of Dayton and her daughter; Meghan Beck of Sunbury,...

Carolyn A. Nealer

Carolyn A. Nealer

Nov 21, 2017

Carolyn A. Nealer, 83 of Rochester Mills, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Arresta at Hillsdale. Carolyn was born December 10, 1933 in Saltsburg, PA. a daughter of the late James E. and Alice (Cunningham) Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward A. Nealer who died September 9, 2006. She was a...

Louis Vincent Murdock

Louis Vincent Murdock

Nov 16, 2017

Louis Vincent Murdock, 94 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Louie was born July 18, 1923 in Sykesville, a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Morrell) Murdock. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church. He was the...

Virginia N. Lee

Virginia N. Lee

Nov 12, 2017

Virginia N. Lee, 98 of Punxsutawney passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Virginia was born August 2, 1919 in Augusta, Kansas,  a daughter of the late Louis Atherton and LaMarsha (Brannon) Atherton. All arrangements are private for family and under the direction of the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.

Christine Louise Small

Christine Louise Small

Nov 10, 2017

Christine Louise Small, 61 of Punxsutawney passed away, Friday, November 10, 2017 at UPMC Montifiore surrounded by her family. Christine was born February 12, 1956 in Franklin, PA. the daughter of Wilmer McQuown who survives and the late Alice (Smith) McQuown. On August 24, 1974 she married her husband David Small, Sr. who survives. Christine was a Registered Nurse...

Lemoine E. Westover

Lemoine E. Westover

Nov 8, 2017

Lemoine E. Westover, 83 of LaJose, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at UPMC Altoona. Lemoine was born January 2, 1934 in LaJose, a son of the late Carl A. and Eva (Rainey) Westover. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Donna (Bell) Westover. Lemoine was the last of his generation. He attended the Church of the...

Kenneth E. Ruth, Sr.

Kenneth E. Ruth, Sr.

Nov 4, 2017

Kenneth E. Ruth Sr., 87 of Punxsutawney passed away, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Mr. Ruth was born November 24, 1929 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Willis and Hilda (Hopkins) Ruth. Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving wife Edith Ruth in 2009. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the...

Dennis "John" Blose

Dennis "John" Blose

Oct 31, 2017

Dennis "John" Blose, 62 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. John was born March 14, 1955 in Clarion, a son of the late Elmer Dean and Hazel Joan (Croyle) Blose. August 5, 2006 he married his loving wife Patricia M. (Hudzick) Blose who survives. John was a member of the Eddyville Lutheran...

James A. Palmerino

James A. Palmerino

Oct 27, 2017

James A. Palmerino, 76 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Windsor House at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville. James was born May 28, 1941 in Punxsutawney a son of the late Frank Palmerino and Jessie (Carlino) Palmerino. He ia survived by his siblings; Rose Ann Fallara of Punxsutawney and a twin brother; Alfred Palmerino...

Joan M. Aul

Joan M. Aul

Oct 26, 2017

Joan M. Aul, 85 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Joan was born April 22, 1932 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Griffith and Margaret ( Muick) Fritz. Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband Willaim J. Aul on December 23, 2010. They were married June 4, 1960. Joan...

Laverne E. Nulph

Laverne E. Nulph

Oct 18, 2017

Laverne E. Nulph, 95 of Punxsutawney, a resident of Mahoning Towers, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Laverne was born August 17, 1922 in Oak Ridge, PA. a daughter of the late Jesse M. and Tabitha (Kelso) Bailey. October 20, 1945 she married her loving husband Henry M. Nulph who preceded...

James D. Stamler

James D. Stamler

Oct 7, 2017

James D. Stamler, 72 of Rossiter, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. James was born April 10, 1945 in Punxsutawney to the late George and Elizabeth (Lezak) Stamler. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and Protestant by faith. James was retired from the Local Operators Engineers Union #66 where he...

Dorothy R. Knepp

Dorothy R. Knepp

Oct 6, 2017

Dorothy R. Knepp, 80 of Grampian, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville. Dorothy was born September 1, 1937 in Grampian. She was a daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Bloom) Rowles. Dorothy was an avid reader who enjoyed American History. She loved baking, camping and the Pittsburgh Penquins. She was a bus...

Dennis E. Byers

Dennis E. Byers

Oct 2, 2017

Dennis E. Byers, 68 of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Dennis was born December 27, 1948 in Spangler to the late Richard Byers and Emma (Wolfe) Byers of Mahaffey who survives. He was a US Navy Veteran. Dennis worked many years for Benjamin Coal Company and later became the owner of the...

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