Obituaries

Sep 26, 2017

Ronald E. Bouch, 68 of Rochester Mills, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Sun Valley Acres in Glen Campbell. Ronald was born February 13, 1949 in Punxsutawney to the late Ray and Eleanor (Parrish) Bouch who survives of Mahaffey. He was a proud US Army veteran having served during the Viet Nam war. He was a member of...

Sep 25, 2017

Tressa M. "Terry" Merritts, 70 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Terry was born December 19, 1946 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ralph and Pearl (McDonnell) Leipold. She worked in the Assessment office of the Jefferson County Courthouse and later for Community Action before retiring. She was very active in the...

Sep 22, 2017

G. Eleanor Newlon, 93 of Boca Raton, FL., and formerly of Mahaffey, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. Eleanor was born in Mahaffey on September 13, 1924 to the late Isaac and M. Catherine (Breth) Bennett. Eleanor was a graduate of Mahaffey High School. She attended three years of Missionary Training at Nyack Bible Institute in New York. Eleanor...

Sep 21, 2017

Junipher E. Jenary, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Junipher was born on October 20, 1926 in Homer City, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Lavina Flack Henry. She was the Assistant Manager at the former GC Murphy's and Ames in Punxsutawney. She loved to knit and sew making beautiful crafts...

Sep 13, 2017

Bradley Scott Greenlee, II, 30 of Punxsutawney passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at UPMC Altoona. Bradley was born September 16, 1986 in Punxsutawney to his parents; Bradley Scott Greenlee, I of Punxsutawney and Karen Dilts Greenlee of New York who survive. Bradley is also survived by two daughter's; Nevaeh and Lainie and three sister's. He enjoyed...

Sep 10, 2017

Laura Renee' McIntosh, 41 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Laura was born January 10, 1976 in DuBois, PA. a daughter of James and Deborah Kunselman Fleckenstein who reside in Punxsutawney. Laura loved life and being in the peace of the outdoors whether she was reading or kayaking on Cloe...

Sep 1, 2017

Albert G. Semon, 89 of Glen Campbell, passed away Monday, September 1, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. Albert was born October 11, 1927 in Banks Twp. Indiana County, a son of the late Peter and Susan Franco Semon. Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Agnes E. Yorko Semon of Glen Campbell. They were...

Aug 10, 2017

Jesse F. Richards, 69 of Mayport passed away August 10, 2017 at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh. Jesse was born February 10, 1948 in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Jesse C. and Betty Jean Richards. Jesse loved the outdoors and all that it included such as hunting, fishing and camping. He loved animals and dogs and cats. Jesse adored...

Aug 10, 2017

Ruby Jane Call, 75 of Curwensville, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at DuBois Nursing Home. Ruby was born June 28, 1942 in Curwensville. At Ruby's request there will be no viewing. Arrangements are under the care of the Waldron Funeral Home in Mahaffey.

Aug 6, 2017

Juanita I. Yohe, 89 of Big Run, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017.

Ms. Yohe was born October 20, 1927 in Coalport, a daughter of the late Warren and Nellie (Filhart) Peace.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Big Run where she was very active and held numerous titles....

Aug 1, 2017

Ruth Etta Zahursky, 94 of New Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

Mrs. Zahursky was born on February 26, 1923 in Westover, a daughter of the late Orville and Leah (Woods) Fronk.

Ruth was a 1941 graduate of Westover High School. She worked at several sewing factories early in life, then sold...

Jul 26, 2017

John T. Babco Jr., 75 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Babco was born August 31, 1941 in Glen Campbell, a son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Kraynak) Babco.

He retired from PennDot and was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. He also enjoyed spending...

Jul 23, 2017

Barbara M. Peffer, 75 of Marion Center, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Moorehead Place in Indiana.

Barbara was born June 12, 1942 in Indiana, a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Mabel R. (Ruffner) Peffer.

She attended the United Methodist Church of Marion Center. Barbara was a nurse for thirty four years...

Jul 22, 2017

Keith Wonderling, 79 of Worthville, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

Mr. Wonderling was born October 23, 1937 in Punxsutawney to the late Melvin and Josephine (Wonderling).

He retired from Hanley and Bird Gas Company. He was an avid gardener, loved restoring antique farm equipment and enjoyed farming. He attended...

Jul 16, 2017

Jane Weber Wineberg, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Jane was born July 17, 1928 in Big Run, a daughter of the late Lee Oran Weber and Lulu Viola Henry Weber.

She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church in Punxsutawney where in the...

Jul 6, 2017

William A. "Bill" Smith, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Smith was born January 27, 1927 in Smithville, a son of the late Dallas E. and Margaret A. (Elbel) Smith.

He was an Assistant Superintendent at Smithport United Methodist Church and a Sunday...

Jul 1, 2017

Theresa L. "Terri" Kent, 60 of Hamilton, passed away July 1, 2017 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Terri was born on June 21, 1957 in Homer City, a daughter of the late George and Delores Barney.

She enjoyed being in the outdoors, camping, her animals, and living by the water. She also enjoyed reading her cook...

Jun 29, 2017

Mary Jean Beatrice Droney Tangren (Jean) died on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Her actual date of birth was often questioned. Family insisted as she was born in the early morning of September 7, 1919. However, the doctor listed Jean’s birthdate as September 6, 1919, as he arrived at the family home earlier that evening. Jean was the sixth...

Jun 22, 2017

Clinton Arnold Pearce, 70 of Rochester Mills, passed quietly Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center after battling a long time with Parkinson's Disease.

Clinton was born April 25, 1947 in Punxsutawney to the late Harry Pearce and Adaline Pearce of Bradford, who survives.

Clinton was a U.S. Marine Veteran,...

Jun 22, 2017

Gertrude E. (Anderson) Lee-Sweely, aka "Dete", of Curwensville, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 surrounded by her family at home.

Gertrude was born June 20, 1929 in Croton-on-Hudson, NY to her late parents Oscar and Daisy Fryer Anderson.

Dete was a member of the Martin Luther Church in Punxsutawney. Her working life began at Kent...