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John DiTucci, Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John DiTucci Jr. of Punxsutawney, PA, (Gaskill Twp.) and formerly of Rochester, NY, entered into rest at the age of 74 on January 3rd, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born September 12th, 1949 to John DiTucci Sr. and Frances (Colaruotolo) DiTucci in Rochester, NY. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving...
Frank G. Boboige
Jan 1, 2024
Frank G. Boboige, 80, of Punxsutawney (Albion) entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at his home.
He was born February 12, 1943 to Joseph and Stella (Zavatsky) Boboige in Dubois.
He was a 1961 graduate of Sykesville High School where he was involved with managing several sports teams. He worked at the Loree Shoe Factory (Big Run) which is where...
Janet L. Niel
Dec 25, 2023
Janet Lee Niel, 92, of Indiana, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 19, 1931 in Punxsutawney to the late Frank and Leitha (Cochran) Niel. She was a 1949 graduate of Dayton High School.
Janet was dedicated to her work; first working at the Sports Wear Factory in Punxsutawney and then...
John E. Belford
Dec 25, 2023
John E. Belford “PapKat”, 68, of Mahaffey, entered into rest, on Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home.
He was born March 9, 1955 to James and Helen (Ackerson) Belford in Indiana.
John was a 1973 graduate of Purchase Line High School. He was a member of the Noble Masonic Lodge 480 of Curwensville. He worked at...
Mary F. Bellomo
Dec 25, 2023
Mary F. Bellomo, 69, of Reynoldsville, entered into rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
She was born October 19, 1954 to the late John and Nora Jane (Kromer) Bellomo in Punxsutawney.
Mary was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Reynoldsville. She stayed active in the church throughout her life. She...
Randy L. Howard
Dec 23, 2023
Randy L. Howard, 67, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
He was born October 4, 1956 to the late Bernard “Ben” and Louise (Kotula) Howard in Punxsutawney.
Randy was a member of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church; He was a member of the
National Wild Turkey...
Patricia A. Stewart
Dec 19, 2023
Patricia A. Stewart, 78 of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
She was born September 30, 1945 to the late Charles R. and Elizabeth (Holland) Stewart in Punxsutawney.
Pat was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. She began working at West End Comet in 1964. She...
David Lee Stonbraker
Dec 18, 2023
David Lee Stonbraker, 81, of Timblin entered into the kingdom of heaven on December 18, 2023 at the Brookville Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1941 to the late Paul M. and Florence (Blose) Stonbraker in Greensburg. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1959. After high school, Dave joined The United States Marine Corp as a rifleman and also...
Constance S. Kandare
Dec 3, 2023
Constance S. “Connie” Kandare, 63, of Big Run, formerly of Smethport, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home.
She was born July 25, 1960 to the late Norman and Lucille (Brady) Seger in Punxsutawney.
Connie was a graduate of Port Allegany High School in 1978. Connie owned the Cottage House Restaurant in Smethport. She mainly worked in...
Tina L. Masarik
Dec 1, 2023
Tina L. Masarik, 55 of Westover, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital.
She was born August 27, 1968 to Roger and Bernice (Agy) Maynard in Cleveland, Ohio. They survive.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years Pete Masarik, Westover, five children, Karina L. Marks, (Chris), OH, Marisa A. Webster...
Bonnie Jean Cochran
Nov 29, 2023
Bonnie Jean Cochran, 88, of Punxsutawney passed away at her home on November 29, 2023.She was born on October 10,1935 in Coolspring, PA to the late Frank and Lula (Wolfe) Cochran.
Bonnie graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School and went right to work at Punxsutawney Sportswear; later cooking and baking at the famous Pantall Hotel until her retirement.
Bonnie...
Robert K. Dietrich
Nov 24, 2023
Robert K. Dietrich, a beloved husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1946, in New Jersey to the late Kenneth A. Dietrich and Adelaide Kline.
Robert had a distinguished career which spanned many years. He was the assistant vice president of Interconnect Phone Company. Later...
Ronald E. Kitchen
Nov 22, 2023
Ronald E. Kitchen, 85, of Mahaffey, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.
He was born October 19, 1938 to the late Kendel and Ruth (White) Kitchen in Westover.
Ron was Christian by faith. He was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for C and K Coal Company and for most of his life...
John A. Frantz
Nov 20, 2023
John A. Frantz, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born December 2, 1946 to the late Charles and Twila (Siple) Frantz in Punxsutawney.
John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the United States Army. Most recently he attended the Canoe Ridge Church...
Ralph S. Waltman
Nov 16, 2023
Ralph S. Waltman, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.
He was born January 26, 1948 to the late Ralph S. and Sophie (Shanovich) Waltman in Hubbard, Ohio.
Ralph attended Grace Worship Church. He worked as a driller for Sam Jack Drilling and Fairman Drilling for over 30 before his...
Bernard A. "Bernie" Lee
Nov 13, 2023
Bernard A. “Bernie” Lee, 84 of Mahaffey, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.
He was born December 21, 1938, to Samuel S. Lee and Anna (Ott) Lee in Lilly.
Bernie was a member of Calvary Chapel Church, Mahaffey and served as a deacon at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of Armagh,...
Dora P. Hartman
Nov 12, 2023
Dora P. Hartman, 90, of Davie, Florida and formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on November 11, 2023.
She was born September 24, 1933 to Charles and Alma (Glontz) Shaffer in Punxsutawney.
Dora graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1951. She raised her family in Liverpool and then Earlville, NY before settling in Florida. Dora was a member of Community...
Patricia A. Hayes
Nov 6, 2023
Patricia A. Hayes, 79, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born March 22, 1944 to Edward L. and Isabelle Marie (Maniscalco) Kromer in Punxsutawney. Pat graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1962. After high school she worked for the Federal Government in Washington DC. After...
Ret. SFC Earl L. Roach
Nov 6, 2023
RET. SFC. Earl L. Roach, 57, of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital.He was born March 1, 1966 to the late Earl William and Linda Diane (Boucher) Roach in Meadville, PA.He grew up in Ebensburg and graduated from Central Cambria High School in 1985, where he lettered in wrestling, football and track...
Bradley M. Ophaug
Nov 3, 2023
Bradley Michael Ophaug, 61, of Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
He was born September 7, 1962 to Ross Emmet Ophaug and Marion J. Bichler in Freemont, California.
Brad was a graduate of Northern Colorado University and received his law degree from Nova South East College in Florida. He practiced law in Indiana for...
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