Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

Jessie L. Hickox, 87, of Rossiter, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Jefferson Court in Brookville.

She was born November 18, 1935, to Jess and Bertha (Shields) Lydic in McGee’s Mills.

Jessie was a strong woman who was ahead of her time. She was fiercely protective of her family. Jessie had an incredible...

Jul 10, 2023

Doris A. Dwyer, 80, of Mahaffey, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 6, 1943 to Leo and Ann (Morris) Murzinski in Elizabeth, NJ.

Doris was a registered nurse for over 30 years, working mainly in surgery. She lived most of her life in...

Jul 9, 2023

Wanda Smith, 102, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born April 22, 1921 to John and Naomi (Crossman) Emhoff in Big Run.

Wanda was a member of the Eastern Star, the Punxsutawney Moose Lodge and the Punxsutawney Elks Lodge. During her working years she worked at Rolo...

Jul 7, 2023

Susan B. Daugherty, 62 of Anita, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born June 27, 1961 to Leo and Martha (Hindman) Holt in Canonsburg, Pa.

Susan was a protestant by faith and faithfully read her Bible. She worked at Paris Cleaners in various positions throughout her career...

Jul 6, 2023

Guy Joseph Bianco, Jr., a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, passed away on July 6, 2023, in Wilmington, NC, surrounded by his family. Born on June 11, 1933, in Punxsutawney, PA, Guy was the son of Guy J. Sr. and Thelma K. (Emberg) Bianco.

Guy dedicated 23 honorable years of his life to the U.S....

Jun 28, 2023

Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. of Lakeland, FL, age 86, died at home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jean C. (Curry) Bishop and his two sons Robert (Joan) Bishop, Jr., of Fairfax, VA and Patrick (Ann Marie) Bishop of Glen Allen, VA. Bob was the son of the late Harry...

Jun 20, 2023

Agnes E. (Yorko) Semon, 89, of Glen Campbell, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born October 20,1933 to Steve and Mary (Shulick) Yorko in Rossiter.

She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Arcadia, and was most recently an active member...

Jun 19, 2023

Clayton E. “Ham” Riddle, 90, of Rossiter, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 19, 2023.

He was born September 25, 1932 to Clayton E. Sr. and Martha (McCully) Riddle in Rossiter.

Ham was a peace time veteran, honorably serving with the United States Army. He worked for Hoffman Diamond Products...

Jun 18, 2023

Margaret Jean Rosborough, 94, originally from Marchand, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Punxsutawney Hospital.

Jean was born September 6, 1928, to the late J. Glenn and Cleone (Shields) Rosborough.  She lived most of her life at her family homestead in Marchand, PA.  She...

Jun 17, 2023

Linda S. Harkleroad, 71, of Mahaffey passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Conemaugh Medical Center in Johnstown.

She was born January 11, 1952 to Walter and Zania F. (Harkleroad) Gregg, in Detroit, Michigan.

Linda enjoyed gardening, canning, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived...

Jun 12, 2023

Vicky Allison Brocious, 65, of Henrico, VA sadly left us on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 4, 1957 to Nelson C. and Elizabeth Jane (Hepler) Brocious in Brookville.

Vicky was Methodist by faith. She was a graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. Vicky retired from the United States...

Jun 10, 2023

Mary M. Godo, 81, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born August 8, 1941, to Howard and Rhoda (Hicks) Ishman in Punxsutawney.

Mary was an active member of the Covode United Methodist Church. Teaching Sunday School, youth group leader, among other duties. In her older years...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael Lee Mott Sr., 58, of Punxsutawney, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

He was born February 7, 1965 to Roger M. Mott and Barbara H. (Kapanowski) Toven in Punxsutawney.

Mike was a 1984 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He drove truck for various companies before owning his own trucking company, MLM...

Jun 2, 2023

Ronald N. Pearce, 72, of Rossiter, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

He was born October 29, 1950 to Norman and Nellie (Gray) Pearce in Punxsutawney.

Ron attended the Steffey Chapel United Methodist Church.  He was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He retired as a draftsman for Fike Associates in Clarion. Ron enjoyed...

May 31, 2023

Dorothy I. (McMillen) Smith, 91, of Punxsutawney, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2023.

She was born on March 17, 1932 to Norman and Ruth (Burkett) McMillen in Punxsutawney.

Dorothy was a member of New Beginnings Church in Walston. She was a woman of great faith and a prayer...

May 29, 2023

Thomas Mark Elbel Sr., 66, of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.

He was born in Brookville on August 26, 1956, the son of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Weaver) Elbel.

He was a 1974 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. He worked for Seasonall, was the owner of Tom Elbel's Greenhouse and Produce...

May 29, 2023

Donald L. Smith, 89, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday May 29, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 18, 1933 to Clyde and Anna (Smith) Smith in Punxsutawney.

Don was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Punxsutawney. Don was a retired veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served...

May 26, 2023

Leona Mae “Teen” Tustin, 81, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday May 26, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born August 4, 1941 to Willis and Hilda (Hopkins) Ruth in Cloe.

Teen was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church for over 35 years. She took care of a lot...

May 23, 2023

Barbara A. Hoover, 69, of Trade City, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born April, 13, 1954 to George and Flora (Brocious) Yoas in Punxsutawney.

Barb was a member of the Grange Church of God. She was graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She worked on...

May 23, 2023

Edith M. Justice, 97, of Porter, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Penn Highlands, Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born November 09, 1925 to John and Fannie (Smith) Mohney in Punxsutawney.

Edith was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church, where she was an active member in her younger years.   Edith grew...