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Nelda E. Shields
Feb 27, 2024
Nelda (English) Shields, 96, of Juneau, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.
She was born June 13, 1927 in Rossiter, PA to Eli and Mary (Tyler) English.
On June 21, 1948 she married George (Dick) Shields, who preceded her in death in May 1999.
Through the years, Nelda, along with her husband, her sister & brother-in-law (Joyce & Bill Dunmire) were the original...
Richard Kenneth Charles Jr.
Feb 27, 2024
Richard Kenneth Charles, Jr. passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.
Richard was born in Punxsutawney on September 27, 1946 to the late Richard K. Charles, Sr. and Eleanor (Ritchey) Charles.
He was married to Paula (Kellert) Charles on June 18, 1994 who survives.
Richard honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971 and was a...
Glen E. Lee
Feb 22, 2024
Glen E. Lee, 86, of Mahaffey, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born March 10, 1937 to Wilbur and Helen (Fishel) Lee in Mahaffey.
Glen was self employed for most of his life in the lumber industry. He owned and operated Lee Lumber Company.
He is survived by his wife...
John F. Niel
Feb 17, 2024
John F. Niel, Jr. 90, of Smicksburg, entered into rest, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
He was born September 20, 1933 to John Frank Niel Sr. and Letha (Cochran) Niel in Porter, Jefferson County.
John served with the United States Army and was stationed in Korea.
John was a member of the Local 310 Carpenters Union and Life...
James N. Kreps
Feb 17, 2024
James Nelson “Spooks” Kreps, 79 of Punxsutawney, PA passed away at Clearfield Hospital on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
He was born January 15, 1945 at Clearfield Hospital to George Orland and Anna Marie (Wolfe) Kreps.
Jim attended Purchase Line High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967 while stationed in Korea. He...
DonnaBelle Neal
Feb 16, 2024
DonnaBelle Neal, 86, of Sportsburg, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville.
She was born February 17, 1937 to Richard B. and Alice (Frye) Muth in Big Run.
DonnaBelle was a member of Hopewell Methodist Church in Frostburg. She and her late husband Clifford owned and operated a local business before her retirement. DonnaBelle loved her...
Gail M. Rolls
Feb 7, 2024
Gail Rolls, 85, of Littlestown, PA passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Gail was born in Punxsutawney, PA to Ray and Helen Oliver. She attended Saints Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic School and later graduated from the Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. In 1972, she and her husband, Gene, moved the family...
Tina M. Frye
Feb 2, 2024
Tina M. Frye, 45, of Marion Center, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024 at Beacon Ridge Personal Care.
She was born August 19, 1978 to Dennis and Mary (Rupert) Frye in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tina’s passion was her family. She loved her children and visiting with her friends.
Tina is survived by four children. Kerry L. Frye, Marion Center, Austin M. Frye,...
Rev. Rodney O. Doughty
Feb 2, 2024
Rev. Rodney O. Doughty, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 with his loving wife Brenda by his side at Mulberry Square.
He was born August 18, 1953 to Ralph and Helen (Jenkins) Doughty in Pittsburgh.
Rev. Doughty was a 1971 graduate of North Hills High School. He then went on to attend Mt. Vernon College and graduated from...
Sara B. Kitchen
Jan 26, 2024
Sara B. Kitchen, 86, of Mahaffey, entered into rest, Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home with her son by her side.
She was born September 10, 1937 to John M. and Mildred (McMurry) Spaid in Spangler.
Sara was a beautician.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. Kitchen,Jr. and wife Kerri of FL and Robert K. Kitchen of Mahaffey and a...
Jonathan R. Pierce
Jan 23, 2024
Jonathan R. Pierce, 34, of Rossiter, was called home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with his family by his side.
He was born April 24, 1989, to John B. and Penny (Janocha) Pierce at Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois.
Jonathan was a 2008 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. After high school he went on to...
Edward D. Leasure
Jan 20, 2024
Edward D. Leasure, 75, of Marion Center entered into rest, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor.
He was born June 14, 1948 to Harry and Mary Belle (Ryen) Leasure in Punxsutawney.
Ed was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving two different tours with the United States Army. He was a member of the Indiana VFW, Post 1989...
Betty Lou Depp
Jan 20, 2024
Betty Lou Depp, 98, of Punxsutawney, entered into rest Saturday, January 20, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born December 24, 1925 to the late Norman S. and Lucille (VanBrunt) Scava in Punxsutawney.
Betty Lou was a lifetime active member of First English Lutheran Church in Punxsutawney. She served the church in various roles, singing in the choir and...
Michael G. McIntyre, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Michael G. McIntyre, Jr., 52, of New Washington, entered into rest on January 19, 2024 at his home.
He was born October 20, 1971 to Michael G. Sr. and Judith K. (Metcalf) McIntyre in Fremont, California.
Mike attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was a self-employed truck driver and owned McIntyre Supply, Sales and Service which he started in 2000. He also was...
Richard S. Painter
Jan 16, 2024
Richard S. Painter, 71, of Rochester Mills, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 11, 1952 to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Haight) Painter in Punxsutawney.
Richard attended Marion Center area schools. He worked at N.A.C. Carbon and Asplundh Tree Service. He enjoyed hunting, working on cars, and always keeping an...
Ronald C. Meckley
Jan 14, 2024
Ronald C. Meckley, 80, of Curwensville, entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, after fighting a courageous five-year battle with lung cancer. He was born November 28, 1943 to Ray and Olive "Ruth" (Billings) Meckley in Bell Township, Clearfield County. Ron attended the Mahaffey Brethren Church most of his life and most recently attended the...
Joan L. Reagle
Jan 5, 2024
Joan L. Reagle, 73 of Stump Creek, entered into rest on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born November 30, 1950 to Homer and Anna L. (Homefeldt) Hopkins in Mahaffey at her family home.
Joan was a graduate of Purchase Line High School. She attended Paradise United Church of Christ. Joan was a member of...
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...
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