Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

Janice C. McConnaughey, 75, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born November 22, 1947 to Clifton and Mildred (Leasure) Wineberg in Punxsutawney.

She was a 1965 Graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. She spent time at the Elk...

Mar 2, 2023

Karen D. “Pork” Bargerstock, 81, of Reynoldville, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.

She was born October 7, 1941 to Charles Kenneth and Grayce (Bowers) Gaston in Rossiter.

Pork took great pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived...

Feb 26, 2023

William M. “Terry” Tersine, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

He was born April 28, 1935 to Michael and Margaret (Fairman) Tersine in Punxsutawney.

Terry was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damien Catholic Church in Punxsutawney where he served...

Feb 22, 2023

Caroline Frances Britten, 82, of Rochester Mills, PA, formerly of Philipsburg, PA, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 22,2023.

She was born March 19, 1940 to Karl and Mary (Rusnak) Matas in Johnstown.

She was the 11th of 16 children. Caroline was a member of the...

Feb 21, 2023

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Seliga, 66, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home.

She was born April 24, 1956 to Bert and Josephine (Farbo) Seliga in Punxsutawney.

She was employed at Lily’s Restaurant and Bakery since it opened. She enjoyed gardening, baking and the simple things...

Feb 10, 2023

James E. Bennett, 87 of Mahaffey passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

He was born June 18, 1935 to Sanor and Alma Bennett in Mahaffey.

Jim was a member of the Mahaffey Christian Missionary Alliance Church.  He was a retired coal miner working for several local...

Jan 30, 2023

Robert L. Grassel, 64 of Punxsutawney, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023.

He was born November 27, 1958 to Edward and Gloria (Donnelly) Grassel in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Bob was a peacetime veteran serving with the United States Army.

He was a life long truck driver before...

Jan 29, 2023

Robin Edward Smith, 62, of Valier, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 29th surrounded by his family and close friends.

He was born July 19, 1960, to Robert Smith and Violet Smith in Punxsutawney.

Robin recently retired from Newville Construction where he was a heavy equipment operator. He...

Jan 26, 2023

Helen L. McCully, 82, passed away on January 26, 2023.

She was born June 29, 1940 to Delphin and Lena (Pentz) Snyder in Grampian.

She married Torrence McCully on September 23, 1962 in Grampian.

Helen is survived by her children, Jodi, Colin, Jill, Michael and Shawn, six...

Jan 23, 2023

Linda J. Allenbaugh, 76, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday January 23, 2023 at Mulberry Square.

She was born January 12, 1947 to Arthur David and Mona (Redding) Allenbaugh in Punxsutawney.

Linda was a member of the First Church of God. She graduated from Punxsutawney area high school in 1964. She...

Jan 15, 2023

Paul Thomas “Finn” Weaver, 72, of Rochester Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

He was born June 29, 1950 to John Silas and Mary Catherine (O’Leary) Weaver in Punxsutawney.

Finn was a member of Saint Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church in Punxsutawney. He retired from the Buffalo-Pittsburgh Railroad...

Jan 14, 2023

Bertha M. “Birdie” Fletcher, 91, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday January 14, 2023 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born February 9, 1931 to Walter and Alice (Magle) Beck in Burkett Hollow, Jefferson County.

Birdie was a member of the Red Hat Society at Brookside Manor. She enjoyed attending...

Jan 10, 2023

Clyde Robert “Bob” Riethmiller, 95, of Smicksburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1927 to Clyde Riley and Mable (Gahagan) Riethmiller in Smicksburg.

Bob was a veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army.

He...

Jan 6, 2023

Diane P. McGuire, 57, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born April 24, 1965 to Patrick and Arlene (Smith) McGuire in Punxsutawney.

Diane was an active member of First Church of God, participating in WCG Ladies where she served as secretary....

Jan 2, 2023

Sandra E. Bellomo, 87, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

She was born October 5, 1935 to Angelo and Frances (Caruso) Bellomo in Punxsutawney.

Sandy is survived by her nieces and nephews; Robert Joseph Bellomo, Albion, Michael D. Bellomo, Anita, Mary...

Jan 1, 2023

George M. Wineberg, 96, of Punxsutawney passed away January 1, 2023 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born to the late Murry C. M. and Laura (Rhoades) Wineberg in Big Run.

George was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served as a medic with a M.A.S.H....

Dec 29, 2022

Mary Jane Adamson, 75, of Rochester Mills, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 23, 1947 to Allen and Berna (Simpson) Ryen, in Indiana.

Mary Jane enjoyed playing bingo at various fire halls in both Jefferson and Indiana...

Dec 26, 2022

Marilyn Rose (Potter) Deet, 77, of Houston Texas, formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

She was born November 11, 1945 to Dana and Charlotte Potter in Tonawanda NY.

Marilyn was an active member of the Lake Houston Church of Christ. While she lived in Pennsylvania, she attended...

Dec 23, 2022

Harold J. “Pug” Seger, 83 of Rossiter, passed away on December 23, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Rossiter on June 16, 1939 to Sherman and Robina (Johnson) Seger.

Harold retired from Interstate Amesite and was a member of the Rossiter Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and in...

Dec 23, 2022

Irene Louise (Gresock) Phillips, 88, our beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital from congestive heart failure.

Born June 27, 1934, in NuMine, she was the youngest child of Joseph and Mary (Koromaus) Gresock, with her and her family moving several years later to the Gresock family farm in Sportsburg,...