All Obituaries

  Grace Ellen Stephenson, age 72, formerly of Indiana County, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019 at an assisted living facility in Marion, VA., while under hospice care for cancer.Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella and Clarence Stephenson. She is survived by her younger siblings: Richard Stephenson of Anchorage, AK; Nancy Prothero (Noel) of King George, VA; and Alice Martin (Arthur) of Bear, DE; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. Grace was born in Tarentum,...

Pamela Ann McKlveen, 65, of Derry passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital. She was born May 24, 1954 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late James R. and Virginia F. Wallace Martin. Pam was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had retired from Torrance State Hospital. She loved being with her grandchildren,singing, reading and traveling. She is survived by her loving husband of over 29 years Russell N. McKlveen, her daughter Erin C. Talley (Joshua) of York, her two sons;...

Mary Lee Huey, 77 of Glen Campbell, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side. Mary was born February 14, 1942, in Strongstown. September 2, 1964, she married Howard G. "Son" Huey who preceded her in death March 19, 2011. In addition to her husband Howard, she was also preceded in death by a beloved grandson, Mark "Knuckle" Huey. Mary was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She always took care of everyone...

Alverda Milliron, 96 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Mahoning Riverside Manor. She was born November 20, 1922, in Grange, to the late Clark and Mildred (Young) Plyler. She was a member of the New Beginnings Church in Walston. Her hobbies were bowling, reading and crochet. She was a loving mother and grandma and cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked at Pramco and Punxsutawney Sportswear for 30 years before retirement. She was...

James L. Carns IV, 51 of Latrobe died Friday August 9, 2019. He was born December 26, 1967 in Latrobe a son of James L. Carns III and the late Barbara Koptyra Carns. James was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was a talented painter, nature lover and gun enthusiast. His ornery grin and inappropriate jokes will be missed. He is survived by his father James L. Carns III and step mother Marlene Carns of Latrobe, his children Kara (Carns) Austin and her husband...

Kathleen V. Solley, 82 of Cherry Tree, passed away, Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Aristacare at Hillsdale Park. Kathleen was born May 31, 1937, in Ridgeway, to the late Frank and Katheryn (Smith) Ott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon T. Solley, Sr and one son, Gordon T. Solley, Jr., four brothers; Francis, Richard, Arthur and Norbert Ott and one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Ott. She is survived by three sons, Tim Solley and wife Varena and Todd Solley all of Illinois...

Helen E. Smith, 80 of Sprankle Mills, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, at her home. At Helen's request, all arrangements are private for family and under the direction of the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com

Ronald George Hood, 70, of Blairsville, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at his home. He was born March 19, 1949 in Sewickley Pa, a son of the late George W. and Elizabeth (Giles) Hood. Ronald owned and operated Hood's Plumbing and Heating for 40 years. He served as Borough Manager and Municipal Authority manager of Blairsville and was recently employed by the Latrobe True Value. He enjoyed camping with his family, woodworking, problem solving and working with his hands. Ronald is...

Thomas Robert Oleyar, 58, of Latrobe, passed away August 1, 2019.  He was born April 7, 1961 in Latrobe a son of  Robert G. and the late Helen J. (Eskut) Oleyar. Thomas was employed by A.J. Meyers as office manager and has worked over 30 years for the Greater Latrobe School District Transportation.  He enjoyed golfing, bowling, taking care of his lawn and most importantly time with his family.  He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, where he served as a...

Dorothy A. Gardner, 91 of Glen Campbell, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at Communities at Indiana Haven in Indiana. Dorothy was born August 3, 1927, in McGees Mills to the late Clyde and Lucille (Ferrier) McGee. She worked for many years at the Glen Campbell Post Office. After her retirement, she enjoyed her time spent with friends at the Mahoning Hills Senior Center. She also enjoyed oil painting and traveling but most of all she adored her time with...

Charles “Charlie” Elvin Weiss, 78, of Derry, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born August 5, 1940, in Blue Knob, PA, a son of Alfred A. and Mary (Kunsman) Weiss.  Charlie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was also a longtime member of the Derry Volunteer Fire Department, where he drove fire engines and assisted those in need for 50 years.  Charlie was one of the friendliest people that God ever created.  He always had a...

Michael F. Pape, Jr., 82 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at Christ the King Manor. Michael was born August 8, 1936, in Punxsutawney, to the late Micahel F. Pape, Sr. and Mary E. (Nelson) Pape. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Cuban Crisis. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara A. (Barnette) Pape of Punxsutawney. They were married October 30, 1959. He is also survived by one brother, Carl Pape and one sister, Frances Pape both of Punxsutawney....

Paula L. Powers, 56, of Hostetter, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born February 28,1963 in Latrobe a daughter of the late James R. Diss and Mary Faye Widdowson who survives. Paula enjoyed crafts, her pets and was always willing to help other people. In additon to her mother she is survived by her companion David Onusko of Hostetter, two brothers; J. Richard Diss (Cheryl) of Derry, Jeffrey Diss (Denise) of New Alexandria, a sister Susan (Harry) Mackowiak...

Ralph Lowell Roddy, 79, of Ligonier, passed away July 27, 2019 at the Westmoreland Manor. He was born December 6, 1939 a son of the late Wilbert and Ona (Penrod) Roddy. Ralph was retired from Latrobe Steel after 35 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed wood working and excelled at gardening. He will be fondly remembered spending holidays with the Kittey family. Ralph is survived by his wife of 59 years Katherine (Kittey) Roddy of Ligonier, his daughter Jill Marcincavage...

Ronald (Red) D. Brady, 62 of Mahaffey, passed away, July 24, 2019, at his home. Ronald was born March 29, 1957, in Spangler. He was the son of the late Darrell Brady and Gladys (Bennett) Brady who survives. He married his wife of 20 years, Pamela (Geer) Brady on July 31, 1999. She survives and resides in Mahaffey. He was a veteran of the US Army with the 101st Airborn Division. Ron worked many years for Femco Machine Co. as a machinist before retiring. In addition to his mother Gladys and...

Laura Belle Carney, 95, of Ligonier died peacefully Monday July 22, 2019 in Ligonier Gardens. She was born June 5, 1924 in Ligonier Twp. a daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrtle Heiple Rhoades. She was a long time memeber of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ligonier. She enjoyed quilting, crochetting, knitting and helping other people. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband M. Carl Carney in 1989, her sister Mary Clark and her brother George B....

Larry E. Miller, 69, of Latrobe died Monday July 22, 2019 in Hempfield Manor. He was born March 2, 1950 in Latrobe a son of the late Donald E. and B. Elaine Marks Miller. Larry had worked as a draftsman and was a USArmy Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. He belonged to the Thomas B. Anderson American Legion Post #515, the Lloydsville Sportsmans Club and Hose Company #1 Social Club, Latrobe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Donald Lee Miller...

Clarabelle Bowers, 95 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Communities at Indian Haven. Clarabelle was born September 25, 1923, in Rossiter, to the late Frank and Alta (Casaday) Gaston. She was a member of the Steffey United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bowers on September 6, 1987. She is survived by her children, Kenneth “Nick” Bowers and wife Sharen of Punxsutawney, Sherri Reid and husband Donald of Cherry Tree and...

Bruce Richard Brodmerkel, 61, of Derry Township, passed away July 18, 2019. He was born December 1, 1957 in Butler Pa a son of Bruce A. and Donna (Jameson) Brodmerkel. Bruce was employed by PACE Industries as a C N C machine operator. He enjoyed walking, outdoors activities, hunting, camping, bicycle rides and time with his cat, McDougal. He is survived by his children Kevin Brodmerkel of White Oak and Kate Brodmerkel of Washington Pa; his father Bruce A. Brodmerkel of Sugar Creek Pa, two...

Doris Izetta (Engle) Sutter She was born on January 23, 1931 in Oak Ridge, PA, a daughter of the late Harlan and Dora (Adams) Engle. Doris was a 1949 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School. On May 14, 1951 she married Karl Sutter in Franklin, Indiana who preceded her in death on February 11, 2011. She was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church. She was a member of the Longview School PTA for many years. She received a life-time membership from the PTA. She was a Den Mother...

James L. Hancock, 59, of Homer City died peacefully Friday July 12, 2019 at his home. He was born May 5, 1960 in Greensburg a son of the late Milton and Martha Stormer Hancock. Jim worked as a Roll builder for Finzer Roller Co. He belonged to the Tide Sportsman Club. He liked to hunt, fish and do landscaping work. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-mother Carolyn Hancock, a sister Patricia Little, two brothers; Marlin and Paul Daniel Hancock. He is survived by...

Harry C. Jordan, 74 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Harry was born July 31, 1944, in Covode, to the late Ralph and Catherine (Beck) Jordan. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Punxsutawney. Harry worked at Lezzer Lumber in Indiana for over 30 years before retirement. He was an avid hunter and loved going with his son to look for deer. He also enjoyed working in his garden and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. June 28, 1969, he...

Byron T. Long, 72, of Punxsutawney passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home. Byron was born April 25, 1947, in Punxsutawney to the late Paul and Hazel (Miller) Long. He was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman for most of his life and enjoyed taking his family members with him on fishing outings. He loved collecting eagles of all types and displaying them around his home. Byron was preceded in death by his wife Karol (Hockenberry) Long and a son, Rodney...

Josephine A. Milleo Mull, 89 , of Derry, died Friday July 5, 2019. She was born March 18, 1930 in Derry a daughter of the late Angelo and Grace Sanfilippo Milleo. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry. She graduated from Derry Boro High School and then graduated from the Latrobe Hospital School of Nursing in 1951, also working there. Josephine loved cooking, baking, gardening and planting her flowers. Mom will be remembered for her gentle, humble caring ways, always...

John J. Ruby, 50, of New Derry passed away suddenly Wednesday July 3, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born December 5, 1968 in Latrobe a son of Ruth A. Fink Ruby Caldwell (Larry) of Derry and the late William E. Ruby. He loved "his girls" and his dog Mia. Working on his classic cars, tractors and everyone else's car along with video games were his favorite things to do. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Timothy E. Ruby. John is...

David H. Payne, 78, of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. David was born June 10, 1941, in Punxsutawney, to the late Lloyd and Maude (Horner) Payne. David worked for Dennis Rebuck Garage as a Body Technician. He also worked in Security at IUP in Indiana, a Constable in Canoe Township and later as a part -time Dispatcher for the Punxsutawney Police Department. He and his wife Sandra attended the Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church. He is...

Andrew J. Perratone, 29, of Latrobe, died Monday July 1, 2019 as the result of an accident. He was born October 19, 1989 in Latrobe a son of Fred F. Perratone III of Latrobe and Mandy Boyer Giovannagelo and her husband Dino of Derry. Andrew was a 2008 graduate of Derry Area High School. He attended the Word of Life Church in Greensburg and worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Derry Rod & Gun Club and the Latrobe First Ward Fireman's Club....

Francis Konecny, 79, of Penn Twp., died Wednesday June 26, 2019 in the Golden Heights Personal Care Home. He was born December 6, 1939 in Latrobe a son of the late Anthony and Virginia Pawlosky Konecny. Fran was a US Army veteran and had retired from Latrobe Steel after 33 years of service. He also had worked in Derry and Latrobe as a part time police officer. Fran had an infectious grin and had a special interest for his grandchildren. He loved to hunt, fish, work in the yard and fix...

Dorothy L. Elbel, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at AM/PM Personal Care Home. Dorothy was born October 9, 1930, in Punxsutawney, to the late Homer and Freda (Cornman) Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Elbel. Dorothy was the Co-Owner of Elbel Produce Farm for many years before retirement. She was a faithful member of the Valier United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years and also belonged to the United Methodist...

Sarah Elizabeth Brown, 75 of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her home. She was born December 29, 1943, in Baltimore MD. Sarah loved crafting. She made many cross stitch projects and also ceramics. She was great at throwing parties for her family and cruising in the convertible with her grandchildren. Aside from her craft work, she was an avid James Bond movie fan and knew all of them by heart. She was known as "Shy Lady" when she used to talk on the CB radio....

Thomas Francis Chockla, 63, formerly of Derry died unexpectedly June 16, 2019 in Berkeley, California. He was born April 20, 1956 in Latrobe a son of Julia Klym Chockla of Derry and the late Thomas F. Chockla. In addition to his mother Tom is survived by two brothers; Michael Chockla (Cel Repak) of Derry and William Chockla (Sandra) of Estes Park, CO. Two sisters; Janice Shepherd (Michael) of North Huntingdon and Lori Gerthoffer (John) of Greensburg. Several nieces, nephews and...

F. Jean Johnson, 92, of Derry, passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at the Rehabilation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh located in Greensburg. She was born August 16, 1926 in Sykesville a daughter of the late Frederick W. and Hazel K. Adamson Radaker. She was the oldest child and the last remaining member of the family. She graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1945 and met her husband there. Jean was a member of the Derry Presbyterian Church and the Pennsylvania Association of...

Anna Mary Cobes, 99, of Derry, died Tuesday June 11, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born September 2, 1919 in Derry a daughter of the late Chalmer Bert and Bertha Lantz Shaffer. She was a member of the Derry First United Methodist Church where she had served on the finance committee, taught Sunday school, was president of the Mary Martha Sunday School Class, was a trustee and treasurer. She was a 1937 graduate of Derry Boro High School a 1940 graduate of Latrobe Hospital Nursing...

Howard R. “Ray” Magill, 73, of Mahaffey, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Ray was born August 11, 1945, in Doylestown, to the late Howard and Margaret (Dunn) Magill. He worked as a Master Plumber for many years before retiring. Ray loved to hunt and fish and just spend time with his beloved grandchildren; Katlyn and Justin Hartman. In addition to his grandchildren, he is survived by his former wife Rosemary Magill of Mahaffey, one daughter;...

On June 10, 2019, Lillian (Corvi) Marco, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio. Born in Bolivar, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1922, Lillian was the sixth of seven children of Joseph and Lydia (DeBlasio) Corvi. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred Marco, her sisters Mary (Charrance), Josephine “Josie" (Cunningham), Anna "Annie" (Potts), and Elverta (Love), and brothers, Anthony and Patsy...

William S. (Bill) Rodgers, 84 of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, June 9, 2019. Bill was born on December 6, 1934, the oldest son of William B. and Blanche E. Rodgers. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea after the Korean war. By trade, he was a press operator at General Motors where he retired from. Bill married his wife Judith in August of 1958, who survives. Other surviving relatives include one daughter, Cindy Mauk and husband Charlie. Four grandchildren, Jessica Copare and...

Wendy M. Gump, 50, of Blairsville, died Friday June 7, 2019 at the Grove of Latrobe. She was born March 1, 1969 in Latrobe a daughter of Clay Herrod of Harrison City and the late Leatha Whipkey Herrod. In addition to her father Wendy is survived by a daughter Kylee Gump, two sons; John E. Gump Jr. and Cory D. Gump all of Saltsburg. Two sisters; Linda Bixler of Blairsville and Amanda Pecora of Harrison City. One brother Clay Herrod of Harrison City and four grandchildren. In respecting...

Scott E. Smith, 52, of Punxsutawney, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. All arrangements are private for family and under the direction of the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney. Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com

Emma A. Peace, 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Emma was born August 15, 1935, in Punxsutawney. She was the next to the youngest of thirteen children to the late William and Jessie (Hoover) Manners. Emma absolutely loved Elvis. The highlight of her life came when her daughter, granddaughter and granddaughters husband and took her to Graceland to see the Elvis memorabilia and also to the Grand 'Ol Oprey. She was an amazing woodworker. She...

Local businessman James "Jimbo" Morrison Barchesky, 76, of Latrobe passed away Tuesday May 28, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 14, 1942 in Latrobe a son of the late Felix J. and Annabel Morrison Barchesky. Jim was a member of the Derry Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. He was the owner and operator of Superior Motors of Latrobe. Big Jim always said "Get up and call me now." He started his business in the back yard of his home in Derry in 1959,...

Paul "Denny" Frisko, 62, of New Derry, passed away Sunday May 26, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 10, 1956 in Latrobe a son of Paul and Eileen Downs Frisko. Paul was employed as a truck driver at Old Dominion Freight Line for 20 years, after previously being employed as a truck driver at Allegheny Bedford Express and a mechanic at Keystone Cullett. He was a graduate of Hempfield Area High School. He grew up in Greensburg, PA. Paul put God and family above all...

Ruth Joan Jones, 71, of New Florence, passed away Friday May 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1948 in Johnstown a daughter of the late William "Bud" and Julia Klodell Jarvis. Ruth retired from Torrance State Hospital after 35 years of service as an LPN. She loved to travel, camping, being outdoors and being with family. She loved to have fun and was fun to be around. She is survived by her loving children; Veronica Susan Buckles...

James O. Hook, 99, of Derr,y died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home. He was born August 15, 1919 in Columbia, PA to the late John J. and Helen Oliver Hook. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and graduated in 1937 from Harrisburg Catholic High School which later became Bishop McDevitt High School. James was an altar server at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Harrisburg and was often the senior server for Bishop Philip McDevitt and called upon to plait palm. Jim was a Duncan yo-yo...

Howard McClinsey, 95 of Reynoldsville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by his family at home. Howard was born December 25, 1923 in Punxsutawney to the late Murray and Alka (Bainey) McClinsey. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Howard referred to himself as “a jack of all trades” because of his tinkering and his ability to do most anything. He loved to be in the outdoors, but he especially loved being a mentor to his grandchildren. He was a devoted father and...

Harry L. Kaylor, 83, of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at DuBois Nursing Home. Mr. Kaylor was born August 2, 1935, in Valier to the late John and Mildred (Smith) Kaylor. Harry was a US Army Veteran serving during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Pearce) Kaylor. He is survived by his children; Charles Kaylor and wife Valerie of Rossiter and Virginia Geers and husband Dan of Michigan, brother's Paul Caylor of New York and John...

Obituary   Donald J. Vite Sr., 94, of Punxsutawney, PA passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born in Rochester Mills, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Loy R. Vite and Veda M. (States) Vite. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his cherished son Donald J. Vite, Jr., his brother Thomas L. Vite, and his sister M. Jane (Vite) Conrad. He was a proud graduate of the Rossiter High School, Class of 1943. He...

Donna L. Perkins, 90 of Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital with her family by her side. Donna was born May 22, 1928 in Foxburg, PA to the late Carlyle and Florence (Wagner) Irwin. Donna loved to go swimming and be around the water. She also loved going out to lunch, doing word search puzzles and reading. She had four kitties that she loved dearly. July 14, 1948, she married her husband Raymond T. Perkins who preceded her in death on July 4, 2006....

Jeffrey Ray Tyger, 55 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, surrounded by his family at home. Jeffrey was born February 20, 1964, in Punxsutawney, to the late Byron and Carol (Ott) Tyger. August 12, 1995, he married his wife Melda (Rickard) Tyger of Punxsutawney. Melda had two children that Jeffery loved and considered his own; Richard Outman, Jr. and wife Tasha of Olean, NY and April Bush and husband Jeff of Punxsutawney, along with four grandchildren; Logan and Bailey Bush,...

Sandra K. Luster, 78, of Derry, died Sunday May 5, 2019 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 30, 1940 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Warner and Emma Blanche Amend Heacox. She retired from Torrance State Hospital where she had worked as a Psyche Aide for 32 years. Sandra is survived by her threee sons; Paul E. Luster (Jill) of Rockwood, John R. Luster (Cheryl) of York and Kelly C. Luster (Jamie) of Dillsburg. Two brothers; Terrance Heacox (Kathy) of New Alexandria and...

Martha H. Monoskey, 94 of Rossiter, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born November 12, 1924. She was one of ten children born to the late Homer and Clara (Pearce) Neal. She was born on the family farm in Rossiter which has been in the family for over 100 years. Her father built a small store at the crosswords in Johnsonburg when the road was first being paved. After...