All Obituaries

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....

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...

Mildred Bracken, 67 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at home. Mildred was born August 25, 1951, in Northern Cambria to the late John and Mildred (Solace) Zahursky. She enjoyed beautiful flowers and listening to music. She was also a kettle volunteer for the Salvation Army. January 4, 1973, she married her husband Clyde Bracken of Punxsutawney. Together they had two daughters; Kimberly Bracken and Melinda Frye and husband Shawn all of...

William Harvey Heintzelman of Ligonier passed away on April 27, 2019.  He was born on May 27, 1926 in Greensburg.  He was the husband of the late Nancy Deeds Heintzelman.  He is also preceded in death by two sisters Louise (Gaylor), Nancy (Schaffer) and a brother H. Ray Heintzelman.  William is survived by two sons Scott W. Heintzelman, wife Mary and grandchildren Emily and Anthony of Columbus, NJ and Mark D. Heintzelman, wife Amy of Glenshaw, grandson Maxwell and wife...

B. Georgeina Podgers, 98 of Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Georgeina was born August 20, 1920, in Punxsutawney, to the late James and Melda (Himes) Hobba. She was married to Walter W. Podgers who preceded her in death. Georgeina was a member of Saint Peter's United Church of Christ. Her hobbies were doing crossword puzzles, playing the organ, Playing the Saxophone knitting and crocheting. When she was 16, Georgeina was in an all girls band...

Frank R. "Dickie" Baker Jr., 53, of Latrobe, died Thursday April 25, 2019 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born December 15, 1965 in Ligonier a son of Alice Bjorkland Baker of Latrobe and the late Frank R. Baker. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step father Donald L. Baker. Along with his mother he is survived by his children; Rachel Baker (Robby Piper) of Greensburg, Meredith Baker (Randy) of Cranberry, Frank R. Baker III and Thomas Baker (Quiana)...

Joyce A. Britvich, 63, of Latrobe died Thursday April 25, 2019 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born August 29, 1955 in Latrobe a daughter of the late James L. and Gladys Palmer Fennell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Martin A. "Tony" Britvich. Joyce attended the Tree of Life Church in Latrobe. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards. She is survived by her daughters Christina L. Gamble (Robert A.) of Kittaning and...

Annabell Wazelle, 89 of Punxsutawney, passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Penn Highlands Dubois. Annabell was born May 31, 1929 in Big Run to the late Edward and Roseann (Wachob) Kerr. She was a member of the First Church of God and also the Ladies Auxiliary in Big Run. September 28, 1945, she was married to Robert Wazelle, Sr. Who preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons; Robert Wazelle, Jr. and wife Judy of Cherry Tree and Jeffrey Wazelle of Punxsutawney. Four daughters;...

Betty L. Rice, 79, of Latrobe (Derry Twp.) went home to be with the Lord Thursday April 18, 2019 in UPMC-Shadyside. She was born March 9, 1940 in Derry a daughter of the late Earl and Anna Tierney Harris. Betty was a member of Bible Baptist Church. She had retired from the Latrobe Area School District. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and traveling. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Harry Eugene "Bobby" Rice, siblings Ronald Harris, Laura Datsko,...

Eugene “Gene” R. Pape, Sr., 56 of Rossiter, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Gene was born July 28, 1962 in Punxsutawney to the late Rocco Pape and Martha (Kendra) Pape who survives, of Rossiter. Gene was a member of the Resurrection Church in Rossiter. He was a former member of the Rossiter Fire Company. Gene was a very strong man and set in his ways. He spent the majority of his time in the...

Matthew R. Moore, 35, of Latrobe, died Tuesday April 16, 2019 at his home. He was born September 19, 1983 in Latrobe a son of Brenda Fillmore Perry of Latrobe and the late Barry F. Moore. Matt was a graduate of Seton Hill College where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in creative writing. He was a lover of writing and animals. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his step father James E. Perry, his maternal grandparents Earl R. and Shirley E. Gordon Fillmore and...

Leora Renee Harman Mulnix, 54 of Latrobe, died Monday April 15, 2019 in Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Greensburg. She was born September 6, 1964 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Allen J. and Charmaine Kregar Harman. She is survived by three sons; Steven Shafer (Christina) of North Carolina, Zackary Shafer (Megan) of Bolivar and Noah Shafer who still lived at home with his and her dog "Baby Girl" in Latrobe. Four beautiful grandchildren whom she loved and...

Dolly E. Dorsey, 84 of Punxsutawney, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Dolly was born December 19, 1934 in Rochester Mills to the late Rev. William Tobias and his wife Oma (Smeal) Tobias. She loved children and ran Dolly’s Day Care for many years. She attended the Valley Chapel Church. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Blaine R. Dorsey. She and Blaine had many foster children over the years. She was a...

Julia A. Nichols, 85, of New Derry, died Saturday April 13, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born September 11, 1933 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Gruska Novello. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David "Doc" Nichols and two sisters; Jean Connor and Dorothy Bell. She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Frisko (Paul "Denny"), sister Mary Ann Bernabei (Anthony), brother-in-laws James Connor and Russ Bell....

Sandra L. Piper, 59, of Latrobe died Saturday April 13, 2019 in UPMC-East. She was born January 3, 1960 in Latrobe a daughter of the late William Newhouse and Helen Baker Newhouse of Derry. Sandra loved the outdoors, cooking, baking, gardening and doing crafts. She is survived by her loving husband Randy H. Piper, her two daughters Chris Piper of Derry and Tonya Piper of Latrobe. Two grandchildren; Brayden and Abigail, two brothers; William A. Newhouse (Jane) of Latrobe and Jim Newhouse of...

Katz, Rosalyn Barbara (Cohn) 87, peacefully on Apr.11,2019. She was born Nov.26, 1931 in NY. Survived by loving daughter Leslie, grandaughter Halina, nephews Brad and Keith. Roz earned a PhD in Social work from University of Pittsburgh. Besides working at the Health and Welfare Planning Association. she co-founded Community Research Associates in 1987. CRA led the social service research scene in western PA for more than a decade. Memorial Service at a later time. Online condolences to...

William E. "Bill" Myers, 64, of Bradenville died Wednesday April 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1954 in Greensburg, the son of the late William E. and Florence Armbrust Myers. Bill was a member of the Derry First United Methodist Church. He was a US Navy veteran having served from 1972-1975. Spending time with his grandchildren, music and singing always made for a good day. He had retired from Sony and Watt's Fuel Cells in Mt....

June L. Beistel, 90, of Derry died Monday April 8, 2019 at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehab Center, Greensburg. She was born June 13, 1928 in Melcroft a daughter of the late Charles and Lutisha Purbaugh Snyder. June was a member of the Derry First United Methodist Church. She was an avid Bingo player and loved being around her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Cynthia McClean and her two brothers; Charles Domer Snyder and Ira Snyder. She is survived...

Joshua D. Smail, 37, of Derry, passed away April 5, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was born October 31, 1981 in Greensburg, a son of Alan and Lori (Musgrove) Smail.  Josh was a 2000 graduate of D.A.H.S and a 2002 graduate of the WCCC Criminal Justice Academy. He was currently serving on the Derry Borough Police Department.  He previously served the communities of Jackson Twp. Butler County and Nanty Glo Cambria County. He was a member of the Derry VFD...

Nicholas L. DeChurch, 83 of Big Run, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was born February 24, 1936 in Sykesville to the late Anthony and Mary (Phillips) DeChurch. After 22 1/2 years of service, he retired from the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict. During his career, he was a barber for 20 years in Penn State and Brockway and he went on to achieve an Associates Degree in Business from Penn State. His past times were golfing,...

Adelheid M. “Heidi” Shelley, 73 of Burnside, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home. Heidi was born December 17, 1944 in Biedheim, Germany to the late Ernest and Adele Kunstler. Heidi loved beautiful flowers and spent her spare time tending to her garden which she took great pride in. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Clarence F. Shelley of Burnside. Together they had three children; Thomas F. Shelley and wife Amanda of DuBois, David J. Shelley and wife Angela...

Samuel C. Shaffer, 87 of Ringgold, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Samuel was born September 28, 1931 in Dry Ridge to the late Samuel B. and Elise (Brocious) Shaffer. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. Samuel was a graduate of Bob Jones University earning his Degree in Ministry. He had a strong faith in God and was very involved in the Countryside Baptist Church where he was a member. His hobbies were carpentry, hunting,...

Dolores Ruth Kestner, 83, of Laughlintown, formerly of Derry died Tuesday March 26, 2019. She was born January 17, 1936 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Michael and Ruth Hamilton Schmucker. She was a member of the Derry First United Methodist Church. A very loving mother who enjoyed gardening and baking. She was known as "Grandma Cookie." In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Larry Schmucker. She is survived by her loving husband Barry T. Kestner....

Raymond E. Miller, 86 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Raymond was born December 29, 1932, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Elmer and Mary Miller. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked many years at Punxsutawney Sportswear for many years and most recently worked for Walker Auto parts. Raymond loved to tell jokes and have a good laugh. He also loved golfing, fishing and camping. He was a member of...

C. F. “Chick” Melchick, 97 of Punxsutawney, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Chick was the eldest of four children, born October 5, 1921 in Punxsutawney to the late Paul and Marie (Mahan) Melchick. He was a US Army Veteran having proudly served during WWII. He was a building contractor and retired from B&O and Chessie System Railroad in 1984. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Chick was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years,...

Richard Thomas Gigliotti, 79 of Mahaffey, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by his family at home. He was born May 23, 1939 in Walston to the late Angelo “Ben” Gigliotti and Angeline (Villella) Gigliotti. On June 18, 1960 he married Louise (Bouch) Gigliotti who survives. Richard served in the Army Reserves for 11 years. He worked as a Frito Lay salesman and also for Jefferson Wholesale Grocery where he retired. He was a member of the Eagles, Walston Club...

Cloyd H. Troutman, 93, formerly of Derry died Sunday March 17, 2019 at the Loyalhanna Senior Suites. He was born August 7, 1925 in Altoona a son of the late Cloyd A. and Esther Elizabeth Isenberg Troutman. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Derry and was a WWII US Army Veteran having served in the Phillipines and Okinawa. He had retired from Robertshaw where he had worked as a Mechanical-Industrial Engineer. "He lived such a full life and accomplished so much...

Walter P. Fairman, 88 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 3, 1930 in Punxsutawney to the late Michael and Mary (Soltis) Fairman. Walt was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church. He was Assistant Manager at A&P supermarket for many years before retiring. He was an excellent golfer and loved to go hunting with his nephews....

Josephine E. Helman, 84 of Punxsutawney, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 surrounded by her family at home. Josephine was born May 10, 1934 in Punxsutawney to the late John and Rose (Jose) Long. She was a member of SS. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church. Josephine was very active and enjoyed being with her family. She was a licensed judge for amature boxing events for many years. She loved going to the casinos with her friends and adored her cat Frankie. She was preceded in death...

Sandra K. Chockla, 78, of Derry died Wednesday March 6, 2019 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 17, 1940 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Gerard "Jerry" and Elizabeth P. "Libbie" Beck Fisher. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry. Sandra had worked as a civilian employee at Vandenberg Airforce Base (top security) in Lompoc, California. After returning to Pennsylvania she worked as a loan officer for Fidelity Bank that changed to...

Lois J. Lellock, 83 of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019 at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born July 1, 1935 in Luthersburg to the late Russell and Ethlyn (Knupp) Timblin. Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband; John Ronald Lellock in 2001. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. She was well known in the area for working at House of Gifts for many years before her retirement. Lois loved playing bingo, crafting, oil...

Eva Gertrude McDowell, 97, of Latrobe, formerly of Ligonier, went home to be with her Lord Friday March 1, 2019 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Unity Township. She was born Sunday, March 27, 1921 in Evans City the daughter of the late Jacob J.and Minnie M. Baumgardner Erwin. She was a stay at home "Mom" until her children entered middle school when she began working by cleaning homes. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church in Ligonier. She...