Archive - Nov 25, 2010
Gerald C. Justice, 74, formerly of Oliveburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Punxsutawney, a son of Mary Josephine Justice.
Jan. 5, 1957, he married Mary Elbel, who survives.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Justice served in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A retired postal carrier and member of the Oliveburg Presbyterian Church, Mr. Justice, an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and following them in their sporting events.
Vance Hankinson, 51, formerly of Punxsutawney, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Hankinson was born Oct. 30, 1959, in Jamestown, N.Y., a son of Dorothy (Cameron) Painter, of Rossiter, who survives.
He was married to Carol (Byerly) Hankinson, who survives, of Punxsutawney.
Mr. Hankinson was a devoted family man who adored his sons and granddaughter. He touched the lives of many people and will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Ernest R. Caldwell, 88, formerly of Brookville, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Highland View Health Center, Brockway.
He was born Dec. 29, 1921, a son of the late Wayne J. and Carrie Reed Caldwell.
Mr. Caldwell was married to Lois M. Evans, who survives, for 65 years.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Caldwell served in World War II and in the Philippines.
He worked for Humphrey Gas Co., Brookville, and later in the Business/Clerical Department of Brookville Equipment.
The Punxsy boys' golf team had its banquet last week at the Punxsutawney Country Club. Pictured are (front, from left) Kyler Smathers, Mike Blose, Ryan States, David Roberts, Nick Roberts, Brandon Mancuso; (back) Ian Miller, Brandon Bish, Jesse Verdill, Micky DeChurch, Adam Murdock and coach Josh Conrad. Missing from the photo are Troy Cameron, Austin Couser, Josh Greek, Tanner Lewis and Seth Spack. (Photo submitted)
