Archive - Jan 7, 2013
M. Maxine Novak, 78, Punxsutawney, formerly of Wenonah, N.J., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born on July 13, 1934, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Earl and Nellie (Hobba) Payne.
She was married to Victor S. Novak, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Novak was an avid bowler, donated to many charities and loved entertaining and spending time with her family.
She was retired from the Bell Telephone company.
Barbara A. (Lightner) Sturgeon, 67, of Curwensville, formerly of Mahaffey, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Clearfield Hospital.
Ms. Sturgeon was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Carlisle, a daughter of the late John F. Lightner and Hilda (Fleming) Lightner.
Barbara was the last surviving member of her family.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be missed by many friends.
