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Robert Bryce “Rocky” Blair, 76

October 5, 2012

Robert Bryce “Rocky” Blair, 76, of Reynoldsville, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at Allegheny General Hospital.

He was born Dec. 24, 1935, in Carbondale, Pa., a son of the late Rollin and Jesse (Marsh) Blair.

On Aug. 11, 1979, he married the former Cheryl Diane Boyer. She survives.

He was an excellent body shop repairman and painter. He owned Blair’s Auto Body for more than 30 years.

A carpenter by hobby, Mr. Blair built his own home and was handy at everything.

He enjoyed traveling and watching NASCAR.

Wanda Boyer, 91

October 5, 2012

Wanda Boyer, 91, of Reynoldsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at home.

She was born Oct. 21, 1920, in Summerville, a daughter of the late Lee and Dessa (Vandervort) McDonald.

She was the wife of Merle Willard Boyer. He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1984.

Mrs. Boyer previously worked as a sales clerk for Gimball’s in Pittsburgh.

Wanda was a former member of the Quilt Club in Punxsutawney.

Her enjoyments were quilting and sewing.

Russell Clyde Henry Sr., 93

October 5, 2012

Russell Clyde Henry Sr., 93, Punxsutawney, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born March 9, 1919, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Russell and Amy (Wolfgang) Henry.

On Aug. 21, 1946, he married Elaine (Hall) Henry, who survives.

They were married for 66 years.

He was a member of the Punxsutawney Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

He liked to ride his motorcycle and rode until the age of 85.

He also enjoyed hunting and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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