Archive - 2012 - Obituary
February 8th
Ardovino "Ardy" Racchini, 98, Brookville, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at McKinley Health Center, Brookville.
He was born Jan. 17, 1914, in Conifer, a son of the late Joseph and Madelina (Beducci) Racchini.
July 9, 1950, in Clarion, he married Cecilia Jacqueline (Jackie) Moore, who preceded him in death March 11, 2001.
Mr. Racchini was employed as a barber, a clock maker and repairman, and he also worked on lawn mowers and small engines. He also delivered coal and worked as a coal miner.
Eleanor M. Rayle, 91, Punxsutawney, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at Jefferson Manor, Brookville.
She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Corning, N.Y., a daughter of the late Arlan and Margaret (Perry) Cole.
Aug. 14, 1937, she married Encil âGeneâ Rayle, who preceded her in death April 26, 1998.
She was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Punxsutawney.
Mrs. Rayle was a member of the Punxsutawney Country Club and the B.P.O. Elks No. 301 of Punxsutawney.
Surviving relatives include a son, Dale Rayle; a daughter, Linda Theakston; and three grandchildren.
February 7th
Marion "Mimi" Lockard, 78, Brookville, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Clarion Hospital.
She was born April 13, 1933, in Chest Township, Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Harry C. and Thelma (Witherite) Smith.
Aug. 26, 1950, she married James T. Lockard, who survives.
Mrs. Lockard was a homemaker who enjoyed her family and friends. She also attended the Church of Christ in Brookville.
February 6th
Celestine M. Chenoga, 88, Rossiter, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born May 14, 1923, in DeLancey, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Runko) Lesnick.
Oct. 9, 1940, she married Louis Chenoga, who preceded her in death Nov. 28, 1985.
She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter.
Mrs. Chenoga enjoyed cooking, crocheting, spending time with her family and grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Cooper.
She worked at Rola Jensen in Punxsutawney.
Harold F. Divelbiss, 90, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born March 3, 1921, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Roy and Jessie (Morris) Divelbiss.
June 17, 1950, in Ford City, he married Anna Belle Tibby, who survives.
Mr. Divelbiss was a member of the Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church, as well as the Punxsutawney Country Club, American Legion Post 62 and the Central Fire Company for 42 years.
He was also a former coach and then a player agent for the Groundhog Little League.
February 5th
Loretta G. Bartasavich, 83, DuBois, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at her residence.
She was born July 31, 1928, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late John J. and Sara (Taraskiewicz) Guzzy.
Aug. 27, 1949, she married John J. Bartasavich, who preceded her in death Nov. 7, 2006.
She retired as a medical secretary from the DuBois Regional Medical Center after more than 20 years of service.
Mrs. Bartasavich was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Infant of Prague Society.
She was also a member of the Friendly Club.
February 2nd
Judy Kay Bowser, 58, Punxsutawney, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1953, in Punxsutawney, the daughter of the late Charles and Emily (Strawcutter) Lingenfelter.
She was married to Richard W. Bowser, who survives.
Mrs. Bowser was a nurse's aide.
Joseph M. Carney Jr., 49, Norfolk, Va., died Jan. 26, 2012, in Virginia Beach, Va.
He was born in DuBois.
Mr. Carney was a concrete supervisor for J.M. Briggs Concrete Company.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
Timothy M. Kellert, 48, Punxsutawney, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
He was born Nov. 22, 1963, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Warren A. and Mary E. (Gigliotti) Kellert.
Mr. Kellert was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Ss. Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Punxsutawney Moose 954 and the Walston Club.
February 1st
Donald Jacob Brocious, 85, Brookville, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville.
He was born March 22, 1926, in Mayport, Redbank Township, Armstrong County, a son of Oren C. and Mary (Milliron) Brocious.
He attended the Salem school and worked in the coal mines and construction.
He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army.
