Archive - Obituary
December 16th
Sara L. Wells, 89, Punxsutawney, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at McKinley Heath Center, Brookville.
She was born April 21, 1921, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alberta (Cochran) Hawley.
Oct. 28, 1938, she married Ambrose C. Wells, who preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1989.
Mrs. Wells was a member of the First Church of God and the Women of the Church of God.
She was a librarian at the church for a number of years.
Eunice S. Miller, 97, Mahaffey, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at Mahoning Riverside Manor, Punxsutawney.
She was born Dec. 19, 1912, in Westover, a daughter of the late William L. and Martha (Rainey) Smith.
Mrs. Miller was married to Dr. D. Edgar Miller, who preceded her in death Dec. 21, 1990.
She assisted her husband, who practiced dentistry in Mahaffey, by scheduling appointments and assisted him in dental exams of students in the various school districts.
Rusty Lee Hoffman, 48, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at his residence in North Carolina.
He was a native of Timblin, the son of the late Russell Wilson and Doris Mae (Orf) Hoffman Jr.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Renée Lea Hoffman; a sister, Robin Vae Biggs; and a brother, Rodney Douglas Hoffman.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at St. Mary’s Church in Eddyville. The family will also receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to his daughter to help with expenses.
Phyllis Jean Anderson, 79, Pembroke Pines, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010.
She was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Miller) Lippart.
Mrs. Anderson was married to Donald E. Anderson, who preceded her in death July 1, 2005.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Valier United Methodist Church.
December 15th
Joseph R. Gigliotti, 86, Walston, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at his home.
He was born July 9, 1924, in Walston, a son of the late Frank and Mary Gigliotti.
Nov. 8, 1947, he married Mary Jane (Astorino) Gigliotti, who preceded him in death Dec. 2, 2003.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in European, Africa, Middle Eastern and Asiatic Operations.
Mr. Gigliotti was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church.
Phyllis Jean Anderson, 79, Pembroke Pines, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010.
She was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Miller) Lippart.
Mrs. Anderson was married to Donald E. Anderson, who preceded her in death July 1, 2005.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Valier United Methodist Church.
December 14th
Patricia Perry, 63, of Georgia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center, Punxsutawney.
She was born June 21, 1947, in St. Petersburg, Fla., a daughter of the late Raymond B. and Charlotte L. (Perry) Tucker.
Ms. Perry is survived by Lloyd A. Pope of Georgia, two sons, David G. Pope and Daniel A. Pope, all of Georgia; a daughter, June A. Wells and husband Don of Punxsutawney; two grandchildren, Angel Wells and Harley Wells; and two great-grandchildren, Aidan West and Baily West.
Timothy Dean Sheriff, 51, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at home.
He was born Jan. 3, 1959, in Punxsutawney, a son of Ronald Sheriff of DuBois and Mrs. John (Gladys Carr) Oaks of Punxsutawney.Â
Mr. Sheriff was employed at NAC Carbon Products in Elk Run.
He was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles Club.
He adored his daughter, Carrie Sheriff of Bradford, whom he loved very much.Â
Dorothy R. Zimmerman, 85, of Custer, S.D., passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at Castle Manor in Hot Springs, S.D.
Surviving relatives include a daughter, Diane Trithart of Custer; a grandson, Tim Trithart and wife Kristina Hendrickson of Rapid City, S.D.; two great-grandchildren, Ella Blue Trithart and Sawyer Gray Trithart; and two sisters, Helen Burns McConnel of Pittsburgh and Virginia Lunt of Johnstown.Â
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at the Custer Lutheran Fellowship with Pastor Tom Opoien and Pastor Kent Narum officiating.
December 13th
Timothy Dean Sheriff, 51, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at home.
He was born Jan. 3, 1959, in Punxsutawney, a son of Ronald Sheriff of DuBois and Mrs. John (Gladys Carr) Oaks of Punxsutawney.
Mr. Sheriff was employed at NAC Carbon Products in Elk Run.
He was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles Club.
He adored his daughter, Carrie Sheriff of Bradford, whom he loved very much.
