Kathryn Griffin
, Pennsylvania
She was born on December 31 1952 and was the daughter of Paul W. Phillips and Mary E. Campbell Phillips both of Punxsutawney. Kathryn Kathy attended SS. Cosmas and Damian Elementary School and was a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School class of 1971. She received a B.S. degree in Home Economics Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1974. Kathy is survived by daughter Andrea Griffin granddaughters Kaylea Jo Thompson and Sophia Cruz sisters Jeannine George Hanley of Punxsutawney Susan T. Phillips of Amity PA Paula Joseph Fye of Punxsutawney and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her former husband Daniel Griffin. Kathy held several positions in which she provided support services to individuals with learning challenges most notably at Skills of Central PA Inc. in Lewistown PA. Later she taught Home Economics at Mifflin County School District a position from…
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Rosina Natalie Deahl
, Pennsylvania
Rosina Rose Natalie Tronzo Deahl 97 of Punxsutawney went home to be with the Lord onOctober 12 2026. She was born on August 2 1929 in Barnesboro PA now Northern Cambria a daughter of the late Natale and Vincenza Marciano Tronzo. On November 2 1952 she married James Albert Deahl with whom she shared nearly 64 years of marriage before his passing on September 30 2016. Roses faith was an important part of her life and she was a member of the former First United Methodist Church now Journey Church in Punxsutawney. She was preceded in death by her parents husband brother Joseph Tronzo her sisters Pauline MiKitko and Stella Fama and her soninlaw Gary Campbell. She is survived by son James Linda Deahl Jr. her daughters Linda Deahl Diane Campbell and Tina Marty Kendra special friend Kent her grandchildren Jordan Mark Hickson Joseph Deahl Jonathan Deahl Joseph Ondo Nicole…
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Kristine Mc Intyre
, Pennsylvania
October 10, 2026
Kristine Ann McIntyre 63 of Punxsutawney passed away on Saturday October 11 2026 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born in Punxsutawney on November 13 1962 and was the daughter of the late Charles Eugene McIntyre and Joan Wyley Dawson McIntyre. Kristine was a 1982 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. She loved attending the class reunions and reconnecting with many of her classmates. She was very fond of puppies and kittens. Having her own cats brought her joy and comfort over the years. She is survived by one sister Joan Marie McIntyre of Punxsutawney and one brother Charles Donna McIntyre of Ephrata and two nephews Patrick Missy Powers and Thomas Craft all of Punxsutawney. There will be no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home Inc. Punxsutawney. This obituary is protected against unauthorized reproduction or redistribution without the funeral homes or familys consent
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Donald Burkhardt
, Pennsylvania
October 9, 2026
Donald Lee Burkes Burkhardt 72 of Punxsutawney passed away on Saturday October 10 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born in Punxsutawney on September 22 1954 the only child of William Adolf Burkhardt and Sara Catherine Emberg Burkhardt. He was named after his uncle Donald Lee Burkhardt who passed away due to leukemia at the age of ten. He was Lutheran by faith and enjoyed going to church every Sunday with his dear friend Karla Cressley. Don was a 1972 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School followed by a bachelors degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Don enjoyed working out and riding his bicycle every day. In his younger days he played tennis and baseball. He enjoyed any movie with Humphrey Bogart in it especially Casablanca. He enjoyed listening to Motown smooth jazz and anyone who could play the saxophone. He liked to watch soccer track and field swimming…
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Loretta Leckemby Kitta
, Pennsylvania
October 11, 2026
Loretta Ursula Leckemby Kitta 91 of Punxsutawney passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday October 12 2026. She was born in DuBois on February 15 1935 a daughter of the late Stanley Maliszewski and Julia Ceceila Zatsick Maliszewski. The family name Maliszewski was later simplified and changed to Miller. She was also blessed with a stepfather Stanley Phillips whom she loved. Following graduation she married Harry Edward Leckemby Sr. on July 7 1956. They enjoyed thirtythree years of marriage and had a family prior to his early death on March 28 1989. Her employment spans from washing pots and pans at DuBois Hospital working at Brockway Glass and Rola Jensen. On May 7th 1994 she married Ronald Richard Kitta and they enjoyed twenty years of marriage prior to his death in 2014. Loretta was not one to be alone for the last several years enjoyed the…
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Gail Hammerle
, Pennsylvania
October 8, 2026
Gail Hammerle 84 of Brookville PA passed away on October 9 2026 while a resident at Clarion Health and Rehab in Clarion PA. Gail was born on May 19 1942 to the late John and Martha Burridge Mosley in Wilkinsburg PA. She married Rev. David C. Hammerle David preceded her in passing on May 25 2023. Gail was very involved in the church. She taught Sunday School and played the organ for over 30 years. She loved to sing and put on Vacation Bible School for the children. Gail is survived by two children Terry Albright and Jason Hammerle four grandchildren Austin Karaann Bailey and Quinn and one sister Ruth Fisher. In addition to her parents and husband Gail is preceded in passing by two brothers John and Richie. A memorial service will be held on Friday October 16 2026 beginning at 6pm at the Hollentown Assembly of God 749…
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Thomas Ankney
, Pennsylvania
October 3, 2026
Thomas E. Ankney 82 formerly of Westover Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday October 4 2026. He had been a resident of McKinley Health Center in Brookville Pennsylvania since early 2023 having previously lived on his farm in Westover. Born on November 19 1943 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Doral C. and Della M. Anderson Ankney. Tom pursued college studies in California and graduated from farrier school where he studied horseshoeing and blacksmithing. He also received a certificate in police training from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Throughout his life he developed a variety of skills and worked as a trained meat cutter skilled farrier and creative blacksmith. Tom enjoyed farm life and the outdoors particularly the time he spent with his horses and dogs. He collected horse gear and wagons enjoyed riding his motorcycle along country roads and had a lifelong interest in history. An avid…
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Thomas Ankney
, Pennsylvania
October 3, 2026
Thomas E. Ankney 82 formerly of Westover Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday October 4 2026. He had been a resident of McKinley Health Center in Brookville Pennsylvania since early 2023 having previously lived on his farm in Westover. Born on November 19 1943 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Doral C. and Della M. Anderson Ankney. Tom pursued college studies in California and graduated from farrier school where he studied horseshoeing and blacksmithing. He also received a certificate in police training from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Throughout his life he developed a variety of skills and worked as a trained meat cutter skilled farrier and creative blacksmith. Tom enjoyed farm life and the outdoors particularly the time he spent with his horses and dogs. He collected horse gear and wagons enjoyed riding his motorcycle along country roads and had a lifelong interest in history. An avid…
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