All Obituaries

Pauline Craig, 100, formerly of Shaffer Siding, passed away Saturday, January 01, 2022 at CTK Manor. She was born April 09, 1921 in DuBois. She is a daughter to the late Jacob & Anna (Zukowski) Barchony. She married Paul Craig, he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a graduate of DAHS and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing bingo and going to the Senior Center and yard sales. Pauline is survived by a daughter Shirley...

George A. Sonnie, 57, Sykesville, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was a son of Frank & Barbara (Rafferty) Sonnie who both survive in Sykesville. He married the love of his life Robyn (King) Sonnie on August 6, 1983. She also survives in Sykesville. He was a 1983 graduate of DAHS. He was part owner of Sunrise Drilling Supply, a family business. George was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could at camp in Sinnemahoning and with his family and...

David Martin Coleman, 61 of Reynoldsville, died December 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1960 in Brookville PA. He was the son of the late Donald E. and Ruth E. (Beatty) Coleman. David was a 1978 graduate of DuBois Area High School. He was a carpenter by trade, working many jobs in different states. He was proud of his work and was employed at Disney World, Orlando Florida, building the Living Seas attraction along with many other Disney attractions. David loved animals,...

Linda Jo Mahlon, 59, DuBois, PA, passed away Tues, Nov. 30, 2021 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. She was born April 3, 1962 in DuBois; the daughter of the late William “Tom” & Genevieve (Petrillo) Norris. She is a 1981 graduate of DuBois High School, a graduate of Hiram G. Andrews Center as a Medical Office Assistant and had also graduated from Clearfield Beauty Academy for Cosmetology. Linda leaves behind a son Steven Mahlon, two nephews Jeff & Caleb Mahlon and a...

Robert E. Witherite, 83, Luthersburg, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 24, 1938 in DuBois, PA; the son of the late Claude & Ethel (Danver) Witherite. He was married to Evelyn (Aljoe) Witherite; she preceded him in death in 2015. Robert leaves behind two sons, Michael Witherite of Centre Hall and Martin “Marty” (Pam Hickok) Witherite of Luthersburg, a sister Sandy Witherite of Bradford, two brothers Donald (Annabelle) and Richard...

Judith Slack, 77, DuBois, passed away, Friday, November 5, 2021 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. She was born September 5, 1944 in DuBois, the daughter of the late Clarence & Emma (Dixon) Duttry. She leaves behind two sons, Thomas (Kelly) Slack of SaBula, Ronald Slack of DuBois, two brothers, Doyle (Norma) Duttry of Tipton, Richard (Fawn) Duttry of SaBula, two grandchildren, Ryan (Sherri) Slack of NC, Rachael Slack of Falls Creek and two great-grandchildren. Judith was a 1962 graduate of...

Norma Whipple, 55, Reynoldsville, formerly of Bennetts Valley, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands in DuBois. She was born October 16, 1966 in DuBois a daughter of the late Lillian Elizabeth Leonard. She married Mark Whipple on June 26, 1999. He survives in Reynoldsville. In addition to her husband, Norma also leaves behind two daughters Ashley Leonard and Alyssa (Ryan Maxim) Whipple both of DuBois and three grandchildren Rasedin, Emme and Harper Leonard. Norma was a...

Edward Murphy, 89, of Sykesville, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born May 21, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Clarence & Joanna (Sitosky) Murphy. He was in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived most of his life in Sykesville having owned and operated Murphy’s Service Station in Sykesville. He was a member of the Sykesville Firemen’s, VFW Post 813 in DuBois, Elks Club in Reynoldsville and the Sykesville American...

Daniel James Roach, 45, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, November 09, 2021 due to Covid-19. He was born December 14, 1975 in Bradford, the son of George Roach and the late Wanda (Gorr) Caswell. He married Anna May (South) Roach on October 8th, 2016; she survives in Bradford. In addition to his father and wife, Daniel also leaves behind a sister Brandi (Rob) Hill of Bradford and two nephews Brad and Zach Anderson. Daniel attended Bradford High School. He was a talented tattoo artist. He...

Edna Ruth (Long) Rafferty of Sykesville went home to be with the Lord, Sunday; Oct.31 surrounded by family at Christ the King Manor. She was born June 10, 1921 to the late Florentine and Sarah (Repine) Long in Barnesboro, PA. She married James P. Rafferty October 16, 1940. He preceded her in death December 28. 2000. She was a member of ABVM Church in Sykesville and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years and was a member of The Rosary Society. She was an avid reader, enjoyed...