All Obituaries

Glenn L.” Larry” Finley, 86, Treasure Lake, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1936 in Donora, PA, a son of the late William & Ruth (London) Finley. He was married to Amadeus (Marchioni) Finley, who preceded him in death. After graduating from Punxsutawney High School, he went on to college for two years before starting his job at Brockway Glass as an Electronic Engineer. He served in the US Airforce from 1955 to 1959 as an Air Traffic...

Tania M. Cavallo, 58, Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Altoona Hospital. She was born December 01, 1964, in DuBois, a daughter of Elizabeth (Deemer) Peles of Reynoldsville and the late David Peles. On June 20, 2014, she married Joseph Cavallo whom survives in Hastings. In addition to her mother and husband, Tania also leaves behind two daughters Britney (Rickey) Knisley of Grampian and Stephanie Hand of Hastings, two brothers Mike Peles of Brockway and David...

Floyd N. Dixon, 98, formerly of DuBois, passed away, Friday, May 05, 2023, in Altoona. He was born March 20, 1925, in DuBois the son of the late Amos & Laura (Duttry) Dixon. He was married to Betty (Davie) Dixon for 70yrs, before her passing in 2018. He leaves behind two sons, Melvin (Cindy) Dixon of Altoona, and Wesley Dixon and partner Allen McClain of Pittsburgh, a daughter in-law Debbie Dixon of Treasure Lake, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. After returning from...

Beverly Erlene (Wall) Smith, 86, of Portland Mills, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Beverly was born January 8, 1937, in Stump Creek, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of three children born to Francis and Irene (Hartle) Wall. She graduated from Sykesville-Henderson Joint High School in 1954. On October 6, 1962, Beverly married William Leon Smith Sr.; Leon adopted Beverly's son from a previous marriage then had three children together. Beverly was preceded...

Patti Rae (Carr) Buehler, 66 of 16610 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, passed away on March 25, 2023.  She died at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy battle with dementia. Patti was born in Ridgway, PA on November 6, 1956 to Raymond and Carolyn Carr of Brockport, PA.  She graduated from Ridgway Area High School Class of 1975.  She was a long time member of the Faith United Church of Christ.  On March 6, 1976, she married her high school...

Larry D. Hinderliter, 87, Rossiter, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mulberry Healthcare in Punxsutawney. He was born July 16, 1935, in Grange, PA; the son of the late Burton Blair & Arietta Archer (Rugh) Hinderliter. He graduated from Punxsutawney High School before enlisted in the US Army where he served during the Vietnam Era. After returning home, Larry worked inspecting cars for the Railroad. He loved any sporting event he could watch and he enjoyed going for walks. Larry...

Kelly E. Button, Sr., 47, Emporium, passed away Monday, March 06, 2023. He was born September 14, 1975, in Wellsboro, Pa; a son of the late Douglas Button & Barbara (Golden) DeVercelly. He had work in construction for most of his life. Kelly leaves behind his son Kelly E. (Katrina) Button, jr. of Emporium, a brother Chad Button of Port St. Lucie, FL, two sisters Chasity Button of Bradenton, FL and Jill Schriner of Muncy, PA. In addition to his parents, Kelly is also preceded in death...

John “Jack” Bailey, 94, Sykesville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Penn Highlands in DuBois. He was born November 13, 1928, in Curwensville, PA. The son of the late James & Amanda (Schindley) Bailey. He married Jean Marie (Showers), she preceded him in death in 1955. He then married Catherine “Kay” (London) in 1959, she preceded him in death in 2016. He was a graduate of Sykesville High School in 1946. He had previously worked as a lineman for Penelec...

Thomas S. “Gummy” Trumbette, 86, Soldier, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Penn Highlands in DuBois. He was born December 17, 1936, in Big Soldier, PA. a son of the late Thomas & Angela (Campanini) Trumbette. He married Janet M. (Heffner) Trumbette on June 21, 1975. She survives in Soldier. In addition to his wife, Thomas also leaves behind a son Thomas A. Trumbette of Soldier, three daughters, Taylor Trumbette of Soldier, Angela Trumbette of Soldier and Toni...

William J. (Bill) Varacallo Sr. 92, entered eternal rest at his home in Sykesville on February 3, 2023.  Born on February 1st, 1931, he was the son of the late Dominic and Tomasina (Molinaro) Varacallo, and was a dedicated son, husband, father, and grandfather.  Bill was married to Anna (Marge) Sherosky on October 17, 1953, after 67 years of marriage she proceeded him in death on November 6th, 2020.  Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, swimming at the local YMCA, and...