Obituaries

Ruth M. Burkett, 97, of Coolspring, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

Betty K. Anderson, 70, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, while a patient at Punxsutawney Hospital

Skylar Grace Dazet age 6 months, 5 days died on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Doreen "Dee" Slawson

Doreen was born in Punxsutawney, PA on October 19, 1936, daughter of Mario and Mary (DeBerti) Tollini of Rossiter, PA.

Donald A. Shepler, 83, of Big Run passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Debbie Rae Braund, age 67, passed away on December 23 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Jane Ann (Cook) Anderson, age 89, of DuBois, PA died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

James W. Gruda, Age 78 of Sykesville, PA died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Christ the King Manor.

Florence “Flo” King, 84, of Sykesville, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home surrounded by love.

John Joseph Barber age 79 of Evergreen Street Brockway, Pa; died on Friday,  December 19, 2025 at his residence.