All Obituaries

Frank E. Payne, Jr., 81, of Marienville, died the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home of natural causes.               Born in Marienville on July 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank E. Payne, Sr. and Evelyn Caldwell Payne.               He attended East Forest School and proudly served his country with the Army National...

Larry A. Smith, 71, of Ringgold, died early Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney. Born in New Kensington on August 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mildred Hill Smith. He attended Kiski High School and the Municipal Police Academy. He retired as a Security Guard after 30 years from New Kensington Hospital. He proudly served his country in Vietnam, serving with the U.S. Air Force. On September 18, 2010 in Apollo, he married the former Carol L. Shaw....

Joseph Smith Jr., 27, of Brookville, died the afternoon of Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home after a battle with cancer. Born in Huntington, WV, on September 25, 1993, he was the son of Joseph and Lisa Lewis Smith. He was a 2013 graduate of Jeff Tech and was a member of the National Honor Society. J.J. was currently employed as a corrections officer at SCI Forrest. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and growing flowers, as well as playing Magic and D&D. His survivors include his...

Gloria W. Kunselman, 71, formerly of Brookville, died the afternoon of Wednesday, March 24,201 at her daughters home in Irwin. Born in Cambria County on October 12, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ray Stumph and Stella Peace Smail. She attended Purchase Line School and previously worked at Brookville Glove Factory and was the owner of a concession business. In Summerville she married John G. Kunselman. He preceded her in death. Her survivors include a son, John W. Kunselman; a...

Norma “Gale” Smith, 84, of Brookville, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor. She was born on January 30, 1937 in Summerville, the daughter of the late Delbert D. Hawk Jr. and Alice (Jones) Hawk. On September 26, 1954 she married the love of her life, Leon C. Smith at the Smith Farmhouse. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2020. Gale graduated from Summerville High School. Following graduation she was a homemaker until she became...

Jeff McCullough 54, of Marion Center died unexpectedly Wednesday March 10, 2021 at his home. Born September 14, 1966 in Indiana, PA he was the son of the late John McCullough and Isabella Lee. Jeff worked in the carpentry and construction industry. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. He is survived by his sister Becky Rager and many relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Blaine C.  Kriebel, 84, of New Bethlehem, died Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021. Born May 10, 1936 in West Monterey, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Edmerle and Dorothy Lineman Kriebel. He was graduate of Redbank Valley School and attended Oakland Church of God in Distant. Mr. Kriebel proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was retired from PennDOT after 35 years of employment. He enjoyed camping, traveling and loved his dog, Buster. His...

Anthony E. “Tony” Smith, 49, of Punxsutawney  formerly of Brookville, died Monday afternoon, March 1, 2021 at Jefferson Manor. Born on October 26, 1971 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Evelyn Barnett. He was a 1989 graduate of Brookville Area High School and wrestled while in school. He worked for “Fixture It” remodeling Target stores. Tony enjoyed playing pool and was a big fan of the Steelers. He is survived by his son, Dulton (Stephanie Shick)...

Gregory Scott Mackenzie Sr., 59, passed away at 5:10am on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He lost his fight after years of health problems. He always fought hard to be with his family. Born on January 9, 1962, in Wabash, Indiana he was the son of the late Kenneth Laird and Dorothy Mackenzie. He was a 1980 graduate of Brookville High School. Growing up Greg loved and played baseball. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and just being in the...