All Obituaries

Charlotte M. Mealy, 86, of Leeper, formerly of Vowinckel, died early Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her daughters home following a period of declining health.  Born in Foxburg on November 20, 1935, she was daughter of the late Charles and Etta Findlay Botts. On September 17, 1965 in Sheffield, she married Robert E. Mealy. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2006. She enjoyed baking and was renowned for her homemade breads and Snicker doodles. Her favored pastimes was spending time with...

Deborah A. Gillung, 74, of Brookville, died early Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home following a courageous 15 year battle with cancer. During her battle she never complained and always remained optimistic. Born in Sigel on February 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Henry Cook, Sr. and Clara Spooner Cook. After graduating from Brookville High School she attended Robert Morris Junior College. She spent approximately 20 years as...

Samuel L. Whitfield, 70, of Rossiter, died the evening of Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home following an illness. Born in Punxsutawney on June 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Alvin and Myra Peterman Whitfield. He attended Punxsutawney Area Schools and was of Protestant faith. On June 10, 1972 in Marchand he married the former Rose McCullough. She survives. He retired from PennDOT and was a member of the Rossiter Sportsman’s Club and a former member...

Jack M. Sarvey, 71, of Brookville, died Thursday evening, July 21, 2022 following a long battle with cancer. Born March 30, 1951 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Guy and Susan Perry Sarvey. He attended Brookville School and was of the catholic faith. He was a diesel mechanic employed at Brookville Equipment until its closing, then for Zacheral Motors until his retirement. Jack enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing BINGO. His survivors include...

We are sad to announce the passing of Daniel “Buddy” Saylor, 52, of Summerville, who lost his battle with cancer at the home of his sister on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  Born in Clarion on February 17, 1970, he was the son of the late Daniel W. Saylor and Peggy Dolby Baughman. On October 31, 2018 in Summerville he married the former Kelly Krouse. She survives. He was a truck driver prior to his retirement in 2017 due to illness. Bud enjoyed living...

John W. Wantje, 79, of Marienville, formerly of Pittsburgh, died late Monday, July 18, 2022 following a period of declining health. Born in Pittsburgh on October 10, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Gladys Holzatfel Wantje. He attended school and spent his youth in the Sheraden area of Pittsburgh before serving his country in the US Air Force. On January 28, 1980 in Winchester, VA., he married the former Bernadette Cain. She survives. He was...

Wayne S. Flack, 90, of Brookville, died Sunday evening, July 17, 2022 at his home following a period of declining health. Born in Summerville on March 11, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Marie Plyler Flack. He attended Summerville School and proudly served his country with the US Air Force. Retiring in 1994 he was a member of Brick Layers Union Local#10. His memberships include the Brookville VFW and he was a member for over 55 years of the Brookville Eagles. He enjoyed...

  John Paul Myers, 88, of Franklin, formerly of Summerville-Corsica Rd in Corsica, PA went to his heavenly home  on Thursday evening, July 14, 2022 while being cared for at the home of his daughter, Debra Stover.   John was born July 12, 1934 in Worthville, PA to John and Sarah (Saddie) Myers. John was the 12th child of a family of 13. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.   John attended a one room school in Worthville, PA through...

Breana N. Herman, 31, of New Castle and formerly of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home. Born on June 21, 1991 in Punxsutawney, she is the daughter of Shawn Herman and Wendy Campbell Islley. She attended Punxsutawney Area High School and obtained her GED. On July 25, 2021 in New Castle she married Ben Krueger. He survives. Until the time of her death she was employed by Crews Control, LLC as crew leader for the flaggers. Her pastimes included...

William R. Confer, Jr., 42, of Brookville died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Penn Highlands Brookville. Born in Brookville on September 19, 1979, he was the son of William R. Confer, Sr. and Theresa (Kenneth) Cook Anderson. He was a graduate of Jeff Tech and obtained a degree in welding from Triangle Tech. His pastimes included fishing, attending Demo Derbies and working on cars. Those surviving in addition to his parents are his sisters, Sandra Bennett and Amy (Rocco)...