All Obituaries

Kimberlee A. Cordwell, 54, of Brookville died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home following an illness. Born February 6, 1970 in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Cordwell Sr. and Mary J. Barrus Cordwell. She was a graduate of Brockway High School and worked in Home Healthcare when her health permitted. In addition to her mother, Mary, she is survived by her sons, Dakota Cordwell and Logan Wensel; her grandson, Dominic Cordwell; her brother, Thomas H. Cordwell, Jr.;...

Joyce Marian Startzell, Daughter of the New Covenant of Grace in Jesus Christ Born October 31, 1939 to Rev. William West (Deceased) and Marian West (Deceased) in Berlin, PA. Joyce passed peacefully into Glory on April 23, 2024, at her home in Brookville, PA. Joyce was the loving wife of Rev. Loye Startzell, retired United Methodist Minister (Brookville, PA). They were married for 64 years. She was the devoted mother of Linda Ellis (deceased) (Lee) of Beloit, OH; Donald Startzell (Megan) of...

Michael J. “Mike” Ratchford, 81, of Punxsutawney died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Mulberry Healthcare following a decline in his health. Born in Johnstown on May 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Leo Ratchford and Anne Spence. He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed gardening. His survivors include his brothers, Leo Ratchford and John Groman; his sisters, Martha Archer and Erma Poore; a special niece, Annette Town; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition...

William T. Delp, 86 (affectionately known to some as "Old Buzzard") of Brookville, formerly of Roseville died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor following a period of declining health. Born on December 13,1937 in Teagarden (Salem), Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Dora Stormer Delp. He proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 7,1960 at the First Assembly of God in Brookville he married the former Janet Swonger....

Vicki L. Garvey, 53, of Brookville died Monday, April 1, 2024. Born March 4, 1971 in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. Bish and Kay F. Emings Bish. She was a graduate of Brookville High School and was a member of Roseville Independent Church. On July 15, 1989 in Ramsaytown, she married Daniel J. Garvey. He survives. She spent her life caring for her family. In addition to her husband, Dan, she is survived by her mother Kay Bish; her son, Tyler (Deanna) Garvey; and her...

Cindy Lou (Mays) Davis, 67, of Brookville died on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at McKinnley Health Center in Brookville. Born on November 12, 1956, in Brookville, she was the daughter of the late Gil and Sara (McManigle) Mays. Cindy married John R. Davis on February 5, 1983, and they enjoyed 36 years together before he preceded her in death on June 9, 2019.  Cindy was a 1974 graduate of Brookville High School and Jeff Tech’s practical nursing program. She had a long career in the...

Benjamin E. “Ben” Meyer, 43, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2024. Born on November 28, 1980 in St. Marys, he was the son of late Randall and Pam Ferris Meyer. He attended St. Marys High School and was of the protestant faith. He was a self employed Handyman and “Jack of all Trades”. In addition to his brother, Christopher Meyer he is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him. His parents preceded him in death. Furlong...

Richard W. “Rick” Stephens, 66, of Brookville, died Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home following an illness.  Born August 22, 1957 in Brookville, he was the son of Robert and Rose Goodman Stephens. He was a graduate of Brookville High School. On June 4, 1982 he married the former Doretha Jones. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2023. He retired in 2021 from AGX trucking, he worked prior to that at Beverage Aire for many years. He was a member...

  William Reinhart, 82, of Punxsutawney died Sunday, March 10, 2024 following an illness. Born April 22, 1941 at Adrian Hospital, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ruth Weber Reinhart. He was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and continued his education obtaining a degree in Computers. He proudly and honorably served his country in the Air Force, serving from 1959-1963. On July 1, 1961 in Big Run, PA. he married the former Donna Barnett. She survives. Prior to his...