All Obituaries

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...

Robert E. “Bob” Barnett, 66, of Anita, died at his home following a short battle with Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the liver on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Born in Young Township on December 30, 1957, he was the son of the late Francis Ardell and Shirley Martin Barnett. He was a graduate of Jeff Tech High School and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. On April 14, 1979 at Albion Methodist Church he married the former Brenda “Bea” Leasure. They...

Jessica L. Bauer, 50, of Marienville, died suddenly of natural causes at Clarion Hospital ER on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born in Warren, PA. on July 13, 1973, she was the daughter of F. John and Elizabeth Carter Bauer. She was a graduate of Warren Area High School and was of the catholic faith. She was currently employed by SCI Forest as a corrections officer. Her pastimes included modeling, photography, motorcycles, cars, target shooting, music, drawing,...

Donald D. Clark, Sr.,77, of Brookville, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home following an illness. Born on April 23, 1946 at Brookville Hospital, he was the son of the late George and Florence Lindemuth Clark. He was married to the former Beulah Bowser. She survives. Prior to his retirement in February 2022 he was employed as a truck driver by McCauley Trucking and for many years provided Personal Attitude DJ Service for many events in the area. He was...