All Obituaries

Richard A. Ghezzi, 80, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, while a patient at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Richard was born on March 5, 1940 in Winslow Township, PA. Per Richard’s request, all services will be held privately. Final interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., PA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder – d’Argy Funeral Home, 206 E. Main Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851....

Patricia L. Phillips (Nee Skinner) born July 10, 1933 in Goheenville, PA, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020 at the age of 86. Pat is survived by daughter Paula Nerone, granddaughters Alicia Iddings, Stacy Phillips, Julianne Nerone and grandson, Ryan Phillips as well as great grandchildren Deja, Brody and Aubree. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Nelson (Carl) and family. Preceded in death by her Mother and Father Alice (Galbraith) and James Dinger, sister June Dubrock as well...

Madelyn Antoinette (Vizza) Tomasura, 84, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, while a patient at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1935, to the late Luigi and Frances (Garofalo) Vizza in Wishaw, PA. She graduated from Reynoldsville High School with the class of 1953. Madelyn married Michael J. Tomasura on September 1, 1962, in Emporium, PA; Michael preceded her in passing. She worked as a cafeteria worker for Cameron County High School in...

Diana Louise (Shick) Wagner, 61, of Summerville, PA, passed away during the evening hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2020, while at her home. She was born on August 17, 1958, to the late Walter J. and Ellen Annabel (Ferringer) Shick in Clarion, PA. She graduated from Susquehanna Valley High School in Conklin, NY, and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting from the DuBois Business College.  Diana married William A. “Bill” Wagner Jr., in Brookville, PA, on February 4,...

Doris R. (Schellhammer) VanDervort, 88, born to Eternal Life on Friday, June 26, 2020. Doris was born on December 3, 1931, to the late Vincent and Sara Belle (Kroh) Schellhammer in Brookville, PA. Doris married Peter VanDervort on March 29, 1953; he preceded her in passing after fifty years of marriage.  She was a devoted registered nurse for thirty-five years at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI and a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply...

Robert Kenneth Kessing, 73, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of June 24, 2020, while at his home. He was born on December 14, 1946, to the late Francis and Helen (Forsyth) Kessing in Elmira, NY. Bob graduated from Notre Dame High School on Friday, June 19, 1964; he was sworn into the Navy on March 14, 1966, after passing the entrance exam with a ninety seven percent. He served two tours aboard the USS Orion, achieving the rank of First Class Petty Officer. He...

Harold Grant Shaffer, 85, of DuBois, PA, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2020, at Christ the King Manor. He was born in Brookville on April 24, 1935, to the late Perry D. and Alice (Spare) Shaffer. He married his wife of 63 years, Patricia O’Donnell on February 23, 1957, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Reynoldsville; she survives him. He is also survived by one son, Bryon (Missy) Shaffer of Treasure Lake; and two grandchildren; Carson and Landon. In addition to his...

Bernica Vivian (Granville) Triponey, 72, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 12, 2020. Bernica was born on November 22, 1947, to the late William and Elizabeth (Blose) Granville in Natrona Heights, PA. She married Gerald Edward “Jerry” Triponey on July 31, 1973, in Austin, TX; Jerry survives her. She worked as an LPN at the Orris and Fatula pediatrics office. Bernica also worked as the school nurse at the CG Johnson Elementary School. She...

Gary Lee Huber, 71, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, during a stay at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1949, to the late Gale Archie and Iris Evelyn (Hayborn) Huber in Hillsboro, WV. Gary was Methodist by faith and frequently attended church with his sister, Linda. Gary was very active and enjoyed many things. He was an avid bowler and earned many trophies from playing. He participated in the Special Olympics several times. He also enjoyed...

Gary LeRoy Reitz, 53, of Luthersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020, during a short stay at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Gary was born on November 15, 1966, to Samuel George and Freda Viola (Hice) Reitz in Latrobe, PA; both his parents survive him. He graduated from Jeff Tech with the class of 1985. Gary married Ann Marie Haney on April 6, 1991, in Brookville, PA; Ann survives him. He worked as a millwright for the Pittsburgh Local Union 443 for thirteen years...