All Obituaries

Irene Della Martz, 102, of Sigel, PA, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, while a resident at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA. She was born on November 25, 1917, to the late Albert and Ethel (Stewart) Caylor. Irene married Reed Franklin Martz Jr.; Reed preceded her in passing. She was co-owner of the Martz Market general store in Sigel, PA. She was a member of the Sigel United Methodist Church. Irene was a dedicated and hardworking woman, who lived her life passionately....

Joshua Allen Popson Sr., age 36, of Brookville, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 20, 2020. Josh was born and raised in Brookville on January 24, 1984, to Denny and Christine (Gilhousen) Popson who survive.  Josh was married to Jamie (Delamotte) Popson in 2003 who survives and together they were blessed with two sets of amazing twins, Joshua Popson Jr., Janelle Popson, Jared Popson, and Jacob Popson who all survive.  Josh leaves behind his only sister, Jennifer...

Lyle O. Painter, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in Brookville, PA.  Lyle was born on November 14, 1929, to the late William “Lewis” and Evelyn (McKendree) Painter in Heath Twp. He attended Wallace School in Heath Township and graduated from Brookville High School with the class of 1947.  He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force as a Radio Communications Interceptor....

Harry Merle Reed, 90, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on April 16, 1930, to the late Charles Elias and Mary Dora (Haines) Reed in Eldred Twp., PA.  Harry attended the Caldwell School in Eldred Twp., PA. Harry was a farmer and enjoyed working on the family farm with his parents, brothers, and sisters. He was a member of the Port Barnett United Methodist Church. Harry enjoyed gardening along side his mother and cutting logs in the...

Donald “Sling” Sloniger, 89, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, while a resident of Christ the King Manor in DuBois, PA. He was born on January 17, 1931, to the late Blair and Erma (Lewis) Sloniger in Punxsutawney, PA. Sling attended and graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1948. On December 4, 1953, Sling married Joanne “Cookie” Kurtz in Punxsutawney, PA; she preceded him in passing on May 22, 2010. He worked as a warehouse manager for Quaker Market in...

Mary Angelina Pangallo, 66, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at her home in the Brookside Senior Living community. She was born on August 26, 1954, to the late Joseph Eugene and June Pearl (Love) Pangallo in Greensburg, PA. She attended Brookville High School and graduated from Jeff Tech with the class of 1972. She went on to attend and graduate from the DuBois Business College. She was a longtime member of the Clarington Methodist Church. Mary loved her family...

Donald “Don” O. Bechtel, 76, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1944, to the late Earl and Estelle (Minns) Bechtel in DuBois, PA. He graduated from DuBois High School with the class of 1963. Don married Fredlyn “Freddi” Langham on June 10, 1965, in Cumberland, MD; after fifty five years of marriage, Freddi survives him. He was a motivated person who had many positions and hobbies....

Betty Jean Fulton, age 99, passed away September 10, 2020, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Brookville, PA, on July 12, 1921 to J.W. & Ida Belle (Shilling) Neel. She moved to Mulberry from Brookville, PA. 10 years ago. Betty never worked outside the home but was kept busy enjoying family and friends. She enjoyed reading and doing jigsaw puzzles and playing family games and she was a member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Brookville, PA. She is survived by...

John Anthony Keiser, 74, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, while a patient at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital in DuBois, PA. He was born on May 18, 1946, to the late John F. and Dolores A. (Dempsey) Keiser in Philadelphia, PA. He attended and graduated from Bishop Egan Catholic High School in Levittown, PA. He married Mary Eleanor Bouffard on August 5, 1967, in Battle Creek, MI; Mary preceded him in passing. He retired from US Steel after working as a millwright for...

Reverend Robert “Bob” Myers, well known pastor and television Evangelist, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, while at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Bob was born on August 3, 1933, to the late Arthur Grant and Marie Louise (Downs) Myers in Piney Township, Clarion County. Bob married Ellen Jean Ball on August 3, 1952 in Rimersburg, PA; she preceded him in passing on January 29, 2020. Pappy, as he was known by all, had one ambition in life, it was serving God and loving...