All Obituaries

Jeremy Scott Appleton, 32, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away and went to join his brother, Jesse, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1989, to Jeffrey and Debra (Darr) Appleton in Brockport, NY. Jeremy graduated from the Red Rock Job Corps. Jeremy proudly served his country with the United States Army for four years. He received his commercial driver’s license and had worked as a truck driver. Jeremy was also an avid coin collector and enthusiast, he shared his...

Helen Louise Evans, 90, of Brookville, PA, formerly of Mayport, PA, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1930, to the late Russell T. and Grace Mabel (Shick) Snyder in Mayport. She graduated from the Redbank School District with the class of 1948. Helen married John P. Kells in 1950 and he preceded her in passing in 1971. She married Clyde R. Evans in 1981, and he also preceded her in passing in 2014. Helen worked with her...

David Allan Hollis Sr., 72, of Reynoldsville passed away in his home in the early hours of October 10, 2021.   Born on October 23, 1948 in Manns Choice, Bedford County, he was the last surviving and youngest of five sons to Cordelia (Evans) Hollis and Frank R. Hollis.   When David was only an infant, a fire broke out in their Manns Choice home. The house was a total loss and David would have perished with it if it weren’t for his older brother Frank, who ran back into the...

Rufus Daryll Terwilliger, 86, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the night of Sunday, October 10, 2021, while a patient at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1934, to the late Homer John and Mildred (Bortz) Terwilliger in Brookville. Rufus worked for many years as a caretaker and grave digger at the Brookville Cemetery, which his family has maintained for decades. Rufus was married to Evelyn Miller; Evelyn preceded him in passing. Rufus enjoyed watching...

Carol Jane (Smith) Mauersberg, 79, of State College, PA, formerly of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1942, to the late Harry Logan and Josephine (Williams) Smith in Reynoldsville. She graduated from Brockway High School and worked for Brockway Glass from 1962 to 1965. Carol married the love of her life, Richard Mauersberg, on June 18, 1966, in Sigel, PA; Richard survives her. Carol was a spiritual woman...

Robert G. “Bob” Stormer, 89, of Route 322 (Port Barnett) passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville after a period of declining health. Bob was born June 20, 1932, in Emerickville and was raised by his grandparents, John and Sidna Stormer. On May 23, 1953, he married his wife, Viola (Snyder) Stormer, in Reynoldsville. Viola passed away on September 1, 2021. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Helen Edith Clontz, 95, of DuBois, PA, passed away on October 7, 2021, while a resident at Nelson’s Golden Years in DuBois. She was born on August 26, 1926, to the late Frank E. and Lottie (Goodyear) Snyder in Rathmel, PA. Helen attended and graduated from school in the Reynoldsville area. Helen married George Ruben Clontz on October 30, 1944, in Tonawanda, NY; George preceded her in passing. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Reynoldsville, PA. Helen’s...

Samuel Rex Butler Jr., 66, of Sykesville, PA, passed away during the evening hours of Thursday, October 7, 2021, while a patient at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1955, to the late Samuel R. Sr., and Marjorie (Sullivan) Butler in Lackawanna, NY. Samuel graduated from DuBois High School. Samuel is survived by his wife, Valerie Mae Cathcart, who shared the last forty years with him. Samuel loved sports and was known to watch everything, his favorites were football,...

Ruth (Dillman) Steele, age 94, lifelong resident of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of close family on October 6th, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Steele, sister to Dick (Peggy) Dillman, mother to Melanie (Mike), grandmother to Chad (Nikki) and great-grandmother to Autumn.  Many may remember Ruth from when she and Bob owned and operated the Tastee Freeze on Rt 36 outside Brookville for many years.  She had a sweet tooth...

Darwin Charles Wiles, 90, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, while at his home. He was born on September 8, 1931, to the late Charles Henry and Larue (Estes) Wiles in Reynoldsville, PA. Darwin married B. Lorraine Shaffer on June 5, 1954; Lorraine survives him. He worked at Rockwell Manufacturing for over forty years. Darwin enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid gardener. He enjoyed motorcycles, snow mobiles, and playing shuffleboard.  He was also known as...