All Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” Charles Roush, 93, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away during the late evening hours of Friday, May 13, 2022, while a resident at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Joe was born on January 25, 1929, to the late Clemson D. and Barbara (Borgert) Roush in Winslow Township, PA. He proudly served his country with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Joe married Margie L. Wagner on August 12, 1967; Margie preceded him in passing on February 7, 2016. He...

Alton L. Knapp, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home in Knox Township.  Alton was born to the late Arthur and Marie Knapp on November 5, 1933.  On January 29, 1955, Alton married Lottie (Allshouse) Knapp in Summerville whom he loved with every ounce of his heart.  She preceded him in death after 63 years of marriage in 2018.  He began his career as a coal truck driver, later worked many years as a mechanic at Brookville Equipment, was...

Elizabeth M. Shaffer passed away peacefully May 12, 2022, at her home in Frederick, MD.  She was born February 15, 1928, to Archibald and Jane McDonald in Harmarville, PA.  Most of her life was spent in the DuBois, Reynoldsville, Brookville areas of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth received her Business Ed teaching degree from Indiana State University in Indiana, PA, her masters from Penn State and Computer/data processing certification from Robert Morris in Pittsburgh, PA.  One of her...

Dolores Ann Smiley, 81, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the evening hours of Tuesday, May 10, 2022, after a short stay at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1940, to the late Lester E. Smiley Sr., and Florence E. (Horm) Smiley in DuBois, PA. Dolores graduated from Brookville High School with the class of 1958. Dolores found a career in bookkeeping and accounting, more specifically for cemeteries in the area, until her retirement in 2007. Dolores was a...

Beverly Zanaglio, 91, of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, while a resident of Mulberry Square. Born September 17, 1930, daughter of the late Donald and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Ott. Beverly married John R. Zanaglio on May 16, 1951. Bev loved to crochet and complete word puzzles. She loved her family very much and loved talking with friends and neighbors. Bev was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Zanaglio, son John “Zag” Zanaglio, daughter Linda M....

Nancy Ruth Yount Yates, 88, passed away May 4, 2022, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA, following a period of declining health. Nancy was born August 1, 1933, in Hazen, PA, the youngest child of Charles Marvin Yount and Jeanette Ruth (Dinger) Yount. A proud graduate of Punxsutawney High School, she remained an active alum of the Class of 1951, coordinating reunions and monthly class luncheons. She married Kenneth Darrell Yates on January 12, 1955. After 52 years of marriage,...

Donna Lee Harbison, 78, of Brookville, PA, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 28, 2022, while a resident of the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Donna was born on August 7, 1943, to the late Andrew and Frannie (Behrendt) Jurcenko in Punxsutawney, PA. She married Raymond Samuel Harbison on February 14, 1985, in Reynoldsville, PA; Sam preceded her in passing on November 3, 2018. Donna worked for Cameron in Reynoldsville and then for Owens Illinois in Brookville for...

Betty Jean Mauk, 92, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the morning hours of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, while a resident of the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA. Betty was born on January 30, 1930, to the late Clarence E. and Hazel M. (Gardlock) Vandervort in Brookville, PA. She graduated from the Brookville High School with the Class of 1948. Betty married Malcolm Jack Mauk on June 22, 1948, at the Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage in Brookville; Malcolm preceded her in...

William E. Randall, 64, of Sykesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, while at his home. He was born on April 25, 1958, to the late Helen Marie (Ellis) Kimble in Abington, PA. He attended school in the Warminster, PA area. William retired as a long-haul trucker and loved what he did. He served his country with the US Navy and was stationed in Cuba. William was a well respected and social person, often being considered the “life of the party”. He enjoyed watching...

Brenda Elizabeth Booser, 82, of Brookville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, while a resident of Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Brenda was born on December 12, 1939, to the late Dorothy Mackenzie in Brookville. Brenda was a hard worker; she worked at Brookville Glove and MacBeth’s Cabin’s. She loved all animals. She enjoyed going to craft shows and yard sales trying to find unique items to add to her collection. Above all else, Brenda loved her...