Vera Joanne Lawson, formerly of Corsica, PA, walked into Heaven on April 8, 2024. Born in Oakmont, PA, on January 19, 1934, she was the daughter of Roy and Vera (Truesdale) Reibert. Joanne was welcomed into Heaven by her husband Bill Lawson with whom she had shared 68 years of marriage. Joanne was well known for her pie making talent and preparing large family dinners. Her specialty being the coveted Peanut Butter Pie. She also loved to travel. Some of her adventures took her to Bahamas,...

Betty K. Jewell, 100, of Reynoldsville, PA, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024, while a resident of Brookside Senior Living in Brookville, PA. She was born on September 3, 1923, to the late Herman H. and Clara Mae (Bryan) Deible in Reynoldsville. Betty was married in 1946 to Wayne Jewell, Wayne preceded her in death in 1989. She worked at the former Cameron Manufacturing, Reynoldsville Casket Company, and for the DuBois Hospital. Betty and Wayne formed Jewell’s Auto and Jewell’s...

Marie M. Cressley, 94, of Reynoldsville, PA, passed away at Nelson’s Golden Years on Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024. She was born September 8, 1929, in Sykesville, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Angeline (Sandy) DeMatz. She married James R. Cressley on June 14, 1952. He preceded her in passing on February 28, 2012. Marie graduated from the former Sykesville High School in 1947. She worked for Cameron Manufacturing and the Ben Franklin Store, both in Reynoldsville; retiring in...

Betty J. Vivian, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital, in DuBois, PA. Betty was born in Reynoldsville, PA, on August 7, 1936, to the late Lee M. and Ida B. (Brosius) Snyder. On September 1, 1956, Betty married Lucius J. Vivian. After 67 years of marriage, Lucius survives her. She was a longtime member of the Christ Lutheran Church in DuBois, PA. Betty was a loving wife and mother that was able to enjoy and dedicated most of her days to being a...

Margaret Jane (Seeley) McCool, 91, of Sigel, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, while a patient at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital in DuBois, PA. She was born on May 21, 1932, to the late Leroy and Eva (Songer) Seeley in Knoxdale, PA. Margaret worked as head cook at the Jefferson Manor, retiring after twenty-five years; prior to the Jefferson Manor, she worked at the Cameron plant in Reynoldsville, PA. Margaret’s top priority was being a caregiver to her family. She was the...

Christine A. Chiodo, 77, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, while a resident of Laurelbrook Personal Care in Brookville. She was born on June 26, 1946, to the late Joe and Jean (Belinski) White in South Side, Pittsburgh, PA. Christine proudly served in the United States Army. She worked as a nurse at the San Antonio Army Hospital. Following being honorably discharged, she continued her work in the medical field for twenty-eight years,...

Wendell Edward Shaffer, 88, of Falls Creek, PA, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by family at his home. He was born on November 27, 1935, to the late Ralph and Jenny Francis (Hunter) Shaffer in Falls Creek. Wendell married the love of his life, Martha Kathryn Burkhouse, on November 25, 1960, in Falls Creek, they spent the last sixty three years cherishing each other and working together to successfully create a loving family and home. Martha survives him. Wendell worked in...

Aaron Jacob Raybuck, 35, originally from Butler, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1989, a Valentine’s Day gift and first-born son of Ken and Karen (Sawyer) Raybuck of Butler, PA. He grew up attending Penn Christian, Butler Schools, and graduated with multiple honors from Art School at The Douglas Educational Center in 2015. Aaron enjoyed the annual family vacation to Wildwood at the Jersey Shore with his family and spending time on the...

Robin Lynn Forrest passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Clearfield, PA, on October 28, 1956, to Robert and Betty (Fitzgerald) Gisewhite. She was married to Terry Allen Forrest on August 26, 1989, in Sykesville, PA. She worked at a variety of jobs over the years including as a caregiver and a school bus driver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Richard Maines, and siblings; James Zeigler and Judy Gardner. She is...

Sue Marcone, long-time resident of Wilton, CT, loving sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2024. Sue is survived by her sister Martha; by her son Mark, his wife Larisa, and their children Sasha and Michael; her son Matt’s children Emma, Ashley, and Brendon; and by her son Mike and his wife Virginie. Barbara Sue Michael was born in Brookville, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1939, the youngest of the three daughters, Mona, Martha, and Sue, born to...