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There’s a longstanding online joke about the rush through Halloween and Thanksgiving to get to Christmas, and the punchline is, “Merry Hallowthanksmas.” Add in this year’s warning to get Christmas shopping done as quickly as possible before imported gifts are unavailable (hint, hint, friends: your friendly local shops are ready and willing to help you out!) and the consumerism that drives Americans out to the malls for Black Friday deals before the Thanksgiving dinner dishes are even cleared, and it becomes difficult to ignore how easily the spirit of the holidays can be forgotten. This year in particular, prices of everything are rising, and so many people are still unemployed or underemployed, which brings the importance of giving to the forefront. Many local organizations are currently deep in their efforts to raise funds and collect items for those in need this holiday season. These organizations are operating on tight budgets while they face the same rising costs as everyone else for the goods they provide. This holiday season, the following groups
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initiative and to Mr. Randy Reitz who was willing to allow us to carve out a space in our locker room to house our ‘Klozet.’” According to Wisnesky, items appreciated are the following: gently used or new clothing in boys’ and girls’ sizes 4T-adult medium. The Klozet is currently citing a need for girls clothing in sizes 10 and 12. (Socks and underwear must be donated in new condition only.) Monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well; these funds, Wisnesky explains, “are used to fill specific needs that arise. Cash and check can both be accepted. Checks can be made payable to Kidz Klozet.” Anyone who would like to make a donation can contact either Holly Astorino at 814-952-1721 or Erica Wisnesky at 814591-0042 by phone or text; they say they are willing to meet to collect donations. Katie Donald, PR/Recruitment Specialist, says that Punxsutawney Area Hospital will be collecting holiday cards for patients this year. Cards can be unidentified (meaning
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they do not need to be addressed to a specific patient) and will be given to patients spending the holidays in the hospital. Please address cards to 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA, 15767, attn: Katie Donald. Donald is also the president of PRIDE (Punxsutawney Revitalization Investing Developing Enhancing). PRIDE will be working with other local nonprofits on the - Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page National Day of Giving, November 30. “The ‘National Day of Giving’ was established to encourage communities, businesses and families to coordinate to ‘give thanks by giving’ to local charities which work yearround to address and solve problems in our community.” (https://www.pxycf.org/giving-tuesday) According to the website, “checks should be made payable to PXYCF and include the name of the non-profit receiving the donation in the check memo... Checks can be mailed and will be counted toward a nonprofit donation as long as the envelope is postmarked on or before the November 30 date. Mailed donations should be addressed to PXYCF, P.O. Box 663, Punxsutawney, PA, 15767.” Participating Non-Profits include: PRIDE- Punxsutawney Revitalization Investing Developing Enhancing Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center Punxsutawney Theater Arts Guild Child Evangelism Fellowship Punxsutawney Memorial Library Unity Rises Association The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties Mahoning Shadow Rails to Trail Punxsutawney Area Community Center Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Punxsutawney Garden Club Punxsutawney Art Association, Inc. Girl Scout Troop #46777 leaders Leslie Geist and Kira Elbel say their troop is collecting donations for the Four Footed Friends animal shelter in Indiana as their
November fundraiser. “We’ve given the girls a list of items the shelter provided us: things like blankets, pet food, etc., and we will deliver those items to the shelter,” Geist says. Donations from the public are welcome, too, and can be dropped off at: Four Footed Friends, 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA, 15701. Monetary donations are welcome and can be made online at https://fourfootedfriends.org/Support.html. Troop 46777 is also working with the Woodland Avenue United Methodist Church (Cross Town Ministries) to collect donations for the food bank for their Christmas distribution. Geist says the food pantry expects to provide meals to 120 families this Christmas season and requested donations include things like canned tuna, boxed macaroni and cheese, cereals and other nonperishable items. (The ministry requests, please, no glass jars.) Hygiene items are also appreciated: shampoo, body wash, deodorant, etc. Monetary donations are appreciated as well, and Geist notes that “the ministry can stretch a dollar a little farther.” The Big Run Betas are hosting the Festival of Trees at the Big Run War Memorial. According to Betas president Christine Fox, spaces are still available for a $10 fee. The entry fee benefits the Betas’ work in the Big Run community, supporting local families in need and organizing community events for children. “Light up night will be held December 5,” Fox says. Benefitting children, families, elders, animals and entire communities, the aforementioned organizations are focusing their efforts this season on making Punxsutawney a better place for everyone by doing what small towns do best: taking care of one another. •••
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Thanksgiving Doodads and Memories By Mary Ellen Pollock-Raneri for Hometown magazine ’ve always loved Thanksgiving. I think it’s because no one expects much out of you on that day. Nowadays we always relax in our pajamas, watch the parade, stuff the bird and proceed to vegetate. As a kid, my folks would sometimes eat two dinners – one at our house in Fairview and one at Gram’s. Though most of my relatives and my parents are celebrating a heavenly holiday now, I still like to pull out as many traditional knickknacks and sentimental souvenirs as possible on that day. What would Thanksgiving be without all those memories? At my childhood home and at my Gram’s homestead, I loved to gaze at the ceremonial gravy tureen! Shaped like a big brown turkey, a large ladle dangled out of its beak. It was Mom’s and Gram’s prize possession: They each had one. By the way, my mother’s gravy could not be beat. She took special pride in removing every drop of grease and gave lessons to the whole family on how to do it. You never saw a lump either. Sadly, my gravy pales
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in comparison, and the surface of the stuff often resembles the bumps on a pickle. Nevertheless, I wish I still had that turkey boat! I’m convinced that it held magical powers and was truly the secret to perfect gravy every time. How could I ever write about Thanksgiving dinner without mentioning the big spool of cotton thread? This giant, industrial-looking spool had a special place in Mom’s blue pantry cupboard in the basement and, typically, I was sent to retrieve it for Thanksgiving. Mom always cut off a generous portion of the thick gray cord and used it to stich up our holiday bird. Of course, she used this huge darning needle to help her do it, again, a needle reserved for the ceremonial turkey stitching and tying. After wrapping the wings and legs together (“so it wouldn’t get away,” according to Mom), she popped it in the oven. I bet many of you from my generation still use the big black-speckled enamel roaster for your turkey! My mom had a small roaster and a large roaster, the latter reserved for Thanksgiving. Way back when, before cooking bags, my mother just popped the stuffed main course in the oven with the matching black-speckled lid atop. When dinner was ready, my favorite part was munching on the crispy skin that stuck to the pan and had to be scraped out!
Even more than a great cooking device, occasion, and our appetizers were simple that enamel roaster also served as the per- fare: celery stuffed with Philadelphia fect gravy maker too. Mom added some cream cheese, Mom’s home-canned sweet flour, spices and broth to the scrapings at pickles and some black olives. I cannot the bottom of it, and the results were al- express the excitement that I felt when I ways perfect! Later, after dinner, the saw my mother stuff the celery with the roaster doucream cheese! bled as a storPlus, I loved how age vessel for Mom’s humble apthe turkey petizers looked so carcass until special in that she brewed beautiful glass up some soup platter, and the with it. Mom snacks tasted even never wasted better because of a drop of anythe lovely presenthing! tation! Cranberry Although, my sauce was mother’s matypically hogany dining served in a room table does little fluted not really classify glass bowl as a “doo-dad,” that had a I’m including it. matching Why? It’s the plastic spoon. focal point of my Sometimes, memories of my mom Thanksgiving. made it from Dad's gas station treasure. (Submitted photo) One of my scratch, or mother’s most sometimes, she poured it out of a can. No beloved pieces of furniture was her Dunmatter how it arrived, cranberry sauce was can Phyfe drop leaf dining room table. At her favorite part of a turkey dinner! Dad the time she purchased it from a store and I could have lived without the jellied called Singleton’s Furniture Store (on the delight; however, I thought it was great block across from Barclay Square), she fun to dip into that pretty dish with the lit- didn’t have enough money to buy the tle spoon. Another lovely crystal dish chairs; hence, we always had to haul the with a divider functioned as the serving chairs from the kitchen table into the dinplate for hors d’oeuvres. Believe me, we ing room and /or set up folding chairs. never got appetizers except on a special - Continued on next page
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they estimate “that it will need $175 million - almost 50% more than raised through red kettles in 2020 — to keep Americans in their homes this holiday season. To meet the increased need resulting from the resurgence of the pandemic, we’re making it safe and easy for people to volunteer and donate to The Salvation Army. The best way to ensure services continue for those in your community is to sign up for a sustaining gift of $25 a month, which could be the difference between a family staying in their home or falling under the poverty line and living on the streets.” Locally, Lt. Stacy says, the annual kettle drive raises about $23-25K per year, and this accounts for 1/6 of the local corps’ annual budget. These funds, he says, cover the cost of utilities, rent, food pantries, community outreach programs for children and elders, and church costs. Additionally, The - Continued on next page
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The Salvation Army Continued from previous page Salvation Army budget helps to pay for community events like block parties, open mic nights, a community Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas distribution which includes Project Bundle Up (providing warm outerwear for those in need) and Christmas toy assistance for struggling families. The Kettle Drive kicks off with a boot drive at the intersection of East Mahoning Street and Hampton Avenue on November 13; then, kettles will be set up at Walmart and Shop and Save from November 15 through Christmas Eve. The money raised during this drive will benefit local families not only through the holidays, but also through 2022.
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“I would encourage the community to reach out to us via phone, email or social media, or stop in to ask how they can help. We are in desperate need of volunteers people to ring the bell and collect with the kettle. We will take volunteers for any shift - morning, afternoon, evening - even just an hour. Volunteering with The Salvation Army you are part of something that helps people year-round,” Lt. Stacy emphasizes. The Salvation Army of Punxsutawney can be found on all social media platforms (@TSAPunxsy) or at their physical address, 229 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. The office phone is 814-938-5530. •••
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The Stacy Family, from left: Lieutenant Stacy Stacy; Connor Stacy (6); Stella Stacy (7); and Lieutenant Matthew Stacy. (Submitted photo)
Lieutenant Matthew Stacy has been a Corps Officer with the Punxsutawney Salvation Army ministry for only two months. He and his wife, Lieutenant Stacy Stacy, recently moved here with their two children. “Stacy and I started our ministry in The Salvation Army as youth workers in central Ohio,” he explains. “We worked together in the Columbus Citadel corps for 4 years until going to New York in September of 2016, with our two children, to train to be Officers. After our two-year training period on campus, we were ordained and sent to our first appointment in New Castle, PA. There, we focused on youth ministry and small groups.” He goes on to say, “after the second year there, we were appointed to serve the New Kensington area for one year to assist another set of officers in developing that corps. In July of 2021, we were appointed to live and serve in the Punxsutawney area and we are enjoying it!” “Our vision for The Salvation Army Punxsutawney Worship & Service Center,” Stacy concludes, “is to focus on development, youth outreach, and social services. We’ve learned a lot about the community already and have been assisting clients with utilities, hosting Sunday church services, and planning for our Red Kettle Campaign. We’re excited to learn how we may best serve Punxsutawney and its people!” •••
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D.H. McIntyre: A Strong Man By Coal Memorial Committee known as the Jefferson Supply Company for Hometown magazine and were operated under D.H. McIntyre’s management. McIntyre is a name that apD.H. was David Homer McIntyre, who pears in local mining history came from humble beginnings. His father, of the Punxsutawney Area. Spencer McIntyre, was born in However, McIntyre did not New York state to parents who work in the mines. He develemigrated from Scotland. His oped and operated a system of mother was Lucy Butts, born in company stores, which were Connecticut and brought to designed to supply goods to Tioga County, Pennsylvania, by meet the needs of the residents her parents when she was three of mine towns. The mine years old. The McIntyre family, towns were connected with in 1860, consisted of Spencer, the Rochester and Pittsburg Lucy and sons David and Lorin. Coal and Iron Company. They were living in a mining McIntyre was in charge of the area of Covington Township, Mahoning Supply Stores from Tioga County, where Spencer the establishment of the first worked as a laborer, most likely store, at the Beechtree mine in in a coal mine. Spencer was Washington Township in 1882, until 1920 when they David Homer McIntyre called into service in the Union were valued at $2,000,000 - was the general manager Army during the Civil War, the equivalent of $27,431,000 of the Mahoning Supply where he fought and died in and Jefferson Supply 1864, leaving Lucy with two in 2021. Stores that were affiliated As mines were opened by with the Rochester & young sons to support. D.H., at the company, new stores were Pittsburgh Coal and Iron age 15, became a wage earner to established at Walston, Company and the Jeffer- help support the family. Lorin, son and Clearfield Coal Adrian, Eleanora, Florence Company, from 1883 to being much younger, may have and Helvetia. In 1896, The 1920. Photo courtesy of received the benefit of an education at a Soldier’s Orphan Jefferson and Clearfield Min- PAHGS. School. ing Company succeeded the D.H. McIntyre’s first job was as a clerk Bell, Lewis and Yates Company which opwith the general merchandising house of erated mines in the areas of Falls Creek, Bennet and Wilson in Covington. In 1871, DuBois, Reynoldsville and Rathmel. The company stores serving these mines were - Continued on page 14
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Pictured is the new Mahoning Supply Store at Adrian. The first store was burned in 1896 and replaced by this building. The store at Adrian was classed at the #3 level of sales. This was the highest level assigned in Jefferson County by the mercantile appraisers. Levels were assigned based on income generated by the store. The highest level assigned to a store in Punxsutawney was #5 to the Johnston and Fink Store, successors to John B. Bair, which still stands on the northwest corner at Gilpin and West Mahoning Streets in Punxsutawney. Photo Courtesy of PAHGS.
D.H. McIntyre Continued from page 12 at age 21, he took a new job with the Drake and Janus Company stores, connected with the Bloss Coal Company. The company was opening more coal mines and needed additional stores. At that time S.B. Elliott, overseeing the opening of additional drift mines and the new mine towns. Elliot moved to Jefferson County in about 1880, where he worked as the superintendent for the Jefferson and Clearfield Coal Company in Reynoldsville. David and his mother moved to Blossburg where he worked for the company store of Hirch, Ely & Company. In 1883, McIntyre was recruited, most likely on recommendation of S.B. Elliot, to open company stores in coal towns of the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Company in Jefferson County. He and his mother moved to Punxsutawney, where they purchased a house at 212 South Penn Street. By age 33, D.H. had developed a good understanding of the functions of a company store in isolated self-contained mine communities. The stores carried everything that might be needed: groceries, furniture, clothing, dry goods, boots, shoes, hardware, crockery, china, glassware, carpets, curtains, sewing machines, stoves, ranges, radiators and miners’ supplies. D.H. McIntire purchased these items in bulk and distributed them to the ten stores under his management: the Mahoning Supply Company - Beechtree, Walston, Adrian, Eleanora, Florence and Helvetia; and the Jefferson Supply Company - Reynoldsville,
Soldier, Rathmel, DuBois and Falls Creek. Items were purchased directly from the producer, which kept prices low. Fresh produce, milk, butter, meat and eggs came from local farmers. The stores needed to have a variety of merchandise which would meet the tastes of residents in these multiethnic communities. Public transportation systems were not available at the time. Mines were being opened at a rapid rate. The second one was at Walston, near Punxsutawney. The job required him to employ workers and to oversee the development of stores which provided supplies for miners as well as provisions for the residents of mining towns at the company’s coal mines, to provide a full accounting of all transactions and to show a positive return on the investment in the stores for the companies. D.H. McIntyre put his past experiences to work. He knew the type of individual who would be successful in the mercantile field. He demonstrated his ability to judge character by engaging good employees. The people he hired were friendly, honest and respected young men. Among them were Will Milligan, employed as a clerk in the company store at Walston, and who was described in the December 9, 1885 issue of the The Spirit as “being an industrious, genial young man.” Will Rosenberger, son of Isaac S. Rosenberger, a Punxsutawney store owner, was also employed as a clerk at Walston store and demonstrated the honesty of the employees, when he found the pocket-book of William McDonald, containing over $700 in cash and notes. The Punxsutawney News, in its December 4,
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Continued from previous page 1889 issue reported that: “McDonald was almost dumbfounded when the pocketbook was handed to him. It was fortunate for Mr. McDonald that Will Rosenberger found it, as his honesty is unimpeachable.” And, in the November 4, 1896 issue of the News, the residents of Valier were reported to be sad about losing their teacher, Merle J. Moser, to a clerkship in the company store at Eleanora in 1896. Moser would later become the accountant at the company store at Adrian. Not only did D.H. employ local men as clerks, he engaged men like William Simpson Reid. Reid, a few years younger than McIntyre, had emigrated from Scotland, with his parents, to Barkley, Bradford County, where his father was employed in the mines. Reid’s father was killed in a mine accident in 1882, leaving William, who was then 14, and his elder brother Andrew to support a family of nine. In 1887 William Reid came to Adrian where he was employed as a miner. Shortly thereafter, he was hired as a clerk and meat cutter in the Mahoning Supply Company Store. Reid would later operate a store of his own and become postmaster at Harmony, then a partner in the Stewart Coal Company and finally own and operate the Reid Coal Company. The quality of the employees Mr. McIntyre employed reflected the quality of his management and inspired confidence in customers of the stores. By 1900, there were eighty people, mostly young men, employed as clerks in the company stores
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D.H. was an advocate for having the company store serve the people in the community. When the U.S. Postal Service was seeking a site for a post office in the area of the Adrian Mine, he advocated that it be at the company store. And, after due consideration, this was the choice of the Postal Service. He would advocate the same courtesy for the company stores he managed. McIntyre had learned the importance of networking and social skills to being successful in business. He was a member of the John W. Jenks Lodge and the F & AM No 534 of Punxsutawney, a director of the Masonic Temple Association, a member of the DuBois Commandry, Bradford Council and Zem Zem Shrine of Erie. He was also a good friend. When Walter F. Arms, engineer for the R&P C&I Company was married to Ida M. Goodlander on 12 August 1891, the wedding attendants included Mr. J. A. Haskell, President of the Mahoning Valley Railroad and General Manager of the Helvetia Coal Mining Company, Miss Erdie Goodlander, the bride’s youngest sister, Mr. D.H.
McIntyre, General Manager of the Mahoning Supply Company of Punxsutawney and Miss Hattie Bangert of DuBois. Through his position as the general manager, McIntyre met and worked with many local businessmen, some with whom he was in direct competition and others whose cooperation was necessary for him to succeed. He became a member of the Board of Directors of the Mahoning Bank, the first such institution in Punxsutawney. He worked with local farmers to have fresh produce, milk and eggs in the company stores. And he purchased services needed from local suppliers. When the Mahoning Supply Store at Adrian burned in January 1896, he called upon John F. and George Brown for their assistance, securing the insurance money to rebuild. D.H. McIntyre, widower, whose wife Kate B. Truman had died in 1889, was introduced to the Brown brothers’ sister-inlaw Anne Doncaster Brown, widow of James M. Brown, who became Mrs. D.H. McIntyre in 1897, an alliance that continued through the rest of his life. He also became a stockholder in the Punxsutawney Hardware Company owned by the Brown Brothers. D.H. McIntyre, and the mining companies with which he was associated, were keenly aware of the impact the company stores had on the community. The publication of the Annual Mercantile Tax Assessment in the local newspapers showed that the company stores were generators of taxes to support local and county government. The Mahoning Supply Com-
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Siblings in Service “E”xplosion Part 2 while Japanese diplomats were holding discussions with their American counterparts in Washington, D.C. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described the deadly attack as “a day which will live in infamy.” December 8, 1941: The United States and Great Britain declare war on Japan, entering World War II. Japanese troops land in the Philippines, French Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia), and British Singapore. The Japanese go on to occupy the Philippines, Indochina and Singapore by April 1942 and take control of Burma in May. December 11–13, 1941: Nazi Germany and its Axis partners declare war on the United States. Although the U.S. suffered extensive losses in the Pearl Harbor attack and although an attack somewhere in the Pacific had been expected, the U.S. was not totally unprepared for war. The work of drafting soldiers had begun already, and the attack itself moved many to volunteer to serve. Locally, most families sent sons and daughters to serve, and those today remember their service well. Because they remember, there is yet another source to learn of siblings in service.
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hen last examining the chain of events for World War II in Hometown 244, the timeline included events leading up to and including January 10, 1941. Many countries around the world were warring with one another. So far, the United States was not yet at war but was most certainly an interested observer and had taken steps to support Great Britain through the Lend Lease program. Events in 1941 continued and are summarized from a WWII timeline created by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C.: February 1941: The Germans send the Afrika Korps to North Africa to reinforce the Italian forces which were not faring well. March 1, 1941: Bulgaria joins the Axis. April 6, 1941–June 1941: Germany, Italy and Hungary invade Yugoslavia and, together with Bulgaria, begin to divide it up. Yugoslavia surrenders on April 17. Germany and Bulgaria invade Greece in support of the Italians. Resistance in Greece ceases in early June 1941. April 10, 1941: The leaders of the terrorist Ustasa movement proclaim the so-called Independent State of Croatia. Recognized immediately by Germany and Italy, the new state includes the province of BosniaHerzegovina. Croatia joins the Axis powers formally on June 15, 1941. June 22, 1941–November 1941: Nazi Germany and its Axis partners (except Bulgaria) invade the Soviet Union. Finland, seeking redress for the territorial losses in a prior negotiated armistice, joins the Axis just before the invasion. The Germans quickly overrun the Baltic States and, joined by the Finns, lay siege to Leningrad (St. Petersburg) by September. In the center, the Germans capture other cities in August and drive on to Moscow by October. In the south, German and Romanian troops capture Kiev (Kyiv) in September and capture Rostov on the Don River in November. December 6, 1941: A Soviet counteroffensive drives the Germans from the Moscow suburbs in chaotic retreat. December 7, 1941: In the Pacific, Japanese, who were already waging war against the Chinese, attacked the U.S. pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in advance of taking British, French and Dutch colonies in South East Asia. This attack took place
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Portrait of Michael and Susan Kaza Erdesky. Her clothing suggests it was done on the occasion of their marriage in 1897. Collection of Erdesky family.
The parents: The Erdeskys (Michael and Susan) of Punxsutawney had five of their children engage in service during WWII, two in the military and three more as part the sudden expansion of workers needed for government service in Washington, D.C. Michael and Susan were both immigrants from what was once Austria-Hungary, and they both became naturalized citizens. Born in 1873, Michael was ten years older - Continued on next page
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Siblings in Service Continued from previous page “Good Luck Abe.” 1937 High School graduation photograph of Joseph “Abe” Erdesky. He earned the nickname because of his tall, extremely thin, lanky frame. His suit was rented, typical of the era, and was probably paid for by older brothers as his father had had to stop working for health reasons. The lapel ribbon was worn because of his graduation. Collection of Erdesky family.
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tary age. Stephen was a miner like his father, and George was employed in Washington, D.C in a governmental office. Joe’s daughter Judith, writing on behalf of her siblings, thinks of him as an American hero, serving in Europe during WWII and, subsequently, in Korea as an advisor and Southeast Asia with the Occupational Forces from than Susan when 1959-1961. He began his milithey sailed from tary career as a private and reTrieste (a port in tired as a Lt. Colonel, earning Italy) in 1900 as a medals, commendations and married couple awards, including the Purple bound for America. The passen- Photograph of Jack Erdesky, while Heart, several Bronze Stars, Silger list of the serving in Korea. Collection of Erdesky ver Stars with additional Oak Leaf Clusters and commendaGerty lists them family. tions from Belgium and the Reas self-described public of Korea. After the military, Joe Slovaks and their specific final destination continued in U.S. government service as an as Walston, Pennsylvania. Before moving education and training specialist with the to New York Avenue in Punxsutawney, U.S. Army Materiel Command in Alexanrecords show that several children were dria, Virginia. He was married to the forborn in Frostburg (then Young Township) mer Virginia M. Jesensky (1923-2016) of or Horatio. Michael’s work was as a miner, Punxsutawney in 1944. As a military wife, and that work contributed to his “black Virginia lived in many places and held nulung” illness and ultimate cause of death in merous jobs, including war work at Glenn 1938. Only Susan was there to proudly L. Martin in Maryland making bullet shells watch two sons join the military and three and at Geometrick Stamping, a munitions daughters work in the War Department plant in Ohio. Joe is buried at Arlington (now the Department of Defense) in D.C. National Cemetery while Virginia arranged The couple were members of Ss.C.D. and to have her body donated to science. affiliated organizations and are buried at Jack served overseas in the U.S. Army Calvary Cemetery. until discharged in 1946. He served again for a time in Korea. Returning to PunxThe young men: sutawney, he subsequently married the forJoseph Leo “Abe” Erdesky (1921-1997) mer Margaret Rosemary Petrick and John Bernard “Jack” Erdesky (1923(1927-2019) of Greenville, Pennsylvania. 1992) both joined the U.S. Army in 1942 They met when Marge, a trained Western and 1943, respectively. Two older broth- Continued on page 22 ers, Stephen and George, were not of mili-
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place beginning with Phil’s Lunch on Sunday. “The Club’s sponsored events start with the Sunday Lunch with Phil, but we’re hoping,” Lundy explains, “to attract visitors over the whole weekend by working with groups to sponsor other events and activities. We understand not everyone can make it on Wednesday, but by planning weekend events, the vision is that many people will plan day trips over the weekend. The basic structure is to do these Groundhog Club sponsored events and to work with other groups in town to make this year’s celebration a great one. We’re working with the Chamber of Commerce to plan a festive atmosphere in Barclay Square over the weekend and through Wednesday.” Lundy notes that “Phil will be plugged into these events around town over the course of the celebration, and the Inner Circle will, of course, be around for all of the festivities as well.” Events will comply with whatever current COVID restrictions are in place, but the Groundhog Club is optimistic that whatever guidelines are set forth at the
time, they will not interfere with the joy of being able to celebrate Groundhog Day in person again. “What we found out during the pandemicand it was a great lesson- was the power of the internet,” Lundy says. “We had a great response last year, and the internet served as a great tool for getting the word out, and we still celebrated. But nothing compares to being in person.” This year’s tentative schedule of events is to include the following: Sunday, January 30: • Brunch with Phil, Noon or before at Gobbler’s Knob • Punxsy Has Talent, after Brunch at Community Center Monday, January 31: • Groundhog Ball, evening at Punxsutawney Country Club Tuesday, February 1: • Member Rep., late afternoon at Eagles • Banquet, 6:00 p.m.at High School • Dueling Pianos, 9:00 p.m., at Transit Building • Scavenger Hunt, All day and next, Punxsutawney Wednesday, February 2: • Hogville, 4:00 a.m., at Knob Pavillion • Groundhog Day, 3:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Gobbler’s Knob • Weddings, later in morning, TBA • Autographs, later in morning, at Community Center “The main thrust is Sunday through Wednesday, with festivities winding down Wednesday morning to give people a chance to travel home,” Lundy says. Tickets to events will go on sale the first week of December and will be available both at Gobbler’s Knob and on the Groundhog Club website, https://www.groundhog.org/. A full, updated schedule of events can be found on the Groundhog Club website as well. Finally, Lundy reveals, the Groundhog Club is announcing a Limited-Edition Commemorative Coin for the 2022 Groundhog Day. The coins are consecutively numbered, with only 2,022 coins available for purchase. Coins will be available at Gobbler’s Knob or at groundhog.org. •••
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Continued from page 19 Union teletypist, was employed by Western Union in Punxsutawney. Later, he operated Jack’s Gulf Station (formerly owned by Marge’s father) in Greenville. Following his death in 1992 and hers in 2019, they were buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Greenville. The young ladies: Helen M. (1911-1985), Veronica L. (1913-1985) and Agnes M. (1919-2008) Erdesky all went into government service in Washington D.C. An older sister, Annette, a registered nurse, was married and lived in the city, so the girls had a place to stay on arrival. Another older sister, Susan, was married and lived in the Philadelphia area. The youngest sister, Martha, was still in high school. Helen, in her late 20s at the onset of the war, is described in the 1940 Census as a bookkeeper. Her obituary states that she was a former employee of Farmers’ & Miners’ Bank of Punxsutawney and was retired following a career with the Inspector General’s Office of the U.S. Department of Defense. A member of Ss.C.D., she is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
percent of Americans said supporting small businesses was more important than getting the best deals. That may be due to the feeling of helping out a fellow neighbor. Create job opportunities Shopping at small businesses keeps those establishments afloat, and it also keeps their employees afloat. Small businesses are the largest employers in the United States. That’s also true in Canada, where 68.8 percent of the total labor force works for a small business. A person may never know when he or she — or a relative — will need a job. Keeping small businesses viable provides a strong job market for locals. Keep more money in the community The Small Business Administration says $48 out of every $100 spent at a small business stays in the community. Spend the same $100 at a national retailer and only $14 stays. Enjoy a more local flavor National retailers and other businesses follow a global business model that may not allow for much customization, but small businesses can provide products or services that relate directly to the needs of the communities they serve. These same small businesses also may be more inclined to work with local vendors and start-ups than national companies that have global supply chains. These are just a few of the many reasons to seek out small businesses when in need of products or services. •••
Veronica was in her mid-20s when the war began and already living in Washington D.C. In a 1939 D.C. directory, she is described as a stenographer. Her obituary states that she was a retired employee of the U.S. Department of Justice. A member of Ss.C.D., she, too, is buried at Calvary Cemetery. Agnes, in her early 20s at the onset of the war, is described in the 1940 Census as a clerk, one of many who would be needed at the War Department. She was married to Arthur Daniel Davis (19041969), who served in both WWII and Korea and who retired as a Lt. Colonel. They are both buried at Arlington National Cemetery. For many years, local high schools had large numbers of business students who, with training in bookkeeping, shorthand, typing and related commercial courses, were well prepared to gain employment on graduation. As we see here, the Erdesky daughters put their skills to work in Washington, D.C., as did others in the decades following WWII. In or out of the military, government service is just that, service to one’s country. •••
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hat research has been conducted on deer and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cornell University published research in May 2021 that demonstrated that in a laboratory setting, white-tailed deer are susceptible to SARSCoV-2, can shed the virus in nasal secretions and infect other deer, and can develop SARS-CoV-2 antibodies following infection. All infected deer were subclinical, that is, they showed no observable signs of disease. The USDA then analyzed blood that had been collected over several years from wild white-tailed deer in Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. While SARS-Cov-2 antibodies weren’t detected in any samples from the prepandemic period (i.e., prior to 2020), antibodies were detected in 40% of the total samples from 2021Opens In A New Window, which demonstrated that wild deer were exposed to the virus and mounted an immune response. More recently, the USDA has detected the SARS-CoV-2 virus in wild white-tailed deer in Ohio, and research conducted of captive and wild white-tailed deer in Iowa detected multiple spillovers of SARS-CoV-2. What are the big takeaways from research conducted to date? As a species, white-tailed deer are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, they can carry and shed the virus, they can spread the virus to other deer, and they can mount an immune response following exposure (i.e., generate antibodies). In captivity and in the wild, white-tailed deer have been exposed to the virus and can carry the viru, and there is strong evidence that they can spread the virus within their populations. There is no evidence that exposure or active SARS-CoV-2 infection has a negative impact on the health of individual deer, or captive or wild deer populations. How did wild deer get exposed and are deer in Pennsylvania actively infected or shedding the virus? We don’t know how wild deer were exposed but it is not surprising considering white-tailed deer’s proximity to human populations that are experiencing widespread SARS-CoV-2 infections. We also don’t know if wild deer in Pennsylvania are actively infected or shedding the virus. These are some of many unanswered questions that we hope to resolve through on-
going testing and research. Can deer spread the virus to people? The risk remains low as there is currently no evidence that any animals, including wildlife, are playing a significant role in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to humans. COVID-19 is a disease of humans and is spread by infected people via respiratory droplets and aerosols. There is also no evidence that the virus can be transmitted through preparing and consuming food, including wild game meat. Is the Game Commission testing any wildlife for the virus or conducting SARS-CoV2 research? We have tested bats held by Pennsylvania wildlife rehabilitators to ensure they are not infected with SARS-CoV2 prior to being returned to the wild. Bat species are already in decline due to diseases like white-nose syndrome and some species of bats outside of North America have been shown to be susceptible to the virus. To date, there have been no SARS-CoV-2 detections in any Pennsylvania bats. We are also performing limited SARS-CoV-2 testing of wild deer during the 2021-2022 hunting season and of select road-killed deer to determine how widespread exposure has been in Pennsylvania deer, as well as if any deer are actively infected or shedding the virus. Elk are suspected to be susceptible to the virus as well, so limited SARS-CoV-2 testing of elk is also being pursued. Additional research will determine any possible implications. What can I do? Leaving wildlife wild and avoiding contact is the best way to protect yourself and wildlife. While there is no evidence that deer can spread SARS-CoV-2 to humans, wildlife may carry other diseases that can spread to humans and domestic animals. For wildlife biologists, rehabilitators, hunters, and others who cannot avoid contacting wildlife, it is important to practice good hygiene by wearing disposable gloves, and when appropriate, masks or other personal protective equipment. Don’t touch your face, eat, drink, or smoke while handling any wildlife. Always use soap and water to wash your hands and any equipment, tools, or surfaces that contacted wildlife. Equipment, tools, or surfaces can then be disinfected with a 10% bleach solution for a minimum 10-minute contact time before rinsing with clean water and allowing to air dry. Always ensure that wild game meat is cooked to the proper internal temperature. •••
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‘Homegrown Memories: A Collection of Stories and Recipes with Love from Lucy, Mike and Mary’ dad were always there for me, and this book, “Homegrown Memories: A Collection of Stories and Recipes with Love from Lucy, Mike and Mary,” is a tribute to my two very special gardeners. My stories are divided into sections that represent the growth and needs of a plant: gardeners and gardens, care and nurturing, stormy weather, pesky bugs, and, last of all, the harvest. Various recipes are woven throughout the tales. Readers probably could guess why ham salad and pizza burgers are included in the story, “A Bunch of Baloney.” But other recipes are more of a puzzle. For instance, can you figure out why “Sweet and Sour Dressing” is matched with its tale? Whatever the reasons, I hope the stories prove as entertaining and satisfying as their corresponding recipes. In addition, may you enjoy the fruits of your labors when you prepare these special dishes. This book is filled with homegrown memories and recipes that are dedicated to the two people who raised me. They gave me Mary Ellen Pollock-Raneri with her first books. Featured on the lessons in writing, lessons left is her first book "Baking with Lucy" that she coauthored with her mom. Featured on the right is Mary Ellen's new book “Home- in music, lessons in art and grown Memories: A Collection of Stories and Recipes with Love taught me life’s lessons. I from Lucy, Mike and Mary.” Submitted photo. grew big and strong from everything they provided. guarded and tended to me, their little My mom and my dad, Lucy and Mike— sprout. They couldn’t control how much my special gardeners. sunlight I would get, nor could they stop “Homegrown Memories: A Collection the rains or clouds or insects. But they of Stories and Recipes with Love from were always there, ready to yank out a Lucy, Mike and Mary” will be available stray weed or put my stalk up straight and on the www.bakingwithlucy.com webtall if I fell to the ground. They offered site for $19.99 plus tax and shipping. In me what they had—good soil in which to addition, it will be sold in two stores: stretch my roots and countless opportuJoe’s Store (Latrobe) and DV8 (Coffee nities to take advantage of all the nurturand Expresso Bar). ing they could supply. Yes, my mom and ••• By Mary Ellen Pollock-Raneri for Hometown magazine ow could I ever possibly describe the two best parents in the world? My mom and dad, Lucy and Mike, were my protectors, my strength and my teachers. I prefer to think of them as my gardeners throughout my whole life. Yes, they were the ones who fed, watered,
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Ralph A. Popson of Summerville November 2, 1952 - October 19, 2021 Ralph worked at Beverage Air in Brookville and most recently at Stello Foods, Inc. in Punxsutawney. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Sierra, woodworking and golf. In addition to his wife Connie, he is survived by his son, Jason Popson; his granddaughter, Sierra; his sisters, Sheila (James) Miller and Barb (Gary) Gilhousen; his brother, Adam Popson, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Popson, Sr. and Cora (Voam) Popson and his brother Ronald Popson. Richard L. Fait Funeral Home www.faitfuneralhome.com u Connie L. Popson of Summerville October 9, 1949 - October 23, 2021 She was married to Ralph Popson, who preceded her in death four days earlier. Connie was employed at Rola-Jensen in Punxsutawney before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed playing Candy Crush, reading and especially spending time with her very special granddaughter, Sierra. She is survived by her son, Jason Popson of Corsica; her granddaughter, Sierra; her brothers, Francis (Buck) Pearce and Scott (Katrina) Pearce; her nieces, Connie Bennett and Lauren Pearce; her nephews, Cory Stiver and Nathan Pearce; her great-niece, Louise Bennett; and her great-nephews, Brandon and Nathan Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents, Francis and Mona (Hartzfeld) Pearce and her sister Cindy Stiver. Richard L. Fait Funeral Home www.faitfuneralhome.com u Jody R. Przestrzelski of Punxsutawney November 24, 1959 - October 21, 2021 Jody was a graduate of Fort Plain High School in New York. He enjoyed the outdoors, ATV riding, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. He worked as a machinist for over twentyfive years for Taylor Made in New York and most recently for Gasbarre in DuBois. In addition to his wife, Deborah M. “Debbie” (Luck) Przestrzelski, surviving relatives include a son, Jared (Natalie) Przestrzelski; four grandchildren; siblings Vanessa (Greg) Lamphere, John (Deidra) Przestrzelski, Jacqueline (Ernest) Potts, Tina (Tom) Testa, Glenda (Harold) Potter, Cindy (Albert) Hurteau and Tammy Cook and fiancé Chris; his best friend Dave Smith and wife Betty; numerous nieces and nephews; and many brothers and sistersin-law. In addition to his parents, Sandra (King) and Henry Przestrzelski, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Przestrzelski. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u Ned E. Drake of Punxsutawney October 1, 1952 - October 21, 2021 Ned was a graduate of Seneca Valley High School and earned his associate degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of Beaver County. He served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975 as a MP. Ned worked for the Pennsylvania State Police as a liquor enforcement officer. He enjoyed golfing and playing games on the computer. He was a former coach and umpire
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He enjoyed walking, reading, Sunday morning polkas, gardening, family, baseball, singing and volunteering at SSCD. Mike regularly donated blood to the local Red Cross blood banks. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent De Paul Society, V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He is survived by six children, Diane (Mark) Cekovsky, Joan (James) Kaza, Michele (Timothy) Henry, Michael Cekovsky, Tom (Rebecca) Cekovsky and David Cekovsky; two grandchildren, Nicholas (Jessica) Henry and Tatyana King; two great-granddaughters; a sister, Julie Kopas; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Doris Dorothy (Hritz) Cekovsky, and parents, Rosalia (Zarechak) and John Cekovsky, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Marince, Elizabeth Cekovsky, Rose Stoyek and a brother, John Cekovsky. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u Shirley A. Pennington January 23, 1943 - November 2, 2021 As a pastor’s wife, Shirley attended the Churches of God throughout the Allegheny General Conference. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School in Arkansas. After high school, she began working in Pine Bluff as a caregiver in a nursing home and worked in the maternity ward at the hospital. After relocating to Pennsylvania, she continued her work as a caregiver at Jefferson Manor and then became a phlebotomist, working at local hospitals. Shirley devoted her life to her family and the Lord. She enjoyed crafting, painting, decorating, reading, flower gardening, pottery, meeting and socializing with new people and decorating cakes. In addition to her husband, Johnny L. Pennington, she is survived by four children, Johnny (Sandy) L. Pennington, Jr., Ronda R. (Dennis) Reed, Jeffrey E. Pennington and fiancé Dana Mosier and Christie (Rich) I. Brown; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Holly, John III, Haley, Brandon, Derek, Richie, Randon and Reese; fourteen great-grandchildren, Ace, Trip, Cannon, Brianna, Kobi, Kollin, Keaden, Alex, John, Aiden, Kaylnn, Ella Grace, Anson and Hudson; a brother, Bill (Doris) Ellenburg; and her precious dog, Lily Lou. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtie (Williams) and Clarence Ellenburg, grandson, Gregory Pennington, brother, Clyde Ellenburg, and sisters, Laverne Hill and Dorothy Dobson. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u Rev. Lloyd E. Getch of Anita September 14, 1942 - November 7, 2021 After attending Punxsutawney Area High School, Lloyd enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany where he was a peace time veteran. Lloyd then graduated from the Western Pennsylvania - Continued on next page
Any size coffee plus a Cinnamon Roll, Apple Fritter or Blueberry Muffin Continued from previous page Bible Institute and was an active ordained minister for 42 years with the Assembly of God Church. He pastored four churches: Hillsdale Assembly of God, Palmyra, Assembly of God and Apollo Assembly of God and Anita Assembly of God. He kept active at his current church, New Beginnings Church, where he was assistant pastor. He served as Chaplin for both the Apollo Volunteer Fire Department and the McCalmont Volunteer Fire Department and as an active fireman. Lloyd was an active baseball player for the Anita ball team in his younger years. He enjoyed woodworking and camping, was an avid hunter and loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Marlene (Johnson) Getch; a daughter, Tricia Stick; two sons, Jonathan (Susan) Sprague and Steven (Jodi) Getch; ten grandchildren, Heidi Johnson, Nancy Marion, Chris Sprague, Nicole Young, Tiffani Amber Sprague, Jacob Sprague, Andrew Getch, Alex Getch, Tyler Stick and Sean Stick; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Caroline (Mike) Meckley and Diane (Bill) Startzell; two brothers, Robert (Debbie) Getch and David (Sandy) Getch; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph N. and Harriet (Jacobson) Getch; a son, Daniel Sprague; three sisters, Donna Getch, Barbara Anthony and Velma Getch; four brothers, Joseph (Buddy), Jimmy, John (Sonny) and Greg Getch. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com u Jacquelyn L. Jordan of Punxsutawney March 18, 1987 - November 11, 2021 Jacquelyn attended the C.G. Johnson Elementary School in Reynoldsville and graduated from DuBois Area High School. She enjoyed watching Harry Potter movies, attending Pittsburgh Pirate Games, travelling, the beach and spending time on the deck. She was appreciative of the great care that she had been given by her nurses. In addition to her parents, Jamie P. (Richardson) and William W. Jordan, surviving relatives include her paternal grandfather, Don Jordan and friend Doris Good; maternal grandfather, James Richardson of Covode; aunt. Cathy (Kevin) Knox; uncle, Mike (Melinda) Jordan; uncle, Jim (Brittney) Jordan; aunt, Tammy Work; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Carolyn Jordan and her maternal grandmother, Marie Richardson. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u John F. “Butch” Janocha of Rossiter June 13, 1933 - November 10, 2021 He attended the Westover School then enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Korean War, where he was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Rossiter for 65 years where he served as an usher for 50 years. He was also a member of the Rossiter American Legion, UMWA and was one of the founding
members of the Punxsutawney Polka Club. Butch was an underground coal miner for 43 years before retiring from Greenwich Collieries in 1992 as a maintenance superintendent. He loved Polka dancing. Butch was proud of his Polish heritage and carried out the Polish traditions at every holiday. He would regularly attend his sons’ sporting events and tinker in his garage working on cars and motors. He restored a 1935 Plymouth. In his later years, Butch enjoyed sitting on his porch, his flower beds, drinking a beer and watching the birds at the bird feeder. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Bicho) Janocha; two sons, Paul J. Janocha and companion Barb Blose and Mark (Carol) F. Janocha; a daughter-in-law, Shelly Janocha, wife of the late James Janocha; and a daughter, Penny (John) Pierce; 11 grandchildren, Kristin (Nathan) Miller, Neil (Susie) Janocha, Jared Janocha, Mitchel (Jennifer) Janocha, Michael (Alyson) Janocha, Jaimie (Matt) Hedrick, Jonathan Pierce, Noelle (Jay) Logan, Lauren (Matthew) Plautz, Luke James Janocha, Randa (Bryan) McGowan; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Vincent, Owen, Gregory, Cora, Cameron, Callen, Joseph, Amelia, Isaac, Jack, Henry, Sam, Lucy, John and Miles James; two sisters, Stasia Pearce and Margaret “Peggy: Korney; two special nieces, Darlene Brink and Kathy Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley L. and Margaret (Faliszek) Janocha; a son, James L. Janocha, an infant brother, Paul Janocha and two sisters, Jeannette Burba and Josephine Kolesar. McCabe Funeral Home Inc. www.mccabewaldronfh.com u Edward Donald “Ed” Hoyt, IV of Rossiter June 25, 1990 - November 9, 2021 He was born in Augusta, GA, and lived most of his life in Indiana Co., PA. He attended Marion Center and Indiana Area schools and graduated from Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School in 2009. Ed had a great smile and a wonderful sense of wit and humor. He was a very talented artist and loved drawing and sketching. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching YouTubes, online gaming, playing Magic with friends, camping, swimming and horticulture, particularly growing cacti. He is survived by his mother, Joyce R. Stewart Hoyt Hill of Rossiter, his father, Edward Donald “Don” Hoyt, III, his “favorite aunt,” Sonya Stewart and her partner, Douglas Wise. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Auriahna Price, his furry companions, Loki, Malea and Alexa, as well as a paternal aunt, Patsy “Rita” Hoyt Jackson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles Edwin and Violet Louise Jewart Stewart and his paternal grandparents, Edward Donald “Ed” Hoyt, II and Hazel Louise Boyd Hoyt. Richard L. Fait Funeral Home www.faitfuneralhome.com u Wendell S. Plyler of Plumville July 16, 1966 - November 11, 2021 He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Walston. He was a graduate of Jeff Tech and attended the welding program. Wendell enjoyed being a farmer and loved farming with his best friend Dean Martin. He
also enjoyed golfing, hunting with his daughter Natisha, rodeos and spending time with his granddaughters. He was a lifetime member of the Plumville Fire Department and held many positions within the department. Wendell worked for Senex Explosives for over thirty years as a blaster. In addition to his mother, Ruth (Miller) Plyler, he is survived by three children, son Ryan Plyler, daughter Natisha George and fiancé Ben Kindya and daughter Jessica (Tony) Stockdale; two granddaughters, Rayna Stockdale and Hazel Kindya; siblings, Dennis (Robin) Plyler, Renda (Russ) London, Sandra Plyer Burris, Bonnie (Tom) Shiock and Rodney Plyler; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Dean Martin, Ron Geist and Ray Wells. In addition to his father, Leonard C. Plyler, he was preceded in death by his fiancé, Tammy Rairie and a niece, Amber London. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. www.deeleyfuneralhome.com u Tina May Moore of Punxsutawney March 3, 1962 - November 11, 2021 She is survived by her husband David L. Moore Sr. and sons David Moore, Jr. and Joseph Moore. She is also survived by several sisters; Ann Pennington, Nancy (John) Harkleroad, Nellie Windsor, Hope Delorme, Shirley Huey, Ethel Coleman, Helen Pennington as well as one brother, Floyd Pennington. Additionally, she is survived by five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd Ray Pennington and Bertha Ann Hillman. Richard L. Fait Funeral Home www.faitfuneralhome.com u William (Billy) Robert Vallies of Punxsutawney June 27, 1971 - November 14, 2021 Billy is survived by his wife Marlene M. Vallies, his 3 children Brent Vallies, Jacob (Autumn) Vallies, and Elizabeth Vallies, and his mother Alice. In addition, Billy is survived by grandchildren, Lincoln and Waylon and by his brothers Gary (Cheryl) Vallies, Donald and Chris Vallies; his sisters Lois (Doug) Lowmaster, and Karen Vallies, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two sisters in laws, Lisa (Jeff) Bottenhorn, Penny Martz, and mother-in-law Margaret Meckley. Bill was preceded in death by his father Robert Vallies, father-in-law Bob Meckley, Uncle Don Vallies and brother-in-law Larry Martz. Billy enjoyed his job and his work family of 30 years, at Ryan Central Inc. Richard L. Fait Funeral Home www.faitfuneralhome.com u Please visit the website of the funeral homes listed to view complete obituary, sign their guestbook, plant a tree and offer your condolences. u If you have a loved one who has passed away and would like to publish it in Hometown Magazine, please contact us at hometown@punxsutawneymagazine.com or call 814-952-3668. uuu
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to 8 p.m., Main St. n Nov. 26-28: A Christmas Gathering in Brockway, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., various locations. Tree lighting & parade, 8 to 9 p.m. n Nov. 27: Deer Season begins. Get your hunting gear at one of Hometown’s advertisers! n Nov. 27: Mistletoe Madness & Small Business Saturday, sponsored in Punxsy by PRIDE. n Nov. 27: 31st Annual Home for the Holidays Parade, 6 p.m., downtown Punxsutawney, followed by Tree Lighting at Barclay Square. n Nov. 27: Bowdish Model Railroad Display, noon to 3 p.m., at Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. n Nov. 28: Hanukkah begins at sundown. n Nov. 28: The religious season of Advent begins. n Nov. 30: Giving Tuesday. Support your favorite charity. n Dec. 1: Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., at Punxsutawney VFW, Maple Ave. Benefits the American Red Cross. n Dec. 3 & 4: Grange’s Helping Hands free clothing. Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grange Church of God. n Dec. 4: Smicksburg Cookie Tour, various businesses around town. n Dec. 4: 1st Annual Holiday Dinner, 1 to 5 p.m., by donation, at Lindsey Fire Hall, eat in or take out, presented by Unity Rises. n Dec. 4: Victorian Christmas Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Chateau D’Argy Event Center, Main St., Brookville. n Dec. 5: Girl Scout Brownies & Juniors Space Science Badge program, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. n Dec. 7: Punxsutawney Region Antique Automobile Club meeting, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Marion Center Park Hall. n Dec. 8: PAHS Chorus Concert, 7 p.m., at PAHS auditorium. n Dec. 10 & 11: “Child of Wonder: A Celebration of Christmas,” presented by the Community Choir & Orchestra, 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. Also presented on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. n Dec. 13-17: 30th Annual Make A Wish Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Make A Wish office, 219 West Mahoning St. n Dec. 15: PAHS Band Concert, 7 p.m., at PAHS auditorium. - Continued on next page
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