Hometown Community Happenings

rom the staff of Hometown magazine and the Community Calendar at Punxsutawney.com, here is a list of events coming up in our area: n Hometown Super Football Contest n Spring Literacy Programs’ registration opens at Punx’y Memorial Library. Register in person at the library for these free programs.: Tweens & Teens (7th to 12th grades) Mondays at 5 p.m.; Wee-Read! (18 months to 35 months) Tuesdays at 11 a.m.; Pre-K Rocks! (3 years to 5 years) Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.; It’s Elementary 1 (K to 3rd grade) Wednesdays at 4 p.m.; and It’s Elementary 2 (4th to 6th grades) Wednesdays at 5 p.m. n The Salvation Army is offering its Club 3:16. This is an on-going program and children must be registered. Call 938-5530 or contact the Salvation Army on-line. The Salvation Army & First United Methodist Church are offering “Wild – a ministry for teenagers,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays, at the Salvation Army. Call 938-5530 for information. n Feb. 25: Bowdish Birthday Bash & New Exhibits, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. Bowdish model railroad & miniatures show, noon to 3 p.m. The history center can be reached at 849-0077. n March 3: Member Benefits, Pesticide Applicators & Safety Training Session, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Jefferson Co. Conservation District Office, Brookville. Hosted by Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Nationwide. Please make a reservation by email to eblakecooper@yahoo.com or call (814) 541-7664. n March 3 & 4: Grange’s Helping Hands free clothing, Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Grange Church of God. n March 3, 10, 17, & 24: Paws for Reading, 3:45 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library, all ages welcome. n March 4, 8, 18, & 22: Book donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Punx’y Memorial Library. Limit 2 boxes or bags per person. n March 4 & 5: Windy Weekend, 11 a.m. to n March 4: SSCD Sportsmen’s Raffle, 6 to 10 p.m., tickets $30. Benefits SSCD School. n March 6, 13, 20, & 27: Adult Coloring Club, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. Bring your own supplies or borrow some from the library. n March 7 & 28: Book Sale room books are free at Punx’y Memorial Library. No donation needed. n March 9: Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, benefits American Red Cross. n March 9: Catastrophic Book Club, 5:30 p.m., at Punx’y Memorial Library. This month’s book is The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton. Call the library to reserve a copy. n March 11: Free Admission Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Punx’y Weather Discovery Center. n March 10 & 11: Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “The House at Pooh Corner” at the Presbyterian Church. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 2 p.m. n March 11: 3rd Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Redbank Valley Municipal Park, Fairmount City. n March 11: Bundles of Blessings Free Clothing Ministry, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the parsonage next to Solid Rock Community Church, at 102 Church St., Big Run. Donations accepted by pre-arrangement only. n March 11: Food Sale, 6 p.m., at Rossiter American Legion. Doors open at 5 p.m. Fundraiser for American Legion Post 62, Punx’y. n March 12: Daylight Savings Time begins, set clocks ahead one hour. n March 12: All You Can Eat breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Perry Township Vol. Fire Co. fire hall. Adults, $8. n March 12: American Heartsaver BLS, AED, & CPR Class, 9 a.m., at Big Run Vol. Fire Co. $30 for BLS, AED, & CPR; $50 for First Aid & CPR. Register before March 8, see Borough of Big Run Facebook page for RSVP information. n March 14: Blood Drive, noon to 5:30 p.m., at Sykesville Town Hall, benefits American Red Cross. n March 15: Blood Drive, 12:30 to 6 p.m., at Reynoldsville American Legion, benefits American Red Cross. n March 17: St. Patrick’s Day. Wear some green! n March 17: Fish dinner, 4 p.m., at Rossiter Vol. Fire Co., benefits the fire company.

Winner: In a thrilling game that was decided by a field goal in the final minute, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by the score of 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. Angel Hritz of Punxsutawney predicted that 58 total points would be scored in the game. Her prediction was the closest to the 73 tallied by the two teams, which makes her the 2023 winner of the Hometown Super Football Contest. Angel plans to redeem her certificate at Ted’s Meat Market. Congratulations to Angel and thanks to all Hometown readers who participated in this season’s football contest.

3 p.m., at Punx’y Weather Discovery Center. Call 938-1000 or email info@weatherdiscovery.org.

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BREAKFAST Mondays from 9:30 - 11 am

March 6: Pancakes & Sausage

March 13: Colcannon & Eggs

March 20: Blueberry Pancakes & Sausage

March 27: French Toast & Sausage

SHARE A SMILE DAY, MARCH 1

What Puts a Smile on YOUR Face?

BINGO - Tuesday at 11 am

DIME BINGO - Fridays

FITNESS CLASS Wed. at 11 am with Fitness Instructor Carole

SEWING CLASS with Marlene

Monday, March 6 at 11 am

CHAIR YOGA with Jeril

Thursday, March 9 at 10:30 am

SPRING CRAFTS - 12:30 pm on Mon., March 27 and Wed. March 29

FUN EVENTS

March 6: National Oreo Day (Share some with us!)

March 7: Bingo 11 am/Plinko at 12:30

March 13: Pick a Lucky Shamrock from our tree!

March 15: “Hunt For the Pot of Gold!” 12:30 pm

March 22: Farkle at 12:30 pm

BINGO WITH KIM FROM EMBASSY AT HILLSDALE

Thursday, March 2 at 12:30 pm

PI DAY! (Chicken Pot Pie Lunch)

Monday, March 14 at Noon

Only $3.50 (Reservations by March 9th!)

SPRING HAT DAY

Monday, March 20

NUTRITION EDUCATION

Tues., March 21 at Noon

"Cut Down on Added Sugars”

1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

Thursday, March 23 at 11 am

Sign up by the 16th to enter!

Judging done by Chef Cliff Klinger & participant taste testers. Prizes for the winners!

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Thursday, March 23 at 11 am

HYMN SING WITH KAY

Thursday, March 30 at 11 am

Lois Maxine Dinger of Stafford, Virginia formerly of Punxsutawney

June 12, 1943 - January 19, 2023

Lois was a treasured wife, a beloved mother, and a much-loved Mama to eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She enjoyed listening to sermons and gospel music, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She unselfishly put others’ needs before her own. Lois was immensely proud of her family. Words cannot express how much she is loved and will be deeply missed by her family.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gussie (Shick) Shaffer; sister, Barbetta (Murray) Wolfe; and her brothers, Williams (Ethel) Shaffer and Howard (Lois) Shaffe.

She is survived by her husband of fiftynine years, Robert Dinger; her sisters, Ramona (late husband, Willard) Bussard, and Karen (late husband, Donald) Pierce; her son, Robert, (Jennifer) Dinger Jr.; her daughters, Cheryl Adams, Christine, (Rickey) Olson, Shelby (Kenneth) Meckley, and Sonya (Cisco) Manthey.

She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Wyatt, Tessa, Brittany, Brad, Hali, Dillon, Alexa, Kenny, Monica, Hunter, and Blake; and her great-grandchildren, Kylie, Kasen, Raylin, Eli, and Parker. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. (www.deeleyfuneralhome.com)

Linda J. Allenbaugh of Punxsutawney

January 12, 1947 - January 23, 2023

Linda was a member of the First Church of God. She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1964. She was a licensed Pennsylvania Notary and worked at FEMCO for 40 years before her retirement. Linda loved dogs, the Steelers, and her family.

She is survived by two nephews, CJ Montgomery and Jason (Hannah) Montgomery; two great-nephews, Dean and Max Montgomery; and a brother, Doug Allenbaugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mona (Redding) Allenbaugh, and a sister, Debby Montgomery. McCabe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.mccabewaldronfh.com)

Helen L. McCully

June 29, 1940 - January 26, 2023.

Helen is survived by her children, Jodi, Colin, Jill, Michael, and Shawn; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Edith Bolton, Grace Hunter, Nell Fulmer, Howard Snyder, and Frank Snyder.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delphin and Lena (Pentz) Snyder, and husband, Torrence McCully.

McCabe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.mccabewaldronfh.com)

Robin Edward Smith of Valier

July 19, 1960 - January 29, 2023

Robin recently retired from Newville Construction where he was a heavy equipment operator. He loved his job and work family. He was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to fish and spend time at his camp in Wolf’s Den with his grandson, Acetyn. He also enjoyed hunting at the family farm, digging for ginseng, and reading. Most of all, Robin enjoyed going to the casino with his wife, Lonnie.

He is survived by his parents, Robert Smith and Violet Smith; wife, Lonnie (Swartz); four daughters, Heather (Dustin), Julie (Doug), Morgan (Cody), and Charli (Tyler); three grandchildren, Lindee and Molly Reed, and Acetyn Friend; two brothers, Clifford W. Smith (Heather) and Shawn A. Smith; a sister, Beth (Chuck) Edwards; and a brother and sister-in-law, David Swartz and Jennifer Morrison. He also had a very special bond with his mother and father-in-law, Bugsy and Jean Swartz; and his best friend, Jim Shuster. Additionally, Robin is survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly and who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dougie Smith and Greg Smith, and his stepmother, Leora Mae Smith.

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Robert L. Grassel of Punxsutawney

November 27, 1958 - January 30, 2023

Bob was a peacetime veteran serving with the United States Army. He was a lifelong truck driver before retiring in July of 2022. Bob enjoyed golfing and shooting guns. He is survived by his wife, Herminia (Enriquez) Grassel; three brothers and two sisters, Roy (Anna) Grassel, Raymond (Rowena) C. McDonald, Rena Boadway, Karen (Dwane) Reeves, David (Kelly) McDonald; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Gloria (Donnelly) Grassel, and two brothers, Ron McDonald and Ricky McDonald.

McCabe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.mccabewaldronfh.com)

John Michael Koromaus of De Lancey

October 8, 1939 - February 1, 2023

John graduated from Punxsutawney High School with the class of 1957 and worked for Jefferson Grocery throughout his career. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1968.

John was a longtime member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Punxsutawney; he was also a member of the Men’s Club organized by the church. He was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles Club and The Walston Club. John loved football, both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pitt Panthers. John admired the simplicity and quietness of spending time around his “burn barrel”; it was one of his favorite spots. John was a caring person who never passed judgment on others and “went to great lengths to mind his own business.”

To quote John’s favorite TV detective, Perry Mason, “A toast to the things for which there are no substitutes: good friends, happy days … and … victory.” To quote John’s grandson, Max, “No Papa, not Perry Mason again!”

In addition to his wife, Elaine Pluchinsky, John is survived by two sons, David (Sharon) Koromaus and Marc (Richelle “Shelly”) Koromaus; four grandchildren, Sydney, Logan, Max, and Lukas; three siblings, Elizabeth (Frank) Mozina, Theodore

(Jeanne) Koromaus, and Helen (Doug “Charlie”) Morris; and fourteen nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joseph and Helen (Rosman) Koromaus, he was preceded in passing by one brother, Joseph M. Koromaus.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church or to L.I.S.A.’s Ladybug Patient Care Fund by visiting www.lisaladybugs.org.

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Lance John Walker of Punxsutawney

July 21, 1951 - February 5, 2023

Lance graduated from Punxsutawney High School with the class of 1970. He was a selfemployed carpenter running his business for over thirty years. Lance spent the last thirty years of his life with his fiancée, Patricia “Pat” Elbel, who survives him.

Lance loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature; he was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He especially liked spending time at “Frank’s Cabin” with his family. He enjoyed playing golf and took every opportunity he could to do so. He lived a lot of places in his life, but Punxsutawney was one of the closest to his heart; he loved the community and spending time at Punxsy Phil’s.

In addition to Pat, Lance is survived by two stepchildren, George (Sarah) Elbel and Clark (Melinda) Elbel; five step grandchildren, Jason Demmler, Noah Elbel, Siera Plank, Marisa Plank, and Natalie Elbel; his good friend, Jill Elbel; numerous cousins; and his uncle. Lance is also survived by his many friends around town, including his “Rendezvous” friends and “Punxsy Phil’s” friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Margaret (Allan) Walker. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Trout Unlimited by visiting www.tu.org/donate or to the National Rifle Association by visiting www.nra.org/donate. Fait – d’Argy Funeral Home (www.dargyfh.com) u

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James E. Bennett of Mahaffey

June 18, 1935 - February 10, 2023

Jim was a member of the Mahaffey Christian Missionary Alliance Church. He was a retired coal miner working for several local coal companies. Jim enjoyed hunting and riding dirt bikes and fourwheelers. Most of all he enjoyed relaxing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Bill (Melissa) Bennett; four grandchildren, Amber Bennett, and fiancé, Matt Arnett, Jacob (Debbie) Bennett, Madison Bennett, and Lucille Bennett; four great-grandchildren, Austin, Jakoby, Aurora, and one on the way; two sisters, Lois Johnson and Louise Gibson; and a brother, Sanor Bennett Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sanor and Alma Bennett, and his wife, Mary Jane Bennett, and an infant daughter. McCabe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.mccabewaldronfh.com)

John S. “Steve” Phillips Sr. of Anita

April 7, 1952 - February 13, 2023

John passed away following a long sixyear battle against Acute Myelodysplastic Leukemia. His family lived on Perry Street in Punxsutawney for many years while he was growing up. Many friends and acquaintances will also know him as “Scuba Steve”!

He retired in 2015 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where he worked as an equipment operator and temporary foreman for 20 years. He had previously worked for the ST & E Trucking Company, Brad Ragan - Goodyear Tire Inc. in DuBois, the Earth Mover Tire Service and Mahoning Maid in Punxsutawney.

Steve was a volunteer Fireman for over 30 years, serving with a number of Jefferson County fire departments, including the Lindsey Fire Company Station 40, the Reynoldsville Fire Company Station 6 and the Brockway Fire Company Station 1 and in Clearfield County with the J. E. DuBois No. 3 in DuBois, Pa.

He was also a former member of the Punxsutawney Fire Department Scuba Team.

He was an Honorably Discharged veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve having served for

9 years with A - BTRY 4/92ND, 347 QM CO. and B - BTRY 4/8TH, in Punxsutawney.

He held a 2nd Honorable Discharge from the Pennsylvania National Guard 876th Engineers in Punxsutawney following five years of service.

He was a member of the Walston Club, the American Legion Post #0062, the Punxsutawney Eagles Aerie #1231, and the Reynoldsville Eagles Aerie #540.

Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, riding Amtrak trains with his wife across the U.S., and growing the best darned garlic in the county every year, which he readily supplied to family and friends; his wife will carry on growing his prized garlic in his memory for as long as she possibly can.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius Phillips Sr. and Lois M. (Stigers) Phillips, and three brothers, Joseph A. Phillips Jr., William L. Phillips, and George E. Phillips, and also by his infant son, Shawn Stephen Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne L. Fisher; four grandchildren, Sara Rose Phillips, Danielle Lois Phillips, Shawn Joseph Phillips, and Cole Phillips; along with their parents, Benjamin and Helena Johnson Miller and Kelly Knobloch of DuBois. He is also survived by his sister, Judith (Frank) Baker; his sister-in-law, Carol Ann Phillips; and by four nieces; and one nephew.

Fait – d’Argy Funeral Home (www.dargyfh.com)

Daniel L. Satterlee of DuBois

December 15, 1953 - February 19, 2023

Dan attended Mt. Zion Church in DuBois. He enjoyed sitting by the lake, boating, going on cruises, being on the water, classic cars, spending time with his family and friends, and spending his winters in Florida.

He was a member of the John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge #534 of Punxsutawney, the Coudersport Consistory, and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.

Dan was the founder of Treasure Lake Cable and worked for William G. Satterlee and Sons until his retirement in October of 2012.

In addition to his wife, Brenda J. (Bennett) Satterlee, Dan is survived by two children, son Chad (Lisa) Satterlee and daughter Nicole (Brian) Sidwar; three grandchildren, Samantha Satterlee, Victoria Sidwar and Zachary Sidwar; three siblings, sister Karen Satterlee, brother David (Lori) Satterlee, and brother Gary (Melinda) Satterlee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois E. (Marshall) Satterlee Hetager and William G. Satterlee.

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Rebecca Carmen Kendra formerly of Rossiter

September 6, 1952 - February 2, 2023

She was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Rossiter. Becky worked in the Indiana Courthouse for nearly 46 years. She is survived by her brother, Carl “Marty” (Tina) Kendra; nephew, Martin (Lindsay) J. Kendra, and niece, Angie (Clint) Davis; and great-nieces and nephews, Gabriella and Greyson Kendra and Noah, Lakyn, and Clarissa Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her parents Josephine (Serian) and Carl Kendra and an infant sister, Denise Kendra. Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. (www.deeleyfuneralhome.com) u u

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