All Obituaries

Marian D. Martini age 92 of Hewitt Street Brockway, PA; died on Friday September 23, 2022 at her residence. Born on April 8, 1930 in Brockway; she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Pisarchick Baka. On September 3, 1949 she was married to John Martini and he survives. Retired, Marian had been employed as an Inspector at Brockway Glass for 42 years. She was a member at St. Tobias Church in Brockway where she also was a member of the Rosary Society. Marian always enjoyed going out to a...

James "Jim" Howard Grant, 84, departed this life on September 19th, 2022.  A lifelong resident of the Brockway area, he grew up on the family farm, where he lived a long and full life working in public service, farming, traveling, enjoying country living, and being among family and friends. He graduated from Brockway Area High in 1956 and the Pennsylvania State University in 1960, majoring in math and physical science. He served for 35 years as a math teacher to generations...

Donald E. Pisarchick Jr.  age 61 of Broad Street Brockway, PA; died on Monday September 19, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on August 8, 1961 in DuBois, PA; he was the son of the late Donald E. Pisarchick Sr. and the late Bernice Kness Wells. Retired, Don had been employed at Fremer Lumber and Moulding in Brockway for many years. He was Catholic by faith. Don was a member of the Orient Club, the S.O.I. Club and the Sportsmen’s Club all in Brockway. He also was a member of...

Patricia J. Esposito age 83 of Alexander Street Brockway, PA; died on Sunday September 18, 2022 at Highland View Health Care in Brockway. Born on July 31, 1939 in Brockway, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria “Millie” Provenzano Esposito. Retired, Patty had been employed as an Executive Secretary at Brockway Glass for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Tobias Church where she also sang in the church choir. Patty enjoyed growing flowers, and was a member of the...

Carol L. Clontz age 74 of Pershing Avenue Brockway, PA; died on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at Highland View Health Care in Brockway. Born on October 24, 1947 in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of the late Wade and Myrtie Berkey Holt Sr. Retired, Carol had been employed as an Inspector at Brockway Glass for 35 years. She was a member of the Beechtree Union Church. Carol had a life long affection for cats. She is survived by 2 sons: Darold (Amber) Clontz of Brockway; John (Mary) McLaughlin...

Stella P. Lancaster age 94 of Brockway, PA; our precious mom, grandma, and GG passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at Highland View Health Care Center in Brockway. She was born on December 13, 1927 in Vestaburg, PA; the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Szmuc Ruszel. This is where Stella lived in her youngest years and eventually met and married her husband of 60 years Edward “Big Ed” Lancaster. Ed and Stella began to raise a family shortly afterwards and Stella left her...

Karen L. Kalgren age 63 of Apollo Drive Brockport, PA. died on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at her residence. Born on August 10, 1959 in Ridgway, PA; she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Smith Yonkie. Karen was married to John Kalgren in 1986 and he survives. Retired, she had been employed at Pizza Hut in St Marys for over 40 years. She enjoyed growing flowers, baking cookies, watching old TV shows and playing games on her lap top. In addition to her husband she is also survived by a...

Richard "Smiley" Battitori age 87 of Marchiori Road Brockport, PA; died on Friday August 19, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on April 1, 1935 in Steeltown, PA; he was the son of the late Livio and Flora Marchiori Battitori. Rich was married to Cynthia Lindemuth and she preceded him in death on May 30, 1996. He then married Patricia Antonio on January 17, 2003 and she survives. Retired, Rich had been employed as a Color Matcher at Ridgway Color and Chemical for 44 years. He was...

Robert “Bob” Aquilino age 57 of Philadelphia, PA; died on Monday August 15, 2022 at the Roxbourough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born on August 21, 1964 in DuBois, PA; he was the son of the late Joseph and Noreen “Renee” Drivas  Aquilino. “Appy” as he was called was a 1982 graduate of DuBois Central Catholic School. After high school he furthered his education at Gannon University and graduated with a dual bachelors degree in Computer...

Golda C. Burns age 80 of Stevenson Hill Road Brockway, PA; died on Friday August 12, 2022 at her residence. Born on November 8, 1941 in Brockway, PA; she was the daughter of the late Clair and Martha Shank Munn. On September 22, 1963 she was married to Arthur E. Burns and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2020. Retired Golda had been employed at Brockway Glass as a Packer/Inspector. She was a member of the Beechtree Union Church and a member of St. Jude Children’s Research...