Amy Sue Courson

Amy Sue Courson, 62, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, August 04, 2022, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born in Punxsutawney on January 12, 1960, a daughter of the late William Harrison Yeager and Elsie Pearl (Himes) Yeager.  She was the stepdaughter of the late Robert L. “Bud” Mangioni.

On November 27, 1976, she married Ronald James “Pete” Courson.  They enjoyed forty-six years of marriage.

Amy worked as the office manager of Yeager Sanitation for many years.

She loved to play Bingo and never missed an opportunity to play.  She also liked to play cards.

The most important thing that brought Amy joy was Jayde, Kryss, Kelsie, Derik, Malaki, Lorali and Harrie and other numerous nieces and nephews.  She loved to spend time with all of them and was known for spoiling them with love and affection. She was generous to a fault when it came to her family, she gave bigheartedly because it also brought her happiness. Amy was the babysitter of many children over the years, including the neighborhood children.

In addition to her nieces and nephews, she is survived by three brothers, Eugene Yeager and Cathy Shannon of Punxsutawney, Richard Yeager and wife Amy of Big Run, Randy Yeager and wife Debbie of Punxsutawney; one sister that she dearly loved, Judy McManus.

She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfather,and a brother in-law Al McManus.

Friends will be received from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m.

Interment will follow at Ringgold United Methodist Cemetery.

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