Carol Jo States

Carol Jo States, 70, of Punxsutawney, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, which was her home away from home.

She was born in Punxsutawney on May 15, 1955, a daughter of the late William Glenn States and Eleanor M. (Crawford) States.

Carol was a 1973 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School.

She dedicated fifty years of her life working at Punxsutawney Area Hospital, where she had an incredible work ethic and her devotion could be depended on.  Over the many years, she has touched countless lives and assisted in their care while at the hospital.  Outside of her career, her greatest joy came from spending time with her sisters and their children, she loved her nieces and nephews. Aside from her family, she had a huge soft spot for her cats, who were her faithful companions, she also took care of any stray animal that came her way. Carol enjoyed the simple pleasures of shopping and listening Christmas music each season.

She is survived by three sisters, Barbara (Frank) Pearce of Punxsutawney, Kathryn “Kate” Campbell of Punxsutawney and Tracy Pearce of Rossiter; nine nieces and nephews, Cherish Williams of Florida, Marcy (Nick) Gianvito of Punxsutawney, Tobie Nelson of Blairsville, Kristi (Mark) LaMorte of Home, Billy (Chris) Pearce of Rossiter, Mikey Campbell of Sykesville, Matt (Falisha) Campbell of Rossiter, Jake Pearce of Rossiter and Hannah Pearce of Rossiter.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation.  Arrangements entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.

Memorial donations may be made in Carol’s memory to Just Us For the Animals, Morrison Ave, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

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