Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Shirley J. Milchuck, 83, formally of Ridgway, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home.

She was born on July 3, 1940, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Cecil A. and Virginia B. (Hall) Berfield.

She had previously been employed at Carson Finance in Coudersport, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, and retired after many years at Alltel. She...

Feb 20, 2024

Marvin L. "Husky" Schatz, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side. He was born on July 21, 1937 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Charles and Loretta Nissel Schatz. On July 1, 1961, at Queen of the World Church, he married Marilyn Vollmer Schatz,...

Feb 17, 2024

Sharon T. Barr , 42, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2024, following complications of pneumonia. She was born on December 2, 1981 in Oil City, a daughter of Terry Barr of Ridgway, and Kathy Jo Thomas Barr of St. Marys. Sharon was a graduate of Oil City High School, class of 2000....

Feb 16, 2024

Penny L. Dickey, 64, of North Maple Ave., Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on December 16, 1959, in Ridgway, a daughter of Nancy Merritt Trumbull and the late Robert Trumbull.

On October 26, 2007, she married Robert Dickey, who survives.

Penny lived in Ridgway and the surrounding area most of her life and...

Feb 8, 2024

Joanne C. Reese, 87, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, following a short illness. 

She was born on May 9, 1936 in Warren, PA, a daughter of the late Nels and Agnes Hagstrom Carlson.

Joanne was a graduate of Warren High School, class of 1954.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, where...

Feb 7, 2024

Joan Lucille (Dagustine) Martin, 90, of 111 West Main Street, Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

She was born on June 24, 1933, in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Joan Feronti Dagustine.

On October 25, 1952, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Daniel G. Martin. Together they shared more than 65 years of marriage.

Joan was...

Feb 5, 2024

Bona M. Heiberger, 86, of 128 Melody Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 5, 2024.

She was born on December 25, 1937 in Bukovo, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Pando and Ilinka Srbinovski Djorevich.

Bona immigrated to America with her family on June 4, 1952 from North Macedonia...

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas M. "Tom" Anderson, 60, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on October 14, 1963, in Dubois, a son of Joyce Palmer Anderson and the late Ralph Anderson.

On October 2, 2023, he married the love of his life, Roxanne Uhl who survives.

Tom was a self-employed contractor and took pride...

Feb 3, 2024

Vincent F. "Vinny" Kronenwetter , 83, formerly of Bona Vista Highway, Wilcox, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Saturday, February 3, 2024 following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 5, 1940 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Vincent J. and Martha Dill Kronenwetter. On October 23, 1965, he married the late Barbara...

Jan 27, 2024

Richard G. "Hinder" Geitner , 58, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 3, 1965 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Gerhart "Gary" Geitner, who preceded him in death in 2003 and Carol...

Jan 25, 2024

Timothy R. Thomas, of Ridgway, PA, peacefully departed this life at the age of 67 on Thursday, January 25, 2024 surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born on March 29, 1956 in Ridgway, PA. He was the son of the late Lloyd R. Thomas (Georgeanna) and Mary T. Viglione Popson (James).

Tim was a 1974 graduate...

Jan 17, 2024

Brian D. Stockman, 51, of Kersey, passed away at his at his home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 30, 1972, in Ridgway, a son of Rosemary Gahr (Ernie) Mattiuz of Kersey, who survives and the late Richard F. Stockman, who preceded him in death on December 31, 2004.

Brian was a 1991 graduate...

Jan 17, 2024

Robert R. "Bob" McDermott, 71, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Synder Memorial Health Care.

He was born on September 17, 1952, in Smethport, a son of the late James and Virginia Stickles McDermott.

On August 5, 1978, at St. Boniface Church, he married Margie Kastner, who survives. 

Bob was a graduate of St. Marys High...

Jan 16, 2024

Barbara F. Latcovich, 99, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Snyder Memorial Health Care after a brief illness.

She was born on July 31, 1924, in Highland Twp., a daughter of the late Victor and Mary Benic Latcovich.

Barb lived in Ridgway most of her life and a lifelong member of St. Leo Church. She volunteered for...

Jan 15, 2024

Margaret A. "Peggie" Dippold , 91, recently a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Catalina Road, St. Marys, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Anthony "Bruno" and Luitgard "Louie" Schinabeck Schauer. On June 19, 1954, in...

Jan 8, 2024

Adda Jane Anderson, 80, of Ridgway, died on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Bruce and Grace Tuttle Johnston.

Jane was a strong hearted woman who was always there to help. She spent many years working as the secretary for the IU9....

Jan 7, 2024

Eric J. Johnson, 58, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 26, 1965, in Ridgway, son of the late Richard H. and Evelyn M. Egger Johnson.

On July 14, 1990, he married the late June Bush, who preceded him in death on November 25, 2015.

Eric was a...

Jan 2, 2024

Howard A. "Homer" White, age 72, of Ridgway, passed away on January 2, 2024, after a brief illness.   Homer was born July 2, 1951. He attended Saint Leo grade school, Elk County Christian high school, where he participated in track and football. He began at Penn State University for teaching, but he found his passion in the outdoors as...

Dec 27, 2023

Joseph E. Geci , 72, of St. Marys and formerly of Homestead, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, following a lengthy illness at the home of his cousin, Sally Geyer, where he resided for nearly three years. He was born on June 19th, 1951, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Kronenwetter Geci. He is...

Dec 21, 2023

Daniel L. "Rat" Radaelli , 62, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1961 in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald and Anna Bella Johnson Radaelli. Dan was married to the late Pamela Tucker, who preceded him in death in 1992. He...