Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Mackenzie N. Schatz, 28, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are being held privately with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Elk County Humane Society or to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Apr 25, 2023

Diane M. Hoffman, 72, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on December 26, 1950, a daughter of the late David P. and Doris B. Raybuck Mecca.

On April 28, 2006, she married the late Charles “Will” Hoffman, who preceded in death September 26, 2021.

Diane was a kind, loving person always...

Apr 25, 2023

Jane M. Rupprecht, 98, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5,1925 in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Grant Kronenwetter. On August 28, 1948, Jane married Jerome "Whitey" Rupprecht. Jerome's uncles, Fr. Jerome Rupprecht OSB, Fr. Norbert Rupprecht OSB, and...

Apr 24, 2023

James "Jim" Wonderly. 79, of Weedville, died on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on August 18, 1943, in Kersey, a son of the late Irvin and Madeline Minnick Wonderly.

On May 26, 1983, he married Katherine Olson, who survives.

In addition to his loving wife of nearly 40 years, he is survived by a daughter,...

Apr 23, 2023

Karen E. "Tweety" Krise, 63, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of Brenda Perryman Krise and the late LeRoy C. Krise.

Tweety was a very kind person and was always there to listen. She enjoyed cooking food and giving it to everyone...

Apr 22, 2023

Louis C. Facchine , 88, formerly of Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on September 22, 1934 in Caledonia, PA, a son of the late Alphonse and Elizabeth Buraffalo Facchine. On August 16, 1958, at Queen of the World Church, he married the late Ann...

Apr 20, 2023

Scott A. Burgeson , 57, of Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1965 in St. Marys, a Son of the late Kenneth Burgeson and Ilene Leviski Burgeson, who survives of St. Marys. Scott worked at Sylvania for 29 years, and most recently...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Philip J. Shefcyk, 73, of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. 

He was born on October 5, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard and Patricia McKay Shefcyk. 

On December 26, 1966, he married his lifelong best friend and one true love, M. Carol Shefcyk, who...

Apr 13, 2023

Esther M. Miller , 91, formerly of Pear Road, St. Marys, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on April 13, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on April 1, 1932 in St. Marys, a Daughter of the late Louis and Rose Sarginger Krieg. On June 28, 1975, she married Jack Miller, who preceded her in death...

Apr 12, 2023

Arthur Winfield Benson passed away April 12, 2023 in hospice care with his son Thomas and family at his side at Petaluma, California.

 

Arthur Winfield Benson

December 28, 1933 — April 12, 2023

 

Arthur was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, as the first child of Rev. Stanley Alfred and Edla Margaret Ella-Jeanette Sandberg Benson, where his father served as...

Apr 10, 2023

 

Rodney H. "Rod" Jones, 67, of Kersey, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Monday, April 10, 2023, following a lengthy battle with heart failure.He was born on August 27, 1955 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late William "Spike" and Marian Myers Jones. On August 13, 1977, in Johnsonburg, PA, he married Eunice...

Apr 9, 2023

David  R. Zettle, 79, of Montmorenci Road, died on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Wexford following a brief illness.He was born on July 17, 1943, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clarence and Evelyn Vasbinder Zettle.On October 15, 1966, he married the late Charlotte Anderson Zettle, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2019.David was a graduate of...

Apr 8, 2023

Raymond E. Freeburg, 78, formerly of Ridge Road, Kersey, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, following a brief illness. 

He was born on April 19, 1944 in Ridgway, a son of the late Leroy "Cappy" and Frances Sterbank Freeburg. 

Raymond received his undergraduate degree and his masters degree from Penn State University, majoring in...

Apr 8, 2023

Harold C. Terwilliger Jr ., 75, formerly of Flagstone Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Kane, following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 27, 1947 in Brookville, a son of the late Harold Terwilliger, Sr. and Betty Wonderling Terwilliger. On January 21, 1967, he married the...

Apr 7, 2023

Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on January 9, 1987, in Ridgway, the daughter of Phillip Clover and Renee Johnson. 

Hannah was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 2005 and was working on her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was always quick witted and...

Apr 1, 2023

Leshia B. Eberts, 58, of Spruce Street, Johnsonburg, passed away at her home on April 1, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Lupus. She was born on September 22, 1964, in Brookville, a daughter of John and Ida Grace Barnett Plyler ], who survive. On April 15, 2019, she married Jeffrey Eberts, who survives. Together they shared their lives,...

Mar 29, 2023

Mikie D. Plaster, 80, of Olson Street, Ridgway, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on September 3, 1942, in Denison, TX, a daughter of the late Juanita Fitch Bass.

On August 15, 1959, she married the late Bruce A. Plaster, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2017.

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Mar 27, 2023

Margaret R. "Peggy" Marconi , 99, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Joseph Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late to Philip H. and Maryetta Virginia Miller Dougherty. She was the second of 7 children and was the...

Mar 23, 2023

Raymond G. Woodward , 67, of S. Michael St., St. Marys, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born on January 23, 1956 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Glenn and Norma Neubert Woodward. On July 29, 1978, at Queen of the World Church, he married...

Mar 21, 2023

Marjorie Werner Conrad , age 97, of George Street, St. Marys, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Laurelbrook Personal Care Home in Brookville, Pa.

She was born May 5th, 1925 in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Kaul Werner of St. Marys, and she was...