Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Bernadean L. Neiger, 94, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 3, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Helen F. Anderson Neiger.

Bernadean was the last of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Jan 19, 2023

Mark E. Zameroski, 65, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Penn Highland Elk.

He was born on October 6, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth J. Bullers Zameroski.

Mark was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of the Ridgway High School class of 1975. He worked many years...

Jan 19, 2023

Josephine C. "Jo" Martin , 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Octavia and Carmella Trio Cornelio. On August 7, 1948, she married the late Paul "Moe" Martin,...

Jan 17, 2023

Karen A. Lecker, 64, formerly of Kersey, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023, in Cheswick, PA, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 1, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of Ronald Lenox of Kersey and Helen Prechtl Lenox of St. Marys. Karen was a 1976 graduate of St. Marys High School and...

Jan 12, 2023

 

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Robert William Froberg, 84, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in State College, PA, after a brief illness.

 

He was born in the family home on April 7, 1938, in Ridgway, Elk County PA, to the late

George Clifford (Sr.) and Flossie Gladys (Keller) Froberg.

 

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Jan 12, 2023

Kathryn “Kay” Kinkead, 86, of German Settlement Road, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on September 19, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Lucille Walizer Harbridge Thomas and Charles H. Harbridge.

On July 29, 1955, she married Samuel L. Kinkead in a double wedding ceremony with her...

Jan 9, 2023

James T. Kelly, known as “Mr. Kelly”, 82, left the constriction of blindness after a short illness on Monday, January 9,2023.

He was born on September 29,1940, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Albert and Ruth Thompson Kelly.

Mr. Kelly was the last of his surviving family. He spent his youth in Ridgway and later in life spent...

Jan 9, 2023

Mark R. Wachob, 83, of Wilcox, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 13, 1939, Henderson Twp, a son of the late Mark and Elva Reed Wachob.

On October 20, 1962, he married Peggy Pifer who survives.

Mark was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Wilcox...

Jan 6, 2023

Jolene R. Wolfe , 58, of Wilcox, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, January 6, 2023, following a short illness. She was born on January 9, 1964 in DuBois, PA, a daughter of the late James L. Amitrone and Virginia "Rita" Tamburlin Amitrone, who survives of Brockway. On March 24, 1984, at Johnsonburg PA, she...

Jan 5, 2023

Samantha J. “Sam” Carlson, 47, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on June 22, 1975, in St. Marys, a daughter of Christine Robinson Papson and Timothy Schloder.

On June 23, 1996, in Ridgway, she married Chad Carlson, who survives.

Sam has been a resident of the area for many years and...

Jan 3, 2023

Charles E. "Chuck'' Patterson, 89, of St. Marys, formally of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing after a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.

On May 29, 1958, at the Church of the Nazarene in Ridgway, he married Barbara Gardner, who survives.

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Jan 2, 2023

Richard E. "Dick" Delhunty, 82, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1940, a son of the late Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty.

On November 14, 1964, at Faith United Church, he married Marlene Dias , who survives.

Dick was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of Faith...

Dec 31, 2022

Verena M. Cuneo , 91, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Squab Hollow, PA, a daughter of the late Timothy and Angeline Capuccini Cuneo. Verena was a graduate of Kersey High School, class of 1949. She...

Dec 31, 2022

John P. Dietrick, 89, of Ridgway, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on Saturday, December 31, 2022, following a short illness.

He was born on May 15, 1933 in Ridgway, a son of the late William Wilson and Sarah LaRose Moore Dietrick. 

On May 19, 1952, he married Charlotte Lundin, who preceded in death on May 30, 2013.

John has...

Dec 27, 2022

Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on March 11, 1923 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Fatubeno.

On July 28, 1951, she married the late James J. Salvetto, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Together they shared more...

Dec 21, 2022

David J. "Bud" Brandt, IV , 31, of Kersey passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on March 15, 1991 in Bradford, PA, a son of David Brandt, III and Paula Seighman Brandt, who survive of Kersey. Bud loved working on vehicles, as well as riding four wheelers and motorcycles....

Dec 20, 2022

Dora M. Mahoney , 90, of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor following a battle with dementia. She was born on May 6, 1932, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Nicola and Michelina DiColantino D'Amore. On June 19, 1954, at Sacred Heart, she married the late...

Dec 19, 2022

Wanda M. Daghir , 97, of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 19, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on April 21, 1925 in Cherry Ridge, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence J. Rickard, Sr. and Veronica "Vera" Mongovan Rickard. On January 27,...

Dec 19, 2022

Miriam M. Wehler, 99, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 19, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on May 19, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the Joseph E. and Dorothy Gleixner Smith.

On May 9, 1942...

Dec 18, 2022

Ruth E. Bowes, 76, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Penn Highland Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on December 10, 1946, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Eleanor Przybylski Simchick

On June 3, 1972, she married Mike Bowes, who survives.

Ruth was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and...