Obituaries
Walburga M. Bickmire
Feb 20, 2025
Walburga M. Bickmire , 100, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1924 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Schaffer Gausman. On April 25, 1953, she married the late Robert L. Bickmire, who preceded her in death on...
Jack L. McMinn
Feb 19, 2025
Jack L. McMinn, 92, formally of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
He was born on June 26, 1932, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Kathryn Himes McMinn.
Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of duty and honor. After...
Michael S. Kovalyak
Feb 19, 2025
Michael S. Kovalyak, 88, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on April 12, 1936, in Sykesville, the son of the late John and Mary Ujahus Kovalyak.
On May 12, 1990, he married the late Phyllis Shaffer Huber, who preceded him in death on July 3, 2006.
Mr. Kovalyak was a Ridgway resident since 1956...
Leah M. Sain
Feb 17, 2025
Leah M. Sain , 81, formerly of Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born on April 29, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Leah Spuller Dowie. Her first husband, Robert Campana, preceded her in death on August 27, 1969....
Phyllis M. Muhitch
Feb 17, 2025
Phyllis M. Muhitch , 85, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1939 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Miriam Kreckel Arnold. On November 19, 1960, she married the late Joseph D. Muhitch, who preceded her in death on August...
Christopher J. Hetrick
Feb 16, 2025
Christopher John Hetrick , 46, of Ridgway, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Chris was born on December 31, 1978 in St. Marys, PA. On October 28, 2015, Chris married the love of his life, Tammy Mosier, who remains to cherish his memory. He was a devoted husband, a beloved son, a caring brother, and...
Linda L. Chillelli
Feb 16, 2025
Linda L. Chillelli , 75, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. She was born on January 10, 1950 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Callista Hanes Sorg. She was married to the late Samuel Chillelli, who preceded her in death on June...
Robert L. Fields
Feb 16, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" "Wookie" Fields , 79, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport following a lengthy illness. Bob was born on March 21, 1945 in St. Marys, son of the late George "Wally" and Jeanne Scott Fields. He graduated from Ridgway High School, Class of 1964. Bob proudly...
James H. Russell
Feb 14, 2025
James H. Russell, 82, of Longview Drive, Ridgway, passed away surrounded by love on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on September 20, 1942, in Ridgway, to the late Mary Cianca.
On February 4, 1967, in St. Leos Church, Jim married Linda Weisenfluh of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 58 years of love and marriage.
Jim...
Larry A. Huber
Feb 14, 2025
Larry A. Huber, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 23, 1939, in Ridgway, the son of the late Alvin and Ruth Cousins Huber.
On February 20, 1965, he married Joyce Luchs, who survives.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of Ridgway High School. After...
James "Jim" Hall
Feb 13, 2025
James J. (Jim) Hall, 89, a long time resident of Ridgway, PA, was carried into his eternal rest Thursday evening in Dubois, after a long struggle with dementia and its debilitating effects. Jim was born in Barnes, PA on March 5, 1935, the son of Charles J. and Alice (MacMartin) Hall. He grew up on a dairy farm just north...
Mary Ann Weinzierl
Feb 12, 2025
Mary Ann "Toddy" Weinzierl , 93, of Averyville Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1931 in St. Marys, the oldest daughter of the late George and Agnes Seelye Krug. On September 3, 1955, at St. Marys Church, she married the late Leo "Tubby" Weinzierl, who preceded her...
Brian D. Wolff
Feb 11, 2025
Brian D. Wolff , 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife; Mary, his mother; Darlene Wolff, a sister; Jamie Gillen, and his step-brother; Blake Tromanhauser, as well as by several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded...
James M. Dutka Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
James M. Dutka Sr., 78, of Ridgway, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
He was born on June 21, 1946, in Punxsutawney, to the late George and Geraldine Van Verosa Dutka.
After graduating from Punxsutawney High School, Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. He was employed by Motion Control for many years. Jim...
Lorra A. Olson
Feb 9, 2025
Lorra A. Olson , 59, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. She was born on September 24, 1965 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late James and Gayle Hanes Day. Lorra was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1983 and attended...
Donald W. Brouse
Feb 7, 2025
Donald W. Brouse, 68, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on October 5, 1956, in St. Marys, a son on the late Donald L. and Ethel V. Fritz Brouse.
Donald graduated from St. Marys High School and was Catholic by faith. If you had the privilege of knowing Donny, you know how...
Anna M. Mosier
Feb 6, 2025
Anna M. Mosier, 70, of Irishtown Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
She was born on August 29, 1954 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Yando Predko.
She was married to the late Michael Mosier, who preceded her in death.
Anna was a graduate of Ridgway High School and retired from Metaldyne after many years...
James A. Rickard
Feb 4, 2025
James A. Rickard, Jr., 73, of Dewey Circle, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 12, 1951, in Ridgway, the son of the late James A. Rickard, Sr., and Shirley Wilson McCoy.
On October 4, 2019, he married Wendy Shefcyk, who survives.
Jim spent an impressive 47 years as a lineman for...
Ivan A. Wehler
Feb 3, 2025
Ivan A. Wehler, 98, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1927 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Jost and Anna Caskey Wehler. On June...
Mary E. Himes
Feb 1, 2025
Mary E. Himes, 103, of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Boot Jack Rd., Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
She was born on June 18, 1921, in Hallton, a daughter of the late Harry M. and Ruby E. Simmerline Lindsey.
On August 31, 1939, She married the late William Wade Himes Sr., who preceded her in death on March 28, 2002....
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