Obituaries
Frank Leo Davido
Sep 14, 2022
Frank Leo Davido, 81, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022.
Frank was born on November 22, 1940 the son of Frank and Esther Davido, in Ridgway Pennsylvania.
His parents operated a restaurant in town for 30 years. Frank attended St. Leo’s school in Ridgway, participating in football and Boy Scouts. He later attended West Virginia University...
Joanne Noffke
Sep 14, 2022
Joanne Gesiakowski Noffke ,84, of Oro Valley, AZ formally of Oak Forest, IL died on September 14, 2022 after a brief illness.
She was born on August 15, 1938 in Chicago to the late Louis, Sr. and Anna Piwowarski Gesiakowski.
Joan is survived by he loving daughter, Denise Joy Dorabiaski of Oro Valley, AZ, a son, Guy Henry Noffke of...
Mary H. Cummings
Sep 14, 2022
Mary H. Cummings, 83, of Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, September 14th 2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born in Pittsburgh on September 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Aldalbert and Dolores Noftz Tokarz.
She is survived by 3 sons: William (Jennifer) Wolfe, Edward (Ruth) Kasperowski, and James Kasperowski, a daughter, Linda (the late Steve) Disk....
Colleen "Nee Nee" Malee
Sep 3, 2022
Colleen “NeeNee” Malee, 75, of Dewey Circle, Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2022 at Fairview Manor in Erie.
She was born in Ridgway on August 20, 1947, a daughter of the late John and Helen Ryan Malee.
NeeNee was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School and a member of St. Leo’s Church. She retired from Dickinson...
Edgar C. “Sonny” Heglen, Jr.
Sep 2, 2022
Edgar C. "Sonny" Heglen Jr., 87, of Ridgway, died on Friday September 2, 2022, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a short illness.
He was born on July 26, 1935, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Edgar and Helen McAninch Heglen.
On October 3, 1964, he married Linda Bischoff, who survives. They were united in love for...
Regis M. Sunny
Sep 1, 2022
Regis M. Sunny, 62, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on December 10, 1959, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Richard R. and Blanche Mary Rioli Sunny.
He is survived by 2 brothers: Richard Sunny and his wife Susan of Napa, Ca, and Valen Sunny of Kersey.
Funeral Services for...
Michael J. Mackcoviak
Aug 28, 2022
Michael J. Mackcoviak, 74, of Las Glorias Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Elk on Sunday, August 28, 2022 following a brief illness.
He was born on July 18, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael F. and Wanita C. Shaffer Mackcoviak.
On February 1, 1969, he...
Mary Jane Wright
Aug 27, 2022
Mary Jane Wright, 85, of Kemmer Road, Kersey, died at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Ridgway on October 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred and Regina O’Connell Herzing.
On January 28, 1961, she married the love of her life, Lynn L. Wright, who preceded her in death on...
Chad R. Woodward
Aug 22, 2022
Chad R. Woodward , 43, of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on February 16, 1979, in St. Marys, a son of Raymond and Kimberly Mecca Woodward, who survive. On May 11, 2001, he married Tammy Gunter, who survives. Together they shared more...
Joshua D. Dennis
Aug 21, 2022
Joshua D. Dennis, 32, of Glenshaw, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.
He was born on November 30, 1989, in Arizona, a son of the late Jesse J. Dennis and Alicia Perez Stockman, who survives of Johnsonburg.
For the last 10 years, he has shared his life with Chris Timpano,...
Lamonte L. Lewis
Aug 20, 2022
Lamonte L. Lewis , 75, of Wilson Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday August 20, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 19, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.
On August 9, 1969, in St....
Charlotte "Char" A. Vollmer
Aug 18, 2022
Charlotte A. "Char" Vollmer , 79, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Nissell Schatz.
On June 30, 1962, she married Alvin II "Doodge" Vollmer. Together they shared more than 60 years...
Joan E. Papa
Aug 13, 2022
Joan Elizabeth O’Bree Papa, 97, of Ridgway, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 9, 1925, in Swan Hill Vic, Australia, a daughter of the late John T. and Maude Hellingsworth O’Bree.
On July 24, 1943 in St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic...
Alexzander J. Fries
Aug 10, 2022
Alexzander J. “Alex” Fries , 19, of Weedville, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Centre County following an electrical accident.
He was born in DuBois on July 24, 2003, a son of Erica Fries Swanson and Tyler Swanson, who survive.
Alex was a 2021 graduate of St. Marys Area High School,...
Marlene E. "Molly" Carr
Aug 10, 2022
Marlene E. “Molly” Carr, 80, of 403 Valley View Ave, Ridgway, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a short illness.
She was born on August 3, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Andy and Edith Oertly Mrofchinski.
On May 7, 1976, she married Donald O. Carr, who preceded her in death May 22, 2017.
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James "Jim" Challingsworth
Aug 5, 2022
James T. “Jim” Challingsworth , 78, of Bank Street, St. Marys, passed away at his motorcycle shop on Friday, August 5, 2022 doing exactly what he loved, working on motorcycles.
He was born on January 20, 1944, in Upper Darby, PA, a son of the late Ted “The Colonel” Challingsworth and Mary Ann Doughery Challingsworth....
Shirley A. Hanes
Aug 4, 2022
Shirley A. Hanes , 78, of Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless following a lengthy illness.
She was born in St. Marys on October 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Loretta Haberberger Hanes.
A lifelong resident of the area, Shirley was educated...
Janet P. Stebick
Aug 4, 2022
Janet P. Stebick , 77, of N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
She was born on August 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Joseph and Martina Hanes Price.
On December 28, 1963, she married the late Kenneth A. Stebick, who preceded her in death on August...
Frederick E. Weichman
Jul 27, 2022
Frederick E. "Fred" Weichman , 84, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 27, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born in St. Marys, on May 25, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Haberberger Weichman.
Fred was a lifelong resident of area and a member of St. Marys...
Kenneth E. Anderson Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Kenneth E. Anderson, Jr., 65, of E. Cardott Street, Ridgway, Pa died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 12, 1956, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Anderson, Sr., and Dorothy Hewitt Anderson.
On August 7, 1976, he married JoAnn Yetzer, who survives. Together they...
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