Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Verna R. Pelleschi , 82, of 123 Bennett Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on September 18, 1939, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Jost and Anna Caskey Wehler.

On June 14, 1958 in St. Marys Church,...

Jan 28, 2022

Darlene M. Thomas , 63, of 1461 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 25, 1958, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Harry E. Carr who preceded her in death on April 4, 2020  and Marian Selle Carr,...

Jan 27, 2022

Jason P. Swanson , 47, of 856 Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born on August 17, 1974, in State College, a son of Paul and Peggy Volovar Swanson, who survive of Kersey.

On September 14, 1996 in St....

Jan 25, 2022

Scott A. Penfield , 63, of 136 Robson Avenue, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 30, 1958, in Ridgway, a son of the late James Penfield and Donna Johnson Penfield who survives of Kersey.

On May 20, 1995...

Jan 24, 2022

Kenneth W. Blessel, 78, of Oak Street, Kersey, died Sunday, January 24, 2022, at his residence after a long illness.   Memorial Mass for Kenneth W. Blessel will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, Pa 15846, with Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating.   Krise Funeral Home and Cremation...

Jan 23, 2022

David D. Hoy , 100, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 1149 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

He was born on October 6, 1921 in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Harold and Esther Straub Hoy.

On November 14,...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert M. “Bob” VanAlstine , 73, of Wilson Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on January 17, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine.

On October 11, 1969 in St. Marys,...

Jan 9, 2022

Ronald W. "Sam" Potter , 80, of 114 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 09, 2022 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 3, 1941, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Donald and Mary Louise May Potter. On April 15, 1999 he married Claire Maney McGonigal-Potter, who survives of...

Jan 5, 2022

Brenda L. Leithner , 55, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on January 20, 1966, in Emporium, PA, a daughter of Eugene "Gene" House of St. Marys and the late Marie Gibble House. Brenda was Methodist by faith and a graduate of Cameron County High School.  An artistic...

Jan 2, 2022

Laurel V. Brouse , 60, of Stoney Lane, Ridgway died on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 15, 1961 in Coudersport, Pa, a daughter of the late Donald Milchuck and Shirley Burfield Milchuck of St. Marys.

Laurel worked at DuBois Regional Medical...

Dec 30, 2021

Deryk M. Lunger , 29, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on March 18, 1992, in Ridgway, Pa, a son of Michael Lunger of St. Marys and the late Pamelyn J. Kopp, who preceded him in death on May 3,...

Dec 30, 2021

Stephen A. Haynoski , 75, of 945 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021 following a brief illness.

He was born on March 22, 1946, in Salamanca, NY, a son of the late Frank and Frances Spencer Haynoski.

Steve was a graduate of Salamanca High School...

Dec 29, 2021

Dale R. Erich , 53, of 848 Cardinal Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on March 16, 1968, in St. Marys, a son of Arnold "Butch" and Doris Rigard Erich, who survive of St. Marys.

On November 5, 1988...

Dec 29, 2021

Stephanie E. Krise, 59, of Portland Mills Road, Ridgway, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 following a battle with cancer.

She was born on April 15, 1962 in Ridgway, a daughter of Jack and Martha Walls Overbeck, who survive of Ridgway.On January 17, 1987, she married Randolph “Randy” Krise, who survives of Ridgway.

Stephanie was...

Dec 28, 2021

George P. Mallette , 89, of 160 Upper Cherry Road, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 24, 1932, in Webster, MA a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Riboudo Mallette. On September 11, 2010, he married Dorothy Zelt Herbstritt Mallette, who survives...

Dec 22, 2021

Donald "Big D'' Steger, 64, of Steger Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at West Penn Hospital following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 1, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Charles and Virginia Northrop Steger.

On May 13, 2017, he married the love of his life Stephanie Meyer Steger, who survives of...

Dec 19, 2021

Leah R. Wolfe, 73, of 128 Wolfe Lane, St. Marys, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born July 4, 1948, a daughter of the late Odo and Ruth Higgins Valentine.

On October 25, 1969, at St. Marys Church, she married Larry Wolfe, who survives.

Leah was a lifelong resident on St. Marys and...

Dec 18, 2021

Doris B. Gearhart Wolff-Boroi , 84, of 101 N. Mill Avenue, Ridgway died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 11, 1937, in Brookville, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Esther Miller Gearhart. On July 28, 1956, she married Donald "Kike" Wolff, who preceded her in death on May 13,...

Dec 18, 2021

Wayne J. Klawuhn, 92, of 421 Ash Street, Ridgway, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 13, 1929, in Ridgway, a son of the late William and Johanna Loefler Klawuhn.

In April 1998, at Ohiopyle State Park, he married Dorothy (Betsy) Kennedy, who survives.

He lived a large part of his life in...

Dec 13, 2021

David Gralak, 63, of 3686 Old State Road, Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 14, 1958, in St. Marys, a son of the late Joseph and Betty Supon Gralak.Dave was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Blairsville College for Automotive Technology. He worked at Motion Control...