Obituaries
Veryl A. Yetzer Billick
Feb 1, 2025
Veryl A. Yetzer Billick, 92, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Penn Highlands Brookville, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 7, 1932, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Wilson Papa.
Veryl was a graduate of Ridgway High School and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She worked many years...
Joseph "Bill" Schaefer, Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
Joseph W. "Bill" Schaefer, Jr. , 82, of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1942 in St. Marys, a son of the late J. W. "Bill" Schaefer, Sr. and Viola Young Schaefer. On November 20, 1965 in...
Joan "Jennie" Morelli
Jan 30, 2025
Joan “Jennie” Viglione Morelli, 89, of Alpine Street, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on February 22, 1935, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Viglione.
Jennie’s love for God and family was extraordinary, she was known for her smile and love of laughter, the best medicine, Livio often said...
Maureen Amacher
Jan 29, 2025
Maureen G. "Moe" Amacher, 57, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
She was born on May 9, 1967, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Tom Musisko.
On February 14, 1990, she married Michael Amacher. Together they shared nearly 35 years of love and marriage.
Maureen was raised in the Pittsburgh area before moving back to Ridgway, and attended...
John Friery Pontzer
Jan 28, 2025
John Friery Pontzer, 79, a longtime resident of Ridgway, PA, passed away at home on January 28, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 18, 1945, in Providence, RI, the youngest son of Robert Pontzer and Bertha Friery Pontzer.
On August 17, 1974, in Ridgway, PA, he married Sarah Dickinson Pontzer, who survives him. Together they...
John M. Peterson, Jr.
Jan 25, 2025
John M. Peterson, Jr. , 85, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following complications of a fall and battle with dementia. He was born on October 25, 1939 in Wildwood, NJ, a son of the late John Peterson, Sr. and Mary Louise Souders Peterson. On October...
Janet E. Otto
Jan 24, 2025
Janet E. Otto, 82, of Toby Road, Kersey, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on September 27, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Paul A., Sr., and LaMina J. Gaudette Hoffmann.
Janet was an avid reader, a lover of gardening, and found immense happiness in the company of her cherished grandchildren....
David G. Murray
Jan 22, 2025
David G. Murray , 77, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Robert and Valeria Jacob Murray. David was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class of 1965. He worked in the parts department for many...
Michael A. Singer
Jan 22, 2025
Michael A. Singer, 85, of Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
He was born on March 3, 1939, in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Merle and Ramona Buttano Singer.
On May 6, 1961, at Maria Lutheran Church, he married the late Joye Anderson Singer, who preceded him in death on November...
Linda L. Giovanini
Jan 17, 2025
Linda Lee (Cenni) Giovanini, of 805 Stonehedge Meadows Drive, Ridgway, PA died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 17 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born on March 1, 1948, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Ray and Emma Castagnari Cenni.
On June 27, 1970, she married the love of her life, David Giovanini, who...
Catherine A. Jordan
Jan 12, 2025
Catherine A. Jordan, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born on August 2, 1942, in Oxford, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Marson McCory.
On June 20, 1959, she married the late Ronald B. Jordan, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2014.
Catherine was known for her...
Donna M. Kosick
Jan 8, 2025
Donna M. Kosick , 75, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1949 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Francis "Frank" and Dorothy Baumgratz Skok. On April 1, 2003, she married the late James Kosick, who preceded her in death in 2013. Donna was a...
James A. Wonderling
Jan 8, 2025
James A. Wonderling, 96, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
He was born on July 6, 1928, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jay and Winnifred Jury Wonderling.
On July 22, 1949, he married the late Betty J. Wingate, who preceded him in death in 1980.
James found joy in the...
Cynthia M. Braum
Jan 7, 2025
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Braum , 64, of Glen Hazel Road, Wilcox, passed away at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 14, 1960 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Ford Loudermilk. In August, 1985, she married Robert "Bob" Braum, who survives....
Lorraine L. Asti
Jan 5, 2025
Lorraine L. Asti , 76, of Parkview Road, St. Marys, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her family by her side, following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was born on February 5, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Cheatle Dietz. On May 14, 1982,...
Sarah Elizabeth Wonderling
Jan 4, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Dush Plyler Wonderling, 94, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born on March 16, 1930, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Lester and Anna Mae Hadden Dush.
In 1949, she married the late Samuel Plyler Sr., who preceded her in death in 1966, and had 3 children: Samuel Plyler...
Evelyn L. Beers
Jan 3, 2025
Evelyn L. Beers , 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Elk Towers, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25, 1931 in Daguscahonda, a daughter of the late Burton and Lillie Wolff Himes. She was married to Leo Zuchowski, who preceded...
John L. Luchs
Jan 2, 2025
John L. Luchs, 91, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on December 3,1933, in Portland Mills, a son of the late Lola Luchs.
On February 19, 1952, he married the late June Marie Gardner, who preceded in death on July 21, 2020.
John was known as “Papa” by everyone – you did not...
Damon M. Carlson
Dec 31, 2024
Damon M. Carlson, 30, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on May 17, 1994, a son of Lesley Carlson and the late Christopher Kinley.
Damon dedicated his life to his greatest joy: his children. He poured his heart and soul into parenting, providing unwavering love and care. He found immense joy in...
Ellen E. Schreiber
Dec 27, 2024
Ellen E. Schreiber , 89, of Queens Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1935 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late John "Kicker" and Elizabeth "Bea" (Gillen) Gapinski. She graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1953. On...
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