Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Thomas Edward Copella, 68, of 39876 State Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021.

 He was born in Ridgway on January 6, 1953, a son of the late James C. Copella, Sr. and Carol D. Copella.

Tom graduated from Ridgway Area High School in 1971 and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1973. Art was Tom’s greatest talent...

Jun 10, 2021

Viola V. Eckert, 90, of 228 Martin Road, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born in Lock Haven on March 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Frank and Concettina Curado Sette.

On August 20, 1954 in St. Leo's, she married the late Carl J. "Shorty" Eckert, who preceded...

Jun 6, 2021

Mark A. Rhines, Jr. , 34, of 163 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Jones Township following injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

He was born in Pittsburgh on March 25, 1987, a son of Mark Rhines, Sr., and Susan Woodford Rhines, both of Kane.

On June 2,...

Jun 5, 2021

James A. “Jim” Marche, Jr. , 67, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born in Ridgway on April 18, 1954, a son of the late James, Sr. and JoAnne Shutika Marche.

Jim was a lifelong resident of the area and served in the U.S....

Jun 4, 2021

Jeffrey A. Leiner , 58, of 145 Queens Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

He was born in Charleroi, PA on September 12, 1962, a son of the late Harold and Ann Dunbar Leiner.

He shared his life for many...

Jun 4, 2021

Jeffery A. “Buzzy” Penfield, Sr ., 60, of 12865 Route 219, Ridgway, died on Friday, June 4, 2021, following a short illness, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 30, 1960, in Ridgway, a son of the late Thomas Penfield and Dolores Swanson Vollmer.

Jeffery is survived by 2 sons; Jeffery Penfield...

May 31, 2021

Randall L. Main , 62, of 502 Dewey Street, Ridgway, died suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2021.

He was born October 26, 1958, in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Leo Main and Virginia Nellis Main, who survives of Emporium.

On June 25, 1977, at the First United Methodist Church, he married...

May 25, 2021

Caitlin M. Ambuski , 20, of 112 Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Kersey. She was born on August 16, 2000, in St. Marys, the daughter of Chrystal Ambuski of Kersey. Caitlin loved to read and write stories, crocheting, and going camping.  She also enjoyed being with family and friends and...

May 25, 2021

Diane R. Klawuhn , 68, of 7999 Laurel Mill Road, Ridway, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a battle with COPD. She was born on November 8, 1952, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Jackson and Kathryn Meredith Frantz. Diane was a graduate of the Ridway Area High School, class of...

May 22, 2021

Mark L. Schneider , 72, of 204 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.  A band of angels came down to reunite Mark with his parents in their Heavenly home.

He was born on June 17, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lawrence and Martha Zimmett...

May 20, 2021

Bonnie Mae Lynd , age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Penn  Highlands DuBois surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 26, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Hilding L. and June Earlanson Anderson.

On June 3, 1956, Bonnie married the late Richard E....

May 13, 2021

Nathaniel A. "Nat" Poirier , 36, of Kersey, Pa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Butler, Pa.

He was born on September 24, 1984, in DuBois, a son of the late Norman P. Poirier and Corrine Dinsmore Poirier, who survives of Kersey.

Nat was a graduate of St. Marys Area High...

May 12, 2021

Mary C. Puncheon , 87, formerly of St. Marys, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Nelson Golden Years in DuBois following a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 14, 1934, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank and Della Smith Whiteman.

On May 28, 1957, at Shiloh...

May 12, 2021

Rose M. Trumbull , 87, of German Settlement Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a short illness.

She was born on June 30, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sheldon and Emma Dahms Buck.

On August 17, 1984, she married Frederick Trumbull, who preceded her in...

May 1, 2021

Leo J. "Pickles" Rigard , 104, of 347 Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home after living vibrantly for nearly 105 years.

He was born on May 31, 1916, in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael and Theresa Gschwendtner Rigard.

On May 28, 1947 in...

May 1, 2021

Ruth M. Dickant, 90, of 226 Amacher Road, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born on March 12, 1931, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Henry Ulrich and Katherine Fisher Amacher.

On July 12, 1958, she married Thomas M. Dickant,...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph E. Goff, 63, of 185 Center Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1957, a son of the late Walter and Eloise Kaufman Goff.

Joe was a very hard worker who enjoyed the friends he made over the years.  He was employed...

Apr 24, 2021

William J. "Bill" Ginther, 88, of 566 Windy Lane, Kersey, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on August 8, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Robert and Erlinda Distler Ginther. On May 21, 1977, he married the late Judith Lockwood Ginther, who preceded him...

Apr 22, 2021

Norma F. Hanes , 85, of 270 George Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Christ the King Manor following a brief illness. She was born on January 8, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Distler Friedl. On September 20, 1958 in Queen of the World Church, she...

Apr 21, 2021

Sally A. Gerg , 57, of 13294 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She was born on August 11, 1963, in Ridgway, a daughter of Joseph and Shirley Luchs Drago.

On August 27, 1988 in Holy Cross Church, she married William Gerg Sr., who survives.