Obituaries

Apr 20, 2021

Suzanne M. Smith-Valentine , 63, went to our Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a long illness. She was a devoted mother who loved her best friend and daughter Jasmine. Suzanne loved to spend time with her family and she had a passion for animals. One of her favorite hobbies was riding horses and the horse...

Apr 16, 2021

Charles E. Nichols, Sr., 66, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 19, 1954, in Brockway, a son of the late Francis and Lillian Pierce Nichols.

Mr. Nichols was a lifelong resident of the area and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed hunting and local tourist attractions,...

Apr 11, 2021

Richard F. “Dick” Wilson , 88, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 530 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 30, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Harrison and Lillian Cheatle Wilson.

On June 30, 1956...

Apr 10, 2021

Rosalie Ann “Honey” Wonderly, 82, of Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Williamsport following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 6, 1938, in Elbon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Lindenmuth Boroi.

On July 7, 1979, in Maria Lutheran Church, she married the late...

Apr 7, 2021

Arlene B. Prechtel , 86, of 137 Woodland Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

She was born on February 2, 1935, in Shawmut, a daughter of the late John and Alice Keller Carr.

On October 6, 1956 in St. Marys Church, she married the late Raymond...

Apr 6, 2021

Leander M. "Lee" Wendel , 78, of 123 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 26, 1942, a son of the late Edward and Bernetta Schreiber Wendel.

On September 7, 1963 in Queen of the World...

Apr 6, 2021

James S. Okker , 77, of 208 Pear Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 6, 1944, a son the late Stephen and Georgette Stafford Okker.

He was married to William Lembo who survives of St. Marys.

Apr 5, 2021

Donald E. Challingsworth, 85, of 284 Taft Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 7, 1936, in St. Marys, a son of the late Ernest and Helen Sarginger Challingsworth.

On September...

Mar 31, 2021

Lois A. Pichler , 83, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Wilber and Marguerite Casperson Rieder.

On October 18,...

Mar 28, 2021

Dolores M. Gregori, 89, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Fox Manor in Kersey, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 20, 1931, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl. On September 16, 1950 in St. Boniface Church, she married the...

Mar 28, 2021

Joseph L. "Buzzy"  Herbstritt , 83, of 136 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on May 28, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Merle and Marcella Leithner Herbstritt. On November 28, 1957 in the Queen of the World Church, he married Helen Greenthaner Herbstritt,...

Mar 28, 2021

Geraldine Ruth “Ginger” Sherry, 84, of Kersey, died March 28, 2021, in Harrisburg after a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 11, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth Crane Snapp.

On January 28, 1965, she married Paul J. Sherry, who preceded her in death March 21, 2005.

Ginger was a resident of the...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard E. Allenbaugh, 75, of Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on June 2, 1945, in Punxsutawney, son of the late John and Jane Kromer Bellomo.

On June 4, 1966, in New Bedford, Pa he married Jeannie Rishel, who survives.

Richard was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, earned his bachelor’s...

Mar 21, 2021

Linda L. Heigel, 72, of 352 Main Street Kersey, Pa, died Sunday March 21, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Dinsmore Johnston.

On June 21, 1969, she married George Heigel, who survives.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a graduate of...

Mar 10, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Kleinfelder, Jr., 67 of 14664 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital Johnstown after a short illness.

He was born December 24, 1953, in Norristown, Pa, a son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Eleana Mae Daywalt Kleinfelder.

On July 1, 2017, he married Amy Rose Tucker, who survives of Ridgway.

Kenny...

Feb 27, 2021

Herbert J. Wolfel , 89, of 143 Skyline Drive, Kersey, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on May 12, 1931, in St. Marys, a son of the late John and Sabina Hasselman Wolfel.

In 1973, he married the late Lois Wolfel, who preceded...

Feb 19, 2021

William A. Compton , 73, of 484 River Road, Weedville, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

He was born on June 2, 1947, in Indiana, Pa, a son of the late William and Mary Compton.

The Compton family moved from Indiana to Bennetts Valley in...

Feb 18, 2021

Melvin L. Bauer , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Bayberry Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 9, 1928, a son of the late Henry and Louise Knight Bauer. On February 14, 1953 in St. Marys Church, he married the...

Feb 16, 2021

Sandra F. Nussbaum , 76, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 132 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 21, 1944, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Blair and Helen  Kephart.

On April 19, 1973 in St....

Feb 16, 2021

Nora E. Johnson, 78, of 3695 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 4, 1942, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecilla Smith Weis.

On August 20, 1960, in Ridgway, she married Bruce E. Johnson, who survives, of Ridgway.

Nora was a lifelong resident of...