Obituaries

Feb 11, 2021

Timothy J. Heindl , 50, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1970, in St. Marys, a son of the late James Heindl, Sr. and Carol Filer Heindl, who survives of St. Marys.

He was married to Amber Hanson Heindl, she...

Feb 8, 2021

Debbra L. Ovell , 66, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Weedville and St. Marys, died on Monday, February 8, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 10, 1954, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Bertram "Bert" Ovell and Lucille Farabaugh Ovell, who survives of St. Marys. Deb...

Feb 7, 2021

Peter G. Keller , 65, of 566 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on Tuesday, August 02, 1955, a son of the late Lamar "Mickey" and Jane Hasselman Keller. On July 28, 1979 in St. Marys, he married Denise Eckert , who...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert L. Mader, 80, of Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7,2021, in Erie after a short illness.

He was born March 2, 1940, a son of Leon and Margaret Johnson Mader.

On September 20, 2000, he married Mary Steele, who preceded him in death on December 22, 2017.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  A graduate...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Black, 78, of Portland Mills, Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.

He was born April 23, 1942, in Brookville, a son of Earl and Emily Lindnmuth Black.

On October 28, 1961, in Punxsutawney, he married Donna Stewart, who survives of Ridgway.

Robert resided most of his...

Feb 6, 2021

Jessica May Steger, 35, of Ridgway, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian surrounded by her family.

She was born May 22, 1985, in Ridgway, a daughter of Andrew and Roberta (Bobby Ann) Wilson Steger, of Ridgway.

Jessica graduated from Ridgway High School and a member of The Halton Church of Christ. Jessica loved her nights of playing bingo...

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph W. “Sonny” Dahler, 73, of 5498 Grant Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 unexpectedly at Penn Highland Elk.

He was born April 21, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of late Ralph J. and Hilda M. Ecklund Dahler.

On October 8, 1965, in Cumberland Maryland, he married Judith Weis, she survives of Ridgway.

Ralph was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 2, 2021

Jerome G. Herzing , 92, of 1668 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois from complications of Covid.

He was born on April 29, 1928, in St. Marys, a son of the late Mathias and Mary Zimmett Herzing.

On September 30, 1948 in St. Marys Church,...

Jan 24, 2021

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Norman J. Schneider , 96, of 144 Wendel Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born on August 18, 1924, in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Margaret Geyer Schneider. On July 16, 1949 in Byrnedale, he married...

Jan 21, 2021

Dennis H. Fritz , 82, of 124 Terrace Road, St. Marys, died at his home early Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born August 1, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Arthur “Stub” and Bertha Tyler Fritz.

On Nov 18, 1961, in the Sacred Heart Church,...

Jan 20, 2021

Michael W. "Mick" Pichler , 64, of 1438 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Mountain Laurel Health Care in Clearfield following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 11, 1956, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Margaret "Peggy" Hannibal Pichler.

Mick was a...

Jan 17, 2021

William “Bill” R. Buhite Jr., 55, of 1166 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Sunday January 17, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born October 27, 1965, in Ridgway, a son of William Sr. and Ruth Stewart Buhite.

On September 9, 1995, at St. Leos Magnus Church, he married Rita Cregan, she survives of Ridgway.

Bill was a graduate of Ridgway...

Jan 17, 2021

John W. Munson, 64, of 690 Swedetown Road, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence following a short illness surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 5, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late August W. Munson and Elsie L. Corbett

On October 1, 1983, in Hazen, he married Sherry Holben, who survives.

John...

Jan 14, 2021

Mark A. Tennant, 37, of 417 N. Broad Street, Ridgway, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness.

He was born on February 12, 1983, in DuBois, a son of Michael Tennant and Donna Frase Geiser.

On May 20, 2006, he married Hannah Plyler, she survives of Ridgway.

Mark was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 12, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Dippold , 84, of 541 School Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

He was born on February 7, 1936, a son the late Gregory and Caroline Kreckel Dippold.

On July 1, 1960 in St. Marys, he...

Jan 11, 2021

Thomas “T.O.” Fitch, 64, 275 Meadowbrook Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

 

He was born on October 1, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Anita V. (Sweeney) Fitch.  He was also preceded in death by the parents who raised him, Walter and Catherine (Piccirillo) Overturf.

 

T.O....

Jan 10, 2021

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Gasbarre, Jr., 33, of Main Street, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Ridgway Township as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on June 16, 1987, in DuBois, a son of the late Kenneth E. “Duck” Gasbarre, Sr. and Regina Wonderling of Ridgway.

On February 15, 2015, he married...

Jan 9, 2021

Judy McClelland, 75, of Lake City Road, Ridgway, died on Saturday, January 9, 2020 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a short illness.

She was born on June 22, 1945 in Halton, a daughter of the late Francis and Theodora Baughman Rhines.

On September 7, 1982, she married Cletus McClelland, who survives of Ridgway.

Over the years, Judy was employed at...

Jan 8, 2021

Berniece M."Sis" Geitner , 72, of 11273 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on August 29, 1948, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William Smith, Sr. and Margaret Ott Smith.

On June 19, 1971 in St. Marys Church, she married...

Jan 4, 2021

Gerald L. "Louie" Swanson , 67, a resident of Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 23, 1953, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gust B. and Helen L. Smith Swanson....