Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Jay F. Reed , 79, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born on December 25, 1944 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Melvin and Viola Beck Reed. On April 24, 1965, at St. Benedict Church in Daguscahonda,...

Dec 20, 2024

Caliban "Cal" Eren Geitner , born and entered into God's loving care on December 20, 2024, a son of Samantha R. Knopsnyder and Vincent J. Geitner of Reynoldsville. Caliban was welcomed into the world at 6:50 AM on December 20, 2024, weighing 1 pound, 9 ounces and was 12.25 inches long. Born at Magee Women's hospital in...

Dec 19, 2024

Susan B. Kaveney , 72, of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 19, 1952 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Leroy and Gertrude Vollmer Ginther. On May 24, 1980, she married the love of...

Dec 17, 2024

George R. Bauer , 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on March 12, 1931 in St. Marys, a son of the late Norman and Hilda Pontzer Bauer. On October 15, 1955,...

Dec 15, 2024

Clayton A. Shobert, 95, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Penn Highland Elk after a brief illness.

He was born on September 11, 1929, in Hallton, a son of the late Arthur and Majorie Wallace Shobert.

On August 24, 1963, he married the late Patricia Tramack, who preceded in death on February 23, 2011.

Clayton was a lifelong resident...

Dec 5, 2024

Susan J. Davido, 80, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 15, 1944, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late John D. and Mary Jane Lipsey Hrusth.

On October 15, 1966, at St. Leo Church, she married Ronald Davido, who survives.

Susan was a devoted member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Lou Seelye , 91, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. She was born on August 5, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Leah Henry Wehler. Mary Lou was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School....

Nov 24, 2024

Richard B. "Dick" Straub , 86, of Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, following a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Frank and Marguerite Bender Straub. On September 9, 1961, at Queen of the World Church,...

Nov 22, 2024

Lynn K. Greenawalt, 74, of Ridgway passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 14, 1950 in Sandusky, Ohio, a daughter of the late Andrew and Betty Henry Reigle.

Lynn worked at St. Marys Carbon and then worked at Motion Control in Ridgway for many years until its closure. She enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2024

Gretchen H. Rhoads, 74, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on April 17, 1950, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Isaac L. and Phyllis J. McKay Smith.

Gretchen was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from St. Marys High School, class of 1969. She found joy in spending time...

Nov 17, 2024

Rita M. Gerber, 65, of Kersey passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

She was born on January 27, 1959 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles and Delores Gusmerotti Swanson. 

On September 1, 1979, in St. Boniface Church, she married Robin Gerber, who survives. Together they shared more than...

Nov 16, 2024

Debra Ann (DeGroat) Larnder passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 16th, 2024 after a two-and-a-half-year fight with cancer.

Debbie was born to Joseph and Lucille DeGroat on May 12th, 1957 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. She attended Erie Business College where she earned an associate’s degree in business and enjoyed dancing with her friends at local discotheques. She worked at Sarah...

Nov 16, 2024

Brian D. Winters, 64, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on February 16, 1960, in Ridgway, a son of the late Paul “Gene” and Grace “Mitzi” Oertly Winters.

On May 22, 2009, he married Johnna McGrath, who survives.

Brian was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1978, and  worked as a...

Nov 14, 2024

P. Victor “Hector” Moore, Jr., 70, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on November 1, 1954, in Ridgway, a son of the late P. Victor, Sr. and Louise Anna Yeager Moore.

In September 7, 2007, he married Lesa Marconi, who survives.

Hector was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of...

Nov 14, 2024

John "Jack" Schlimm, 86, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Elk Haven following a brief stay there. Jack's son John would appreciate that his wishes and privacy please be respected during this time. He would also kindly request no home visits, gifts of food or flowers. John said, "I told my dad that when...

Nov 14, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Meacham , 94, formerly of Ford Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk with her family by her side. She was born on January 15, 1930 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late David and Isabelle Krieg Caskey. Elizabeth married James F. Schatz, who preceded...

Nov 8, 2024

Daryl John “DJ” Bauer, 65, of Bedford, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8th, 2024.

He was born in St. Mary’s, PA on March 22nd, 1959, to the late Clarence and Phyllis (Ford) Bauer. DJ attended Williamsport Community College and completed his certification in Construction Carpentry.

Most recently, DJ worked as a...

Nov 8, 2024

James Andrew Johnson of Ridgway Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in his home on Friday November 8th, 2024. 

James was born on October 3, 1940 to late Andrew and Bernice Pollick. He was later adopted by George and Isabel Johnson. James attended Ridgway high school and later went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. James served as a Marine...

Nov 8, 2024

Sandra L. "Sandie" Ehrensberger , 73, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on June 21, 1951 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine. On August 9, 1969, she married the love of her life, George Ehrensberger, who survives. Together...

Oct 31, 2024

Victoria Caggiano Davidson, 80, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on October 31, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 24, 1944, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Romeo J. and Florence E. Heiberger Caggiano.

On December 29, 1992, in St. Augustine, she married the late John "Jack" Davidson, who preceded in death on June 25, 2021.

Vicky was...