Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

Rich N. Anderson, 55, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on August 1, 1969, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Shirley Pontious Anderson.

Rich, a passionate outdoorsman and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, found joy in working in his yard, tinkering with motors, and embarking on camping, hunting, and...

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Ann Schlimm , 90, of Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on July 24, 1934 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Feldbauer Hupfer. On May 4, 1957, in Queen of the World Church, she...

Oct 25, 2024

Robert J. Ewing Jr., 62, of St. Marys passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.

Robert was born on September 12, 1962, in Ridgway, to the late Robert J. Ewing Sr.

Robert was employed as a machinist for many years and greatly enjoyed what he did. He was very mechanically minded and was a jack-of-all-trades....

Oct 23, 2024

Donald Adiel Piccirillo, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.

On May 14, 1960, at St. Leo Church, he married Carnith Raspatello, who survives.

Donald was a devoted member of St. Leo's Church and...

Oct 22, 2024

Ronald E. Starrett, 79, of Weedville, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the McKinley Health Center.

A Memorial Service for Ronald E. Starrett will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30AM at the Gardner Hill Community Church, 2808 Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling...

Oct 20, 2024

Kevin J. Lewandowski , 68, formerly of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Sena Kean Manor on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1956 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Antoni and Evelyn Cuneo Lewandowski. Kevin was a man of pure heart, overcoming many challenges throughout his life as he navigated...

Oct 18, 2024

Linda L. Havens, 73, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on January 10, 1951, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Leland E. and Loretta M Dietrich Havens.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Tami Waters and her husband Jesse of Mooresville, NC, and Nicole Bouaich and her husband Mohamed of Nevada,...

Oct 18, 2024

Dixie L. Martino, 75, of St. Marys, formally of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 18, 1949, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Harry and Betty Woodward Gardner.

Dixie was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Ridgway High School class of 1965. Dixie was a woman...

Oct 13, 2024

Linda A. Krise, 81, of Sheeley Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully on her birthday at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, following a brief illness. 

She was born on October 13, 1943 in Kersey, PA, a daughter of the late John and Evadna Ninnis Hedberg. 

On October 21, 1964 at St. Mark's Church in Emporium, she married the late James Krise,...

Oct 11, 2024

Susan M. Fernan, 77, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Mount Nittany Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Milfred and Betty Keneske Nelson.

On May 27, 1983, Susan married William J. Fernan of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared over 41 years of marriage.

Susan was a...

Oct 5, 2024

Gustave W. "Gus" Wolf, 86, formerly of St. Marys and Allison Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Gibsonia, PA, following an illness of the past few months He was born on March 21, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Gustave J. and Helen E. Valentine Wolf.

Gus was a graduate...

Oct 5, 2024

Kathy A. Marciniak, 76, of Ridgway, passed away quietly on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Kane Lutheran Home.

She was born on March 6, 1948, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Glenn A. and Ruth M. Gardner Anderson.

On August 6, 1966, she married the late William G. "Billy" Marciniak, who preceded in death on October 3, 2021. Together they...

Oct 4, 2024

Noel E. Feronti, 86, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 12, 1937, in Johnsonburg, the son of the late James and Dona Keller Feronti. He was the 10th of 16 children.

On January 14, 1961, at Queen of The World Church, he married the late Donna...

Sep 28, 2024

Robert C. Gnan Sr., 87, of S. Michael Road., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Ott Gnan. On November 8, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Donna...

Sep 27, 2024

Valjean M. Lyle, 98, of Christ the King Manor, formally of Ridgway, died peacefully in her sleep on September 27, 2024.

She was born on January 22, 1926, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn Meyers.

She was married to the late William G. Lyle, who preceded her in death on November 12, 1974.

Valjean was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 27, 2024

Wayne G. Schauer , 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Fern Lane, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1937 in St. Marys, a son of the late Wilfred and Marcella Lecker Schauer.

On July 8, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, he...

Sep 20, 2024

Paul “Ted” Bullers , 72, of Lake City, died on Friday, September 20, 2024, peacefully at home.

He was born on August 31, 1952, in Ridgway, the son of the late Chester J. and Grace E. Hawk Bullers.

On December 24, 1984, he married the late Troyann Stahl, who preceded him in death on September 15, 1992.

Ted was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 17, 2024

Alberta M. "Tootie" Crocco , 99, formerly of Mertz Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born on April 23, 1925, in St. Marys,, a daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Friedl Wittman. On October 19, 1946, in St. Marys Church, she married the late...

Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Bennett, known to friends and associates as Dave, passed away in Nazareth, PA, on September 16, 2024, after a long illness. His loving partner of seventeen years, Joanne Ponak, was at his side.

Dave was born and raised in Ridgway, PA. After completing high school, he left to further his education, obtaining a PhD degree in Applied Statistics, all the...

Sep 16, 2024

Virginia A. "Ginger" Donachy , 72, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 22, 1951 in Brookville, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Plyer Becker. On February 5, 1972, she married Lawrence Donachy, who survives of...