Obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

Paula D. Guffey, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of 20 Cassin Hill Rd, Garnet Valley, PA.

Paula was the cherished daughter of the late Sophia (Szymanski) DeChano and Paul D. DeChano. She is survived by her devoted husband,...

Jul 29, 2024

Patricia N. "Pat" Olson, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.

She was born on October 19, 1929, in Ridgway,  a daughter of the late Eugene A. and Marie A. Kilhoffer Nelson.

In September of 1949, Pat married the late C.H. Arnold Olson, who preceded her in death on October 1, 1981. Together they shared 32...

Jul 28, 2024

Janet L. Hasselman, 88, of Ford Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on May 4, 1936 in Emporium, a daughter of the late Hilmer and Helen Bergstrom.

On May 27, 1961 she married Daniel Hasselman, who survives....

Jul 25, 2024

Dr. Warren H. Riegel, “Doc”, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. 

Born on February 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise (Kapella) Riegel. 

On February 18, 1961, he was married to Mary Louise Fairweather, who survives.

He graduated in 1959 from the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry degree. After serving in...

Jul 24, 2024

Glenn A. Wonderling, 63, of Main Street, Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on January 22, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Carlton G. and Regina Shaffer Wonderling.

Glenn married the late Debbie Ott, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2015.

Glenn graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1980, and...

Jul 12, 2024

Albert E. Chaplain, 81, formerly of Ridgway, died on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 1, 1942, the son of the late Chester and Louise Chaplain. 

He married the late Clara Ann Chaplain, who preceded in death on July 8, 2000.

Albert was a resident of Elk County for most of...

Jul 9, 2024

Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

He was born on December 19, 1940, in St. Marys, the son of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl.

On November 28, 1959, at St. Boniface Church, he married Helen Smith, who survives.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Kersey and...

Jul 6, 2024

Geraldine June Runyan, 81, of Coal Hollow, Kersey Pa. passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. 

Geraldine was born November 9, 1942, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Fredrickson Geer. 

On November 7, 1959, in Brockway, she married Melvin E. Runyan of Kersey, who survives. Together they shared almost 65 years...

Jul 4, 2024

Theresa M. Vizza , 91, a resident of Elk Towers, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Theresa was born to Anthony and Elena "Lena" Agliardo Miglicio on August 3rd, 1932. She was one of five children. Theresa is survived by one daughter; Mary (Gary) Howard of Wilcox, her grandson; Brandon (Megahn) Howard...

Jul 3, 2024

Clement J. Nagley , 90, of West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

He was born on February 15, 1934 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Clement and Marie Reed Nagley. On September 1, 1963, he married Beverly Schaefer Nagley, who survives. Together they...

Jul 1, 2024

John B. "Bruce" Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, July 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born on August 7, 1934 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Richard and Marie Vollmer Bauer. On November 1, 1969, in Emporium, he married Roselyn Bauer, who preceded him in...

Jun 30, 2024

Martha “Betty” Kinkead, 93, died suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Jefferson Manor Personal Care in Brookville.

She was born on April 12, 1931, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late William and Ada Brockleburst Kindkead.

Martha was a lifelong member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Over the course of her working career, she was employed with Dr. Mawn, Olson...

Jun 30, 2024

Arthur J. Cianca, 73, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 5, 1950, in Ridgway, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Susan Caggeso Cianca.

On August 12, 1988, he married Mary Theresa Judice, who survives.

Art was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of St. Leo...

Jun 30, 2024

Mary E. Hoffman Oknefski, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road in Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 21, 1930, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Charles and Estella Cussins Hoffman.

On December 6, 1947, she married the late Frederic (Ted) Oknefski, who preceded in death September 7, 2012.

Mary...

Jun 29, 2024

James Samuel Delhunty, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on June 29, 2024. He was lovingly known as “Sam” by his family and friends. 

Sam was born on July 18, 1938 to Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty, who preceded him in death. He spent his early years in Portland Mills where he grew up in a large family.

Sam was a graduate of...

Jun 29, 2024

James E. "Big Jim" VanAlstine, 92 , passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on September 12, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Earl and Pearl Rice VanAlstine. On June 14, 1952, in Portville, NY, he married the late Inez Hoak VanAlstine, who preceded him in death...

Jun 25, 2024

Sylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christ The King Manor.

He was born on January 18, 1945, in Kane, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Farren Corey.

On March 11, 1967, he married Rebecca Shipe, who survives.

Sylvester led a fulfilling life; having worked at the Ridgway Ink Plant and later retiring from GKN in...

Jun 23, 2024

Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin. 

On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in...

Jun 21, 2024

Francis L. "Franny" Friedl , 98, of 104 West Theresia Road (also known as Zwack's Pond), died on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. He was born in St. Marys on August 31, 1925, son of the late Frank and Clara Zwack Friedl.

Franny was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and...

Jun 19, 2024

Glenda D. Gerg , 63, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 2, 1960 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Merle "Banana" and Adrienne Boyd Baumgratz. On October 16, 1992, she married Timothy Gerg, who survives....