Obituaries

Donna M. Carlson

Apr 12, 2024

Donna M. Carlson, 74, of Brockport, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 17, 1949 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Sidney and Ruth Holtz Bennett.

Donna was a member of the Brockway Church of God.  She worked at Metaldyne for many years and always looked...

Jerome G. "Jerry" Rosenhoover

Apr 3, 2024

Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on May 8, 1946, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jerome and Anna Sorge Rosenhoover.

On November 26, 1966, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Marie E. Gigliotti, who survives.

Jerry was a lifelong resident...

Sandra Brendel

Apr 2, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Brendel, 77, of 1973 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, went to her eternal rest in Heaven on April 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness.

Born on November 30, 1946, in Ridgway, Sandy was the daughter of the late Rosella (Moline) Streich and Freddie J. Streich. Sandy was a 1964...

David W. Vanslander

Mar 31, 2024

David W. "Dave" VanSlander , 77, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 5, 1946 in St. Marys, a son of the late William and Bernetta Haberberger VanSlander. Dave was a graduate...

Linda R. Leahy

Mar 30, 2024

Linda R. Leahy, 70, of Walnut St, Ridgway, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

 She was born on March 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Henry Cherubini and Shirley Pontious Anderson.

 On December 11, 1977, in Ridgway, she married Mark Leahy who survives.

 Linda graduated from St. Marys High School, Class of 1972, and worked...

Donald E. Mahovlich

Mar 30, 2024

Donald E. "Donnie" Mahovlich , 69, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1954 in St. Marys, a son of the late Frank and Rose Anne Wolfe Mahovlich.

In May of 1986, in St. Marys, he married the late Susan A. "Susie"...

Susan A. Mahovlich

Mar 30, 2024

Susan A. "Susie" Mahovlich , 68, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1955 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gerald and Audrey Resch Smith. In May of 1986, she married the late Donald E. "Donnie" Mahovlich, who joined her...

Elizabeth A. Geci

Mar 27, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Geci, 93, of 74 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born on March 11, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Garbic Geci. Liz was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She graduated from...

Robert C. Taylor

Mar 26, 2024

Robert C. "Bob" Taylor , 83, of 335 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

He was born on December 30, 1940 in St. Marys, a Son of the late Leroy and Anna Garbic Taylor.

On June 1 1963, at Queen of the World Church,...

Phillip A. Wingard

Mar 20, 2024

Phillip A. "Bubby" Wingard , 91, of 353 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, following a short illness. He was born on February 6, 1933 in Ridgway, a son of the late Earl and Alma Hidinger Wingard. On October 8, 1955, at the St. Marys Catholic Church, he married...

Christine A. Wendel

Mar 18, 2024

Christine A. “Chris” Wendel , 81, of 123 Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on Monday, March 18, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 21, 1942 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Herbst Miles.

On September 7, 1963, at Queen...

Charles R. "Chuck" Larson

Mar 17, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Larson passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at a considerably healthy age of 91.

 

He was born on October 24, 1932, and he shared the same birthday as his late wife, Marilyn Skagenberg. They married on October 25, 1958, in the United Methodist Church in Mentor, OH. He was the youngest son of Lars and Cora Spinney...

Grace L. Daughenbaugh

Mar 17, 2024

Grace Lucy Daughenbaugh, 91, of New Jersey, formerly of Ridgway, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Garnet Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born on March 4, 1933, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy Capuano Raspatello.On August 24, 1957, she married the late Marvin W. "Doc" Daughenbaugh, who preceded her in death on January...

Urbano A. "Ben" Principe

Mar 17, 2024

Urbano “Ben” Principe passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on Sunday, March 17, 2024, after a brief illness. 

Ben was born June 30, 1932, in Ridgway PA to the late Mary (Piccirillo) and John Prencipe. He grew up and caused trouble on Rock Street in Ridgway with his three brothers, Jim (Dorothy), Anthony (Marilyn) and John (Dolores) who all preceded him in...

Alice I. Malacarne

Mar 13, 2024

Alice I. Malacarne, 85, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born on October 16, 1938, in Tyler, the daughter of the late Walter and Doris Saline Celinski.

On January 11, 1958, at St. Stanislaus Church, she married the late Irvin Malacarne Sr., who preceded her in death on May 12, 1993.

Alice...

Daniel K. Lechner

Mar 8, 2024

Daniel K. "Mack" Lechner, 82, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late William and Sophie Barbarich Lechner. On November 25, 1961, at Queen of the World Church, he married Carol Nussbaum, who survives. Together...

Michelle C. Laughner

Mar 4, 2024

Michelle C. Laughner, 42, of Punxsutawney, formally of Ridgway, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 4, 2024.

She was born on February 3, 1982, a daughter of David Pepper and Laurie Lenze Laughner.

Michelle was a graduate of Ridgway High School and was part of the soccer and track teams. In her free time, she enjoyed walking dogs, finding solace...

Samuel J. Delhunty

Feb 29, 2024

Samuel J. Delhunty, 28, of Marienville, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 29, 2024.He was born on December 6, 1995, in St. Marys, a son of Joseph and Evelyn Delhunty Kemick, who survive of Ridgway.Samuel was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 2014, where he was a standout as an athlete.  During his high school career, he...

William J. "Billy Bob" Thompson

Feb 28, 2024

William J. "Billy Bob" Thompson Sr., 74, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 21, 1949, in Ridgway, a son of the late Wilbur J. and Lois M. Doull Thompson.

On May 10, 1986, he married Judith Miller, who survives.

William attended Ridgway Area High School and served in the...

Sonia G. Wright

Feb 26, 2024

Sonia Gail Wright, 88, of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 8, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Wallace R. and Elizabeth W. Oknefski Olson.

On September 6, 1956, she married the late Wayne A. Wright , who preceded her in death on March 28,...