Obituaries

Steven Pesce

Steven Pesce

Jun 13, 2025

Steven L. "Moose" Pesce, 65, of Dagus Mines, PA passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 6, 1959 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Louis Pesce and Joan Mintzer Pesce, who survives.

On May 11, 1991, in Kersey, PA, he married Heather Simbeck Pesce, who survives....

Joyce Leviski

Joyce Leviski

Jun 12, 2025

Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.

On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more...

Lucy M. Johnson

Lucy M. Johnson

Jun 11, 2025

Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Patsy and Amelia Sorge Ritucci.

Lucy was a member of St. Leos Church and a graduate of St. Leos High School, class of 1957. Lucy could often be found...

Jack W. Dunkle

Jack W. Dunkle

Jun 4, 2025

Jack W. Dunkle, Jr., 72, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 15, 1952, in Kane, the son of the late Jack and May Yeagle Dunkle.

Jack was a lifelong resident of the area and loved to spend his time with his friends in Bennetts Valley. A...

Fred J. Streich

Fred J. Streich

May 29, 2025

Fred John "Freddie" Streich, 91, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Ash Street, Ridgway, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

He was born on May 14, 1934, in Ridgway, the son of the late Fred "Scump" and Agnes E. (Steger) Streich.

On May 23, 1959, at St. Leo's Magnus Roman Catholic...

Seth A. Neubert

Seth A. Neubert

May 26, 2025

Seth A. Neubert, 37, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Clearfield County

He was born August 13, 1987, a son of David Neubert and Shari Byers Spochacz, who survive.

Seth was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School. He worked as a chef for several restaurants over the years, where...

E. Anne Meehan

E. Anne Meehan

May 23, 2025

E. Anne Meehan, 95, of 10211 Regent Cir, Naples, FL, and formerly of Ridgway, PA, died on Friday, May 23, 2025.

She was born on July 27, 1929 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Ellen C. (Lawler) Lynch.

On May 14, 1955, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Castle, she married Paul C. Meehan, who...

Raymond A. Nero

Raymond A. Nero

May 23, 2025

Raymond A. Nero, 96, of W. Oilwell Street, St. Marys, went cruising into Heaven in his little white car with his wife, Jean, by his side on Friday, May 23, 2025 after a long, happy, and full life.

He was born on August 31, 1928 in Brockway, a son of the late Anthony and Ella Squires Nero.

On November 23, 1950, at...

Calvin L. Grabofski

Calvin L. Grabofski

May 20, 2025

Calvin L. Grabofski, 94, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Lady Lake, FL., passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born on December 26, 1930, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Herman and Helen  Koppitch Grabofski.

On June 23, 1954, in Ridgway,...

Julia R. Hackett

Julia R. Hackett

May 19, 2025

Julia R. Hackett, 67, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on Monday, May 19, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 7, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late James Dornish and Helen Samick Dornish Beck Fredrickson.

On May 5, 1984, in St. Marys, she married John C. Hackett, who survives. Together they shared...

Mary Ann Lewis

Mary Ann Lewis

May 17, 2025

Mary Ann Lewis, 67, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on January 9, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clifford L. and Geraldine Rousch Vantassel.

On April 22, 1978, Mary Ann married Hallie L. Lewis Jr., who preceded her in death on July 26, 2022. Together they shared more...

Martha M. Cavallett

Martha M. Cavallett

May 14, 2025

Martha M. Cavallett, 64, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

She was born on July 30, 1960 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Resch and Margaret Kofler Resch, who survives, of Kersey.

On October 15, 1998, she married Joseph Cavallett, who survives. Together they shared more than 40...

Joseph N. Schroeder

Joseph N. Schroeder

May 7, 2025

Joseph N. "Joe" Schroeder, 68, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

He was born on April 16, 1957 in Clare, MI, a son of the late Walter Norman Schroeder “Norm” and Roberta Barnes Schroeder, who survives of Clare, Michigan.

Joe was a 1975 graduate of Clare High School in Michigan and graduated from Mid-Michigan...

Linda L. Hartland

Linda L. Hartland

May 6, 2025

Linda L. Hartland, 75, of Mohawk Ave, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on November 15, 1949, in St. Marys, the daughter of the late Vincent and Lena Michael Slusarick.

On June 15, 1974, Linda married the love of her life, Michael Hartland, who survives.

Linda was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Carol J. Beimel

Carol J. Beimel

May 2, 2025

Carol J. Beimel, 92, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois with her family by her side.

She was born on July 13, 1932 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lavina Englehart Smithbauer.

On November 4, 1950, she married the late Clarence "Sonny" Beimel, who preceded her in death on...

Edmund P. Ambuski

Edmund P. Ambuski

Apr 29, 2025

Edmund P. Ambuski, 71, of Dagus Mines, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born on April 28, 1954 in Tonawanda, NY, a son of the late Casimer and Florence Proverse Ambuski.

On October 1, 1976 in DuBois, PA, he married Darla Reitz, who survives. Together...

Mary Jane Wingard

Mary Jane Wingard

Apr 25, 2025

Mary Jane Wingard, 66, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1958 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Mills O'Leary.

On September 9, 2000, she married Joseph Wingard, who survives. Together they were blessed with nearly 25 years of...

Anna M. Schneider

Anna M. Schneider

Apr 25, 2025

Anna M. Schneider, 97, formerly of Wendel Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on July 16, 1927 in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Fosca Pisaneschi Carpin.

On July 15, 1949, she married the late Norman Schneider, who preceded her in death on January...

Gary W. Carlson

Gary W. Carlson

Apr 25, 2025

Gary W. Carlson, 83, of Ridgway, and formerly of Kersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on June 10, 1941, in Brockport, a son of the late John W. and Emma "Faye" Bloom Carlson.

On January 20, 1961, in St. Tobias Church, Gary married the late Madolyn Joy Marchiori, who preceded him in death on...

Philip Taylor

Philip Taylor

Apr 20, 2025

Philip E. Taylor, 75, of Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, with his loving wife by his side following a brief illness.

He was born on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Howard and Betty June Kohlepp Taylor.

He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St....