Obituaries
Donald E. McGonigal
Oct 25, 2025
Donald E. "Don" McGonigal, 76, of Kersey, passed away at his home, surrounded by the love of his wife, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 31, 1948 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Wilson and Julia Czekai McGonigal.
On August 11, 1973, he married Kathryn Manfroni McGonigal, who survives of Kersey....
Jordan "Fuzzy" Ginther
Oct 25, 2025
Jordan F. "Fuzzy" Ginther, 90, of Toby, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
He was born on October 16, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of the late Anthony and Julia Wolf Ginther.
On July 19, 1958, he married the late Mildred Anders, who preceded him in death in 2000.
Fuzzy was a lifelong resident of...
Lynn Duchi
Oct 21, 2025
Lynn M. Duchi, 73, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on December 6, 1951, in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Sylvio and Lois Nichols Duchi.
Lynn was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1969. In her free time, she loved to read and do jigsaw puzzles. Lynn also...
Mason Neureiter
Oct 20, 2025
Mason J. Neureiter, 20, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on April 26, 2005, in St. Marys, the son of Steven and Shannon Wright Neureiter, who survive of Ridgway.
Mason was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 2023, and he worked as a dispatcher for Elk County Emergency...
Marian E. Oknefski
Oct 15, 2025
Marian E. Oknefski, 84, a lifelong resident of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 4, 1941 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel (Sellers) Steudler.
On February 21, 1959, she married George "Russ" Oknefski, who survives. Together they shared more than...
Robert "Bob" Connacher
Oct 12, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Connacher, 79, of Ridgway, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
He was born on October 1, 1946, in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Lyle and Rhoda Zimmerman Connacher.
On September 28, 1974, at Holy Cross Church, he married Carol Armanini , who survives. Together they shared more than 51 years of marriage.
Bob was a...
Michael A. Caggiano
Oct 8, 2025
Michael A. Caggiano Jr., 91, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on May 24, 1934, in Ridgway, the son of the late Michael and Susie Nappe Caggiano.
On September 24,1954, in Brooklyn, NY, he married the late Carmela Galante, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2013.
Mike was a proud graduate of...
Faythe R. Brown
Oct 6, 2025
Faythe R. Brown, 75, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 12, 1949 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles "Ray" and Margaret Geist Copello.
She enjoyed dancing, singing, listening to music, and spending time with her...
Karen A. Lenze
Oct 2, 2025
Karen A. Lenze, 76, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
She was born on May 24, 1949 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Creighton Anders and Shirley Kessler Mulkin.
Karen worked for St. Mary's Carbon Factory, St. Mary's Pharmacy and owned a bar, The Outdoor Inn, in Kersey, PA.
She enjoyed traveling, listening to music, shopping, and...
Richard D. Beavers
Sep 28, 2025
Richard D. Beavers, 80, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, September 28,2025, at the Dubois Nursing home.
He was born July 10, 1945, in Pasadena, CA, the son of the late Bill Beavers and Marcie Brown.
A proud veteran, Richard enlisted in the United States Marines on September 28, 1964, serving honorably with the Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance units during the...
Mary M. Pearsall
Sep 28, 2025
Mary M. Pearsall, 93, of Kersey, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a sudden illness.
She was born on July 8, 1932 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late George and Melva Bundy Oknefski.
She was married to the late Arthur Wilson, he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married Arthur Pearsall, who...
Gary A. Sorg
Sep 27, 2025
Gary A. Sorg, 68, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after an illness of the past 5 months.
Gary was born on December 25, 1956 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mabel Rollick Sorg.
He attended St Marys Area Schools and graduated from SMAHS, class...
Howard H. Peterson
Sep 23, 2025
Howard H. "Sonny" Peterson, 84, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2025, in Ridgway, PA.
He was born on April 15, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late George K. and Pearl M. Steis Peterson.
On August 6, 1971, in Alexandria, VA, he married Carolyn Peterson, who survives. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
A lifelong...
William M. Deahl
Sep 23, 2025
William M. Deahl, 83, of West Theresia Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 6, 1941, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Jonas and Helen Timblin Deahl.
On April 7, 1962, he married Carol Neal Deahl, who survives. Together they shared more than 63 years of marriage.
William was employed at Pure...
Sharon A. Rimer
Sep 22, 2025
Sharon A. Rimer, 72, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services are being held privately by the family. Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Helen J. Prechtl
Sep 21, 2025
Helen J. "Zippy" Prechtl, 85, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on January 21, 1940, in Toby, the daughter of the late Oden and Christine Billotte Krise.
On June 23, 1955, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brandy Camp, she married the late Merle Prechtl, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1990.
Zippy lived...
Ben A. Samick
Sep 15, 2025
Ben A. Samick, 32, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 15, 2025.
He was born on May 12, 1993 in St. Marys, PA, a son of Kurt and Diane Buerk Samick, who survive.
Ben was a lifelong resident of the area and proud member of the community, having graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 2011. He enjoyed...
Linda A. Valimont
Sep 14, 2025
Linda Ann Valimont, 67, of Johnsonburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 1, 1958, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Robert A. Nortum and late Beatrice M. Kemick.
Linda worked in health care, caring for the elderly. In her free time, Linda enjoyed sewing. She had a soft spot for animals...
Victoria R. Walker
Sep 14, 2025
Victoria R. Walker, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.
She was born on November 23, 1937 in Renovo, PA, a daughter of the late George and Elsie Straightwell Fischer.
Vicky was Catholic by faith and was a graduate of Central High School. She was a hard worker who loved volunteering, helping anyone...
Stephen "Chunk" Kovalyak
Sep 9, 2025
Stephen "Chunk" Kovalyak, 59, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on August 18, 1966, in Ridgway, the son of the late Michael S. and Veronica Cuneo Kovalyak.
He is survived by his fiancé of nearly 26 years, Laura Schlimm, whom Steve's kids lovingly referred to as their "Favorite almost step-mom".
A proud graduate of...
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