Obituaries
Barbara J. Nagi
Dec 12, 2025
Barbara J. Nagi, 78, formally of St. Marys, died on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 4, 1947, in Kane, the daughter of the late Kenneth N. Sr. and Alice M. Jeffords Young.
Known for her contagious smile, Barbara brought joy to those around her and will be deeply missed by her...
Mary Wiesner
Dec 11, 2025
Mary L. Wiesner, 86, of Mark Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk, surrounded by the love of her family following a brief illness.She was born on October 29, 1939 in Hollywood, PA, daughter of the late Jake and Rose Schepp Kostecki.On October 6, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Church in Tyler, PA,...
Michael S. Johnston
Dec 10, 2025
Michael S. Johnston, 71, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.He was born on December 4, 1954 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Norman Johnston, Sr. and Margaret Baker Johnston.On November 12, 1993, he married Diane Ruth Johnston, who survives of Kersey. Together they shared more than 32 years of marriage.Having worked in the construction...
Doris Curci
Dec 10, 2025
Doris L. Curci, 91, a lifelong resident and beloved hairdresser in St. Marys, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following a lengthy illness.Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements.
Robert L. Woelfel
Dec 7, 2025
Robert L. "Rob" Woelfel, 62, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Known by all as a gifted mechanic and lifelong tinkerer, Rob had an unmatched ability to bring machines back to life and a curiosity that never rested.He was born on November 7, 1963 in St. Marys, a son of the late Wray "Lucky" and Doris...
David G. Steis
Dec 6, 2025
David "Dave" G. Steis, 60, a native and longtime resident of Ridgway, went home to the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, December 6, 2025, after a brief stay in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
In Hebrew, David means "beloved", and that's exactly how he was and will forever be received by friends and family. He was a graduate of St....
Steven R. Wendel
Dec 6, 2025
Steven R. Wendel, 60, of St. Marys, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on April 9, 1965 in St. Marys, a son of the late Laverne "Jerry" and Shirley Glessner Wendel.
On May 28, 1988, he married Mary Byrd Wendel, who survives....
John Confer
Dec 5, 2025
John Confer, 82, of Kane, ended his hardworking and unforgettable earthly journey on December 5. He was born on June 27, 1943, and spent his life rooted in the community he knew so well - and who certainly knew him.
Most people will remember John as a little bit prickly and entirely unmistakable. He was the guy who managed to get...
Vonalee Allegretto
Dec 4, 2025
Vonalee Dorothy Allegretto, beloved wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, age 95, of Ridgway, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA surrounded by the love of her daughter and son-in-law.
Born on November 24, 1930, in Danville, PA, Vonalee was the daughter of the late Luther Walters and Christine Walters Lawrence, and the...
Steven Thorwart
Dec 3, 2025
Steve "Hummer" Thorwart, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd at Pinecrest Manor surrounded by his family.Hummer was born May 18th, 1957, in Ridgway and was the son of Patricia (VonArx) and Alan Thorwart. He is survived by his sister Diane (Jaime Leitzel), his seven brothers, Den (Janine), Ed (Mary), Ron (Meredith), Don (Paula), Mike, Gary, Bill, daughter Erica, grandchildren...
Bruno D. Pelleschi
Nov 20, 2025
Bruno D. Pelleschi, 87, of Bennett Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.He was born on May 2, 1938 in Dagus Mines, PA, a son of the late Dennis and Ermida Agosti Pelleschi.
On June 14, 1958, he married Verna Wehler Pelleschi, who preceded him in death on January...
Lisa Day
Nov 19, 2025
Lisa Marie Day, 57, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly at her home after a short illness, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will forever feel her absence.
Born and raised in Ridgway, Lisa spent most of her life in the community that shaped her, attending Ridgway High School. Lisa had a passion for cooking, football, and simply being with the...
Margaret Floravit
Nov 18, 2025
Margaret M. Floravit, 93, formerly of N. Saint Marys Road, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in St. Marys, PA.
She was born on March 29, 1932, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late August and Magdalene Hoffman Werneth.
On October 25, 1952, she married Thomas Floravit, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2009. Together they...
Robert "Bob" Neil
Nov 17, 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Neil, 78, of Brockport, passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 1, 1947, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Herbert and June Lockwood Neil.
On February 25, 1984, in St. Marys, he married Teri M. Meyer, with whom he shared a beautiful life for more...
Thomas R. Davido
Nov 15, 2025
Thomas R. Davido, 72, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aruba with his wife by his side.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald J. and Ruth C. Harvey Davido.
On May 10, 1975, at St. Leo Church, he married Jo-Ann Marchese, with whom he celebrated 50 years of...
Lea Ehrensberger
Nov 15, 2025
Lea A. Ehrensberger, 85, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 with her loving family by her side following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 3, 1940 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Edna Leithner Salter.
On October 1, 1960, she married the late David W. Ehrensberger, who preceded her in death on...
Dolores "Dolly" Buerk
Nov 14, 2025
Dolores M. "Dolly" Buerk, 87, formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 30, 1938 in Rosemantown (Near Sykesville), PA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Angelina Assalone Angeletti.
Dolly was a graduate of...
Mary L. Papa
Nov 13, 2025
Mary L. Papa, 62, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born on November 13, 1963, the daughter of the late John and Joyce Weis Papa.
A lifelong resident of the Ridgway area, Mary was a proud graduate of Ridgway High School, where her spirit and warmth first endeared her to...
Timothy Hetrick
Nov 9, 2025
Timothy J. "Timmy" Hetrick, 19, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Indiana, PA.
He was born on December 28, 2005 in St. Marys, PA, a son of James C. and Stephanie A. Hetrick, who survive of St. Marys.
Timmy was a 2024 graduate of Elk County Catholic High School and was looking forward...
Richard E. Grasser
Nov 4, 2025
Richard E. "Rick" Grasser, 64, a resident of Elk Towers and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He was born on October 9, 1961 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard Grasser and Laura Beldin Fragale.
Rick was a free spirit who enjoyed living a simple life. With a great love for the outdoors, Rick could...
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