Obituaries
Richard J Parrish
Sep 11, 2026
Richard Jude Parrish, 71, of 174 Provin Road, Hazen, Pennsylvania, formerly of Ridgway, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Rich was born February 12, 1955, to parents James and Mary Anne (Brasuell) Parrish.
Rich was raised in Johnsonburg, PA where he enjoyed riding dirt bikes with friends and delivering newspapers...
Stark A. Shrubb
Sep 8, 2026
Stark A. Shrubb, 83, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a battle with Alzheimer's illness.He was born on March 13, 1943 in Kane, PA, a son of the late Harlan Shrubb and Alice Stark Bizzak.On October 23, 2001, in St. Marys, he married Virginia Sennett Shrubb, who survives...
Stephen J. Eckert
Sep 8, 2026
Stephen J. Eckert, 75, of Grandview Road, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in St. Marys.
He was born on February 1, 1951, in St. Marys, a son of the late James and Margaret "Bugs" Schneider Eckert.
Steve was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1969. He was a simple, hardworking man who never...
Joseph D. Szymanski
Sep 5, 2026
Joseph D. Szymanski, 85, of Rasselas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Snyder Memorial Health Care in Marienville following a lengthy illness.He was born on February 6, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Alex and Anna Koneski Szymanski.On November 5, 1966, in Rasselas, PA, he married Nancy Lazzo Szymanski, who survives. Together they shared...
Nancy J. Trumbull
Sep 3, 2026
Nancy J. Trumbull, 86, formerly of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Christ the King Assisted Living following a brief illness.
She was born on January 16, 1940, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Harry and Ada Ruth Merritt.
Nancy shared 58 wonderful years with her husband, Robert Trumbull, he preceded her in death in 2015.
Nancy found great joy in...
Robert A. Havrda
Aug 28, 2026
Robert A. "Bob" Havrda, 79, of Johnsonburg, fell asleep in death at home on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born May 18, 1947, in Flushing, NY, a son of the late Fred and Hattie Johnson Havrda.
Though he grew up in Queens, the country was always in Bob's blood. He went west to...
Dylen E. Ehrensberger
Aug 27, 2026
Dylen Everett Ehrensberger, four-month-old son of Troy and Crystal Anderson Ehrensberger, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.Born on April 26, 2026, Dylen was the happiest little baby, with a beautiful smile that seemed to light up his whole face. He smiled often and easily, bringing joy to everyone around him....
Stephen J. Dinsmore
Aug 25, 2026
Stephen J. Dinsmore, 62, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.He was born on October 18, 1963 in St. Marys, PA, a son of Darrell and Karen Bevacqua Dinsmore, who survive of St. Marys.A 1983 graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Steve was a familiar and friendly face at...
Joan M. Challingsworth
Aug 25, 2026
Joan M. Challingsworth, 89, of Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.She was born on January 18, 1937 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Raffeinner Lynch.On September 13, 1955, she married the late Donald Challingsworth, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2021. Together...
Sandra M. VanSlander
Aug 24, 2026
Sandra M. "Sandie" VanSlander, 84, of Daguscahonda, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 24, 2026.She was born on March 5, 1942 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Yonker Scott.Sandie was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1960, and later continued her education at the Clearfield County Vo-Tech, where she...
Kathryn M. Kilhoffer
Aug 21, 2026
Kathryn M. "Katie"Kilhoffer, 95, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, August 21, 2026.She was born on March 15, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Flavius and Elizabeth Grotzinger Wicks.On June 27, 1953, she married the late Bernard "Bernie" Kilhoffer, who preceded her in death on August 16, 2014. Together...
Dolores B. Detsch
Aug 21, 2026
Dolores B. "Tootie" Detsch, 93, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, August 21, 2026, following a legthy illness.She was born on June 29, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Gertrude Samick Hoffman.On August 29, 1953, she married the late Leo F. Detsch,...
Richard E. Herzog
Aug 19, 2026
Richard E. Herzog, 87, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 29, 1938, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Martha Streich Herzog.
On August 24, 1963, he married Beverly Wilson, who survives.
Dick was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted much of his life to serving his community. He retired...
Earl Francis Patterson
Aug 16, 2026
E. Francis Patterson, 84, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
He was born on July 27, 1942, in Margaret, PA, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.
On July 2, 1966, in Ridgway, he married Patricia DeGroat, who survives.
Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from...
Fay E. Lunger
Aug 16, 2026
Fay E. Lunger, 73, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.She was born on May 20, 1953 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and E. Louise Eynon Wolff.On May 4, 1974, she married Mark Lunger, who survives of St. Marys.In addition to her husband Mark, she is...
Sally J. Lund
Aug 15, 2026
Sally Jo Lund, 89, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on March 6, 1937 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John A. and Emogene Lund.
She is survived by her sister Jeanne McGaughey, and Jeanne's four adult children.
In accordance with Sally's wishes, there will be no public ceremony.
Burial has taken place...
Sandra J. Bush
Aug 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Bush, 85 of 295 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born on November 13, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Gerg) Foringer.
On January 31, 1959, she married the late Richard Bush, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 25, 2004.
She is survived by one...
Thomas J. Rieder
Aug 13, 2026
Thomas J. "Shaky" "Slick" Rieder, 74, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 20, 1951 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Thomas Rieder, Sr. and Irene Wurm Rieder.
On July 7, 1973, he married the love...
Constance L. Ginther
Aug 8, 2026
Constance L. "Connie" Ginther, 79, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on March 23, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Sheley Jeter.
On November 6, 1971, she married the late Frank Ginther, who preceded her in death on May 27, 2022. Together they...
Mark C. Krug
Aug 8, 2026
Mark C. "Chinney" Krug, 63, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following a short battle with cancer.
He was born on October 12, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of the late Hilary and Lillian McClintick Krug.
Chinney was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981. He was a devoted family man, a...
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