Obituaries
Joan L. Dutchcot
Oct 28, 2026
Joan L. Dutchcot, 77, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on February 28, 1949, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Iva Moyer Gier.
On June 13, 1970, at St. Leo Magnus Church, she married John "Pete" Dutchcot, who survives.
Joan was a 1967 graduate of Ridgway High...
Debra D. Delhunty
Oct 27, 2026
Debra D. Delhunty, 68, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on October 21, 1958, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Jack and Jane Patterson Delhunty.
Debbie was a graduate of Ridgway High School and worked for many years at Motion Control Industries before later working at Ridgway Powdered Metals. She enjoyed trips to...
David G. Dippold
Oct 23, 2026
David G. Dippold, 83, of Benzigner Road, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 23, 2026, in St. Marys.
He was born on February 1, 1943, in St. Marys, a son of the Late Earl and Monica Schatz Dippold.
Dave retired from Carbone after more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Eagles and the PFL,...
Debra L. Duffee
Oct 19, 2026
Debra L Duffee, 72, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on September 22, 1954, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late David L. and Joan Steis Young.
On February 22, 1973, she married Roger Duffee, who survives.
Deb enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the wonderful memories made during trips to the beach....
Thomas E. Gausman
Oct 17, 2026
Thomas Edward Gausman, 98, was born in Ridgway, PA on April 11, 1928, the son of Edward Henry and Elizabeth (Proesl) Gausman. He was born into a family of 13 children which included a set of twins and a set of triplets. Of the 13, Jerry's twin, Grace, died within 3 days and Marian died at 21. The rest lived...
Kathleen M. Glatt
Oct 16, 2026
Kathleen M. "Sissy" Glatt, 82, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 19, 1944, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Marie Daley Goetz.
On July 25, 2003, at St. Marys Church, she married Theodore Glatt, who preceded her in death in 2009.
Kathy was a graduate of...
George Amacher
Oct 15, 2026
George E. Amacher Jr., 70, of Ridgway, passed away Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 16, 1956, in Ridgway, the son of the late George Amacher Sr. and Joyce (Papa) Amacher. George resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School Class of...
Gerald L. Cassels
Oct 14, 2026
Gerald L. Cassels, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with his wife by his side.He was born on March 18, 1937 in Weedville, PA, a son of the late William and Mildred Wheeler Cassels.On November 2, 2001, he married Darlene Brennan Cassels, who survives. Together they enjoyed many years of love and laughter.He proudly...
Ronald G. Lenox
Oct 14, 2026
Ronald G. "Half Dollar" Lenox, 88, of Kersey, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on April 2, 1938, in Olean, NY, a son of the late Paul and Margaret Bradley Lenox.
On October 31, 1987, he married Pierina Parisi, who survives.
Half dollar was a proud United States Navy veteran and a member...
Kenneth D. Dippold
Oct 10, 2026
Kenneth D. Dippold, Sr., 71, of E. Eschbach Road, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in St. Marys.
He was born on February 12, 1955, in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard Dippold and Joann Erich Dippold, who survives.
On July 29, 1972, in St. Marys, he married Ginger Guido, who survives. Together they shared more...
Nancy E. Hetrick
Oct 9, 2026
Nancy E. Hetrick, 89, of Harrison Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away at her home on Friday, October 9, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 31, 1937, to the late Sidney P. Bennett Sr. and Evelyn B. (Hatch) Bennett. Her birth was a very joyous occasion for her parents who had prayed for a child.
On October 23, 1976, she...
Helen C. Parisi
Oct 6, 2026
Helen C. Parisi, 78, of Kersey, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.She was born on December 21, 1947 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late John and Anna Heindl Fleming.On October 24, 1975, she married the late Louis Parisi, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2021. Together they shared more than...
Peter F. Niedzwecki
Oct 3, 2026
Peter F. Niedzwecki, born on January 12, 1940, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this world on October 3, 2026, after a long illness. He was a man of profound integrity, unwavering optimism, and boundless kindness. The son of Peter John and Mary Niedzwecki (Nagley), Peter was predeceased by his beloved parents, who instilled in him the values that he carried throughout...
Fredrick B. Schneider
Sep 30, 2026
Fredrick B. "Fred" Schneider, 80, of W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefuly at his home on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 with his loving family by his side.He was born on December 8, 1945 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Fredrick Schneider and Elizabeth "Betty" Smith Schneider Frey.On October 23, 1965, in St. Marys, he married...
Harold K. Aul
Sep 28, 2026
Harold K. Aul, 82, of Kersey, died on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on February 29, 1944, in Dubois, the son of the late Gladys Hayes Aul.
Harold leaves behind his beloved wife, Dorothy Smith, whom he married on September 18, 1961, sharing 65 wonderful years of marriage and a lifetime of memories together.
Harold was a hardworking...
Ronald V. Serafini
Sep 28, 2026
Ronald V. Serafini, 87, formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Centre Care Nursing Home in Bellefonte, PA.He was born on December 8, 1938 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Joseph Serafini, Sr. and Emma Castina Serafini.A graduate of Brockway High School, Class of 1958, Ron proudly served his country in...
John F. Bogacki
Sep 25, 2026
John F. "Jack" Bogacki, 89, of Ridgway, died on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on December 15, 1936, in Reynoldsville, the son of the late John J. and Edith J. Glasso Bogacki.
On November 19, 1955, he married the late Mary Ann Flannigan, who preceded him in death in 2018.
Jack was a true entrepreneur who spent...
Clarence L. Gerg
Sep 25, 2026
Clarence L. "Babe" Gerg, 86, of Toby Road, Kersey, PA, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home in the presence of his beloved wife when the Lord called him home.
He was born on September 15, 1940, in Dagus Mines, a son of the late Gerald and Anna Bauer Gerg.
On April 23, 1960, in Daguscahonda, he married the...
Robert E. Lindberg
Sep 24, 2026
Robert "Boomer" Lindberg, 75, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. In his final days he was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
He was born on December 5, 1950, in DuBois, the son of the late Carl E. and Anne Rice Lindberg.
Boo was a loving family member, a loyal friend, and a...
Ronald E. Smith
Sep 24, 2026
Ronald E. Smith, 73, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1953, in Ridgway, the son of the late Edwin and Geraldine Snyder Smith.
Ron was a proud graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1972. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United...
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