Obituaries

Doreen M. Marzella

Doreen M. Marzella

Jan 29, 2026

Doreen M. Marzella, 83, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.

She was born on October 6, 1942, in Philadelphia, the only daughter of the late Raymond and Iva Silvis Case.

On October 8, 1960, she married the late John R. Marzella, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2002.

Doreen was a proud...

Patricia D. Wolfe

Patricia D. Wolfe

Jan 29, 2026

Patricia D. "Patty" Wolfe, 95, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor following an illness of the past few weeks. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Genessee, PA, a daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Nugent McGinnis.On August 28, 1954, she married the late Leo P. Wolfe, who preceded...

Dolores D. Manno

Dolores D. Manno

Jan 26, 2026

Dolores "Dot" D. Manno, 97, of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on August 19, 1928, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Reilly Zimmerman.

On May 21, 1949, at St. Leos Church, she married the late Armond E. Manno, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2005.

A member...

Arthur "Tom" Wildnauer

Arthur "Tom" Wildnauer

Jan 22, 2026

Arthur T. "Tom" Wildnauer, 82, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home following a brief illness.He was born on January 8, 1944 in St. Marys, a son of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer.On August 9, 1969, in St. Marys Church, he married Kristina Grosser Wildnauer, who survives. Together they were blessed...

Pamela A. Love

Pamela A. Love

Jan 20, 2026

Pamela A. Love, 71, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 13, 1954, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late David and Margaret Jacobs Love.

Pam was known for her warmth, creativity, and her exceptional talent in crocheting. She found joy in the simple pleasures of...

Jack K. Cyphert Jr.

Jack K. Cyphert Jr.

Jan 19, 2026

Jack K. Cyphert Jr., of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 19, 1954, in Ridgway, the son of the late Jack K. and Betty Johnson Cyphert.

On May 2, 1987, at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, he married Mary Ann Young, who survives.

Jack was a proud and active...

Lynn I. Rimer

Lynn I. Rimer

Jan 18, 2026

Lynn I. Rimer, 86, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.She was born on May 31, 1939 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Russey Beimel.On July 4, 1957, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Paul Rimer, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2003....

Thomas E. Knouse

Thomas E. Knouse

Jan 13, 2026

Thomas E. Knouse, 73, of St. Marys, and formerly of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1952, in St. Marys, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy Feidler Knouse.

On June 27, 2015, at St. Boniface Church, he married Kathleen A. Gladden, who survives.

Tom graduated from St. Marys High...

Kyle T. Schwabenbauer

Kyle T. Schwabenbauer

Jan 12, 2026

Kyle T. Schwabenbauer, 33, of St. Marys, passed away following complications of a lifelong heart defect on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.He was born on September 9, 1992, in Pittsburgh, a son of Thomas Schwabenbauer and Shirley Schlimm Schwabenbauer, who both survive of St. Marys.Kyle was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class of 2011....

Betsy Copello

Betsy Copello

Jan 11, 2026

Betsy I. Copello, 54, formerly of Kersey, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Kane Lutheran Home.She was born on September 2, 1971 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Geist Copello.Betsy was a lifelong resident of the area. She loved listening to country music and laughing with her family. She loved how her...

Brian L. Geyer

Brian L. Geyer

Jan 9, 2026

Brian L. Geyer, 49, of St. Marys, passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by the love of his family and friends.He was born on August 21, 1976 in St. Marys, a son of the late John "Jack" Geyer, who preceded him in death in 2010, and Irene Sweeney...

Mary Ann Hannibal

Mary Ann Hannibal

Dec 29, 2025

Mary Ann Hannibal, 88, formerly of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. John Specialty Care in Mars.She was born on December 30, 1936 in St. Marys, PA, a Daughter of the late Francis and Anna Krug Eberl.

On April 27, 1957, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Ronald Hannibal, who preceded her...

Donald  E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

Dec 28, 2025

Donald E. Johnson, 90, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

He was born on December 12, 1935, in Ridgway, the son of the late Reynold W. and Leona Ives Johnson.

Donald was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marla Johnson, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage since...

Robert A. Kneidel

Robert A. Kneidel

Dec 27, 2025

Robert A. "Charlie" Kneidel, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 86, as a result of being hit by a car on November 24, 2025.

He was born on October 27, 1939 in St. Marys, to the late Ralph and Leona Fritz Kneidel.

After 40 years, 3 months, and 28 days, he is finally reunited with his...

Joseph A. Floravit

Joseph A. Floravit

Dec 25, 2025

Joseph A. Floravit, 96, of Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, following a brief illness.He was born on November 2, 1929 in Force, PA, a son of the late Thomas Floravit, Sr. and Anita Volpe Floravit.On June 29, 1957, he married the late Dale S. Kraus, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2019....

Esther "Sis" Herzing

Esther "Sis" Herzing

Dec 25, 2025

Esther M. "Sis" Herzing, 95, formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family. Sis was able to join her husband and son in Heaven to celebrate Christmas together.She was born on March 9, 1930 in St.. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late...

Alice Leonard

Alice Leonard

Dec 22, 2025

Alice J. Leonard, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on May 22, 1938, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie Pearson Oknefski.

On September 24, 1960, she married the late Anthony E. Leonard, who preceded her in death on April 11, 2010.

Alice will always be remembered for...

Clifford L. Green

Clifford L. Green

Dec 22, 2025

Clifford L. Green, 77, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.He was born on October 17, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Brown Green.On July 8, 2002, he married the late Patricia Anderson Green, who preceded him in death on January 15, 2012.Cliff...

Rita M. Hulings

Rita M. Hulings

Dec 21, 2025

Rita M. Hulings, 81, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family.She was born on February 20, 1944 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Rucinski Gerber.Rita was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1961....

Leona M. Fritz

Leona M. Fritz

Dec 18, 2025

Leona M. Fritz, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home at the remarkable age of 103, having lived a long and full life.She was born on May 27, 1922 in Emporium, PA, a daughter of the late George and Josephine Zwack Wortman.On January 12, 1944, she married the late Richard B. "Dick"...