Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia E. “Patty” Eckert, 83, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence after a brief illness.

She was born on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late James and Margaret Emmert Renaud

On April 3, 1980, in Johnsonburg, she married Charles Eckert, who survives.

Patty was a graduate of Kersey High School and was christian...

Dec 9, 2023

James J. “Jim” Schutz, Sr., 75, of Grant Road, Ridgway, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on March 1, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late James G. and Marie Donachy Schutz.

Jim was a lifelong member of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School class of 1967....

Dec 9, 2023

Thomas T. Siegel , 66, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 9, 1957 in St. Marys, a son of the late Albert and Vera Dippold Siegel. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked at Exotic Metals...

Dec 9, 2023

Elsie M. Klaiber , 96, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 122 Locust Road, St. Marys, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born December 15, 1926, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Mohr Schneider. On November 18, 1950, she...

Dec 6, 2023

Kennth James Vogt, Sr. , 70, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 with his wife and brother, Dale, by his side at Jefferson Manor following complications with Alzheimer's. Ken was born on October 21, 1953 in St. Marys, the fourth son of late Robert "Fish" and Joyce Wehler Vogt. On June 18, 1977...

Dec 2, 2023

Rose A. Kline , 89, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a short illness. She was born on October 1, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the Isaac Gusmerotti and Marie Bleggi Gusmerotti. On December 18, 1971, she married the late Richard Kline, who preceded her in death in 2000....

Nov 27, 2023

David A. Amacher, 64, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was an active member of the Ridgway community, passed away in Pittsburgh on Monday, November 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side following a long battle with leukemia.

He was born on September 20, 1959, in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.

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Nov 24, 2023

Nathan B. Lewis, 33, of Ridgway, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 16, 1990, a son of Rayford Lewis and Shawn Johnson.

In addition to his parents he is survived by 4 siblings: Tegan and Treston Huchenson, Mallory and Fallen Lewis, maternal grandparents, Linda Watermine and Larry (Judy)...

Nov 22, 2023

Rita T. Eckert, 102, of Silver Creek Terrace, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home after a brief illness.

She was born on June 14, 1921, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Modenbach Knight.

On July 17, 1945, she married the late Howard Eckert, who preceded her in death on November 7, 1990.

Rita...

Nov 21, 2023

Barbara J. Patterson, 87, of Elk Haven, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness.

 

She was born on September 14, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Henry and Emma Weisenfluh Gardner.

 

On May 29, 1958, she married the late Charles E. Patterson, who preceded her in death on January...

Nov 20, 2023

Richard J. Olszewski, 81, of Ridgway, died on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Pinecrest Nursing Home after a brief illness.

He was born on December 27, 1941, a son of the late Costek “Babe” and Mildred Siefert Olszewski.

On November 28, 1964, he married Marie Stenta, who survives.

Richard was a lifelong member of the community and a member of...

Nov 15, 2023

Vernetta P. Nichols , 73, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Born on July 25, 1950, in Salamanca, NY, Vernetta was the daughter of the late Gordon and Loretta Smith Lathrop. Known for her green thumb, Vernetta had an innate ability to make anything grow. Her...

Nov 12, 2023

Donald J. Sain , 82, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 12, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late John and Magdalene Detsch Sain.

On July 5, 1973, he...

Nov 10, 2023

Travis M. Wehler , 37, of Winchester, VA, and formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away at the home of his parents on Friday, November 10, 2023 following a brief illness. Born April 9, 1986, in DuBois, PA, Travis was the son of Richard and Lori Rae Radaelli Wehler, who survive of St. Marys. Having overcome some...

Nov 5, 2023

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home Sunday November 5th. She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael 'Mike' Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6,...

Nov 4, 2023

James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.

On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the...

Nov 4, 2023

Georgiann M. Friedl , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home for the past 6 years and formerly of Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel. On November 23, 1950, in...

Nov 2, 2023

Gary R. Klein , 65, of Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of Rose Gusmerotti Kline, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Richard Klein, who preceded him in death in 1994. Gary was a...

Nov 1, 2023

James M. "Jim” Gausman, 90, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 24, 1932, in Ridgway, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Proesl Gausman.

On Aug 14, 1965, at St. Leo Church, he married Rachael H. "Rae" Campbell, who survives.  Together they shared...

Nov 1, 2023

Cynthia L. Ford, 69, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on January 3, 1954, in Kane, a daughter of the late David and Donna Allen Zimmerman.

On October 14, 1995, she married Robert W. Ford who survives.

Cynthia was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and a...