Obituaries

May 24, 2023

Anita L. Fields, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. Anita was born on October 21, 1948 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Barney "Bennie" and Cornelia "Corky" Giordano Fabiano. She graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1967. Following graduation, she worked at the Market Basket in Ridgway where...

May 19, 2023

Walter J. "Walt/Wally" Donachy, 74, of 141 Queens Road, Saint Marys, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1948, in Saint Marys, son of the late Gerald and Marjorie (Caskey) Donachy, Sr. Walt is survived by...

May 19, 2023

Ronald U. Ginther , 74, of W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Urban and Alice Filling Ginther. On June 3, 1978, he married Debra Dziuba Ginther, who survives. Together they shared more...

May 18, 2023

Betty M. Erich-Hanes , 94, formerly of Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on October 10, 1928 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Salome and Mildred Gerg Dornish. On February 14, 1947, she married the late Raymond C. Erich, who preceded her in death...

May 17, 2023

 

Gerald A. Agosti, 87, of Kersey, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a lengthy illness.

He was born on February 15, 1936, in Force, a son of the late William and Helen Majchrzak Agosti.

On November 14, 1959, he married Patricia Wallace, who survives.

Gerald was a lifelong resident of the area and a...

May 15, 2023

William P. "Bill" Knight , 76, passed away at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 25, 1946 in St. Marys, a son of the Othmar and Adeline Emmert Knight. Bill was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1964 and a member of Queen...

May 15, 2023

Leroy R Anders, 80, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on May 11, 1943, in St. Marys, the son of the late George W. and Leona Feldbauer Anders.

On July 3, 1965, at St. Marys Church, he married the late Shirley M. Barr, who preceded him in death on January 2, 2011.

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May 15, 2023

Joyce G. Meloni , 85, formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday,May 15, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on August 26, 1937 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ford Ganoe. Joyce was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School class of 1955.   She was a member...

May 11, 2023

Nancy passed away 05/11/2023 at 10:22 PM at the age of 89 in the arms of her son Derrick. Before passing she was able to talk with her family.

Nancy L Hornby Goode was born on September 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Buelah Bressel Hornby.

Nancy married  Elmer E Goode February 5th 1955. She had three...

May 10, 2023

Joann L. Shuttleworth , 86, of Fern Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born on September 15, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Mohr Hoffman.

On February 11, 1956, she married the late Robert L. Shuttleworth, who preceded her...

May 9, 2023

Bradley A. Benson Sr. , 67, of Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk on May 9, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1955, in Ridgway, a Son of the late Arnold and Mabel Fitch Benson. On September 29, 1978, he married Diane "Bobbie" Lenox Benson, who preceded him in death...

May 8, 2023

LeeAnn M. Schloder, 52, of State Street, St. Mary, died at Penn Highlands DuBois on May 8, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on April 8, 1971 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of  Regis Jr. and Christine Feldbauer Schatz of Austin. LeeAnn was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and received her...

May 6, 2023

Gene A. Nortum of Brockport, formerly of Wilcox and Johnsonburg, passed away May 6, 2023 at the age of 87 after a brief illness.

He was born on July 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Chester and Florence (Nagel) Nortum Cherry.

Gene served three years in the National Guard reserves. He had been employed at...

May 5, 2023

Randal G. "Randy" Simbeck , 66, of Glen Hazel, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on April 5, 1957 in St. Marys, a son of the late Harold "Rudy" and Rita Wendel Simbeck. Randy was a lifelong resident of the area...

Apr 28, 2023

Mackenzie N. Schatz, 28, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are being held privately with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Elk County Humane Society or to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Apr 25, 2023

Diane M. Hoffman, 72, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on December 26, 1950, a daughter of the late David P. and Doris B. Raybuck Mecca.

On April 28, 2006, she married the late Charles “Will” Hoffman, who preceded in death September 26, 2021.

Diane was a kind, loving person always...

Apr 25, 2023

Jane M. Rupprecht, 98, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5,1925 in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Grant Kronenwetter. On August 28, 1948, Jane married Jerome "Whitey" Rupprecht. Jerome's uncles, Fr. Jerome Rupprecht OSB, Fr. Norbert Rupprecht OSB, and...

Apr 24, 2023

James "Jim" Wonderly. 79, of Weedville, died on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on August 18, 1943, in Kersey, a son of the late Irvin and Madeline Minnick Wonderly.

On May 26, 1983, he married Katherine Olson, who survives.

In addition to his loving wife of nearly 40 years, he is survived by a daughter,...

Apr 23, 2023

Karen E. "Tweety" Krise, 63, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of Brenda Perryman Krise and the late LeRoy C. Krise.

Tweety was a very kind person and was always there to listen. She enjoyed cooking food and giving it to everyone...

Apr 22, 2023

Louis C. Facchine , 88, formerly of Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on September 22, 1934 in Caledonia, PA, a son of the late Alphonse and Elizabeth Buraffalo Facchine. On August 16, 1958, at Queen of the World Church, he married the late Ann...