Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

George H. Lamb , 84, of Greenbrier Drive, Kersey, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023 at his residence, with his wife by his side. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Coudersport to the late Alfred "Tex" and Gladys Hoak Lamb. On April 20, 1979, George married Lesa Rhodes who survives. they shared...

Jun 30, 2023

Alice Nielson Steis , 96 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.

Born June 12, 1927 to the late Walter and Margaret Nielson at their home in Johnsonburg PA, she graduated from Johnsonburg High School in 1945, where she was class president and head cheerleader.

Jun 29, 2023

Dorothy M. Hoffman , 88, of Allentown, PA, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

She was born August 11, 1934, to Bertha T. (Schwabenbauer) and Joseph E. Riddle, in St. Marys, PA. She received her education in the local Catholic schools and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952. She worked at St. Marys...

Jun 22, 2023

Nadine M. Facchine , 93, of Woodland Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 16, 1930 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alfred Stebick, Sr. and Geraldine Kreckel Stebick. On September 10, 1960, she married the late Leonard...

Jun 20, 2023

Dennis I. Young, 73, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on September 18, 1949, a son of the late Kenneth and Alice Jeffordes Young.

On November 27, 1990, he married Shirley Mitchell, who survives.

Dennis lived in Ridgway and St. Marys most of his life and is a member of The...

Jun 20, 2023

Jeremy Phillip Rossi, 43, of Ridgway, PA passed away on June 20, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois surrounded by his family. He was born on October 9, 1979 in Lafayette, IN.Jeremy was a graduate of Ridgway Area HS in Ridgway, PA. He then attended Seminole State Junior College in Oklahoma, and The University of Pittsburgh where he played collegiate baseball.He...

Jun 16, 2023

Alice R. Cronk, 100, passed away peacefully on June 16 surrounded by family at FairviewSouthdale Hospital, Edina Minnesota. Alice was most recently a resident of The Waters of EdenPrairie, MN and formerly, a long- time resident of both Edina, MN and Ridgway, PA.

Alice is survived by two children; Theodore “Ted” Cronk (Carol) of Kiawah Island, SC andCynthia Cronk of...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael John DeStefano, 81, of 31 Metoxet Street, Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long illness.

He was born on April 29, 1942, a son of the late Michael Paul and Helen Del Pozzo DeStefano. He was the fifth of six children born to the DeStefano family.

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Jun 11, 2023

Judy E. Hanes , 77, passed away on unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on July 21, 1945 in DuBois, a daughter of the late George and Anna Hauck Reasinger. On October 30, 1982, in Emporium, she married Richard "Coco" Hanes, who survives. Together they shared more than 41 years...

Jun 5, 2023

Glenn Raymond “Odie” Taylor, 65, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.

He was born on January 19, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of the late Kenneth and Anna K. Taylor.

He is survived by a daughter; Mollie.

A brother, Roger “Buck“ Taylor and Michael Taylor, both preceded him...

Jun 3, 2023

Carl R. Zuchelli Jr., 65, of Kersey, died on Saturday, June 2, 2023, at Dubois Nursing Home after a brief illness.

He was born on September 1, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Carl and Rita Rucinski Zuchelli.

Carl lived in the area for most of his life and was a graduate of Ridgway High School. He enjoyed...

Jun 3, 2023

Lois J. Duchi, 91, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 30, 1931, in Brookville, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Nichols.

In 1949, she married the late Sylvio “Sib” Duchi, who preceded in death in 1978.

Lois was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and...

May 27, 2023

Carlos F. Castillo, 77, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on May 22, 1946, in the Dominican Republic, a son of the late Candido and Pilar Ramona Castillo.

On May 19, 1976, he married the late Geraldine L. Galante, who preceded in death on February 20, 2017.

Carlos was a resident...

May 25, 2023

Regina M. "Mae" Wolfe, 74, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois. 

She was born on November 18, 1948 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Katherine Cuneo Wonderly. 

On May 13, 1971, she married the late Walter "Butch" Wolfe, who preceded her in death.

Mae was a...

May 25, 2023

Doris M. Woelfel , 90, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 12, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Eckert Wolfe. On August 30, 1952, she married the late Wray H. "Lucky" Woelfel,...

May 25, 2023

Anthony G. “Tony” Keller, 80, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on August 30, 1942, in St. Marys, a son of the late Anthony G. and Rita Dixon Keller.

On June 15, 1967, he married Violet Adkison, who survives.

Tony was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Motion...

May 24, 2023

Pamela Ann “Pam” Johnson, 73, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Forbes Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on January 1, 1950, in Kane, a daughter of the late John and Marie Richardson Trimble.

Pam was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a graduate of Ridgway High School. She worked her life in the...

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...