Obituaries

Evelyn M Johnson

Evelyn M Johnson

Mar 17, 2023

Evelyn M. Johnson, 86, of Sunset Drive, Ridgway, died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Kane Lutheran Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 25, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Earon Egger.

On May 4, 1957, in the Evangelical Covenant Church she married the late Richard H. Johnson, who preceded...

Alice D. Eckert

Alice D. Eckert

Mar 15, 2023

Alice D. Eckert , 96, of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away on March 15, 2023 following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 16, 1926 in St. Marys, a Daughter of the late Louis and Catherine Feldbauer Dumich. On November 22, 1947, she married the late Thomas B. Eckert, who...

Michael A. Lukaschunis

Michael A. Lukaschunis

Mar 11, 2023

Michael A. Lukaschunis , 62, of Bradford, and formerly of State Street, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Erie County Medical Center following a battle with leukemia. He was born on August 29, 1960 in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Robert Lukaschunis and Victoria Fischer Walker, who survives. On July...

James C. Yetzer

James C. Yetzer

Mar 10, 2023

James C. Yetzer , 93, formerly of Queens Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 23, 1929 in St. Marys, PA, fourteenth of eighteen children born to the late Leo and Priscilla Wallwork Yetzer. On February 28, 1956, he married...

Klaus-Peter Heim

Klaus-Peter Heim

Mar 8, 2023

Klaus-Peter Heim , 72, of Weedville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. He was born on July 26, 1950 in Frankfurt, Germany, a son of the late Peter and Wally Seim Heim. On August 14, 1971, at St. Joseph's Church in Lancaster, he married Susan Heim, who...

Rodney A. Corbett

Rodney A. Corbett

Mar 6, 2023

Rodney A. “Rod” Corbett, 61, of Ridgway, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born on April 28, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gerald and Patricia Eckland Corbett who survives.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 children; Paige Corbett and Shane Corbett, 3 grandchildren; Sophie, Seth, and Sam, 2...

Douglas Dinsmore

Douglas Dinsmore

Mar 5, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Dinsmore, 60, of Shanley Hill, Halton, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 5, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born on April 2, 1962 in St. Marys, a son of the late Dennis and Martha Garnic Dinsmore. Doug was employed by Keystone Powdered Metals for more than...

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield

Feb 27, 2023

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield, 101, of Ridgway, died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.

On September 7, 1921, in Ridgway, she was born a daughter to the late Charles H. and Emma Prowbst Sherwood.

In 1942, she married the late Donald R. Burfield, who preceded her in death in 1973.

Boodie was...

Timothy D. Snyder

Timothy D. Snyder

Feb 25, 2023

Timothy D. Snyder, 64, of Shawmut Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.

On November 16, 1958, he was born the son of the late Harold and Amelia Walker Snyder.

Timothy was a loving and caring brother, uncle, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time talking on the phone and keeping up with every...

Dale E. Fleeger

Dale E. Fleeger

Feb 20, 2023

Dale E. Fleeger , 80, of Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born on November 21, 1942 in Slippery Rock, PA, a son of the late Paul R. and Nellie E. Warsing Fleeger. On November 15, 1969, in Slippery Rock, he...

Donald E. Elias

Donald E. Elias

Feb 19, 2023

Donald E. “Don” Elias, 65, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on December 12, 1957, in Ridgway, the son of the late George and Doris Wilson Elias.

On April 12, 1980, he married Mary Nell Keller, who survives.

Don was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He loved to...

Mary Nicklas

Mary Nicklas

Feb 19, 2023

Mary Nicklas , 88, formerly of N. Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on November 2, 1934 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Solomon Santaniello. On June 5, 1954 in Holy Rosary Church, she married the late...

JoAnne M Estus

JoAnne M Estus

Feb 18, 2023

JoAnne M. Estus, 72, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on April 6, 1950, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sherman "Beanie" and Lena Assalone Russell.

JoAnne was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of St. Leo Magnus Church. She worked at the Ridgway Record, Ridgemont, and...

Roger K. Bowers

Roger K. Bowers

Feb 18, 2023

Roger K. Bowers, 90, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

On November 14, 1932, in Harrisburg, he was born a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowers.

In 1961, he married the late Alyce Blair Bowers.

Roger served in the U.S Air force during the Korean War. He worked in insurance most of his life. Roger...

Jane Delhunty

Jane Delhunty

Feb 18, 2023

Jane P. Delhunty, 86, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Highland View Nursing Home.

She was born on January 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.

On December 7, 1957, she married the late Jack Delhunty, who preceded her in death on January 1, 1981.

Jane lived in the area for many...

Irvin S. Pontious

Irvin S. Pontious

Feb 15, 2023

Irvin S. Pontious, 81, of Cuneo Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois. 

He was born on January 22, 1942 in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Alvin and Olive Himes Pontious. 

He was married to the late Carol Groeger Pontious, who preceded him in death in 2008.

Irvin was a lifelong...

Bonnie L. McClain

Bonnie L. McClain

Feb 15, 2023

Bonnie Lucille McClain, 88, of Kane, PA, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1935, in Ridgway, the daughter of Thomas E. and Mabel A. Reaghart McClain.

Bonnie has been a resident of the area her whole life. She worked at the Arcade Restaurant then at Texas Hot Lunch in...

Rose L. (Dallasen)  Szymanski

Rose L. (Dallasen) Szymanski

Feb 15, 2023

Rose L. Szymanski , 81, of Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 31, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Oralio Dallasen and Rose Bertolasio Agosti. Rose was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Queen of...

Norman R. Mccoy

Norman R. Mccoy

Feb 14, 2023

Norman R. McCoy , 85, of Mark Lane, Kersey, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Sandy Hollow, PA, a son of the late Floyd and Grace Duffy McCoy. On August 20, 1966, in Rimersburg, PA, he married Janet Lyons McCoy, who survives of Kersey. Together...

Sandra L. Haynoski

Sandra L. Haynoski

Feb 9, 2023

Sandra L. Haynoski , 77, of Depot Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk on February 9, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on October 16, 1945 in St. Marys, a Daughter of the late Jerome Rosenhoover and Virginia Hoffman Rosenhoover. Sandra worked at Bells Grocery Store for many years and later...