Obituaries

Mar 18, 2025

Donna K. Matheson, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Christ the King Manor following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 10, 1937, in Ridgway, the daughter of late Sherwood T. and Ethel H. Holm Matheson.

Donna was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a proud and faithful member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Donna dedicated...

Mar 12, 2025

Eileen L. Sandberg, 95, formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 26, 1929, in Saint Marys, a daughter of the late B.J. and Genevieve Geitner Wilhelm.

On October 13, 1951, in Sacred Heart Church, Eileen married Kermit Sandberg of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 73...

Mar 10, 2025

Annie Mary Higgins Seely passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at age 82, at her home in Ridgway Township where she had been a hospice patient.

Born on November 28, 1942 just outside of Dublin, Ireland, Annie was the first of two children born to John Higgins (CO Mayo) and Florence Evelyn Warren (London, England). Raised in Dublin, Ireland; Coventry,...

Mar 9, 2025

Arlene M. Regulski, 87, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

She was born on November 16, 1937, in St. Marys, the daughter of the late George and Anna Woelfel Hasselman.

On November 5, 1960, at Queen of The World, she married Philip Regulski, who survives.

Arlene was a proud graduate of Central Catholic class of 1955 and...

Mar 8, 2025

Arthur M. Stahli, Sr. , 73, formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born April 7, 1951 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Wilmer and Jane O'Neil Stahli. Arthur worked for Advanced Thermal Products for more than 15 years. He could often be found yard-saleing on...

Mar 5, 2025

Mary M. Carnes , 69, of Emporium, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1955 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred Schrift. Mary was a lifelong resident of the area and worked for many years at Innovative Sintered Metals. An avid...

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence W. Anthony, 85, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home following a short illness. He was born on August 15, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Wilbert and Florence Smith Anthony. On December 16, 1973, in Fairfax, VA, he married the late Margaret M. Brehm Titchner, who preceded...

Feb 27, 2025

Laura E. LaBenne , 84, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Elk Towers, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on Thursday, February 27, 2025 following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 4, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the Millard and Delia Plyler Haight. Laura was Methodist by faith and worked at...

Feb 26, 2025

Thomas P. "Slats" Farley, 87, of St. Marys, unexpectedly joined his wife in Heaven on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on February 14, 1938 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Paul and Helen Yeager Farley.

On January 28, 1961, he married the late Sandra E. Farley,...

Feb 24, 2025

John C. VanSlander , 76, a resident of Spring City, Pa, took his last Harley ride to glory on Monday, February 24, 2025. His loving family surrounded him during his lengthy illness. He was born on March 26, 1948 in St Mary's, PA, a son of the late William and Bernetta Haberberger VanSlander. John was a graduate...

Feb 24, 2025

On Monday, February 24th, 2025, the heavens welcomed Joanne Dorothy Mosier, who passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 10, 1936, in St. Marys, PA, Joanne was the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Heiberger) McAllister. On January 22, 1955, she married the love of her life, William "Bill"...

Feb 23, 2025

Consiglia A. “Consi” Wheeler, 96, of Kersey, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on October 31, 1928, in Rasselas, the daughter of the late Dominic and Eva DeStefano DiNardo.

On April 11, 1953, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Russell B. Wheeler, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2009. Consi...

Feb 22, 2025

Scott R. “Pugsly” Gardner, 62, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 3, 1963, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Violet Wolford Gardner.

On November 2, 1984, he married Lisa Tate, who survives.

Pugsly was known for his unwavering work ethic and spent an impressive 42...

Feb 21, 2025

Sandra E. Farley , 82, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a very short illness.

She was born on January 10, 1943 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Bernard Heiberger and the late Vera Heliker Heiberger Vollmer.

On January 28, 1961, she...

Feb 21, 2025

Walter L. “Butch” Brunner, 86, of Grant Road, Ridgway, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

He was born on March 16, 1938, in Ridgway, the son of the late Walter H. and Hattie States Brunner.

On April 12, 1958, he married the late Janice O’Connell, who preceded him in death in 2016.

Butch was a proud graduate...

Feb 20, 2025

Walburga M. Bickmire , 100, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1924 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Schaffer Gausman. On April 25, 1953, she married the late Robert L. Bickmire, who preceded her in death on...

Feb 19, 2025

Jack L. McMinn, 92, formally of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

 He was born on June 26, 1932, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Kathryn Himes McMinn.

Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, a commitment that reflected his deep sense of duty and honor. After...

Feb 19, 2025

Michael S. Kovalyak, 88, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on April 12, 1936, in Sykesville, the son of the late John and Mary Ujahus Kovalyak.

On May 12, 1990, he married the late Phyllis Shaffer Huber, who preceded him in death on July 3, 2006.

Mr. Kovalyak was a Ridgway resident since 1956...

Feb 17, 2025

Leah M. Sain , 81, formerly of Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born on April 29, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Leah Spuller Dowie. Her first husband, Robert Campana, preceded her in death on August 27, 1969....

Feb 17, 2025

Phyllis M. Muhitch , 85, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1939 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Miriam Kreckel Arnold. On November 19, 1960, she married the late Joseph D. Muhitch, who preceded her in death on August...