Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

Richard E. "Dick" Delhunty, 82, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1940, a son of the late Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty.

On November 14, 1964, at Faith United Church, he married Marlene Dias , who survives.

Dick was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of Faith...

Dec 31, 2022

Verena M. Cuneo , 91, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Squab Hollow, PA, a daughter of the late Timothy and Angeline Capuccini Cuneo. Verena was a graduate of Kersey High School, class of 1949. She...

Dec 31, 2022

John P. Dietrick, 89, of Ridgway, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on Saturday, December 31, 2022, following a short illness.

He was born on May 15, 1933 in Ridgway, a son of the late William Wilson and Sarah LaRose Moore Dietrick. 

On May 19, 1952, he married Charlotte Lundin, who preceded in death on May 30, 2013.

John has...

Dec 27, 2022

Pauline A. Salvetto, 99, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on March 11, 1923 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Fatubeno.

On July 28, 1951, she married the late James J. Salvetto, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Together they shared more...

Dec 21, 2022

David J. "Bud" Brandt, IV , 31, of Kersey passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on March 15, 1991 in Bradford, PA, a son of David Brandt, III and Paula Seighman Brandt, who survive of Kersey. Bud loved working on vehicles, as well as riding four wheelers and motorcycles....

Dec 20, 2022

Dora M. Mahoney , 90, of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor following a battle with dementia. She was born on May 6, 1932, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Nicola and Michelina DiColantino D'Amore. On June 19, 1954, at Sacred Heart, she married the late...

Dec 19, 2022

Wanda M. Daghir , 97, of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 19, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on April 21, 1925 in Cherry Ridge, PA, a daughter of the late Clarence J. Rickard, Sr. and Veronica "Vera" Mongovan Rickard. On January 27,...

Dec 19, 2022

Miriam M. Wehler, 99, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 19, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on May 19, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the Joseph E. and Dorothy Gleixner Smith.

On May 9, 1942...

Dec 18, 2022

Ruth E. Bowes, 76, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Penn Highland Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on December 10, 1946, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank J. and Eleanor Przybylski Simchick

On June 3, 1972, she married Mike Bowes, who survives.

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

Dec 16, 2022

Helen J. Herzing , 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022 with her children by her side. She was born on July 8, 1929 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Rocco and Elvira DeSantis Petrilli. On May...

Dec 15, 2022

 

Miranda N. “Blondie” Gardner, 38, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on April 22, 1984, in Jellico, TN, a daughter of Lynda Lineberger.

On September 11, 2015, she married Jody Gardner, who survives.

Miranda was a die-hard L.A Rams fan. She enjoyed going for walks and looking at the stars....

Dec 14, 2022

Frances M. Shaw, 95, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022,  at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 30, 1927 in Flemington, PA, a daughter of Harold and Blanche Nearhood Fye.

On November 21, 1948, she married the late Rex Shaw, who preceded her in death on October 29, 2002.  Together they...

Dec 12, 2022

 

Judith E. "Judy" Chamberlin, 77, of Main Street, Kersey, passed away on Monday evening, December 12, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. 

She was born on June 21, 1945 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Seelye Sarginger.

On June 26, 1965, at Queen of the World Church, she married William...

Dec 10, 2022

Harold A. "Whitey" Pistner , 81, of West Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on May 16, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Harold C. and Martha M. Keller Pistner. On October 9, 1963, at St. Boniface Church, he married Carolyn Young...

Dec 4, 2022

Genevieve M. "Jinnie" Gardner, 100, of Ridgway, PA, passed away on December 4, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on January 17, 1922 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Sodononte Assalone.

On February 10, 1945, in St. Leo's Church, she married the late Robert E. Gardner, who preceded her in...

Dec 3, 2022

Carmen M. Wehler , 79, of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 18, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late George and Rose Cornelio Garbic.

On October 2, 1961, at Sacred Heart Church, she married...

Dec 1, 2022

Jean H. Gier, 86, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. 

She was born on November 13, 1936 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sherman and Rose George Durnell.

On August 4, 1963, she married Amos Gier, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1980.

Jean was...

Nov 30, 2022

 

Cynthia “Cindy” L. Fink, 63, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on January 1, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of Helen Polaski Erickson and the late Clifford Erickson.

On August 21, 1982, at Holy Rosary Church, she married John Fink, who survives, of Ridgway.

Cindy...

Nov 27, 2022

James “Jim” J. Facchine, 73, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 30, 1949, in Ridgway, a son of the late Joseph G. and Angeline Armanini Facchine.

On July 5, 1975, at St. Leos Church, he married Mary DePanfilis, who survives.

Jim went to Horton Township Grade School...

Nov 26, 2022

James “Jim” E. Himes, 75, of Irishtown Road, Kersey, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie after a brief illness.

He was born on October 13, 1947, a son of the late Harry Sr. and Nellie Hepler Himes.

On June 27, 1970, he married Carla M. Hayes, who preceded him in death on July 11,...