Obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

Donald J. Sain , 82, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 12, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late John and Magdalene Detsch Sain.

On July 5, 1973, he...

Nov 10, 2023

Travis M. Wehler , 37, of Winchester, VA, and formerly of St. Marys, PA, passed away at the home of his parents on Friday, November 10, 2023 following a brief illness. Born April 9, 1986, in DuBois, PA, Travis was the son of Richard and Lori Rae Radaelli Wehler, who survive of St. Marys. Having overcome some...

Nov 5, 2023

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home Sunday November 5th. She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael 'Mike' Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6,...

Nov 4, 2023

James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.

On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the...

Nov 4, 2023

Georgiann M. Friedl , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home for the past 6 years and formerly of Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She was born on August 27, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel. On November 23, 1950, in...

Nov 2, 2023

Gary R. Klein , 65, of Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born on September 23, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of Rose Gusmerotti Kline, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Richard Klein, who preceded him in death in 1994. Gary was a...

Nov 1, 2023

James M. "Jim” Gausman, 90, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 24, 1932, in Ridgway, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Proesl Gausman.

On Aug 14, 1965, at St. Leo Church, he married Rachael H. "Rae" Campbell, who survives.  Together they shared...

Nov 1, 2023

Cynthia L. Ford, 69, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on January 3, 1954, in Kane, a daughter of the late David and Donna Allen Zimmerman.

On October 14, 1995, she married Robert W. Ford who survives.

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

Oct 31, 2023

Robert E. "Bob" Walker, 86, of St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 after a courageous, 2 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Known by his family as a silent warrior, he faced the terrible diagnosis with grace and dignity - never asking one time - why me? Bob was...

Oct 30, 2023

Christine M. "Chrissy" Bagley , 73, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on October 30, 2023, with her family by her side following a brief illness. She was born on May 28, 1950 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late J. Marshall and Helen Dippold Bagley. Chrissy attended the St. Marys Area...

Oct 30, 2023

Helen M. Salter , 83, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, with her loving family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 13, 1940 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Merle and Marcella Leightner Herbstritt. On August 30, 1958, at the St. Marys Church,...

Oct 29, 2023

 

Brian P. "Fred" Sennett, 65, of Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

He was born on January 17, 1958 in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Lucille Cooper Sennett. 

Fred was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1976. He retired from Keystone Powdered Metal after...

Oct 29, 2023

Kenneth E. Carlson , 96, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Charles Street, St. Marys, joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023, following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 25, 1927 in Kane, a son of the late Wallace and Inga "Olive" Alexis Carlson. On April 29, 1950,...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Stephen H. Amacher, 62, of El Rancho Lane, Ridgway, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Born on January 7, 1961, Steve was the son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.

On May 24, 1997, he married the love of his life, Tammy "Buffy" Beck.  Together they shared more than 26 years of love...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Kathryn R. Wittman, 98, formerly of Dagus Mines, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on September 15, 1925 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Mandot Fitch. 

On February 16, 1957, she married the late Vern R. Wittman, who preceded her in death on August...

Oct 19, 2023

Livio J. Morelli, 91, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1932, in Weedville, a son of the late Arturo and Secondina Flaim Morelli.

After attending Bennetts Valley Schools, he proudly served his country during the Korean conflict, after achieving the rank...

Oct 11, 2023

David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 25, 1963, in St. Marys, a son of James and Marlene Konen Smith of Kane.

Dave was a member of the Hallton Church of Christ, and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area...

Oct 1, 2023

Anne Marie Sette, 91, of Christ the King Manor, formally of Ridgway, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 26, 1931, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.

At St. Leos Magnus Church she married Patsy Sette, who preceded her in death after...

Oct 1, 2023

 

Michele L. Singer, 51, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

She was born on February 20, 1972 in St. Marys, a daughter of Michael Singer of Kersey and the late Joye Anderson Singer, who preceded her in death in 2022.

Michele was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and then...

Sep 29, 2023

Carol L. Carlson, 70, of Ridgway, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 2, 1953, in Erie, a daughter of  Lavina Carlson and the late Robert Carlson.

Carol loved spending her time with her family and grandkids. She was the owner of Memas Treasures in Ridgway.

She is...