Obituaries

Paul L. Yonker

Paul L. Yonker

Oct 17, 2022

Paul L. Yonker , 98, of W. Mill Street, Daguscahonda, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.

He was married to the late Jeannette...

Paula Jo (Roberts) Tehansky

Paula Jo (Roberts) Tehansky

Oct 13, 2022

Paula Jo “PJ” (Roberts) Tehansky , 51, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at UPMC West Shore Hospital following a brave battle with cancer.

She was born on September 27, 1971 in Warren, Pa, a daughter of Karen Gerg Roberts, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Paul Roberts.

...

Miracle Kaye Santos

Miracle Kaye Santos

Oct 11, 2022

Baby Miracle Kaye Santos passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the arms of her parents.

Miracle was the daughter of Briana Miller and John Santos, granddaughter of Arthur Miller, Tara (Miller) Day and Louis Day, Mike Banks, and Andrea Tobias, and special friends Lesley Carlson and Elvis Smith.

A gathering for Miracle Kaye Santos will be held at...

Donna J.  Brazinski

Donna J. Brazinski

Oct 8, 2022

Donna J. Brazinski, 84, of Sebring, Florida, formally of Ridgway, Pa, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at her home in the care of her family.

On January 18, 1938, in Dubois, she was born the daughter of the late Helen and Donald Kerstetter. She attended Dubois High School, graduating in 1955. She and Paul were married on March...

Robert Carl Hammerly

Robert Carl Hammerly

Sep 30, 2022

Robert Carl Hammerly, 80, of Center Street, Ridgway, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at his residence after brief illness.

He was born on July 18, 1942, in Kittanning, a son of the late Clyde and Blanche Sharp Hammerly.

On August 27, 1966, at St. Bernards Church in Falls Creek, he married Thomasann Swack, who survives.

Carl was a member of...

Gary Todd Barnes

Gary Todd Barnes

Sep 26, 2022

Gary “Todd” Barnes , 56, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in St. Marys.

He was born on July 23, 1966 in Jeannette, Pa, a son of George and Patricia Krivda Barnes, who survive. Todd was married to Traci Wheaton, and together they shared 31 years of marriage.

Todd...

Virginia J. Skrzypek

Virginia J. Skrzypek

Sep 25, 2022

Virginia J. “Ginny” Skrzypek , 87, of Main Street, Kersey, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on June 15, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Caseino Catalone.

On July 9, 1955, she married the...

Beverly J. Pasi

Beverly J. Pasi

Sep 17, 2022

Beverly J. Pasi, 57, of Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh following a battle with cancer.

She was born on September 20, 1964 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Boring Curley.

Bev loved music and could often be found listening to the Rolling Stones and Matchbox 20. ...

Ronald J. Luchini

Ronald J. Luchini

Sep 16, 2022

Ronald J. Luchini, 65, of S. Kersey Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

He was born on October 16, 1956, a son of Joseph R. Luchini, who survives of Kersey, and the late Betty A. Zernell Luchini, who preceded him in death in 2005.

Ron was a graduate of St. Marys Area High...

Frank Leo Davido

Frank Leo Davido

Sep 14, 2022

Frank Leo Davido, 81, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022.

 

Frank was born on November 22, 1940 the son of Frank and Esther Davido, in Ridgway Pennsylvania.

 

His parents operated a restaurant in town for 30 years. Frank attended St. Leo’s school in Ridgway, participating in football and Boy Scouts. He later attended West Virginia University...

Joanne  Noffke

Joanne Noffke

Sep 14, 2022

Joanne Gesiakowski Noffke ,84, of Oro Valley, AZ formally of Oak Forest, IL died on September 14, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born on August 15, 1938 in Chicago to the late Louis, Sr. and Anna Piwowarski Gesiakowski.

Joan is survived by he loving daughter, Denise Joy Dorabiaski of Oro Valley, AZ, a son, Guy Henry Noffke of...

Mary H.  Cummings

Mary H. Cummings

Sep 14, 2022

Mary H. Cummings, 83, of Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, September 14th  2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

 

She was born in Pittsburgh on September 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Aldalbert and Dolores Noftz Tokarz.

 

She is survived by 3 sons: William (Jennifer) Wolfe, Edward (Ruth) Kasperowski, and James Kasperowski, a daughter, Linda (the late Steve) Disk....

Colleen "Nee Nee" Malee

Colleen "Nee Nee" Malee

Sep 3, 2022

Colleen “NeeNee” Malee, 75, of Dewey Circle, Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2022 at Fairview Manor in Erie. 

She was born in Ridgway on August 20, 1947, a daughter of the late John and Helen Ryan Malee.

NeeNee was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School and a member of St. Leo’s Church.  She retired from Dickinson...

Edgar C. “Sonny” Heglen, Jr.

Edgar C. “Sonny” Heglen, Jr.

Sep 2, 2022

Edgar C. "Sonny" Heglen Jr., 87, of Ridgway, died on Friday September 2, 2022, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a short illness.

He was born on July 26, 1935, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Edgar and Helen McAninch Heglen.

On October 3, 1964, he married Linda Bischoff, who survives.  They were united in love for...

Regis M.  Sunny

Regis M. Sunny

Sep 1, 2022

Regis M. Sunny, 62, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on December 10, 1959, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Richard R. and Blanche Mary Rioli Sunny.

He is survived by 2 brothers: Richard Sunny and his wife Susan of Napa, Ca, and Valen Sunny of Kersey.

Funeral Services for...

Michael J. Mackcoviak

Michael J. Mackcoviak

Aug 28, 2022

Michael J. Mackcoviak, 74, of Las Glorias Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Elk on Sunday, August 28, 2022 following a brief illness.

He was born on July 18, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael F. and Wanita C. Shaffer Mackcoviak.

On February 1, 1969, he...

Mary  Jane Wright

Mary Jane Wright

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Jane Wright, 85, of Kemmer Road, Kersey, died at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Ridgway on October 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred and Regina O’Connell Herzing.

On January 28, 1961, she married the love of her life, Lynn L. Wright, who preceded her in death on...

Chad R. Woodward

Chad R. Woodward

Aug 22, 2022

Chad R. Woodward , 43, of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on February 16, 1979, in St. Marys, a son of Raymond and Kimberly Mecca Woodward, who survive. On May 11, 2001, he married Tammy Gunter, who survives. Together they shared more...

Joshua D. Dennis

Joshua D. Dennis

Aug 21, 2022

Joshua D. Dennis, 32, of Glenshaw, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.

He was born on November 30, 1989, in Arizona, a son of the late Jesse J. Dennis and Alicia Perez Stockman, who survives of Johnsonburg.

For the last 10 years, he has shared his life with Chris Timpano,...

Lamonte L. Lewis

Lamonte L. Lewis

Aug 20, 2022

Lamonte L. Lewis , 75, of Wilson Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday August 20, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 19, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.

On August 9, 1969, in St....