Obituaries

Jun 20, 2022

Scott A. Armanini, 54, of Long Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, June, 20, 2022, at his residence.

Born on December 30, 1967, a son of the late Carlos and Phyllis Tobin Armanini.

Scott was currently employed at the West End Grocery Store and worked many years at Aiello’s Café. Scott had a passion for cooking and playing his guitar....

Jun 19, 2022

Timothy L. “Slim” Beardsley , 65, died early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 as a result of a house fire.

He was born in California on March 2, 1957.

Slim served in the U.S. Army and was a resident of the area for the past 30 years, having made his home here and...

Jun 18, 2022

Walter S. “Wally” Chittester, 63, of Warren, PA died on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Clarion Hospital.

Born on March 12, 1959 in Ridgway, he is the son of Ida Crate Chittester, who survives of Minnesota and the late Joseph Chittester.

He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion...

Jun 12, 2022

Marilyn A. Lang , 76, of Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on February 13, 1946, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Marthadel "Marty" Yeager Moyer.

Marilyn worked as a social worker in the mental health field for many years....

Jun 10, 2022

Sue C. Lynch , 83, of 185 Center Street and formerly of Taft Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on October 11, 1938, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Anna Fuenffinger Laird.

On February 17, 1962, she married...

Jun 8, 2022

Robert D. "Corky" VanAlstyne , 83, of 401 Washington Street, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

He was born on June 3, 1939, in St. Marys, a son the late Robert and Rita Meyer VanAlstyne.

Robert was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Jun 4, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Scone Jr ., 45, of Queens Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1976, in State College, a son of the late Robert Scone Sr. and Marybeth Baumer Scone who survives. Bob thoroughly enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his...

May 27, 2022

Frank L. Ginther , 75, of 265 Honey Lane, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 27, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born on December 13, 1946, in St. Marys, a son of the late LeRoy and Gertrude Vollmer Ginther.

On November 6, 1971, he married...

May 23, 2022

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Geer , 65, of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on May 27, 1956, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gerald “Fuzzy” and Dorothy Hnath Lenze.

On October 26, 1985, in Sacred Heart Church, she married...

May 12, 2022

Kathleen A. O’Connor , 50, of 156 Maurus Street, St. Marys, quietly went to Jesus on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on January 24, 1972, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Donald and Etha Leithner Gahr.

On October 4, 1996, she married the love of...

May 12, 2022

Gloria A. Bauer , 84, of Evers Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

She was born on January 27, 1938, in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Adolpho “Rudy” and Stella Angelini Ballerini.

On August 17, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart and love...

May 4, 2022

Shane S. Cheatle , 37, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 14, 1984, in Warren, PA, a son of Charles Cheatle of St. Marys and Susan Nasoni Wolfel of...

May 2, 2022

Randy L. Radaelli , 63, of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, May 2, 2022.

He was born on June 7, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald E. and Anna Bella Johnson Radaelli.

Randy was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of...

Apr 29, 2022

Hildegard T. “Hilda” Walker , 86, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Windfall Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 29, 2022 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 21, 1935, in Berern, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lemke Engelberg.

She was married...

Apr 21, 2022

Chanel Farrah Wolfel , 26, of Kersey, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 21st, 2022. She was born September 21st, 1995 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lisa Secco Harvey and Michael Wolfel.

Chanel spent the last year of her life proudly achieving and exceeding her goals. She and her family reveled in...

Apr 19, 2022

Barbara A. Martini , 76, of 1563 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 25, 1945, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Schatz Nissel.

On January 9, 1965, she married Roger Martini, Sr....

Apr 8, 2022

Concetta Maria “Jennie” Emmert, 94, a resident of Misericordia Nursing Home in York, PA and formerly of Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 8, 2022.

She was born in Tyler, PA, a daughter of the late Angelo and Concetta Paturzo Cataldi who were immigrants from Lecce, Italy.

On April 19, 1947,...

Apr 7, 2022

Gerard L. “Jerry” Secco , 76, of Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, died at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 20, 1945 in Ridgway, a son of the late Amilcare and Ida Canton Secco.

On July 9, 2005, he married...

Apr 6, 2022

Lillian A. Haller , 94, of 110 Haller Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

She was born on June 18, 1927 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Alvina Hoffman Gregory.

On October 1, 1955, she married the late Ferdinand “Ferdy” Haller, who preceded her in death...

Apr 5, 2022

Kathryn L. “Kitty” Johnson, 70, of Ridgway, Pa, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

She was born on June 13, 1951, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Virginia May Northrop Steger.

Kitty was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Ridgway High School.  An avid Pittsburgh fan, she enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins and...