Obituaries

Aug 13, 2022

Joan Elizabeth O’Bree Papa, 97, of Ridgway, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 9, 1925, in Swan Hill Vic, Australia, a daughter of the late John T. and Maude Hellingsworth O’Bree.

On July 24, 1943 in St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic...

Aug 10, 2022

Alexzander J. “Alex” Fries , 19, of Weedville, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Centre County following an electrical accident.

He was born in DuBois on July 24, 2003, a son of Erica Fries Swanson and Tyler Swanson, who survive.

Alex was a 2021 graduate of St. Marys Area High School,...

Aug 10, 2022

Marlene E. “Molly” Carr, 80, of 403 Valley View Ave, Ridgway, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a short illness.

She was born on August 3, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Andy and Edith Oertly Mrofchinski.

On May 7, 1976, she married Donald O. Carr, who preceded her in death May 22, 2017.

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Aug 5, 2022

James T. “Jim” Challingsworth , 78, of Bank Street, St. Marys, passed away at his motorcycle shop on Friday, August 5, 2022 doing exactly what he loved, working on motorcycles.

He was born on January 20, 1944, in Upper Darby, PA, a son of the late Ted “The Colonel” Challingsworth and Mary Ann Doughery Challingsworth....

Aug 4, 2022

Shirley A. Hanes , 78, of Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless following a lengthy illness.

She was born in St. Marys on October 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Loretta Haberberger Hanes.

A lifelong resident of the area, Shirley was educated...

Aug 4, 2022

Janet P. Stebick , 77, of N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

She was born on August 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Joseph and Martina Hanes Price.

On December 28, 1963, she married the late Kenneth A. Stebick, who preceded her in death on August...

Jul 27, 2022

Frederick E. "Fred" Weichman , 84, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 27, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born in St. Marys, on May 25, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Haberberger Weichman.

Fred was a lifelong resident of area and a member of St. Marys...

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth E. Anderson, Jr., 65, of E. Cardott Street, Ridgway, Pa died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk, after a lengthy illness.  

He was born on August 12, 1956, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Anderson, Sr., and Dorothy Hewitt Anderson.

On August 7, 1976, he married JoAnn Yetzer, who survives.  Together they...

Jul 26, 2022

Hallie L. Lewis, Jr., 70, of Monterey Avenue, Ridgway, Pa died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness

He was born on October 8, 1951, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.

On April 22, 1978, he married Mary Ann Vantassel, who survives.  Together...

Jul 25, 2022

Lucille Malin, 103, of South Street, Ridgway, Pa died peacefully at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022.  

She was born on September 20, 1918, in West Hickory, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Christine DeMatteo Carvino.

On July 7, 1934, she married the late George W. Malin, who preceded her in death in 1992.

Lucy was...

Jul 12, 2022

Marrian A. Bart , 76,  of Limestone Run Road, Kersey, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Merl A. Dent, Sr. and Pearl Dailey Dent.

On May 15, 1965, she married the late Daniel L....

Jul 11, 2022

Heather Lorraine Saline, 39, of 889 Treasure Lake, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her residence.

She was born in Clarion on January 11, 1983, a daughter of Ross Keith Saline and the late Elmira Lorraine Motter Saline.

Heather spent most of her early life in Clarion before moving to Dubois. She graduated from Dubois High School and attended...

Jul 9, 2022

Carolyn M. Taylor , 52, of 468 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown following a lengthy illness.

She was born in DuBois on December 21, 1969, a daughter of Ronald Ross, Sr. who survives of DuBois and the late Barbara Novitsky Ross,...

Jul 9, 2022

Eleanor F. Herbstritt , 82, of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.

A lifelong resident of the area and Chemistry and Biology teacher for more than 35 years at Elk County Catholic High School, she is survived by her husband; Maurice Herbstritt, and by three sons;...

Jun 29, 2022

Gary Richard Cheatle , 75, of King Veteran’s Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away during the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center after a fall that required hip surgery.

Gary was born on January 21, 1947 to Vernon and Anna Young Cheatle. Gary joined the Army when he was...

Jun 28, 2022

Beth A. Gornati , 67, of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in September 2, 1954 in Warren, PA, a daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Michaels Carlson, who survive of St. Marys.

On January 23, 1981,...

Jun 27, 2022

Raymond J. Krise, Sr., 82, of Kersey, died on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born in Kersey on September 15, 1939, a son of the late Franklin and Mary Rebecca Beauseignuer Krise.

On September 14, 1960, he married the late Ann Johnston Krise, who preceded him in death in 2012.

Ray...

Jun 23, 2022

David M. Froberg , 60, of Hauber Avenue, St. Marys, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 following  a brief illness.

Dave was born in St. Marys on April 6, 1962, a son of the late George, Jr. and Anna Fisher Froberg. David was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1980, and...

Jun 20, 2022

Theresa C. Schwabenbauer , 91, of St Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 20, 2022 surrounded by her family. Theresa was born in St. Marys on May 4, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Sophie Barbarich Lechner. On August 7, 1954 in St. Marys Church, she married the late Thomas F....

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....