Obituaries

Christopher J. Hetrick

Christopher J. Hetrick

Feb 16, 2025

Christopher John Hetrick , 46, of Ridgway, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Chris was born on December 31, 1978 in St. Marys, PA. On October 28, 2015, Chris married the love of his life, Tammy Mosier, who remains to cherish his memory. He was a devoted husband, a beloved son, a caring brother, and...

Linda L. Chillelli

Linda L. Chillelli

Feb 16, 2025

Linda L. Chillelli , 75, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. She was born on January 10, 1950 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Callista Hanes Sorg. She was married to the late Samuel Chillelli, who preceded her in death on June...

Robert L. Fields

Robert L. Fields

Feb 16, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" "Wookie" Fields , 79, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport following a lengthy illness. Bob was born on March 21, 1945 in St. Marys, son of the late George "Wally" and Jeanne Scott Fields. He graduated from Ridgway High School, Class of 1964. Bob proudly...

James H. Russell

James H. Russell

Feb 14, 2025

James H. Russell, 82, of Longview Drive, Ridgway, passed away surrounded by love on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on September 20, 1942, in Ridgway, to the late Mary Cianca.

On February 4, 1967, in St. Leos Church, Jim married Linda Weisenfluh of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared more than 58 years of love and marriage.

Jim...

Larry A. Huber

Larry A. Huber

Feb 14, 2025

Larry A. Huber, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 23, 1939, in Ridgway, the son of the late Alvin and Ruth Cousins Huber.

On February 20, 1965, he married Joyce Luchs, who survives.

Larry was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of Ridgway High School. After...

James "Jim" Hall

James "Jim" Hall

Feb 13, 2025

James J. (Jim) Hall, 89, a long time resident of Ridgway, PA, was carried into his eternal rest Thursday evening in Dubois, after a long struggle with dementia and its debilitating effects. Jim was born in Barnes, PA on March 5, 1935, the son of Charles J. and Alice (MacMartin) Hall. He grew up on a dairy farm just north...

Mary Ann Weinzierl

Mary Ann Weinzierl

Feb 12, 2025

Mary Ann "Toddy" Weinzierl , 93, of Averyville Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1931 in St. Marys, the oldest daughter of the late George and Agnes Seelye Krug. On September 3, 1955, at St. Marys Church, she married the late Leo "Tubby" Weinzierl, who preceded her...

Brian D. Wolff

Brian D. Wolff

Feb 11, 2025

Brian D. Wolff , 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife; Mary, his mother; Darlene Wolff, a sister; Jamie Gillen, and his step-brother; Blake Tromanhauser, as well as by several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded...

James M. Dutka Sr.

James M. Dutka Sr.

Feb 9, 2025

James M. Dutka Sr., 78, of Ridgway, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

He was born on June 21, 1946, in Punxsutawney, to the late George and Geraldine Van Verosa Dutka.

After graduating from Punxsutawney High School, Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Alaska. He was employed by Motion Control for many years. Jim...

Lorra A. Olson

Lorra A. Olson

Feb 9, 2025

Lorra A. Olson , 59, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. She was born on September 24, 1965 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late James and Gayle Hanes Day. Lorra was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1983 and attended...

Donald W. Brouse

Donald W. Brouse

Feb 7, 2025

Donald W. Brouse, 68, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on October 5, 1956, in St. Marys, a son on the late Donald L. and Ethel V. Fritz Brouse.

Donald graduated from St. Marys High School and was Catholic by faith. If you had the privilege of knowing Donny, you know how...

Anna M. Mosier

Anna M. Mosier

Feb 6, 2025

Anna M. Mosier, 70, of Irishtown Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

She was born on August 29, 1954 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Yando Predko.

She was married to the late Michael Mosier, who preceded her in death.

Anna was a graduate of Ridgway High School and retired from Metaldyne after many years...

James A. Rickard

James A. Rickard

Feb 4, 2025

James A. Rickard, Jr., 73, of Dewey Circle, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 12, 1951, in Ridgway, the son of the late James A. Rickard, Sr., and Shirley Wilson McCoy.

On October 4, 2019, he married Wendy Shefcyk, who survives.

Jim spent an impressive 47 years as a lineman for...

Ivan A. Wehler

Ivan A. Wehler

Feb 3, 2025

Ivan A. Wehler, 98, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor with his family by his side. He was born on January 3, 1927 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Jost and Anna Caskey Wehler. On June...

Mary E. Himes

Mary E. Himes

Feb 1, 2025

Mary E. Himes, 103, of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Boot Jack Rd., Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

She was born on June 18, 1921, in Hallton, a daughter of the late Harry M. and Ruby E. Simmerline Lindsey.

On August 31, 1939, She married the late William Wade Himes Sr., who preceded her in death on March 28, 2002....

Veryl A. Yetzer Billick

Veryl A. Yetzer Billick

Feb 1, 2025

Veryl A. Yetzer Billick, 92, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Penn Highlands Brookville, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 7, 1932, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Wilson Papa.

Veryl was a graduate of Ridgway High School and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She worked many years...

Joseph "Bill" Schaefer, Jr.

Joseph "Bill" Schaefer, Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Joseph W. "Bill" Schaefer, Jr. , 82, of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1942 in St. Marys, a son of the late J. W. "Bill" Schaefer, Sr. and Viola Young Schaefer. On November 20, 1965 in...

Joan "Jennie" Morelli

Joan "Jennie" Morelli

Jan 30, 2025

Joan “Jennie” Viglione Morelli, 89, of Alpine Street, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, following a brief illness.

She was born on February 22, 1935, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Viglione.

Jennie’s love for God and family was extraordinary, she was known for her smile and love of laughter, the best medicine, Livio often said...

Maureen Amacher

Maureen Amacher

Jan 29, 2025

Maureen G. "Moe" Amacher, 57, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

She was born on May 9, 1967, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Tom Musisko.

On February 14, 1990, she married Michael Amacher. Together they shared nearly 35 years of love and marriage.

Maureen was raised in the Pittsburgh area before moving back to Ridgway, and attended...

John Friery Pontzer

John Friery Pontzer

Jan 28, 2025

John Friery Pontzer, 79, a longtime resident of Ridgway, PA, passed away at home on January 28, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA, following a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 18, 1945, in Providence, RI, the youngest son of Robert Pontzer and Bertha Friery Pontzer.

On August 17, 1974, in Ridgway, PA, he married Sarah Dickinson Pontzer, who survives him. Together they...