Obituaries
Sandra M. VanSlander
Aug 24, 2026
Sandra M. "Sandie" VanSlander, 84, of Daguscahonda, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 24, 2026.She was born on March 5, 1942 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Yonker Scott.Sandie was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1960, and later continued her education at the Clearfield County Vo-Tech, where she...
Kathryn M. Kilhoffer
Aug 21, 2026
Kathryn M. "Katie"Kilhoffer, 95, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, August 21, 2026.She was born on March 15, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Flavius and Elizabeth Grotzinger Wicks.On June 27, 1953, she married the late Bernard "Bernie" Kilhoffer, who preceded her in death on August 16, 2014. Together...
Dolores B. Detsch
Aug 21, 2026
Dolores B. "Tootie" Detsch, 93, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Friday, August 21, 2026, following a legthy illness.She was born on June 29, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Gertrude Samick Hoffman.On August 29, 1953, she married the late Leo F. Detsch,...
Richard E. Herzog
Aug 19, 2026
Richard E. Herzog, 87, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 29, 1938, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Martha Streich Herzog.
On August 24, 1963, he married Beverly Wilson, who survives.
Dick was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted much of his life to serving his community. He retired...
Earl Francis Patterson
Aug 16, 2026
E. Francis Patterson, 84, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
He was born on July 27, 1942, in Margaret, PA, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.
On July 2, 1966, in Ridgway, he married Patricia DeGroat, who survives.
Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from...
Fay E. Lunger
Aug 16, 2026
Fay E. Lunger, 73, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.She was born on May 20, 1953 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and E. Louise Eynon Wolff.On May 4, 1974, she married Mark Lunger, who survives of St. Marys.In addition to her husband Mark, she is...
Sally J. Lund
Aug 15, 2026
Sally Jo Lund, 89, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on March 6, 1937 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John A. and Emogene Lund.
She is survived by her sister Jeanne McGaughey, and Jeanne's four adult children.
In accordance with Sally's wishes, there will be no public ceremony.
Burial has taken place...
Sandra J. Bush
Aug 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Bush, 85 of 295 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born on November 13, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Gerg) Foringer.
On January 31, 1959, she married the late Richard Bush, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 25, 2004.
She is survived by one...
Thomas J. Rieder
Aug 13, 2026
Thomas J. "Shaky" "Slick" Rieder, 74, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 20, 1951 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Thomas Rieder, Sr. and Irene Wurm Rieder.
On July 7, 1973, he married the love...
Constance L. Ginther
Aug 8, 2026
Constance L. "Connie" Ginther, 79, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on March 23, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Sheley Jeter.
On November 6, 1971, she married the late Frank Ginther, who preceded her in death on May 27, 2022. Together they...
Mark C. Krug
Aug 8, 2026
Mark C. "Chinney" Krug, 63, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following a short battle with cancer.
He was born on October 12, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of the late Hilary and Lillian McClintick Krug.
Chinney was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981. He was a devoted family man, a...
Loretta M. Matha
Aug 1, 2026
On August 1, 2026, Loretta Matha passed at her home following a brief return of cancer. In her final days she was surrounded by family, songs, love and laughter.
Loretta, a beloved daughter and sister, was born to Louie and Marie Depanfilis Morelli, she was preceded in death by her parents. Marcheta (Larry) Shrefler and her family survives. Although 11 years and...
William "Bill" Barnett
Jul 25, 2026
On July 25, 2026, William P. Barnett ran into the loving embrace of his Savior, Jesus Christ, and found his eternal home. Leaving behind a legacy of love and faith.
He was born on February 2, 1949, in Ridgway, the son of the late Presley and Doris Wolfred Barnett.
On December 28, 1968, in Ridgway, he married Sharon Gardner, who survives.
Bill will...
Leo "Buddy" Clerkin
Jul 24, 2026
Leo Francis Clerkin, 71, of Weedville, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on October 8, 1954, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Charles E. and Violet M. Steudler Clerkin.
On May 21, 2011, he married Diane Knutsem, who survives.
Buddy will be remembered as a man of strong faith, a generous heart, and a life well lived....
Eugene L. Leviski
Jul 22, 2026
Eugene L. "Gene" Leviski, 95, of St. Marys passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.He was born on June 19, 1931 in Force, PA, a son of the late Sigmund and Theresa Floravit Leviski.On August 28, 1954, he married Joyce A. Seelye Leviski, who preceded him in death on June 12, 2025....
Scott A. Keller
Jul 21, 2026
Scott A. Keller, 44, of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in St. Marys.He was born on August 26, 1981 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Peter Keller and Denise Eckert Keller, who survives of Georgia.Scott was a 2000 graduate of St. Marys Area High School, and was employed by Asmac for many years,...
Violet A. Keller
Jul 19, 2026
Violet A. Keller, 75, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born on July 27, 1950, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Della M. Perkins Adkison.
On June 15, 1967, she married the love of her life, Anthony G. Keller. Together they shared more than 55 years of marriage until...
Timothy C. Schneider
Jul 19, 2026
Timothy C. Schneider, 90, of W. Condot Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born on March 19, 1936 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Leo and Anna Mertz Schneider.
On October 6, 1956, he married Wanda Cuneo, who survives. Together...
Pamela M. Lynch
Jul 18, 2026
Pamela M. Lynch, 69, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 25, 1957, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Vincenzo R. and Gloria M. Elia Borrello.
On August 12, 1978, she married Steve Lynch, who survives.
A lifelong resident of the Ridgway area, Pam was a proud graduate of...
Barbara A. Ritucci
Jul 13, 2026
Barbara A. Ritucci, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Ridgway passed away at her home on July 13, 2026.
Surviving are her children, Jason (Annette) Crichton, Nancy Keller (Ron Bridgemon) and her grandchildren, Felix Crichton and Henry Crichton.
She was the sister of Lucy Johnson (Deceased), Antoinette Kidwell, Rose Marie (Dale) Himes and Patricia (Ed) Porcaro.
She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A...
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