Obituaries
Irene M. Micale
Feb 15, 2026
Irene M. Micale, 95, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.She was born on February 21, 1930 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Hoh Zuraski.On June 16, 1951, she married the late Tillio "Tink" Micale, who preceded her in death on November 24, 2006. Together...
John J. Hand Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
John J. Hand Jr., 90, of Kersey, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.
He was born on November 28, 1935, in DuBois, PA, the son of the late John J., Sr. and Melva Lockyer Hand.
On April 27, 1957, in Force, he married Janice Celinski, who survives. Together they shared 68 years of marriage.
John was a...
Diane M. Nissel
Feb 11, 2026
Diane M. "Dolly" Nissel, 80, of Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.She was born on January 23, 1946 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Roman and Bertha Eckert Wendel.On October 9, 1965, she married the late Thomas E. Nissel, who preceded her...
Mary Lee DeStefano
Feb 8, 2026
After a very brief illness, Mary Lee DeStefano passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Mary Lee was born in Dayton, Ohio, but loved to call Ridgway Pennsylvania her home.
A strong and vibrant woman of community, Mary Lee was an avid supporter of the Ridgway Public Library and a member of The Footlighters, our local theater group. She was...
Alfred F. Lamb
Jan 30, 2026
Alfred F. "Buddy" Lamb, 85, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 following a brief illness.
He was born on August 19, 1940 in Austin, PA, a son of the late Alfred and Gladys Hoak Lamb.
Buddy worked for several years at Elcam in St. Marys. He was a member of the PFL, CMF, and...
John E. Bauer
Jan 30, 2026
John E. Bauer, 82, of Vine Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a battle with cancer.
He was born on May 24, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Edward and Alice "Mickey" Schatz Bauer.
On April 2, 1964, at Queen of the World Church, he married the love...
Doreen M. Marzella
Jan 29, 2026
Doreen M. Marzella, 83, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.
She was born on October 6, 1942, in Philadelphia, the only daughter of the late Raymond and Iva Silvis Case.
On October 8, 1960, she married the late John R. Marzella, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2002.
Doreen was a proud...
Patricia D. Wolfe
Jan 29, 2026
Patricia D. "Patty" Wolfe, 95, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor following an illness of the past few weeks. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Genessee, PA, a daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Nugent McGinnis.On August 28, 1954, she married the late Leo P. Wolfe, who preceded...
Dolores D. Manno
Jan 26, 2026
Dolores "Dot" D. Manno, 97, of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on August 19, 1928, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Reilly Zimmerman.
On May 21, 1949, at St. Leos Church, she married the late Armond E. Manno, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2005.
A member...
Arthur "Tom" Wildnauer
Jan 22, 2026
Arthur T. "Tom" Wildnauer, 82, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home following a brief illness.He was born on January 8, 1944 in St. Marys, a son of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer.On August 9, 1969, in St. Marys Church, he married Kristina Grosser Wildnauer, who survives. Together they were blessed...
Marie L. Gahr
Jan 20, 2026
Marie L. Gahr, 63, of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Highland View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Brockway.She was born on November 5, 1962 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Donald and Etha Leithner Gahr.Marie was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. A...
Pamela A. Love
Jan 20, 2026
Pamela A. Love, 71, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 13, 1954, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late David and Margaret Jacobs Love.
Pam was known for her warmth, creativity, and her exceptional talent in crocheting. She found joy in the simple pleasures of...
Jack K. Cyphert Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Jack K. Cyphert Jr., of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.
He was born on May 19, 1954, in Ridgway, the son of the late Jack K. and Betty Johnson Cyphert.
On May 2, 1987, at St. Agnes Episcopal Church, he married Mary Ann Young, who survives.
Jack was a proud and active...
Lynn I. Rimer
Jan 18, 2026
Lynn I. Rimer, 86, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.She was born on May 31, 1939 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Russey Beimel.On July 4, 1957, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Paul Rimer, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2003....
Thomas E. Knouse
Jan 13, 2026
Thomas E. Knouse, 73, of St. Marys, and formerly of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.
He was born on September 6, 1952, in St. Marys, a son of the late Louis and Dorothy Feidler Knouse.
On June 27, 2015, at St. Boniface Church, he married Kathleen A. Gladden, who survives.
Tom graduated from St. Marys High...
Kyle T. Schwabenbauer
Jan 12, 2026
Kyle T. Schwabenbauer, 33, of St. Marys, passed away following complications of a lifelong heart defect on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.He was born on September 9, 1992, in Pittsburgh, a son of Thomas Schwabenbauer and Shirley Schlimm Schwabenbauer, who both survive of St. Marys.Kyle was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class of 2011....
Betsy Copello
Jan 11, 2026
Betsy I. Copello, 54, formerly of Kersey, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Kane Lutheran Home.She was born on September 2, 1971 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Geist Copello.Betsy was a lifelong resident of the area. She loved listening to country music and laughing with her family. She loved how her...
Brian L. Geyer
Jan 9, 2026
Brian L. Geyer, 49, of St. Marys, passed away at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by the love of his family and friends.He was born on August 21, 1976 in St. Marys, a son of the late John "Jack" Geyer, who preceded him in death in 2010, and Irene Sweeney...
Mary Ann Hannibal
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Ann Hannibal, 88, formerly of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. John Specialty Care in Mars.She was born on December 30, 1936 in St. Marys, PA, a Daughter of the late Francis and Anna Krug Eberl.
On April 27, 1957, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Ronald Hannibal, who preceded her...
Donald E. Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Donald E. Johnson, 90, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
He was born on December 12, 1935, in Ridgway, the son of the late Reynold W. and Leona Ives Johnson.
Donald was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marla Johnson, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage since...
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