Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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