Obituaries

Traci L. Fitch

Traci L. Fitch

Nov 2, 2022

Traci L. Fitch, 50, of St. Mary’s, formerly of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Guy and Mary Felt Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 17, 1972, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late James and Donna Lindgren Fitch.

Traci had a contagious enthusiasm and was a joy to be around. She enjoyed dressing...

Tracy D.  Hunter

Tracy D. Hunter

Oct 31, 2022

Tracy D. Hunter, 55, passed away at her home in Kersey, PA on Monday, October 31, 2022.   She was born on May 9, 1967 in Calais, ME, a daughter of the late John and Sarah "Sadie" Cameron Hunter.   Tracy was a graduate of St. Marys High School and received her LPN degree in 1994 from Clearfield Vocational School. ...

Carl J. Beimel

Carl J. Beimel

Oct 30, 2022

Carl J. Beimel, 88, passed away on October 30, 2022, at Penn Highland after a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 15, 1934 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Maynard J. "Jiggs" and Ruth Williamson Beimel.

He was married to the late Antoinette Eozzo, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Carl spent almost 50 years...

Rosella Amanda Mowrey

Rosella Amanda Mowrey

Oct 28, 2022

Rosella A. Mowrey, 93, of Ridgway, died Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 27, 1929, on Front Street in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Himes Butterfuss.

On Sept 16, 1989, she married the late Harry V. Mowrey, who preceded her in death.

Rosella resided in New...

John J. Caribardi

John J. Caribardi

Oct 26, 2022

John J. Caribardi , 75, passed away at his home on October 26, 2022, in Lebanon, PA following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 28, 1947 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late James Caribardi and Eva Aiello Caribardi. On July 31, 1976, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Lois Scilingo, who survives. ...

Gary G. Cheatle

Gary G. Cheatle

Oct 22, 2022

Gary G. Cheatle , 69, a resident of Snyder Memorial Nursing Home and formerly of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 following a long battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

He was born on April 6, 1953, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Mary Rippy Cheatle....

Joseph J. "Bubba" Capuano

Joseph J. "Bubba" Capuano

Oct 22, 2022

Joseph “Bubba” J. Capuano, Jr., 85, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on October 31, 1936, in Ridgway, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Nortorrani Capuano.

He was married to the late Katheryn Delhunty Capuano, who preceded him in death in 2001.

Joe was a lifelong resident of the...

Richard  W. (Pete) Keslar

Richard W. (Pete) Keslar

Oct 19, 2022

Richard W. (Pete)  Keslar, 81, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born On August 11, 1941, in Connellsville, Pa, the son of the late Stewart and Mary Umble Keslar.

On May 2, 1964, in Poplar Run, he married Ruby Mildred (Millie) Harvey, who survives.

Pete was  a member of...

Paul L. Yonker

Paul L. Yonker

Oct 17, 2022

Paul L. Yonker , 98, of W. Mill Street, Daguscahonda, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 29, 1924 in Daguscahonda, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Wright Yonker.

He was married to the late Jeannette...

Paula Jo (Roberts) Tehansky

Paula Jo (Roberts) Tehansky

Oct 13, 2022

Paula Jo “PJ” (Roberts) Tehansky , 51, of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at UPMC West Shore Hospital following a brave battle with cancer.

She was born on September 27, 1971 in Warren, Pa, a daughter of Karen Gerg Roberts, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Paul Roberts.

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Miracle Kaye Santos

Miracle Kaye Santos

Oct 11, 2022

Baby Miracle Kaye Santos passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the arms of her parents.

Miracle was the daughter of Briana Miller and John Santos, granddaughter of Arthur Miller, Tara (Miller) Day and Louis Day, Mike Banks, and Andrea Tobias, and special friends Lesley Carlson and Elvis Smith.

A gathering for Miracle Kaye Santos will be held at...

Donna J.  Brazinski

Donna J. Brazinski

Oct 8, 2022

Donna J. Brazinski, 84, of Sebring, Florida, formally of Ridgway, Pa, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at her home in the care of her family.

On January 18, 1938, in Dubois, she was born the daughter of the late Helen and Donald Kerstetter. She attended Dubois High School, graduating in 1955. She and Paul were married on March...

Robert Carl Hammerly

Robert Carl Hammerly

Sep 30, 2022

Robert Carl Hammerly, 80, of Center Street, Ridgway, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at his residence after brief illness.

He was born on July 18, 1942, in Kittanning, a son of the late Clyde and Blanche Sharp Hammerly.

On August 27, 1966, at St. Bernards Church in Falls Creek, he married Thomasann Swack, who survives.

Carl was a member of...

Gary Todd Barnes

Gary Todd Barnes

Sep 26, 2022

Gary “Todd” Barnes , 56, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 in St. Marys.

He was born on July 23, 1966 in Jeannette, Pa, a son of George and Patricia Krivda Barnes, who survive. Todd was married to Traci Wheaton, and together they shared 31 years of marriage.

Todd...

Virginia J. Skrzypek

Virginia J. Skrzypek

Sep 25, 2022

Virginia J. “Ginny” Skrzypek , 87, of Main Street, Kersey, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on June 15, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Caseino Catalone.

On July 9, 1955, she married the...

Beverly J. Pasi

Beverly J. Pasi

Sep 17, 2022

Beverly J. Pasi, 57, of Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh following a battle with cancer.

She was born on September 20, 1964 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Boring Curley.

Bev loved music and could often be found listening to the Rolling Stones and Matchbox 20. ...

Ronald J. Luchini

Ronald J. Luchini

Sep 16, 2022

Ronald J. Luchini, 65, of S. Kersey Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

He was born on October 16, 1956, a son of Joseph R. Luchini, who survives of Kersey, and the late Betty A. Zernell Luchini, who preceded him in death in 2005.

Ron was a graduate of St. Marys Area High...

Frank Leo Davido

Frank Leo Davido

Sep 14, 2022

Frank Leo Davido, 81, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022.

 

Frank was born on November 22, 1940 the son of Frank and Esther Davido, in Ridgway Pennsylvania.

 

His parents operated a restaurant in town for 30 years. Frank attended St. Leo’s school in Ridgway, participating in football and Boy Scouts. He later attended West Virginia University...

Joanne  Noffke

Joanne Noffke

Sep 14, 2022

Joanne Gesiakowski Noffke ,84, of Oro Valley, AZ formally of Oak Forest, IL died on September 14, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born on August 15, 1938 in Chicago to the late Louis, Sr. and Anna Piwowarski Gesiakowski.

Joan is survived by he loving daughter, Denise Joy Dorabiaski of Oro Valley, AZ, a son, Guy Henry Noffke of...

Mary H.  Cummings

Mary H. Cummings

Sep 14, 2022

Mary H. Cummings, 83, of Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, September 14th  2022 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

 

She was born in Pittsburgh on September 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Aldalbert and Dolores Noftz Tokarz.

 

She is survived by 3 sons: William (Jennifer) Wolfe, Edward (Ruth) Kasperowski, and James Kasperowski, a daughter, Linda (the late Steve) Disk....