Obituaries

Michael J. Mackcoviak

Aug 28, 2022

Michael J. Mackcoviak, 74, of Las Glorias Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Elk on Sunday, August 28, 2022 following a brief illness.

He was born on July 18, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael F. and Wanita C. Shaffer Mackcoviak.

On February 1, 1969, he...

Mary Jane Wright

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Jane Wright, 85, of Kemmer Road, Kersey, died at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Ridgway on October 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred and Regina O’Connell Herzing.

On January 28, 1961, she married the love of her life, Lynn L. Wright, who preceded her in death on...

Chad R. Woodward

Aug 22, 2022

Chad R. Woodward , 43, of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on February 16, 1979, in St. Marys, a son of Raymond and Kimberly Mecca Woodward, who survive. On May 11, 2001, he married Tammy Gunter, who survives. Together they shared more...

Joshua D. Dennis

Aug 21, 2022

Joshua D. Dennis, 32, of Glenshaw, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.

He was born on November 30, 1989, in Arizona, a son of the late Jesse J. Dennis and Alicia Perez Stockman, who survives of Johnsonburg.

For the last 10 years, he has shared his life with Chris Timpano,...

Lamonte L. Lewis

Aug 20, 2022

Lamonte L. Lewis , 75, of Wilson Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday August 20, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 19, 1946, in Wellsville, NY, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.

On August 9, 1969, in St....

Charlotte "Char" A. Vollmer

Aug 18, 2022

Charlotte A. "Char" Vollmer , 79, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Nissell Schatz.

On June 30, 1962, she married Alvin II "Doodge" Vollmer.  Together they shared more than 60 years...

Joan E. Papa

Aug 13, 2022

Joan Elizabeth O’Bree Papa, 97, of Ridgway, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 9, 1925, in Swan Hill Vic, Australia, a daughter of the late John T. and Maude Hellingsworth O’Bree.

On July 24, 1943 in St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic...

Alexzander J. Fries

Aug 10, 2022

Alexzander J. “Alex” Fries , 19, of Weedville, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Centre County following an electrical accident.

He was born in DuBois on July 24, 2003, a son of Erica Fries Swanson and Tyler Swanson, who survive.

Alex was a 2021 graduate of St. Marys Area High School,...

Marlene E. "Molly" Carr

Aug 10, 2022

Marlene E. “Molly” Carr, 80, of 403 Valley View Ave, Ridgway, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a short illness.

She was born on August 3, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Andy and Edith Oertly Mrofchinski.

On May 7, 1976, she married Donald O. Carr, who preceded her in death May 22, 2017.

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James "Jim" Challingsworth

Aug 5, 2022

James T. “Jim” Challingsworth , 78, of Bank Street, St. Marys, passed away at his motorcycle shop on Friday, August 5, 2022 doing exactly what he loved, working on motorcycles.

He was born on January 20, 1944, in Upper Darby, PA, a son of the late Ted “The Colonel” Challingsworth and Mary Ann Doughery Challingsworth....

Shirley A. Hanes

Aug 4, 2022

Shirley A. Hanes , 78, of Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless following a lengthy illness.

She was born in St. Marys on October 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Ernest and Loretta Haberberger Hanes.

A lifelong resident of the area, Shirley was educated...

Janet P. Stebick

Aug 4, 2022

Janet P. Stebick , 77, of N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

She was born on August 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Joseph and Martina Hanes Price.

On December 28, 1963, she married the late Kenneth A. Stebick, who preceded her in death on August...

Frederick E. Weichman

Jul 27, 2022

Frederick E. "Fred" Weichman , 84, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 27, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born in St. Marys, on May 25, 1938, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Haberberger Weichman.

Fred was a lifelong resident of area and a member of St. Marys...

Kenneth E. Anderson Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth E. Anderson, Jr., 65, of E. Cardott Street, Ridgway, Pa died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk, after a lengthy illness.  

He was born on August 12, 1956, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Anderson, Sr., and Dorothy Hewitt Anderson.

On August 7, 1976, he married JoAnn Yetzer, who survives.  Together they...

Hallie L. Lewis Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Hallie L. Lewis, Jr., 70, of Monterey Avenue, Ridgway, Pa died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness

He was born on October 8, 1951, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.

On April 22, 1978, he married Mary Ann Vantassel, who survives.  Together...

Lucille Malin

Jul 25, 2022

Lucille Malin, 103, of South Street, Ridgway, Pa died peacefully at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022.  

She was born on September 20, 1918, in West Hickory, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Christine DeMatteo Carvino.

On July 7, 1934, she married the late George W. Malin, who preceded her in death in 1992.

Lucy was...

Marrian A. Bart

Jul 12, 2022

Marrian A. Bart , 76,  of Limestone Run Road, Kersey, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Merl A. Dent, Sr. and Pearl Dailey Dent.

On May 15, 1965, she married the late Daniel L....