Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Heather Lorraine Saline, 39, of 889 Treasure Lake, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her residence.

She was born in Clarion on January 11, 1983, a daughter of Ross Keith Saline and the late Elmira Lorraine Motter Saline.

Heather spent most of her early life in Clarion before moving to Dubois. She graduated from Dubois High School and attended...

Jul 9, 2022

Carolyn M. Taylor , 52, of 468 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown following a lengthy illness.

She was born in DuBois on December 21, 1969, a daughter of Ronald Ross, Sr. who survives of DuBois and the late Barbara Novitsky Ross,...

Jul 9, 2022

Eleanor F. Herbstritt , 82, of S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor.

A lifelong resident of the area and Chemistry and Biology teacher for more than 35 years at Elk County Catholic High School, she is survived by her husband; Maurice Herbstritt, and by three sons;...

Jun 29, 2022

Gary Richard Cheatle , 75, of King Veteran’s Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away during the early morning hours on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center after a fall that required hip surgery.

Gary was born on January 21, 1947 to Vernon and Anna Young Cheatle. Gary joined the Army when he was...

Jun 28, 2022

Beth A. Gornati , 67, of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in September 2, 1954 in Warren, PA, a daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Michaels Carlson, who survive of St. Marys.

On January 23, 1981,...

Jun 27, 2022

Raymond J. Krise, Sr., 82, of Kersey, died on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born in Kersey on September 15, 1939, a son of the late Franklin and Mary Rebecca Beauseignuer Krise.

On September 14, 1960, he married the late Ann Johnston Krise, who preceded him in death in 2012.

Ray...

Jun 23, 2022

David M. Froberg , 60, of Hauber Avenue, St. Marys, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 following  a brief illness.

Dave was born in St. Marys on April 6, 1962, a son of the late George, Jr. and Anna Fisher Froberg. David was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1980, and...

Jun 20, 2022

Theresa C. Schwabenbauer , 91, of St Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 20, 2022 surrounded by her family. Theresa was born in St. Marys on May 4, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Sophie Barbarich Lechner. On August 7, 1954 in St. Marys Church, she married the late Thomas F....

Jun 20, 2022

Scott A. Armanini, 54, of Long Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, June, 20, 2022, at his residence.

Born on December 30, 1967, a son of the late Carlos and Phyllis Tobin Armanini.

Scott was currently employed at the West End Grocery Store and worked many years at Aiello’s Café. Scott had a passion for cooking and playing his guitar....

Jun 19, 2022

Timothy L. “Slim” Beardsley , 65, died early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 as a result of a house fire.

He was born in California on March 2, 1957.

Slim served in the U.S. Army and was a resident of the area for the past 30 years, having made his home here and...

Jun 18, 2022

Walter S. “Wally” Chittester, 63, of Warren, PA died on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Clarion Hospital.

Born on March 12, 1959 in Ridgway, he is the son of Ida Crate Chittester, who survives of Minnesota and the late Joseph Chittester.

He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion...

Jun 12, 2022

Marilyn A. Lang , 76, of Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on February 13, 1946, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Marthadel "Marty" Yeager Moyer.

Marilyn worked as a social worker in the mental health field for many years....

Jun 10, 2022

Sue C. Lynch , 83, of 185 Center Street and formerly of Taft Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on October 11, 1938, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Anna Fuenffinger Laird.

On February 17, 1962, she married...

Jun 8, 2022

Robert D. "Corky" VanAlstyne , 83, of 401 Washington Street, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

He was born on June 3, 1939, in St. Marys, a son the late Robert and Rita Meyer VanAlstyne.

Robert was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Jun 4, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Scone Jr ., 45, of Queens Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1976, in State College, a son of the late Robert Scone Sr. and Marybeth Baumer Scone who survives. Bob thoroughly enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his...

May 27, 2022

Frank L. Ginther , 75, of 265 Honey Lane, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 27, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born on December 13, 1946, in St. Marys, a son of the late LeRoy and Gertrude Vollmer Ginther.

On November 6, 1971, he married...

May 23, 2022

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Geer , 65, of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on May 27, 1956, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gerald “Fuzzy” and Dorothy Hnath Lenze.

On October 26, 1985, in Sacred Heart Church, she married...

May 12, 2022

Kathleen A. O’Connor , 50, of 156 Maurus Street, St. Marys, quietly went to Jesus on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on January 24, 1972, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Donald and Etha Leithner Gahr.

On October 4, 1996, she married the love of...

May 12, 2022

Gloria A. Bauer , 84, of Evers Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

She was born on January 27, 1938, in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Adolpho “Rudy” and Stella Angelini Ballerini.

On August 17, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart and love...

May 4, 2022

Shane S. Cheatle , 37, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 14, 1984, in Warren, PA, a son of Charles Cheatle of St. Marys and Susan Nasoni Wolfel of...