Obituaries

Jan 12, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Dippold , 84, of 541 School Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

He was born on February 7, 1936, a son the late Gregory and Caroline Kreckel Dippold.

On July 1, 1960 in St. Marys, he...

Jan 11, 2021

Thomas “T.O.” Fitch, 64, 275 Meadowbrook Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

 

He was born on October 1, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Anita V. (Sweeney) Fitch.  He was also preceded in death by the parents who raised him, Walter and Catherine (Piccirillo) Overturf.

 

T.O....

Jan 10, 2021

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Gasbarre, Jr., 33, of Main Street, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Ridgway Township as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on June 16, 1987, in DuBois, a son of the late Kenneth E. “Duck” Gasbarre, Sr. and Regina Wonderling of Ridgway.

On February 15, 2015, he married...

Jan 9, 2021

Judy McClelland, 75, of Lake City Road, Ridgway, died on Saturday, January 9, 2020 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a short illness.

She was born on June 22, 1945 in Halton, a daughter of the late Francis and Theodora Baughman Rhines.

On September 7, 1982, she married Cletus McClelland, who survives of Ridgway.

Over the years, Judy was employed at...

Jan 8, 2021

Berniece M."Sis" Geitner , 72, of 11273 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on August 29, 1948, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William Smith, Sr. and Margaret Ott Smith.

On June 19, 1971 in St. Marys Church, she married...

Jan 4, 2021

Gerald L. "Louie" Swanson , 67, a resident of Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 23, 1953, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gust B. and Helen L. Smith Swanson....

Jan 3, 2021

Dennis P. Andres, Sr. , 73, of 163 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by his family following a short illness.

He was born on June 22, 1947, a son of the late Roger A. and Dorothy P. Muth Andres.

On August 10, 1968...

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas G. Klaiber , 78, of 949 Hickory Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following an unexpected illness.

He was born on August 26, 1942, in St. Marys, a son of the late Raymond and Ruth Hannibal Klaiber.

He was married to Doris Lecker Klaiber, who...

Dec 31, 2020

Cynthia J. "Cindy" McCullough , 61, of 2274 River Road, Weedville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home.

She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ronald Newell and Eleanor Samick Newell of St. Marys.

On August 13, 1983 in Queen of the...

Dec 29, 2020

Patricia A. "Patty" Buchheit , 71, a resident of Fox Manor, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Gnan, Sr. and Helen Ott Gnan. Patty shared her life with the late Larry Swanson,...

Dec 20, 2020

David W. Ehrensberger , 83 of 1543 Bucktail Road, St. Marys died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home following an illness of the past two years. He was born on April 15, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Marie Fuller Ehrensberger. On October 1, 1960, in Queen of the World...

Dec 20, 2020

Charles P. “Louie” Tahara , age 63, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020 at his home. Born in St. Marys, he was the son of the deceased Dr. Charles Tahara and Doris Fritz Tahara of Parade Street.

Louie is survived by his sisters, Sandra Miller, her husband Terry and...

Dec 14, 2020

Nash Andrew Aiello , aged 4 months, died unexpectedly on December 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 3, 2020, in DuBois, Pa, a son of Andrew and Michelle Doverspike Aiello of St. Marys.

Nash was a miracle baby from the day he took his first breath.  During his brief visit...

Dec 14, 2020

Kent C. Brunner, age 64, of Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital surrounded by his family. 

Kent was born on November 11, 1956, a son of Zora Wriggle Brunner, of Ridgway and the late Herbert Brunner.

Along with his mother, Kent is survived by four brothers; Brad (Sherry) Brunner, Michael (Paula)...

Dec 12, 2020

Marian B. Viglione , 87, of 578 Oak Street, Kersey, and formerly of Brusselles Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

She was born on February 13, 1933, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Paul and Loretta Wehler Bankovich.

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Dec 7, 2020

Anthony M. "Tony" Celin, Jr. , 88, of 140 E. Oilwell Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk following complications of Covid-19. He was born on March 29, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Bryan Celin. On October 24, 1953 in St. Marys Church, he...

Dec 6, 2020

Grace T. Wendel, 93, of 145 Denise Road, St. Marys, died peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Penn Highlands Brookville.

She was born on January 16, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Anna Hoffman Wendel.

Grace was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Queen of the World...

Dec 6, 2020

William “Bill” Alton Cuthbert, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020. He is predeceased by his parents Esther and Alton Cuthbert of Ridgway, his sister Rebecca Cuthbert Stewart of Wayne, PA, and brother Bruce John Cuthbert of Carlsbad, CA. He is survived by his nieces Jane Stewart Brooks, Tracey Cuthbert McNeil, nephews Bruce William Stewart and Craig Ridgway...

Nov 27, 2020

Guy John Raspatello, 91, of 143 Swift Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at his home.

 

He was born on March 14, 1929 in Ridgway, a son of the late Anthony and Lucy Capuano Raspatello.

 

He married the late Virginia “Gene” Gagliardi Raspatello, and she preceded him in death on November 8, 1978.

 

He...

Nov 23, 2020

Krista Lynn Gregori , 36, of 962 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home.

She was born on October 24, 1984, in St. Marys, a daughter of Dennis R. Gregori, Sr. of Force and Mary Ann Bauer Gregori of St. Marys.

Krista was a...