Obituaries

Feb 23, 2022

James M. "Jim" Beimel , 89, of 820 Shelvey Summit Road, Kersey, died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on April 2, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Maynard J. "Jiggs" and Ruth Williamson Beimel.

On December 2, 1950 in Fall...

Feb 17, 2022

Renee Y. Russell, 49, of 426 Ash Street, Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

She was born April 25, 1972, in St. Marys, a daughter of Stephen Knight of Ridgway and the late Vicky Boderco.

Renee was a lifelong resident of Ridgway.  She was very artistically talented and enjoyed crafting and bead work.  She...

Feb 16, 2022

Paul D. Goetz , 75, of 208 Bayberry Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home.

He was born on December 23, 1946, in St. Marys, son the late Charles R. and Marie Daley Goetz.

Paul was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1964...

Feb 15, 2022

Craig Alexander Bennett, age 58, of Neshanic Station, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ.

 

He was born on March 28, 1963 in Ridley Park, PA, he was the son of David A. Bennett of Ridgway, PA, and the late Sally A. (Mecca) Bennett of St. Marys, PA.

 

Craig had a...

Feb 13, 2022

Stephanie R. Lecker-Garner , 63, of 633 E. Joseph Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, February 13, 2022 with her family by her side at the Cleveland Clinic following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on October 21, 1958, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George "Junie" and Kathleen "Kay" Stebick...

Feb 12, 2022

Dennis G. Buerk , 71, of 357 Grant Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following heart complications. He was born on March 11, 1950, in St. Marys, a son of the late  Gilbert and Henrietta "Mutchie" Ruehl Buerk. On February 14, 1976 in St. Marys Church, he married the love...

Feb 11, 2022

Mary A. McCarren , 78, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Ridgway, died on Friday, February 11, 2022 following a brief illness.

She was born on November 23, 1943 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Gertrude Sorg McCarren.

Mary lived most of her life in...

Feb 10, 2022

Joyce Ann Dempsey , 87, passed peacefully away in the presence of her daughter, Tami L. Goostree on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Joyce was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania on January 31, 1935.  She married Harlan Dempsey and had two children, Tami and Terry.  Always independent and ahead of her time, Joyce graduated with a bachelor’s...

Feb 7, 2022

Gloria J. Spangler, 60, of 9196 Route 6, Kane, Pa, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022 at UPMC Kane Hospital.

 

She was born on November 7, 1961, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Jerry and Jeanette “Dolly” Fleming Reed.

 

On April 21, 2005, she married Michael Spangler.  Together they shared nearly 17 years of love...

Jan 29, 2022

Christian G. Vance, 27, of Bradford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 29,2022 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1994, in DuBois, a son of Brian Tyger of DuBois and the late Margaret Vance. Christian was educated in Bradford schools and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He also enjoyed baseball, fishing, and hunting....

Jan 29, 2022

Harry A.  "Butch" Carlson, 74, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his residence.

He was born March 6, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of the late Russell and Alice Day Carlson.

Harry went to St. Marys High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. He loved talking and spending time with his kids and grandchildren....

Jan 29, 2022

James R. “Jim” Bullers, 74, of 238 Middletown Road, Lake City, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

He was born on September 25, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of the late Chester J. and Grace E. Hawk Bullers.

Jim was a graduate of Ridgway class of 1966. He served in the United...

Jan 28, 2022

Jean M. Pearsall , 75, of 172 Robin Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Friday, January 28, 2022 following a brief illness.

She was born on January 4, 1947, a daughter of the late Harold and Anna Gardner.

She was married to the late Ronald E. Pearsall, he preceded her in...

Jan 28, 2022

Verna R. Pelleschi , 82, of 123 Bennett Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on September 18, 1939, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Jost and Anna Caskey Wehler.

On June 14, 1958 in St. Marys Church,...

Jan 28, 2022

Darlene M. Thomas , 63, of 1461 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 25, 1958, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Harry E. Carr who preceded her in death on April 4, 2020  and Marian Selle Carr,...

Jan 27, 2022

Jason P. Swanson , 47, of 856 Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born on August 17, 1974, in State College, a son of Paul and Peggy Volovar Swanson, who survive of Kersey.

On September 14, 1996 in St....

Jan 25, 2022

Scott A. Penfield , 63, of 136 Robson Avenue, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 30, 1958, in Ridgway, a son of the late James Penfield and Donna Johnson Penfield who survives of Kersey.

On May 20, 1995...

Jan 24, 2022

Kenneth W. Blessel, 78, of Oak Street, Kersey, died Sunday, January 24, 2022, at his residence after a long illness.   Memorial Mass for Kenneth W. Blessel will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, Pa 15846, with Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating.   Krise Funeral Home and Cremation...

Jan 23, 2022

David D. Hoy , 100, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 1149 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

He was born on October 6, 1921 in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Harold and Esther Straub Hoy.

On November 14,...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert M. “Bob” VanAlstine , 73, of Wilson Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, January 14, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on January 17, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine.

On October 11, 1969 in St. Marys,...