Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Ronald W. "Sam" Potter , 80, of 114 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 09, 2022 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 3, 1941, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Donald and Mary Louise May Potter. On April 15, 1999 he married Claire Maney McGonigal-Potter, who survives of...

Jan 5, 2022

Brenda L. Leithner , 55, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on January 20, 1966, in Emporium, PA, a daughter of Eugene "Gene" House of St. Marys and the late Marie Gibble House. Brenda was Methodist by faith and a graduate of Cameron County High School.  An artistic...

Jan 2, 2022

Laurel V. Brouse , 60, of Stoney Lane, Ridgway died on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 15, 1961 in Coudersport, Pa, a daughter of the late Donald Milchuck and Shirley Burfield Milchuck of St. Marys.

Laurel worked at DuBois Regional Medical...

Dec 30, 2021

Deryk M. Lunger , 29, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born on March 18, 1992, in Ridgway, Pa, a son of Michael Lunger of St. Marys and the late Pamelyn J. Kopp, who preceded him in death on May 3,...

Dec 30, 2021

Stephen A. Haynoski , 75, of 945 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021 following a brief illness.

He was born on March 22, 1946, in Salamanca, NY, a son of the late Frank and Frances Spencer Haynoski.

Steve was a graduate of Salamanca High School...

Dec 29, 2021

Dale R. Erich , 53, of 848 Cardinal Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on March 16, 1968, in St. Marys, a son of Arnold "Butch" and Doris Rigard Erich, who survive of St. Marys.

On November 5, 1988...

Dec 29, 2021

Stephanie E. Krise, 59, of Portland Mills Road, Ridgway, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 following a battle with cancer.

She was born on April 15, 1962 in Ridgway, a daughter of Jack and Martha Walls Overbeck, who survive of Ridgway.On January 17, 1987, she married Randolph “Randy” Krise, who survives of Ridgway.

Stephanie was...

Dec 28, 2021

George P. Mallette , 89, of 160 Upper Cherry Road, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 24, 1932, in Webster, MA a son of the late Joseph and Agnes Riboudo Mallette. On September 11, 2010, he married Dorothy Zelt Herbstritt Mallette, who survives...

Dec 22, 2021

Donald "Big D'' Steger, 64, of Steger Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at West Penn Hospital following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 1, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Charles and Virginia Northrop Steger.

On May 13, 2017, he married the love of his life Stephanie Meyer Steger, who survives of...

Dec 19, 2021

Leah R. Wolfe, 73, of 128 Wolfe Lane, St. Marys, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born July 4, 1948, a daughter of the late Odo and Ruth Higgins Valentine.

On October 25, 1969, at St. Marys Church, she married Larry Wolfe, who survives.

Leah was a lifelong resident on St. Marys and...

Dec 18, 2021

Doris B. Gearhart Wolff-Boroi , 84, of 101 N. Mill Avenue, Ridgway died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 11, 1937, in Brookville, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Esther Miller Gearhart. On July 28, 1956, she married Donald "Kike" Wolff, who preceded her in death on May 13,...

Dec 18, 2021

Wayne J. Klawuhn, 92, of 421 Ash Street, Ridgway, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 13, 1929, in Ridgway, a son of the late William and Johanna Loefler Klawuhn.

In April 1998, at Ohiopyle State Park, he married Dorothy (Betsy) Kennedy, who survives.

He lived a large part of his life in...

Dec 13, 2021

David Gralak, 63, of 3686 Old State Road, Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 14, 1958, in St. Marys, a son of the late Joseph and Betty Supon Gralak.Dave was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Blairsville College for Automotive Technology. He worked at Motion Control...

Dec 12, 2021

Skendo F. “John” Hitaj , 83, of 644 Pontzer Avenue, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 12, 2021 with his family by side following a brief illness.

He was born on January 3, 1938 in Salerie, Albania, a son of the late Fazo and Marium Hitaj.

On September 1, 1974, he...

Dec 11, 2021

Pearl G. Van Street , 87, of Kersey, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Saturday, December 11, 2021 and is now enjoying the wonders and beauty of her Heavenly home.

Born on December 10, 1934 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of Paul and Stella Miklas Brader.

On...

Dec 11, 2021

Donna Hertzog, 59, of Taylor Avenue, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

She was born July 7,1962 in Denver PA, a daughter of the late Earnest and Cheryl Weinhold Dunkelberger.

On February 16, 1980, she married Terry Hertzog, who survives.

Donna moved to Ridgway in 2014 and became a member of the Faith Baptist Church in...

Dec 10, 2021

Christina G. Fye, 34, of 125 Wehler Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.Born on December 6, 1987 in Ridgway, she is the daughter of Donna Costanzo of Ridgway.

On June 30, 2018, she married William Fye, he survives. Having found the other half of their souls when they married, they were truly meant...

Dec 9, 2021

Carl E. Hasselman , 84, formerly of 636 S. St Marys Street, St. Marys, died peacefully on December 9, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Charlottesville, Va.

Born on February 20, 1937 in St. Marys, he was a son of the late Leo and Leona Friedl Hasselman.

On January 31, 1959...

Dec 7, 2021

Mary M. Beals Mitchell, 83, formerly of Johnsonburg and Lynn, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys,

Born on January 21, 1938 in Saugus, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Harriet Roney Degeis.

Mary was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn, MA. She was a...

Dec 5, 2021

Antoinette “Toni” Carver , 76, of St. Marys, died at her home on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 21, 1945 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Ethel Jacob Lecker.

Toni was a graduate of Elk County Christian High...