Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Joan M. Hanes , 90, of 707 Vine Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 19, 1929, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Alois and Rose Scherer Holtzhauser. On September 3, 1949, she married the late Kenneth Hanes, who preceded her...

Apr 9, 2020

Mary J. “Jackie” Blauser, 86, of 439 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 1, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Chester and Marguerite Butler Garity.

On October 28, 1950, she married John J. Blauser, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2015.

Mary was...

Apr 5, 2020

Judith F. Renwick , 77, of 9458 Bennetts Valley Highway, Penfield, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 10, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret  Lipsey Vollmer.

On June 8, 1968 in Queen of the World...

Apr 4, 2020

Harry E. Carr, 88, of 156 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1931, a son of the late John and Alice Keller Carr. In 1955, he married Marian Selle Carr, who survives of St. Marys. Harry served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean...

Mar 28, 2020

Beverly W. Cheatle , 72, of 142 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 with her family by her side following a short illness.

She was born on July 26, 1947, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer.

On December 2,...

Mar 28, 2020

Kenneth E. Riley, 80, of 5973 Montmorenci Rd Ridgway, died at his home on Saturday March 28, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 24, 1939, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Margaret Sekelski Riley.

On November 26, 1960 in St Anne’s Church in Wilcox, he married Frances Gorlowski.  Together they shared nearly 60...

Mar 25, 2020

Michael J. “Mikey” Mosier, 22, of Kersey, died on Wednesday. March 25, 2020 in St. Marys.

He was born on February 9, 1998, in Dubois, a son of the late James “Jimmy” Mosier and Jennifer Himes Lion of St. Marys.

Mikey could often be found enjoying music or a game of pick-up basketball.  He also enjoyed watching educational tv series...

Mar 16, 2020

Helen Sharrow Werneth , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 131 Bestway Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 23, 1927, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late August and Loretta Kraus Herzing....

Mar 14, 2020

John E. "Bimbo" Halquist , 66, of 218 Hogback Road, Kersey, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 5, 1954, in Kane, PA, a son of the late John A. and Martha L. Benson Halquist.

On September 21, 1974 in Wilcox Lutheran...

Mar 9, 2020

Michael B. Schloder , 54, of 573 Center Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 9, 2020 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Ridgway, PA on September 22, 1965, a son of Arnold Green of California and the late Edna "Rusty"  Farrell.

Mike was a...

Feb 22, 2020

Karen A. (Auman) Sporner , 76, loving wife of Vincent E. Sporner, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on February 22, 2020 following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 1, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Marinus J. and Doris M. (Fritz) Auman.  She was Catholic by faith and a member of...

Feb 20, 2020

Gregory E. Wendel , 55, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 721 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on August 11, 1964 in St. Marys, a son of Leander and Christine Miles Wendel, who survive of St. Marys. Greg was...

Feb 20, 2020

Isabella R. “Bella” Shipe, 18, of 417 Walnut Street, Ridgway, PA died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born on April 24, 2001 to Larry and Reshawn Yeager Shipe.

Bella attended Ridgway High School and enjoyed spending time at home.  She loved flowers and will be remembered for her kind demeanor.

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 13, 2020

Eugene B. Gavazzi , 81, of 115 Ford Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.

He was born on May 19, 1938, in Weedville, a son of the late Gino and Albina Malfer Gavazzi.

On April 21, 1956 in St. Marys Church, he married...

Feb 10, 2020

Donald A. Byrd , 65, of 670 Washington Street, St Marys, died on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk following a short illness. He was born on November 11, 1954, in Ridgway, a son of the late Robert and Thelma "Byrdie" Brechtel Byrd. Don was Catholic by faith and a graduate of SMAHS, class of...

Feb 2, 2020

Mafalda M. “Mollie” Zimmerman, 95, of Medway, MA and formerly of Ridgway, PA and Buffalo, NY, died on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Milford, MA.

She was born on May 21, 1924, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Michelina Lemongelli Marcolivio.

On August 23, 1947, in Ridgway, she married the late William P. Zimmerman, who preceded her...

Feb 1, 2020

Patricia M. Hillebrand , 94, of Erie Avenue and formerly of Windfall Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on June 13, 1925, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late George and Natalie Talbot McMackin.

On June 4, 1944 in St....

Jan 21, 2020

Florence M. "Cookie" Baumgratz , 91, of 617 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on January 12, 1929, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lawrence "Poppy" and Caroline "Nana" Friedl Woelfel. On June 28, 1952 in St. Marys Church, she married Paul...

Jan 13, 2020

Kyle W. Pichler, 24, of 107 Sheeley Road, Kersey, died at his home on Monday evening, January 13, 2020.

He was born on July 15, 1995, in St. Marys, a son of Wayne Pichler of Kersey and Cheryl Schreiber Pichler of St. Marys.

Kyle graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 2013.  He...

Jan 10, 2020

Gary Allen Shick, 73, of Spring Creek Township, returned to his Father in Heaven on Friday, January 10, 2020 following a lengthy illness.

He was born February 15, 1946, in Ridgway, PA, to Arthur Reed and Dorothy Virginia (Geer) Shick.

On July 3, 1971 in Chili, New York, he married Susan Patricia Johnson.

In addition to his wife, Susan, he is...