Obituaries

May 25, 2021

Caitlin M. Ambuski , 20, of 112 Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Kersey. She was born on August 16, 2000, in St. Marys, the daughter of Chrystal Ambuski of Kersey. Caitlin loved to read and write stories, crocheting, and going camping.  She also enjoyed being with family and friends and...

May 25, 2021

Diane R. Klawuhn , 68, of 7999 Laurel Mill Road, Ridway, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a battle with COPD. She was born on November 8, 1952, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Jackson and Kathryn Meredith Frantz. Diane was a graduate of the Ridway Area High School, class of...

May 22, 2021

Mark L. Schneider , 72, of 204 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.  A band of angels came down to reunite Mark with his parents in their Heavenly home.

He was born on June 17, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lawrence and Martha Zimmett...

May 20, 2021

Bonnie Mae Lynd , age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Penn  Highlands DuBois surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 26, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Hilding L. and June Earlanson Anderson.

On June 3, 1956, Bonnie married the late Richard E....

May 13, 2021

Nathaniel A. "Nat" Poirier , 36, of Kersey, Pa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Butler, Pa.

He was born on September 24, 1984, in DuBois, a son of the late Norman P. Poirier and Corrine Dinsmore Poirier, who survives of Kersey.

Nat was a graduate of St. Marys Area High...

May 12, 2021

Mary C. Puncheon , 87, formerly of St. Marys, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Nelson Golden Years in DuBois following a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 14, 1934, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank and Della Smith Whiteman.

On May 28, 1957, at Shiloh...

May 12, 2021

Rose M. Trumbull , 87, of German Settlement Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a short illness.

She was born on June 30, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sheldon and Emma Dahms Buck.

On August 17, 1984, she married Frederick Trumbull, who preceded her in...

May 1, 2021

Leo J. "Pickles" Rigard , 104, of 347 Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home after living vibrantly for nearly 105 years.

He was born on May 31, 1916, in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael and Theresa Gschwendtner Rigard.

On May 28, 1947 in...

May 1, 2021

Ruth M. Dickant, 90, of 226 Amacher Road, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born on March 12, 1931, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Henry Ulrich and Katherine Fisher Amacher.

On July 12, 1958, she married Thomas M. Dickant,...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph E. Goff, 63, of 185 Center Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1957, a son of the late Walter and Eloise Kaufman Goff.

Joe was a very hard worker who enjoyed the friends he made over the years.  He was employed...

Apr 24, 2021

William J. "Bill" Ginther, 88, of 566 Windy Lane, Kersey, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on August 8, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Robert and Erlinda Distler Ginther. On May 21, 1977, he married the late Judith Lockwood Ginther, who preceded him...

Apr 22, 2021

Norma F. Hanes , 85, of 270 George Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Christ the King Manor following a brief illness. She was born on January 8, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Distler Friedl. On September 20, 1958 in Queen of the World Church, she...

Apr 21, 2021

Sally A. Gerg , 57, of 13294 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She was born on August 11, 1963, in Ridgway, a daughter of Joseph and Shirley Luchs Drago.

On August 27, 1988 in Holy Cross Church, she married William Gerg Sr., who survives.

Apr 20, 2021

Suzanne M. Smith-Valentine , 63, went to our Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a long illness. She was a devoted mother who loved her best friend and daughter Jasmine. Suzanne loved to spend time with her family and she had a passion for animals. One of her favorite hobbies was riding horses and the horse...

Apr 16, 2021

Charles E. Nichols, Sr., 66, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 19, 1954, in Brockway, a son of the late Francis and Lillian Pierce Nichols.

Mr. Nichols was a lifelong resident of the area and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed hunting and local tourist attractions,...

Apr 11, 2021

Richard F. “Dick” Wilson , 88, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 530 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 30, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Harrison and Lillian Cheatle Wilson.

On June 30, 1956...

Apr 10, 2021

Rosalie Ann “Honey” Wonderly, 82, of Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Williamsport following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 6, 1938, in Elbon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Lindenmuth Boroi.

On July 7, 1979, in Maria Lutheran Church, she married the late...

Apr 7, 2021

Arlene B. Prechtel , 86, of 137 Woodland Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

She was born on February 2, 1935, in Shawmut, a daughter of the late John and Alice Keller Carr.

On October 6, 1956 in St. Marys Church, she married the late Raymond...

Apr 6, 2021

Leander M. "Lee" Wendel , 78, of 123 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 26, 1942, a son of the late Edward and Bernetta Schreiber Wendel.

On September 7, 1963 in Queen of the World...

Apr 6, 2021

James S. Okker , 77, of 208 Pear Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 6, 1944, a son the late Stephen and Georgette Stafford Okker.

He was married to William Lembo who survives of St. Marys.