Obituaries
Robert A. Kneidel
Dec 27, 2025
Robert A. "Charlie" Kneidel, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 86, as a result of being hit by a car on November 24, 2025.
He was born on October 27, 1939 in St. Marys, to the late Ralph and Leona Fritz Kneidel.
After 40 years, 3 months, and 28 days, he is finally reunited with his...
Joseph A. Floravit
Dec 25, 2025
Joseph A. Floravit, 96, of Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, following a brief illness.He was born on November 2, 1929 in Force, PA, a son of the late Thomas Floravit, Sr. and Anita Volpe Floravit.On June 29, 1957, he married the late Dale S. Kraus, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2019....
Esther "Sis" Herzing
Dec 25, 2025
Esther M. "Sis" Herzing, 95, formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family. Sis was able to join her husband and son in Heaven to celebrate Christmas together.She was born on March 9, 1930 in St.. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late...
Alice Leonard
Dec 22, 2025
Alice J. Leonard, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born on May 22, 1938, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie Pearson Oknefski.
On September 24, 1960, she married the late Anthony E. Leonard, who preceded her in death on April 11, 2010.
Alice will always be remembered for...
Clifford L. Green
Dec 22, 2025
Clifford L. Green, 77, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.He was born on October 17, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Brown Green.On July 8, 2002, he married the late Patricia Anderson Green, who preceded him in death on January 15, 2012.Cliff...
Rita M. Hulings
Dec 21, 2025
Rita M. Hulings, 81, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family.She was born on February 20, 1944 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Rucinski Gerber.Rita was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1961....
Leona M. Fritz
Dec 18, 2025
Leona M. Fritz, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home at the remarkable age of 103, having lived a long and full life.She was born on May 27, 1922 in Emporium, PA, a daughter of the late George and Josephine Zwack Wortman.On January 12, 1944, she married the late Richard B. "Dick"...
Anne M. Riddle
Dec 14, 2025
Anne M. Riddle, 71, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025.She was born on August 14, 1954 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Jerome and Dorothy Kronenwetter Heary.On June 26, 1993, she married the late Christopher Riddle, who preceded her in death in 2002.Anne was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School,...
Sylvia Sutka
Dec 13, 2025
Sylvia A. Sutka, 91, of Spartanburg, SC, where she made her home with her daughter, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Sylvia did not leave us when she passed late afternoon of December 13, 2025. Stories and memories of how she touched our lives will live on in our hearts and in...
Barbara J. Nagi
Dec 12, 2025
Barbara J. Nagi, 78, formerly of St. Marys, died on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 4, 1947, in Kane, the daughter of the late Kenneth N. Sr. and Alice M. Jeffords Young.
Known for her contagious smile, Barbara brought joy to those around her and will be deeply missed by her...
Mary Wiesner
Dec 11, 2025
Mary L. Wiesner, 86, of Mark Street, St. Marys, PA passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk, surrounded by the love of her family following a brief illness.She was born on October 29, 1939 in Hollywood, PA, daughter of the late Jake and Rose Schepp Kostecki.On October 6, 1962, at St. Stanislaus Church in Tyler, PA,...
Michael S. Johnston
Dec 10, 2025
Michael S. Johnston, 71, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.He was born on December 4, 1954 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Norman Johnston, Sr. and Margaret Baker Johnston.On November 12, 1993, he married Diane Ruth Johnston, who survives of Kersey. Together they shared more than 32 years of marriage.Having worked in the construction...
Doris Curci
Dec 10, 2025
Doris L. Curci, 91, a lifelong resident and beloved hairdresser in St. Marys, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following a lengthy illness.Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements.
Robert L. Woelfel
Dec 7, 2025
Robert L. "Rob" Woelfel, 62, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Known by all as a gifted mechanic and lifelong tinkerer, Rob had an unmatched ability to bring machines back to life and a curiosity that never rested.He was born on November 7, 1963 in St. Marys, a son of the late Wray "Lucky" and Doris...
David G. Steis
Dec 6, 2025
David "Dave" G. Steis, 60, a native and longtime resident of Ridgway, went home to the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, December 6, 2025, after a brief stay in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
In Hebrew, David means "beloved", and that's exactly how he was and will forever be received by friends and family. He was a graduate of St....
Steven R. Wendel
Dec 6, 2025
Steven R. Wendel, 60, of St. Marys, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on April 9, 1965 in St. Marys, a son of the late Laverne "Jerry" and Shirley Glessner Wendel.
On May 28, 1988, he married Mary Byrd Wendel, who survives....
John Confer
Dec 5, 2025
John Confer, 82, of Kane, ended his hardworking and unforgettable earthly journey on December 5. He was born on June 27, 1943, and spent his life rooted in the community he knew so well - and who certainly knew him.
Most people will remember John as a little bit prickly and entirely unmistakable. He was the guy who managed to get...
Vonalee Allegretto
Dec 4, 2025
Vonalee Dorothy Allegretto, beloved wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, age 95, of Ridgway, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA surrounded by the love of her daughter and son-in-law.
Born on November 24, 1930, in Danville, PA, Vonalee was the daughter of the late Luther Walters and Christine Walters Lawrence, and the...
Steven Thorwart
Dec 3, 2025
Steve "Hummer" Thorwart, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd at Pinecrest Manor surrounded by his family.Hummer was born May 18th, 1957, in Ridgway and was the son of Patricia (VonArx) and Alan Thorwart. He is survived by his sister Diane (Jaime Leitzel), his seven brothers, Den (Janine), Ed (Mary), Ron (Meredith), Don (Paula), Mike, Gary, Bill, daughter Erica, grandchildren...
Bruno D. Pelleschi
Nov 20, 2025
Bruno D. Pelleschi, 87, of Bennett Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.He was born on May 2, 1938 in Dagus Mines, PA, a son of the late Dennis and Ermida Agosti Pelleschi.
On June 14, 1958, he married Verna Wehler Pelleschi, who preceded him in death on January...
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