Obituaries

John M. Peterson, Jr.

John M. Peterson, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

John M. Peterson, Jr. , 85, of Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following complications of a fall and battle with dementia. He was born on October 25, 1939 in Wildwood, NJ, a son of the late John Peterson, Sr. and Mary Louise Souders Peterson. On October...

Janet E. Otto

Janet E. Otto

Jan 24, 2025

Janet E. Otto, 82, of Toby Road, Kersey, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 27, 1942, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Paul A., Sr., and LaMina J. Gaudette Hoffmann.

Janet was an avid reader, a lover of gardening, and found immense happiness in the company of her cherished grandchildren....

David G. Murray

David G. Murray

Jan 22, 2025

David G. Murray , 77, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the late Robert and Valeria Jacob Murray. David was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class of 1965. He worked in the parts department for many...

Michael A. Singer

Michael A. Singer

Jan 22, 2025

Michael A. Singer, 85, of Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

He was born on March 3, 1939, in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Merle and Ramona Buttano Singer.

On May 6, 1961, at Maria Lutheran Church, he married the late Joye Anderson Singer, who preceded him in death on November...

Linda L. Giovanini

Linda L. Giovanini

Jan 17, 2025

Linda Lee (Cenni) Giovanini, of 805 Stonehedge Meadows Drive, Ridgway, PA died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 17 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

She was born on March 1, 1948, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Ray and Emma Castagnari Cenni.

On June 27, 1970, she married the love of her life, David Giovanini, who...

Catherine A. Jordan

Catherine A. Jordan

Jan 12, 2025

Catherine A. Jordan, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on August 2, 1942, in Oxford, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Marson McCory.

On June 20, 1959, she married the late Ronald B. Jordan, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2014.

Catherine was known for her...

Donna M. Kosick

Donna M. Kosick

Jan 8, 2025

Donna M. Kosick , 75, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1949 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Francis "Frank" and Dorothy Baumgratz Skok. On April 1, 2003, she married the late James Kosick, who preceded her in death in 2013. Donna was a...

James A. Wonderling

James A. Wonderling

Jan 8, 2025

James A. Wonderling, 96, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

He was born on July 6, 1928, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jay and Winnifred Jury Wonderling.

On July 22, 1949, he married the late Betty J. Wingate, who preceded him in death in 1980.

James found joy in the...

Cynthia M. Braum

Cynthia M. Braum

Jan 7, 2025

Cynthia M. "Cindy" Braum , 64, of Glen Hazel Road, Wilcox, passed away at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 14, 1960 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Ford Loudermilk. In August, 1985, she married Robert "Bob" Braum, who survives....

Lorraine L. Asti

Lorraine L. Asti

Jan 5, 2025

Lorraine L. Asti , 76, of Parkview Road, St. Marys, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her family by her side, following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was born on February 5, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Cheatle Dietz. On May 14, 1982,...

Sarah Elizabeth Wonderling

Sarah Elizabeth Wonderling

Jan 4, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Dush Plyler Wonderling, 94, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on March 16, 1930, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Lester and Anna Mae Hadden Dush.

In 1949, she married the late Samuel Plyler Sr., who preceded her in death in 1966, and had 3 children: Samuel Plyler...

Evelyn L. Beers

Evelyn L. Beers

Jan 3, 2025

Evelyn L. Beers , 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Elk Towers, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25, 1931 in Daguscahonda, a daughter of the late Burton and Lillie Wolff Himes. She was married to Leo Zuchowski, who preceded...

John L. Luchs

John L. Luchs

Jan 2, 2025

John L. Luchs, 91, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on December 3,1933, in Portland Mills, a son of the late Lola Luchs.

On February 19, 1952, he married the late June Marie Gardner, who preceded in death on July 21, 2020.

John was known as “Papa” by everyone – you did not...

Damon M. Carlson

Damon M. Carlson

Dec 31, 2024

Damon M. Carlson, 30, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on May 17, 1994, a son of Lesley Carlson and the late Christopher Kinley.

Damon dedicated his life to his greatest joy: his children. He poured his heart and soul into parenting, providing unwavering love and care. He found immense joy in...

Ellen E. Schreiber

Ellen E. Schreiber

Dec 27, 2024

Ellen E. Schreiber , 89, of Queens Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1935 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late John "Kicker" and Elizabeth "Bea" (Gillen) Gapinski. She graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1953. On...

Jay F. Reed

Jay F. Reed

Dec 24, 2024

Jay F. Reed , 79, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his home with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born on December 25, 1944 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Melvin and Viola Beck Reed. On April 24, 1965, at St. Benedict Church in Daguscahonda,...

Caliban E. Geitner

Caliban E. Geitner

Dec 20, 2024

Caliban "Cal" Eren Geitner , born and entered into God's loving care on December 20, 2024, a son of Samantha R. Knopsnyder and Vincent J. Geitner of Reynoldsville. Caliban was welcomed into the world at 6:50 AM on December 20, 2024, weighing 1 pound, 9 ounces and was 12.25 inches long. Born at Magee Women's hospital in...

Susan B. Kaveney

Susan B. Kaveney

Dec 19, 2024

Susan B. Kaveney , 72, of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 19, 1952 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Leroy and Gertrude Vollmer Ginther. On May 24, 1980, she married the love of...

George R. Bauer

George R. Bauer

Dec 17, 2024

George R. Bauer , 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on March 12, 1931 in St. Marys, a son of the late Norman and Hilda Pontzer Bauer. On October 15, 1955,...

Clayton A. Shobert

Clayton A. Shobert

Dec 15, 2024

Clayton A. Shobert, 95, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Penn Highland Elk after a brief illness.

He was born on September 11, 1929, in Hallton, a son of the late Arthur and Majorie Wallace Shobert.

On August 24, 1963, he married the late Patricia Tramack, who preceded in death on February 23, 2011.

Clayton was a lifelong resident...