Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Donald E. Challingsworth, 85, of 284 Taft Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 7, 1936, in St. Marys, a son of the late Ernest and Helen Sarginger Challingsworth.

On September...

Mar 31, 2021

Lois A. Pichler , 83, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Wilber and Marguerite Casperson Rieder.

On October 18,...

Mar 28, 2021

Dolores M. Gregori, 89, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Fox Manor in Kersey, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 20, 1931, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl. On September 16, 1950 in St. Boniface Church, she married the...

Mar 28, 2021

Joseph L. "Buzzy"  Herbstritt , 83, of 136 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on May 28, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Merle and Marcella Leithner Herbstritt. On November 28, 1957 in the Queen of the World Church, he married Helen Greenthaner Herbstritt,...

Mar 28, 2021

Geraldine Ruth “Ginger” Sherry, 84, of Kersey, died March 28, 2021, in Harrisburg after a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 11, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth Crane Snapp.

On January 28, 1965, she married Paul J. Sherry, who preceded her in death March 21, 2005.

Ginger was a resident of the...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard E. Allenbaugh, 75, of Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on June 2, 1945, in Punxsutawney, son of the late John and Jane Kromer Bellomo.

On June 4, 1966, in New Bedford, Pa he married Jeannie Rishel, who survives.

Richard was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, earned his bachelor’s...

Mar 21, 2021

Linda L. Heigel, 72, of 352 Main Street Kersey, Pa, died Sunday March 21, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Dinsmore Johnston.

On June 21, 1969, she married George Heigel, who survives.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a graduate of...

Mar 10, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Kleinfelder, Jr., 67 of 14664 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital Johnstown after a short illness.

He was born December 24, 1953, in Norristown, Pa, a son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Eleana Mae Daywalt Kleinfelder.

On July 1, 2017, he married Amy Rose Tucker, who survives of Ridgway.

Kenny...

Feb 27, 2021

Herbert J. Wolfel , 89, of 143 Skyline Drive, Kersey, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on May 12, 1931, in St. Marys, a son of the late John and Sabina Hasselman Wolfel.

In 1973, he married the late Lois Wolfel, who preceded...

Feb 19, 2021

William A. Compton , 73, of 484 River Road, Weedville, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

He was born on June 2, 1947, in Indiana, Pa, a son of the late William and Mary Compton.

The Compton family moved from Indiana to Bennetts Valley in...

Feb 18, 2021

Melvin L. Bauer , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Bayberry Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 9, 1928, a son of the late Henry and Louise Knight Bauer. On February 14, 1953 in St. Marys Church, he married the...

Feb 16, 2021

Sandra F. Nussbaum , 76, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 132 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 21, 1944, in Indiana, PA, a daughter of the late Blair and Helen  Kephart.

On April 19, 1973 in St....

Feb 16, 2021

Nora E. Johnson, 78, of 3695 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 4, 1942, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecilla Smith Weis.

On August 20, 1960, in Ridgway, she married Bruce E. Johnson, who survives, of Ridgway.

Nora was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 11, 2021

Timothy J. Heindl , 50, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 6, 1970, in St. Marys, a son of the late James Heindl, Sr. and Carol Filer Heindl, who survives of St. Marys.

He was married to Amber Hanson Heindl, she...

Feb 8, 2021

Debbra L. Ovell , 66, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Weedville and St. Marys, died on Monday, February 8, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 10, 1954, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Bertram "Bert" Ovell and Lucille Farabaugh Ovell, who survives of St. Marys. Deb...

Feb 7, 2021

Peter G. Keller , 65, of 566 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on Tuesday, August 02, 1955, a son of the late Lamar "Mickey" and Jane Hasselman Keller. On July 28, 1979 in St. Marys, he married Denise Eckert , who...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert L. Mader, 80, of Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7,2021, in Erie after a short illness.

He was born March 2, 1940, a son of Leon and Margaret Johnson Mader.

On September 20, 2000, he married Mary Steele, who preceded him in death on December 22, 2017.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  A graduate...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Black, 78, of Portland Mills, Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.

He was born April 23, 1942, in Brookville, a son of Earl and Emily Lindnmuth Black.

On October 28, 1961, in Punxsutawney, he married Donna Stewart, who survives of Ridgway.

Robert resided most of his...

Feb 6, 2021

Jessica May Steger, 35, of Ridgway, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian surrounded by her family.

She was born May 22, 1985, in Ridgway, a daughter of Andrew and Roberta (Bobby Ann) Wilson Steger, of Ridgway.

Jessica graduated from Ridgway High School and a member of The Halton Church of Christ. Jessica loved her nights of playing bingo...

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph W. “Sonny” Dahler, 73, of 5498 Grant Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 unexpectedly at Penn Highland Elk.

He was born April 21, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of late Ralph J. and Hilda M. Ecklund Dahler.

On October 8, 1965, in Cumberland Maryland, he married Judith Weis, she survives of Ridgway.

Ralph was a lifelong resident of...