Obituaries

Feb 2, 2021

Jerome G. Herzing , 92, of 1668 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois from complications of Covid.

He was born on April 29, 1928, in St. Marys, a son of the late Mathias and Mary Zimmett Herzing.

On September 30, 1948 in St. Marys Church,...

Jan 24, 2021

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Norman J. Schneider , 96, of 144 Wendel Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born on August 18, 1924, in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Margaret Geyer Schneider. On July 16, 1949 in Byrnedale, he married...

Jan 21, 2021

Dennis H. Fritz , 82, of 124 Terrace Road, St. Marys, died at his home early Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born August 1, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Arthur “Stub” and Bertha Tyler Fritz.

On Nov 18, 1961, in the Sacred Heart Church,...

Jan 20, 2021

Michael W. "Mick" Pichler , 64, of 1438 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Mountain Laurel Health Care in Clearfield following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 11, 1956, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Margaret "Peggy" Hannibal Pichler.

Mick was a...

Jan 17, 2021

William “Bill” R. Buhite Jr., 55, of 1166 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Sunday January 17, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born October 27, 1965, in Ridgway, a son of William Sr. and Ruth Stewart Buhite.

On September 9, 1995, at St. Leos Magnus Church, he married Rita Cregan, she survives of Ridgway.

Bill was a graduate of Ridgway...

Jan 17, 2021

John W. Munson, 64, of 690 Swedetown Road, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence following a short illness surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 5, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late August W. Munson and Elsie L. Corbett

On October 1, 1983, in Hazen, he married Sherry Holben, who survives.

John...

Jan 14, 2021

Mark A. Tennant, 37, of 417 N. Broad Street, Ridgway, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness.

He was born on February 12, 1983, in DuBois, a son of Michael Tennant and Donna Frase Geiser.

On May 20, 2006, he married Hannah Plyler, she survives of Ridgway.

Mark was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 12, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Dippold , 84, of 541 School Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

He was born on February 7, 1936, a son the late Gregory and Caroline Kreckel Dippold.

On July 1, 1960 in St. Marys, he...

Jan 11, 2021

Thomas “T.O.” Fitch, 64, 275 Meadowbrook Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

 

He was born on October 1, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Anita V. (Sweeney) Fitch.  He was also preceded in death by the parents who raised him, Walter and Catherine (Piccirillo) Overturf.

 

T.O....

Jan 10, 2021

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Gasbarre, Jr., 33, of Main Street, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Ridgway Township as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on June 16, 1987, in DuBois, a son of the late Kenneth E. “Duck” Gasbarre, Sr. and Regina Wonderling of Ridgway.

On February 15, 2015, he married...

Jan 9, 2021

Judy McClelland, 75, of Lake City Road, Ridgway, died on Saturday, January 9, 2020 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a short illness.

She was born on June 22, 1945 in Halton, a daughter of the late Francis and Theodora Baughman Rhines.

On September 7, 1982, she married Cletus McClelland, who survives of Ridgway.

Over the years, Judy was employed at...

Jan 8, 2021

Berniece M."Sis" Geitner , 72, of 11273 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on August 29, 1948, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William Smith, Sr. and Margaret Ott Smith.

On June 19, 1971 in St. Marys Church, she married...

Jan 4, 2021

Gerald L. "Louie" Swanson , 67, a resident of Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville following a lengthy illness.

He was born on August 23, 1953, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gust B. and Helen L. Smith Swanson....

Jan 3, 2021

Dennis P. Andres, Sr. , 73, of 163 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by his family following a short illness.

He was born on June 22, 1947, a son of the late Roger A. and Dorothy P. Muth Andres.

On August 10, 1968...

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas G. Klaiber , 78, of 949 Hickory Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following an unexpected illness.

He was born on August 26, 1942, in St. Marys, a son of the late Raymond and Ruth Hannibal Klaiber.

He was married to Doris Lecker Klaiber, who...

Dec 31, 2020

Cynthia J. "Cindy" McCullough , 61, of 2274 River Road, Weedville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home.

She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ronald Newell and Eleanor Samick Newell of St. Marys.

On August 13, 1983 in Queen of the...

Dec 29, 2020

Patricia A. "Patty" Buchheit , 71, a resident of Fox Manor, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Gnan, Sr. and Helen Ott Gnan. Patty shared her life with the late Larry Swanson,...

Dec 20, 2020

David W. Ehrensberger , 83 of 1543 Bucktail Road, St. Marys died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home following an illness of the past two years. He was born on April 15, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Marie Fuller Ehrensberger. On October 1, 1960, in Queen of the World...

Dec 20, 2020

Charles P. “Louie” Tahara , age 63, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020 at his home. Born in St. Marys, he was the son of the deceased Dr. Charles Tahara and Doris Fritz Tahara of Parade Street.

Louie is survived by his sisters, Sandra Miller, her husband Terry and...

Dec 14, 2020

Nash Andrew Aiello , aged 4 months, died unexpectedly on December 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 3, 2020, in DuBois, Pa, a son of Andrew and Michelle Doverspike Aiello of St. Marys.

Nash was a miracle baby from the day he took his first breath.  During his brief visit...