Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Zappia , 89, of 1532 Hill Street, Ridgway, died at her home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 9, 1928, in Ridgway, and was a lifelong resident.  She was the daughter and last surviving child of the late Giovanni "John" and Carolina "Lena"  Luty...

Mar 1, 2018

Francis J. "Buzzie" Resch , 94, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

He was born on August 6, 1923, in St. Marys, a son of the late John and Anna Kletzer Resch.

On July 13, 1946 in Force, PA,...

Feb 26, 2018

Sue S. Manno , 72, of 118 Taft Road, St. Marys, died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness.

She was born on May 14, 1945, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Luke and Sara Jane Miles Schaberl.

On August 25, 1978...

Feb 26, 2018

George J. "Jim" Gnan , 80, of 138 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, February 26, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.

He was born on December 21, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late George Gnan and Alice Ott Gnan Gardner.

On July 20,...

Feb 18, 2018

Gary R. Himes , 69, of 214 Fairview Road, Kersey, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born on January 16, 1949, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Margaret Anginzer Himes.

On May 17, 1969 in St. Boniface Church,...

Feb 15, 2018

James R. Laughner , 81, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

He was born on March 28, 1936, in Ridgway, a son of the late Floyd "Bill" and Beatrice Olson Laughner.

Jim was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class...

Feb 11, 2018

Marie L. Boroi , 84, of 340 Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, died peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 2, 1933, in Toby, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Giacomino DeBarba Cavallett.

On October 1, 1955 in Guardian Angel...

Feb 11, 2018

Lorenza M. Lecker , 87, of 1156 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 2, 1930, in Austin, PA, daughter and thirteenth child of the late George and Gertrude Harrier Hoak. On October 18, 1952 in Sacred Heart...

Feb 9, 2018

Thea Jeanne Wingard, infant daughter of Randy and Amanda Sherry Wingard, was born and went to be with the Angels on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois. In addition to her parents, Thea is survived by three sisters, Braelynn, Kaylee, and Alana Wingard, by her maternal grandparents, Mike (Sarah) Sherry and Karen (Luke) Riley, all of St....

Feb 9, 2018

Theresa Markley Fritz , 95, a resident of Silvercreek Terrace, died on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

She was born on August 1, 1922, in Crates, PA, a daughter of the late Fred and Anna Mae Crates Markley.

On November 10, 1995 in St. Tobias...

Feb 7, 2018

Mitzie B. Swanson , 87, of 6220 Boone Mountain Rd., Kersey, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 22, 1930 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Bozin and Bozna Ristic Jameson. On Dec. 20, 1947 in First Lutheran Church in Ridgway, she...

Feb 3, 2018

John L. "Lindy" Lindenmuth, Sr. , 86, of 245 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 17, 1931, in Shawmut, PA, a son of the late Edward and Frances Johnson Lindenmuth. On December 22, 1951 in St. Marys, he married C....

Jan 23, 2018

Rose Anne Mahovlich, 89, of 1766 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

She was born on March 16, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Eckert Wolfe.  She attended area schools and was a member of St. Marys Church.

On November...

Jan 15, 2018

Kinsley Anne Kronenwetter , age 1, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on November 1, 2016, in DuBois, a daughter of Shawn and Emily Wiest Kronenwetter. Kinsley, also sweetly known as "KK", will be remembered for her infectious laugh, her strong spirit, her distinct crinkled-nose...

Jan 1, 2018

Maurice L. Coudriet, Jr. , 74, of 1523 Rosely Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following an unexpected illness.

He was born on October 30, 1943, in Clearfield, a son of the late Maurice Coudriet, Sr. and Mary Porter Coudriet.

On August 7, 1965...

Dec 28, 2017

Ronald P. Meyer , 55, of 156 Jackson Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 15, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of Germaine Wolfel Meyer and the late  Ellsworth "Bud" Meyer who preceded him in death on January 27, 2017....

Dec 26, 2017

Joseph J. Chase , 82, a resident of Silvercreek Terrace and formerly of 310 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 8, 1935, in DuBois, a son of the late Simon and Amelia Rokoski Chase.

Dec 26, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Mosier, 73, of 510 W. Main Street, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 27, 1944, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Patrick and Marie Heigel McMackin.

On November 13, 1963 in St. Boniface Church, she married William Mosier,...

Dec 24, 2017

Eugene A. "Gene" Steis, 91, of 195 Dagus Mines Road, Dagus Mines, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home.

He was born on December 17, 1926, a son of the late Harry J. and Ruby M.Smith Steis.

Gene was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Area schools.  He...

Dec 23, 2017

Gene E. "Shanny" Werner , 82, of 228 Ford Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Ridgway, a son of the late Francis, Sr., and Marie Rippy Werner. On August 17, 1973 in St. Marys,...