Obituaries

May 21, 2020

Kimberly M. Himes, 59, of Ridgway, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her home.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services. 

May 17, 2020

Vera J. Wendel, 87, of Elk Towers and formerly of Averyville Road and Glen Hazel, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on June 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Floyd and Nora Wolf Herbstritt. On January 31, 1953 in St. Marys Church, she married Maurice "Skinny" Wendel, who preceded her...

May 11, 2020

 

Kathleen T. Oknefski, 89, of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born December 24, 1930 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Delahunty Imhof.

On October 11, 1952 she married the late Kenneth P. Oknefski, who preceded her in death on October 20, 2004.

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May 9, 2020

Constance (Lynch) Graham-Kelly , 95, a resident of Berks Heim Nursing Home in Leesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Private Funeral and Committal Services were held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Burial followed in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys is handling the arrangements and online condolences may...

May 6, 2020

Hailey Mae Matheson, 8, of 106 Van Buren Avenue, Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born on October 27, 2011, in Dubois, the daughter of Chris and Ali Freeburg Matheson.

Hailey was a 2nd grader at Francis Grandinetti Elementary School.  She was a Girl Scout who also...

Apr 29, 2020

Cody Michael Steis , 30, of 740 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born on May 6, 1989 in DuBois, a son of Timothy and Mary Lynn Braun Steis.

Cody was a graduate of SMAHS, class of 2007, where he was active...

Apr 14, 2020

Anna Lombardi Largey was born June 4, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA. and died April 14, 2020 at Elk Haven. Joseph Lombardi (Anna’s father) married his sweet heart from the record store, Mary Zampetti Lombardi (Anna’s mother).  Joseph worked in the textile industry and was fortunate to maintain his job throughout the Great Depression, which enabled them to...

Apr 14, 2020

Joan M. Hanes , 90, of 707 Vine Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 19, 1929, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Alois and Rose Scherer Holtzhauser. On September 3, 1949, she married the late Kenneth Hanes, who preceded her...

Apr 9, 2020

Mary J. “Jackie” Blauser, 86, of 439 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 1, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Chester and Marguerite Butler Garity.

On October 28, 1950, she married John J. Blauser, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2015.

Mary was...

Apr 5, 2020

Judith F. Renwick , 77, of 9458 Bennetts Valley Highway, Penfield, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 10, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret  Lipsey Vollmer.

On June 8, 1968 in Queen of the World...

Apr 4, 2020

Harry E. Carr, 88, of 156 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1931, a son of the late John and Alice Keller Carr. In 1955, he married Marian Selle Carr, who survives of St. Marys. Harry served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean...

Mar 28, 2020

Beverly W. Cheatle , 72, of 142 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 with her family by her side following a short illness.

She was born on July 26, 1947, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer.

On December 2,...

Mar 28, 2020

Kenneth E. Riley, 80, of 5973 Montmorenci Rd Ridgway, died at his home on Saturday March 28, 2020 surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 24, 1939, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Margaret Sekelski Riley.

On November 26, 1960 in St Anne’s Church in Wilcox, he married Frances Gorlowski.  Together they shared nearly 60...

Mar 25, 2020

Michael J. “Mikey” Mosier, 22, of Kersey, died on Wednesday. March 25, 2020 in St. Marys.

He was born on February 9, 1998, in Dubois, a son of the late James “Jimmy” Mosier and Jennifer Himes Lion of St. Marys.

Mikey could often be found enjoying music or a game of pick-up basketball.  He also enjoyed watching educational tv series...

Mar 16, 2020

Helen Sharrow Werneth , 92, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 131 Bestway Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 23, 1927, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late August and Loretta Kraus Herzing....

Mar 14, 2020

John E. "Bimbo" Halquist , 66, of 218 Hogback Road, Kersey, died on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 5, 1954, in Kane, PA, a son of the late John A. and Martha L. Benson Halquist.

On September 21, 1974 in Wilcox Lutheran...

Mar 9, 2020

Michael B. Schloder , 54, of 573 Center Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 9, 2020 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Ridgway, PA on September 22, 1965, a son of Arnold Green of California and the late Edna "Rusty"  Farrell.

Mike was a...

Feb 22, 2020

Karen A. (Auman) Sporner , 76, loving wife of Vincent E. Sporner, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on February 22, 2020 following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 1, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Marinus J. and Doris M. (Fritz) Auman.  She was Catholic by faith and a member of...

Feb 20, 2020

Gregory E. Wendel , 55, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 721 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on August 11, 1964 in St. Marys, a son of Leander and Christine Miles Wendel, who survive of St. Marys. Greg was...

Feb 20, 2020

Isabella R. “Bella” Shipe, 18, of 417 Walnut Street, Ridgway, PA died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born on April 24, 2001 to Larry and Reshawn Yeager Shipe.

Bella attended Ridgway High School and enjoyed spending time at home.  She loved flowers and will be remembered for her kind demeanor.

In addition to her parents,...