Obituaries
Lisa Day
Nov 19, 2025
Lisa Marie Day, 57, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly at her home after a short illness, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will forever feel her absence.
Born and raised in Ridgway, Lisa spent most of her life in the community that shaped her, attending Ridgway High School. Lisa had a passion for cooking, football, and simply being with the...
Margaret Floravit
Nov 18, 2025
Margaret M. Floravit, 93, formerly of N. Saint Marys Road, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in St. Marys, PA.
She was born on March 29, 1932, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late August and Magdalene Hoffman Werneth.
On October 25, 1952, she married Thomas Floravit, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2009. Together they...
Robert "Bob" Neil
Nov 17, 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Neil, 78, of Brockport, passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 1, 1947, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Herbert and June Lockwood Neil.
On February 25, 1984, in St. Marys, he married Teri M. Meyer, with whom he shared a beautiful life for more...
Thomas R. Davido
Nov 15, 2025
Thomas R. Davido, 72, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Aruba with his wife by his side.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald J. and Ruth C. Harvey Davido.
On May 10, 1975, at St. Leo Church, he married Jo-Ann Marchese, with whom he celebrated 50 years of...
Lea Ehrensberger
Nov 15, 2025
Lea A. Ehrensberger, 85, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 with her loving family by her side following a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 3, 1940 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Edna Leithner Salter.
On October 1, 1960, she married the late David W. Ehrensberger, who preceded her in death on...
Dolores "Dolly" Buerk
Nov 14, 2025
Dolores M. "Dolly" Buerk, 87, formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 30, 1938 in Rosemantown (Near Sykesville), PA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Angelina Assalone Angeletti.
Dolly was a graduate of...
Mary L. Papa
Nov 13, 2025
Mary L. Papa, 62, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands Dubois following an extended battle with cancer.
She was born on November 13, 1963, the daughter of the late John and Joyce Weis Papa.
A lifelong resident of the Ridgway area, Mary was a proud graduate of Ridgway High School, where her spirit and warmth first endeared her to...
Timothy Hetrick
Nov 9, 2025
Timothy J. "Timmy" Hetrick, 19, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Indiana, PA.
He was born on December 28, 2005 in St. Marys, PA, a son of James C. and Stephanie A. Hetrick, who survive of St. Marys.
Timmy was a 2024 graduate of Elk County Catholic High School and was looking forward...
Richard E. Grasser
Nov 4, 2025
Richard E. "Rick" Grasser, 64, a resident of Elk Towers and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He was born on October 9, 1961 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard Grasser and Laura Beldin Fragale.
Rick was a free spirit who enjoyed living a simple life. With a great love for the outdoors, Rick could...
Sophia M. Uhl
Nov 1, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Sophia M. Uhl, who left us peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the age of 86. In her final moments, she was held close by those who meant the most to her.
Sophia was born in Poland on December 8,...
Donald E. McGonigal
Oct 25, 2025
Donald E. "Don" McGonigal, 76, of Kersey, passed away at his home, surrounded by the love of his wife, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 31, 1948 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Wilson and Julia Czekai McGonigal.
On August 11, 1973, he married Kathryn Manfroni McGonigal, who survives of Kersey....
Jordan "Fuzzy" Ginther
Oct 25, 2025
Jordan F. "Fuzzy" Ginther, 90, of Toby, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
He was born on October 16, 1935, in St. Marys, the son of the late Anthony and Julia Wolf Ginther.
On July 19, 1958, he married the late Mildred Anders, who preceded him in death in 2000.
Fuzzy was a lifelong resident of...
Lynn Duchi
Oct 21, 2025
Lynn M. Duchi, 73, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on December 6, 1951, in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Sylvio and Lois Nichols Duchi.
Lynn was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1969. In her free time, she loved to read and do jigsaw puzzles. Lynn also...
Mason Neureiter
Oct 20, 2025
Mason J. Neureiter, 20, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 20, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on April 26, 2005, in St. Marys, the son of Steven and Shannon Wright Neureiter, who survive of Ridgway.
Mason was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 2023, and he worked as a dispatcher for Elk County Emergency...
Marian E. Oknefski
Oct 15, 2025
Marian E. Oknefski, 84, a lifelong resident of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 4, 1941 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel (Sellers) Steudler.
On February 21, 1959, she married George "Russ" Oknefski, who survives. Together they shared more than...
Robert "Bob" Connacher
Oct 12, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Connacher, 79, of Ridgway, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
He was born on October 1, 1946, in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Lyle and Rhoda Zimmerman Connacher.
On September 28, 1974, at Holy Cross Church, he married Carol Armanini , who survives. Together they shared more than 51 years of marriage.
Bob was a...
Michael A. Caggiano
Oct 8, 2025
Michael A. Caggiano Jr., 91, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on May 24, 1934, in Ridgway, the son of the late Michael and Susie Nappe Caggiano.
On September 24,1954, in Brooklyn, NY, he married the late Carmela Galante, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2013.
Mike was a proud graduate of...
Faythe R. Brown
Oct 6, 2025
Faythe R. Brown, 75, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Kersey, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 12, 1949 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles "Ray" and Margaret Geist Copello.
She enjoyed dancing, singing, listening to music, and spending time with her...
Karen A. Lenze
Oct 2, 2025
Karen A. Lenze, 76, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
She was born on May 24, 1949 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Creighton Anders and Shirley Kessler Mulkin.
Karen worked for St. Mary's Carbon Factory, St. Mary's Pharmacy and owned a bar, The Outdoor Inn, in Kersey, PA.
She enjoyed traveling, listening to music, shopping, and...
Richard D. Beavers
Sep 28, 2025
Richard D. Beavers, 80, of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, September 28,2025, at the Dubois Nursing home.
He was born July 10, 1945, in Pasadena, CA, the son of the late Bill Beavers and Marcie Brown.
A proud veteran, Richard enlisted in the United States Marines on September 28, 1964, serving honorably with the Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance units during the...
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