Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Susan J. Davido, 80, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 15, 1944, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late John D. and Mary Jane Lipsey Hrusth.

On October 15, 1966, at St. Leo Church, she married Ronald Davido, who survives.

Susan was a devoted member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Lou Seelye , 91, of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. She was born on August 5, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Urban and Leah Henry Wehler. Mary Lou was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School....

Nov 24, 2024

Richard B. "Dick" Straub , 86, of Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, following a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Frank and Marguerite Bender Straub. On September 9, 1961, at Queen of the World Church,...

Nov 22, 2024

Lynn K. Greenawalt, 74, of Ridgway passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 14, 1950 in Sandusky, Ohio, a daughter of the late Andrew and Betty Henry Reigle.

Lynn worked at St. Marys Carbon and then worked at Motion Control in Ridgway for many years until its closure. She enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2024

Gretchen H. Rhoads, 74, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on April 17, 1950, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Isaac L. and Phyllis J. McKay Smith.

Gretchen was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from St. Marys High School, class of 1969. She found joy in spending time...

Nov 17, 2024

Rita M. Gerber, 65, of Kersey passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

She was born on January 27, 1959 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles and Delores Gusmerotti Swanson. 

On September 1, 1979, in St. Boniface Church, she married Robin Gerber, who survives. Together they shared more than...

Nov 16, 2024

Debra Ann (DeGroat) Larnder passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 16th, 2024 after a two-and-a-half-year fight with cancer.

Debbie was born to Joseph and Lucille DeGroat on May 12th, 1957 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. She attended Erie Business College where she earned an associate’s degree in business and enjoyed dancing with her friends at local discotheques. She worked at Sarah...

Nov 16, 2024

Brian D. Winters, 64, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on February 16, 1960, in Ridgway, a son of the late Paul “Gene” and Grace “Mitzi” Oertly Winters.

On May 22, 2009, he married Johnna McGrath, who survives.

Brian was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1978, and  worked as a...

Nov 14, 2024

P. Victor “Hector” Moore, Jr., 70, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on November 1, 1954, in Ridgway, a son of the late P. Victor, Sr. and Louise Anna Yeager Moore.

In September 7, 2007, he married Lesa Marconi, who survives.

Hector was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of...

Nov 14, 2024

John "Jack" Schlimm, 86, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Elk Haven following a brief stay there. Jack's son John would appreciate that his wishes and privacy please be respected during this time. He would also kindly request no home visits, gifts of food or flowers. John said, "I told my dad that when...

Nov 14, 2024

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Meacham , 94, formerly of Ford Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk with her family by her side. She was born on January 15, 1930 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late David and Isabelle Krieg Caskey. Elizabeth married James F. Schatz, who preceded...

Nov 8, 2024

Daryl John “DJ” Bauer, 65, of Bedford, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8th, 2024.

He was born in St. Mary’s, PA on March 22nd, 1959, to the late Clarence and Phyllis (Ford) Bauer. DJ attended Williamsport Community College and completed his certification in Construction Carpentry.

Most recently, DJ worked as a...

Nov 8, 2024

James Andrew Johnson of Ridgway Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in his home on Friday November 8th, 2024. 

James was born on October 3, 1940 to late Andrew and Bernice Pollick. He was later adopted by George and Isabel Johnson. James attended Ridgway high school and later went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. James served as a Marine...

Nov 8, 2024

Sandra L. "Sandie" Ehrensberger , 73, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on June 21, 1951 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Earl and Clara Ferris VanAlstine. On August 9, 1969, she married the love of her life, George Ehrensberger, who survives. Together...

Oct 31, 2024

Victoria Caggiano Davidson, 80, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on October 31, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 24, 1944, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Romeo J. and Florence E. Heiberger Caggiano.

On December 29, 1992, in St. Augustine, she married the late John "Jack" Davidson, who preceded in death on June 25, 2021.

Vicky was...

Oct 31, 2024

Rich N. Anderson, 55, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on August 1, 1969, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Shirley Pontious Anderson.

Rich, a passionate outdoorsman and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, found joy in working in his yard, tinkering with motors, and embarking on camping, hunting, and...

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Ann Schlimm , 90, of Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on July 24, 1934 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Feldbauer Hupfer. On May 4, 1957, in Queen of the World Church, she...

Oct 25, 2024

Robert J. Ewing Jr., 62, of St. Marys passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.

Robert was born on September 12, 1962, in Ridgway, to the late Robert J. Ewing Sr.

Robert was employed as a machinist for many years and greatly enjoyed what he did. He was very mechanically minded and was a jack-of-all-trades....

Oct 23, 2024

Donald Adiel Piccirillo, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.

On May 14, 1960, at St. Leo Church, he married Carnith Raspatello, who survives.

Donald was a devoted member of St. Leo's Church and...

Oct 22, 2024

Ronald E. Starrett, 79, of Weedville, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the McKinley Health Center.

A Memorial Service for Ronald E. Starrett will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30AM at the Gardner Hill Community Church, 2808 Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling...