Obituaries
Mary M. Pearsall
Sep 28, 2025
Mary M. Pearsall, 93, of Kersey, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a sudden illness.
She was born on July 8, 1932 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late George and Melva Bundy Oknefski.
She was married to the late Arthur Wilson, he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married Arthur Pearsall, who...
Gary A. Sorg
Sep 27, 2025
Gary A. Sorg, 68, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sena Kean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after an illness of the past 5 months.
Gary was born on December 25, 1956 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mabel Rollick Sorg.
He attended St Marys Area Schools and graduated from SMAHS, class...
Howard H. Peterson
Sep 23, 2025
Howard H. "Sonny" Peterson, 84, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2025, in Ridgway, PA.
He was born on April 15, 1941 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late George K. and Pearl M. Steis Peterson.
On August 6, 1971, in Alexandria, VA, he married Carolyn Peterson, who survives. Together they shared more than 54 years of marriage.
A lifelong...
William M. Deahl
Sep 23, 2025
William M. Deahl, 83, of West Theresia Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 6, 1941, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Jonas and Helen Timblin Deahl.
On April 7, 1962, he married Carol Neal Deahl, who survives. Together they shared more than 63 years of marriage.
William was employed at Pure...
Sharon A. Rimer
Sep 22, 2025
Sharon A. Rimer, 72, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services are being held privately by the family. Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Helen J. Prechtl
Sep 21, 2025
Helen J. "Zippy" Prechtl, 85, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on January 21, 1940, in Toby, the daughter of the late Oden and Christine Billotte Krise.
On June 23, 1955, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brandy Camp, she married the late Merle Prechtl, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1990.
Zippy lived...
Ben A. Samick
Sep 15, 2025
Ben A. Samick, 32, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 15, 2025.
He was born on May 12, 1993 in St. Marys, PA, a son of Kurt and Diane Buerk Samick, who survive.
Ben was a lifelong resident of the area and proud member of the community, having graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 2011. He enjoyed...
Linda A. Valimont
Sep 14, 2025
Linda Ann Valimont, 67, of Johnsonburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 1, 1958, in Erie, PA, a daughter of the late Robert A. Nortum and late Beatrice M. Kemick.
Linda worked in health care, caring for the elderly. In her free time, Linda enjoyed sewing. She had a soft spot for animals...
Victoria R. Walker
Sep 14, 2025
Victoria R. Walker, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Smethport.
She was born on November 23, 1937 in Renovo, PA, a daughter of the late George and Elsie Straightwell Fischer.
Vicky was Catholic by faith and was a graduate of Central High School. She was a hard worker who loved volunteering, helping anyone...
Stephen "Chunk" Kovalyak
Sep 9, 2025
Stephen "Chunk" Kovalyak, 59, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on August 18, 1966, in Ridgway, the son of the late Michael S. and Veronica Cuneo Kovalyak.
He is survived by his fiancé of nearly 26 years, Laura Schlimm, whom Steve's kids lovingly referred to as their "Favorite almost step-mom".
A proud graduate of...
Benedict "Ben" Brendel
Sep 5, 2025
Benedict "Ben" B. Brendel, 79, of Ridgway, passed into his eternal rest in Heaven on September 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with a rare form of blood cancer.
He was born on February 15, 1946, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late George and Eileen (Hoffman) Brendel.
On September 9, 1967, Ben married...
Benjamin J. Zappa
Sep 5, 2025
Benjamin J. Zappa of Ridgway, PA died at 12:30 pm on Friday September 5, 2025, at age 85 following a long, debilitating, battle with multiple strokes and musculature weakness. Ben was born on January 13, 1940, in Sharon Pa.
He was the son, and only child, of Edward E. Zappa and Jennie Cantelupe Zappa. Ben married the love of his life Cheryl...
Thomas "Joe" Fitch
Sep 2, 2025
Thomas, "Joe" Fitch, 60, of Wilcox, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on July 17, 1965, in Ridgway, the son of Georgetta J. Vidmar Bishop and the late Thomas T. (Brenda) Fitch.
Joe was a lifelong resident of Elk County and a proud graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1983, where he distinguished himself as...
Joshua J. Reynolds
Aug 31, 2025
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of our beautiful son, grandson, brother, husband, uncle, and friend, Joshua Joseph Reynolds, who left the world far too soon at the age of 36.
Joshua was a proud gay man who lived boldly and authentically, embracing each day with joy, energy, and purpose. He began every morning with a commitment...
Vincent "Pete" Murray
Aug 29, 2025
Vincent P. "Pete" Murray, 99, of 675 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 following a brief illness.
He was born on July 19, 1926 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late John and Margaret Mertz Murray. Pete recently celebrated his 99th birthday in July.
On October 12, 1957, at Sacred Heart Church, he married Charlotte...
Lillian Krug
Aug 24, 2025
Lillian L. Krug, 95, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 following a brief illness.
She was born at her home in Weedville on March 6, 1930, a daughter of late Clair and Dorothy Timblin McClintick.
On June 29, 1949, she married the late Hilary G. Krug, who...
Elizabeth "Betty" Peterson
Aug 23, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Peterson, 86, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
She was born on May 3, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Daniel and Bernice Heindl O'Connell.
On May 3, 1958, in Ridgway, she married the late Donald S. Peterson, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2018.
Betty worked as a cashier at...
Donna K. Yetzer
Aug 19, 2025
Donna K. Yetzer, 87, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Pear Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on March 3, 1938, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Sarginger Krieg.
On September 17, 1960, she married the late Dane Yetzer, who preceded her...
Joseph Gasbarre
Aug 17, 2025
Joseph Hugo Gasbarre, 74, of Ridgway, passed away after a brief illness on August 17, 2025. Born in Ridgway, he was the son of the late George P. and Nellie (Mann) Gasbarre.
On August 30, 1975, he married Constance Duell at St. John's Lutheran Church in Johnsonburg. They shared 32 happy years together and raised two children, Joseph (Shannon) and Matthew...
Earl N. Bullers
Aug 17, 2025
Earl N. Bullers, 75, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born on March 27, 1950, in Ridgway, a son of the late Earl J. and Theresa M Carvino Bullers.
Earl was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1968. Earl dedicated his life to his passion...
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