Obituaries

Oct 11, 2024

Susan M. Fernan, 77, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Mount Nittany Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Milfred and Betty Keneske Nelson.

On May 27, 1983, Susan married William J. Fernan of Ridgway, who survives. Together they shared over 41 years of marriage.

Susan was a...

Oct 5, 2024

Gustave W. "Gus" Wolf, 86, formerly of St. Marys and Allison Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Gibsonia, PA, following an illness of the past few months He was born on March 21, 1938 in St. Marys, a son of the late Gustave J. and Helen E. Valentine Wolf.

Gus was a graduate...

Oct 5, 2024

Kathy A. Marciniak, 76, of Ridgway, passed away quietly on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Kane Lutheran Home.

She was born on March 6, 1948, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Glenn A. and Ruth M. Gardner Anderson.

On August 6, 1966, she married the late William G. "Billy" Marciniak, who preceded in death on October 3, 2021. Together they...

Oct 4, 2024

Noel E. Feronti, 86, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 12, 1937, in Johnsonburg, the son of the late James and Dona Keller Feronti. He was the 10th of 16 children.

On January 14, 1961, at Queen of The World Church, he married the late Donna...

Sep 28, 2024

Robert C. Gnan Sr., 87, of S. Michael Road., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Ott Gnan. On November 8, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Donna...

Sep 27, 2024

Valjean M. Lyle, 98, of Christ the King Manor, formally of Ridgway, died peacefully in her sleep on September 27, 2024.

She was born on January 22, 1926, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn Meyers.

She was married to the late William G. Lyle, who preceded her in death on November 12, 1974.

Valjean was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 27, 2024

Wayne G. Schauer , 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Fern Lane, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1937 in St. Marys, a son of the late Wilfred and Marcella Lecker Schauer.

On July 8, 1961, in Queen of the World Church, he...

Sep 20, 2024

Paul “Ted” Bullers , 72, of Lake City, died on Friday, September 20, 2024, peacefully at home.

He was born on August 31, 1952, in Ridgway, the son of the late Chester J. and Grace E. Hawk Bullers.

On December 24, 1984, he married the late Troyann Stahl, who preceded him in death on September 15, 1992.

Ted was a lifelong resident of...

Sep 17, 2024

Alberta M. "Tootie" Crocco , 99, formerly of Mertz Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born on April 23, 1925, in St. Marys,, a daughter of the late Edward and Carrie Friedl Wittman. On October 19, 1946, in St. Marys Church, she married the late...

Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Bennett, known to friends and associates as Dave, passed away in Nazareth, PA, on September 16, 2024, after a long illness. His loving partner of seventeen years, Joanne Ponak, was at his side.

Dave was born and raised in Ridgway, PA. After completing high school, he left to further his education, obtaining a PhD degree in Applied Statistics, all the...

Sep 16, 2024

Virginia A. "Ginger" Donachy , 72, of Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 22, 1951 in Brookville, PA, a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Plyer Becker. On February 5, 1972, she married Lawrence Donachy, who survives of...

Sep 14, 2024

Mary Jo (Weber) Green , 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 14, 2024, following a short illness. She was born June 15, 1937 in St Mary's, PA to Luke and Laura Wehler Weber. On January 23, 1965 she married the late Robert Lamar Green, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2018....

Sep 13, 2024

John Van Street , 95, of Tucson, Arizona, entered his Heavenly home on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Tucson, AZ following an illness of the past few months.

He was born September 9, 1929, in Bethlehem, PA, a son of the late Anton and Florence (Moyer) Van Street.

In January of 1954, John...

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy R. Kucenski, 87, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on May 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Rosario and Mary Giffi Grandinetti.

On November 12, 1960, in Ridgway, she married the late Eugene S. Kucenski, who preceded her in death on March 5, 2001.

Nancy graduated...

Sep 9, 2024

Annette M. Hulings, 56, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on July 10, 1968, in Ridgway, the daughter of Veryl Gess and the late Nancy Vantassal Gess.

Annette was a lifelong member of the community and graduate of Ridgway High School. She worked many years at the YMCA and recently worked for Dickinson Mental...

Sep 8, 2024

Kenneth J. Rimer , 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, September 8, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 4, 1948 in St. Marys, a son of the James and Eileen Nero Rimer. On November 21, 1970, in St. Marys Church, he married the love of...

Sep 7, 2024

Daniel R. "Pineapple" Hoohuli , 79, of St. Marys, passed away in Brookville on Saturday, September 7, 2024, following a battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Kau, Hawaii, a son of the late Hulilani and Dorothy Takata Hoohuli. Pineapple worked as a laborer at Servco for many years and was a member...

Sep 5, 2024

John R. Dick , 88, of Grant, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Benezette, a son of the late Seibert and Martha Harrison Dick. On July 12, 1958, he married the late Joyce Foster, who preceded him in death on...

Sep 3, 2024

Darlene M. Nortum , 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born on January 30, 1966, a daughter of the late William and Shirley Laird Evans. Darlene was a 1985 graduate of St. Marys Area High School and was a member of Abundant Life Church....

Aug 23, 2024

Sally J. Crandall Vavala, 74, of Boone Mountain Road Kersey PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

She was born May 6, 1950 in Westfield, New York to Clyde and Lois (Wester) Crandall. 

Sally graduated valedictorian of Sherman Central High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor's degree (1972) in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego,...