Obituaries
Linda Donahue
Aug 12, 2025
Linda J. Donahue, 75, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on July 25, 1950, in Kane, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Margaret Huber Shaffer.
On October 3, 1970, she married James Donahue, who survives.
Linda devoted her life to her family and her faith, being a proud member of Hallton Church of...
John Moran
Aug 12, 2025
John T. Moran, 92, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on May 11, 1933, in Kane, the son of the late James A. and Nellie W. Whitaker Moran.
On July 4, 1959, he married the late Margaret Moran, who preceded him in death on February 8, 2011.
John was a lifelong...
Donna L. Blair
Aug 11, 2025
Donna L. Blair, 77, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 11, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on October 3, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Celin Haberberger.
On August 19, 1967, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Raymond Blair, who survives. Together they shared nearly 58 years...
Cynthia Kathryn Aiello
Aug 10, 2025
Cynthia Kathryn Aiello passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of all of her family.
Cyndi loved her family so immensely, and her love continued to shine so brightly. It was an honor for her to have her husband, daughters, son in laws, grandchildren, sisters, sisters and brothers in-laws, nieces, nephews, and godchildren in her...
Alice M. Feldbauer
Aug 7, 2025
Alice M. "Bucky" Feldbauer, 84, passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Dubois on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
She was born on May 23, 1941 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Ignatious and Gertrude Fritz Feldbauer.
Alice was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She retired from Sylvania after more than 48 years of service, and greatly enjoyed the friendships she...
Matthew G. Geer
Aug 6, 2025
Matthew G. Geer, 38, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in St. Marys, PA.
He was born on April 29, 1987, in Ridgway, PA, a son of Bertil Geer and the late Geraldine Lenze Geer.
On October 25, 2014 in Ridgway, PA, he married Tiera Lombrana Geer, who survives. Together they shared nearly 11 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Matt was a graduate...
Loretta A. Herzing
Aug 4, 2025
Loretta A. Herzing, 86, of Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
She was born on May 26, 1939 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Hilding and June Erlanson Anderson.On May 16, 1959, at Queen of the World Church, she married the late John G. Herzing, who preceded...
Robert J. Nero
Aug 2, 2025
Robert J. Nero, 90, of German Settlement, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
He was born on January 25, 1935, in Dagus Mines, a son of the late Louis and Muzzetta Johnston Nero.
On October 22, 1955, he married the late Edna Mae Mitchell, who preceded in him in death on April 23, 2010.
Robert was a man of many interests,...
Robert D. Porter
Aug 1, 2025
Robert D. Porter, 62, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025.
He was born on October 14, 1962, in Johnstown, a son of the late John and Patricia Reynolds Porter.
Bob dedicated 45 years of his life to American Axle, where he was known for his unwavering work ethic and commitment. Upon his retirement in April, he focused on his...
Paul Plyler
Jul 27, 2025
Paul Plyler, 67, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born on September 14, 1957, in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Sam Plyler Sr. and Sarah Dush Plyler Wonderling.
On June 5, 1982, at St. Leo's Church, he married Barb Bowers Plyler, who survives. Together they shared more than 43 years...
Stephen H. Gausman
Jul 27, 2025
Stephen Howard Gausman passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born on March 31, 1947, and devoted his life to his work and family. He worked for 40 years at Keystone Powdered Metals as a tool and die maker, where his precision...
Tyrel J. Woelfel
Jul 19, 2025
Tyrel J. Woelfel, 33, of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as a result of a UTV accident.
He was born on February 19, 1992, in Ridgway, the son of Robert and Judy Lundy Woelfel.
On December 28, 2021, he married Shannon Bradburn. Together, they built a beautiful family, welcoming three children into the world: Jaxtyn, Maverick, and Mayzilyn. Ty...
Jason M. Straub
Jul 18, 2025
Jason M. Straub, 49, of Center Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18, 2025, in St. Marys.
He was born on December 31, 1975 in Ridgway, beloved son of Michael and Krystyna Sankowski Straub, who survive of St. Marys.
On June 9, 2006, he married Wendie Klaiber Straub, who survives. Together they shared nearly 20 years of love, laughter,...
William D. Fannin
Jul 17, 2025
William (Bill) D. Fannin, 90, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Ridgway, son of the late Daniel and Maude (Hayes) Fannin. He was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and graduated from Ridgway Area High School, Class of 1954.
William was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where...
William L. Mosier
Jul 17, 2025
William L. "Bill" Mosier, 85, a lifelong resident of Main Street, Kersey, passed away on Thursday July 17, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 21, 1940 in Kersey, a son of the late Thomas and Annabelle Wildnauer Mosier.
On November 13, 1963, he married the late Elizabeth "Betty" McMackin Mosier, who preceded him in death on December 26,...
Myrna "Diane" Schreiber
Jul 15, 2025
Myrna "Diane" Schreiber, 73, formerly of Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a long battle with MS.
She was born on November 7, 1951 in Punxsutawney, PA.
On November 7, 1971, she married Benjamin Schreiber, who survives.
Diane was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High...
Shirley F. Hillebrand
Jul 11, 2025
Shirley F. Hillebrand, 90, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 11, 2025.
She was born on July 20, 1934 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Probst Fledderman.
On May 21, 1966, at St. Marys Church, she married the love of her life, Otto A. Hillebrand, who preceded her in death on...
Thomas V. Smith
Jul 10, 2025
Thomas V. Smith, 72, of Weedville, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness.
He was born on January 5, 1953 in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Charles and Evelyn Anderson Smith.
On April 11, 1975, at Queen of the World Church, he married Dellene Bauer Smith, who survives. Together they...
Thomas Bush
Jul 9, 2025
Thomas W. "Tom" Bush, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville following a brief illness.
He was born on March 11, 1957 in Ridgway, a son of the late William and Shirley Anderson Bush.
On December 24, 1999, he married the love of his life, Ann Cunningham Butterfuss Bush, who survives. Together they shared a...
Richard J. Gardner
Jul 6, 2025
Richard J. Gardner, Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
He was born on June 24, 1950 in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard J. "Sup" Gardner, Sr. and Loretta P. Luchs Gardner.
Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Ridgway High School. He worked at Elcam...
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