Obituaries

Dolores Lenze

Dolores Lenze

Jul 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dolores Rowene Elenor Lindenmuth Lenze, age 89, of Ridgway, PA on July 4, 2025, at Laurelbrooke Personal Care facility in Brookville, PA after a lengthy illness.

Dolores was born April 8, 1936, in Dagus Mines, PA to Edward and Frances Johnson Lindenmuth. On December 5, 1953, Dolores married Frederick George Lenze at St Leo's...

Thomas L. Snyder

Thomas L. Snyder

Jun 29, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of a beloved father, grandfather and friend

- a man whose warmth, humor and unwavering faith touched everyone who knew him.

Thomas L. Snyder, 98, of 911 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born April 16, 1927, in...

Thomas Mosier

Thomas Mosier

Jun 25, 2025

Thomas J. Mosier, age 78, of Hillcrest Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His daughters were at his bedside with his hand being held as he passed.

Born on September 13, 1946, in Dagus Mines, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Annabelle (Wildnauer)...

Barbara L. Buerk

Barbara L. Buerk

Jun 25, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, memaw, sister and best friend, Barb Lee Boroi Buerk, who passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family in her home. Known for her feisty spirit, Barb was always the ringleader in the circus of life, with her family being the monkeys she...

James Benninger

James Benninger

Jun 24, 2025

James E. "Animal" Benninger, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on February 9, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Winfred and Mary Fritz Benninger.

On April 2, 1993, at Johnsonburg, PA, he married Roberta "Jean" Walker Benninger, who survives.

Animal was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, class...

Irene M. Wehler

Irene M. Wehler

Jun 24, 2025

Irene M. Wehler, 89, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of S. Michael Road, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

She was born on June 14, 1936 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Andrew and Caroline Hoffman Mosemiller.

On July 6, 1957, she married the late Frederick Wehler, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Irene was...

Yolanda Wolfel

Yolanda Wolfel

Jun 24, 2025

Yolanda D. Wolfel, 88, of Erie Avenue and formerly of Wolfel Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 26, 1936 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late Carmine and Maria Pirillo Dragone.

On June 27, 1959, she married the late Raymond "Joe" Wolfel, who preceded...

Edith T. Fedus

Edith T. Fedus

Jun 22, 2025

Edith T. Fedus, 92, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Laurel Mill Road, Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

She was born on March 3, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John and Mary Bosnik Strauss.

On September 29, 1956, she married the late John Fedus, who preceded her in death on January 8, 2012. Together...

Richard "Rich" Williams

Richard "Rich" Williams

Jun 21, 2025

Richard A."Rich" Williams, 51, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

He was born on December 31, 1973 in Saint Marys, PA, a son of the late Kenneth "Buz" Williams and Helen Vogt Williams, who survives.

On September 15, 2012, in Queen of the World Church, he married the love of his life, Kelly Kronenwetter Williams, who survives. Together...

Patricia J. Corbett

Patricia J. Corbett

Jun 21, 2025

Patricia J. "Pat" Corbett, 84, a resident of Elk Haven, and formerly of Grant Road, Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

She was born on February 15, 1941, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charlie and Martha Fischer Ecklund.

On April 23, 1960. Pat married the late Gerald A. Corbett, who preceded her in death on July 28, 2007. Together they...

Jade Sanchez

Jade Sanchez

Jun 14, 2025

It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved daughter, Jade Sanchez, 20, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Jade was born June 23, 2004 at the St. Marys Hospital, a daughter of the late Ameyanna C. Sanchez and James A. Marche III, who survives of Kersey.

Jade was a graduate of...

Steven Pesce

Steven Pesce

Jun 13, 2025

Steven L. "Moose" Pesce, 65, of Dagus Mines, PA passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 6, 1959 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Louis Pesce and Joan Mintzer Pesce, who survives.

On May 11, 1991, in Kersey, PA, he married Heather Simbeck Pesce, who survives....

Louise D. Mader

Louise D. Mader

Jun 12, 2025

Elsie Louise Dahlquist Mader, born March 13, 1931, returned triumphant to her Lord on June 12, 2025. Louise was born in Ridgway to Frank and Elsie Dahlquist. She was the youngest of their three children following brothers Bob and Connie and is the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Louise was the apple of her father’s eye. At age 12...

Joyce Leviski

Joyce Leviski

Jun 12, 2025

Joyce A. Leviski, 89, formerly of Bucktail Road, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 3, 1935 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Caskey Seelye.

On August 28, 1954, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Eugene Leviski, who survives. Together they have been blessed with more...

Lucy M. Johnson

Lucy M. Johnson

Jun 11, 2025

Lucy M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

She was born on September 18, 1939, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Patsy and Amelia Sorge Ritucci.

Lucy was a member of St. Leos Church and a graduate of St. Leos High School, class of 1957. Lucy could often be found...

Jack W. Dunkle

Jack W. Dunkle

Jun 4, 2025

Jack W. Dunkle, Jr., 72, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 15, 1952, in Kane, the son of the late Jack and May Yeagle Dunkle.

Jack was a lifelong resident of the area and loved to spend his time with his friends in Bennetts Valley. A...

Fred J. Streich

Fred J. Streich

May 29, 2025

Fred John "Freddie" Streich, 91, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Ash Street, Ridgway, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

He was born on May 14, 1934, in Ridgway, the son of the late Fred "Scump" and Agnes E. (Steger) Streich.

On May 23, 1959, at St. Leo's Magnus Roman Catholic...

Seth A. Neubert

Seth A. Neubert

May 26, 2025

Seth A. Neubert, 37, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Clearfield County

He was born August 13, 1987, a son of David Neubert and Shari Byers Spochacz, who survive.

Seth was a graduate of Ridgway Area High School. He worked as a chef for several restaurants over the years, where...

E. Anne Meehan

E. Anne Meehan

May 23, 2025

E. Anne Meehan, 95, of 10211 Regent Cir, Naples, FL, and formerly of Ridgway, PA, died on Friday, May 23, 2025.

She was born on July 27, 1929 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Ellen C. (Lawler) Lynch.

On May 14, 1955, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Castle, she married Paul C. Meehan, who...

Raymond A. Nero

Raymond A. Nero

May 23, 2025

Raymond A. Nero, 96, of W. Oilwell Street, St. Marys, went cruising into Heaven in his little white car with his wife, Jean, by his side on Friday, May 23, 2025 after a long, happy, and full life.

He was born on August 31, 1928 in Brockway, a son of the late Anthony and Ella Squires Nero.

On November 23, 1950, at...