Obituaries

Jul 4, 2024

Theresa M. Vizza , 91, a resident of Elk Towers, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Theresa was born to Anthony and Elena "Lena" Agliardo Miglicio on August 3rd, 1932. She was one of five children. Theresa is survived by one daughter; Mary (Gary) Howard of Wilcox, her grandson; Brandon (Megahn) Howard...

Jul 3, 2024

Clement J. Nagley , 90, of West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

He was born on February 15, 1934 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Clement and Marie Reed Nagley. On September 1, 1963, he married Beverly Schaefer Nagley, who survives. Together they...

Jul 1, 2024

John B. "Bruce" Bauer, 89, of Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, July 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born on August 7, 1934 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Richard and Marie Vollmer Bauer. On November 1, 1969, in Emporium, he married Roselyn Bauer, who preceded him in...

Jun 30, 2024

Martha “Betty” Kinkead, 93, died suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Jefferson Manor Personal Care in Brookville.

She was born on April 12, 1931, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late William and Ada Brockleburst Kindkead.

Martha was a lifelong member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Over the course of her working career, she was employed with Dr. Mawn, Olson...

Jun 30, 2024

Arthur J. Cianca, 73, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 5, 1950, in Ridgway, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Susan Caggeso Cianca.

On August 12, 1988, he married Mary Theresa Judice, who survives.

Art was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of St. Leo...

Jun 30, 2024

Mary E. Hoffman Oknefski, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road in Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 21, 1930, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Charles and Estella Cussins Hoffman.

On December 6, 1947, she married the late Frederic (Ted) Oknefski, who preceded in death September 7, 2012.

Mary...

Jun 29, 2024

James Samuel Delhunty, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on June 29, 2024. He was lovingly known as “Sam” by his family and friends. 

Sam was born on July 18, 1938 to Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty, who preceded him in death. He spent his early years in Portland Mills where he grew up in a large family.

Sam was a graduate of...

Jun 29, 2024

James E. "Big Jim" VanAlstine, 92 , passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Pinecrest Manor. He was born on September 12, 1931 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Earl and Pearl Rice VanAlstine. On June 14, 1952, in Portville, NY, he married the late Inez Hoak VanAlstine, who preceded him in death...

Jun 25, 2024

Sylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christ The King Manor.

He was born on January 18, 1945, in Kane, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Farren Corey.

On March 11, 1967, he married Rebecca Shipe, who survives.

Sylvester led a fulfilling life; having worked at the Ridgway Ink Plant and later retiring from GKN in...

Jun 23, 2024

Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin. 

On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in...

Jun 21, 2024

Francis L. "Franny" Friedl , 98, of 104 West Theresia Road (also known as Zwack's Pond), died on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. He was born in St. Marys on August 31, 1925, son of the late Frank and Clara Zwack Friedl.

Franny was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and...

Jun 19, 2024

Glenda D. Gerg , 63, of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 2, 1960 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Merle "Banana" and Adrienne Boyd Baumgratz. On October 16, 1992, she married Timothy Gerg, who survives....

Jun 10, 2024

Harry L. Himes, 77, of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.

He was born on January 2, 1947, in Brookville, a son of the late William Wade Himes, and Mary Lindsey Himes, who survives of St. Marys.

Harry was a member of Awakening Alliance Church and a past treasurer of the Ridgway...

Jun 9, 2024

Richard "Gabby" Butterfuss, 90, of Ridgway, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024.He was born on October 16, 1933, in Ridgway, the son of the late Donald and Edna Gerg Butterfuss.On April 16, 1956, Richard married the late Joanne "Kaye" Luchs, who preceded him in death on September 22, 2018.Richard was a dedicated member of St. Leo Catholic...

Jun 9, 2024

Margaret “Peg” Victor Howard, surrounded by family and friends, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 79 years old. She was born June 15, 1944, in Ridgway to Mario “Spike” T Victor and Margaret Whelan.Peg was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. Throughout her life, she was a professional secretary, a showjumper, a scuba diver, a softball coach,...

Jun 9, 2024

Dorothy K. "Dot" Leslie, 96, of The Fountains at Dubois, and formerly of Ridgway, died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, following a lengthy illness.She was born on November 23, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Claude L. and Mina Hopps Kessler.On November 14, 1957, she married the late Robert E. Leslie, who preceded her in death...

Jun 8, 2024

Linda L. Wilson, 77, of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois. She was born on October 13, 1946, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Carl A. and Grace Wright Dietz.On June 29, 1968, at St. Leos Church, she married John Wilson of Kersey, who survives.Linda was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School and...

May 29, 2024

Martha V. Gaton , 83, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1941 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lavern and Mary Troha Goodreau. On March 28, 1968 in Emporium, PA, she married the late Jack...

May 26, 2024

Brenda L. Miller, 57, of Dagus Mines Rd, Kersey, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

She was born on October 9, 1966, in East Stroudsburg, the daughter of the late Talbert and Jacqueline Jones Miller.

Brenda is survived by 2 sons, Nicholas and Austin Miller of Kersey, a brother, Toddy Miller of East...

May 23, 2024

Germaine M. Meyer , 86, of Jackson Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1938 in Kersey, PA, a daughter of the late John and Sabina Hasselman Wolfel. On September 10, 1955, she married the late Ellsworth "Bud" Meyer, who preceded her in death...