Obituaries

Calvin L. Grabofski

May 20, 2025

Calvin L. Grabofski, 94, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Lady Lake, FL., passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born on December 26, 1930, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Herman and Helen  Koppitch Grabofski.

On June 23, 1954, in Ridgway,...

Julia R. Hackett

May 19, 2025

Julia R. Hackett, 67, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on Monday, May 19, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 7, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late James Dornish and Helen Samick Dornish Beck Fredrickson.

On May 5, 1984, in St. Marys, she married John C. Hackett, who survives. Together they shared...

Mary Ann Lewis

May 17, 2025

Mary Ann Lewis, 67, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on January 9, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clifford L. and Geraldine Rousch Vantassel.

On April 22, 1978, Mary Ann married Hallie L. Lewis Jr., who preceded her in death on July 26, 2022. Together they shared more...

Martha M. Cavallett

May 14, 2025

Martha M. Cavallett, 64, of Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

She was born on July 30, 1960 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Resch and Margaret Kofler Resch, who survives, of Kersey.

On October 15, 1998, she married Joseph Cavallett, who survives. Together they shared more than 40...

Joseph N. Schroeder

May 7, 2025

Joseph N. "Joe" Schroeder, 68, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

He was born on April 16, 1957 in Clare, MI, a son of the late Walter Norman Schroeder “Norm” and Roberta Barnes Schroeder, who survives of Clare, Michigan.

Joe was a 1975 graduate of Clare High School in Michigan and graduated from Mid-Michigan...

Linda L. Hartland

May 6, 2025

Linda L. Hartland, 75, of Mohawk Ave, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on November 15, 1949, in St. Marys, the daughter of the late Vincent and Lena Michael Slusarick.

On June 15, 1974, Linda married the love of her life, Michael Hartland, who survives.

Linda was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Carol J. Beimel

May 2, 2025

Carol J. Beimel, 92, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois with her family by her side.

She was born on July 13, 1932 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lavina Englehart Smithbauer.

On November 4, 1950, she married the late Clarence "Sonny" Beimel, who preceded her in death on...

Edmund P. Ambuski

Apr 29, 2025

Edmund P. Ambuski, 71, of Dagus Mines, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born on April 28, 1954 in Tonawanda, NY, a son of the late Casimer and Florence Proverse Ambuski.

On October 1, 1976 in DuBois, PA, he married Darla Reitz, who survives. Together...

Mary Jane Wingard

Apr 25, 2025

Mary Jane Wingard, 66, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1958 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Mills O'Leary.

On September 9, 2000, she married Joseph Wingard, who survives. Together they were blessed with nearly 25 years of...

Anna M. Schneider

Apr 25, 2025

Anna M. Schneider, 97, formerly of Wendel Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on July 16, 1927 in Byrnedale, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Fosca Pisaneschi Carpin.

On July 15, 1949, she married the late Norman Schneider, who preceded her in death on January...

Gary W. Carlson

Apr 25, 2025

Gary W. Carlson, 83, of Ridgway, and formerly of Kersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on June 10, 1941, in Brockport, a son of the late John W. and Emma "Faye" Bloom Carlson.

On January 20, 1961, in St. Tobias Church, Gary married the late Madolyn Joy Marchiori, who preceded him in death on...

Philip Taylor

Apr 20, 2025

Philip E. Taylor, 75, of Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, with his loving wife by his side following a brief illness.

He was born on July 31, 1949, a son of the late Howard and Betty June Kohlepp Taylor.

He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St....

Cynthia L. Park

Apr 19, 2025

Cynthia L. Park, 70, of Saint Marys, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Penn Highlands Dubois.

She was born on May 28, 1954 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John F. and Marie Roth Park.

Cynthia was a graduate of Kane High School and a member of Sacred Heart Church. She loved to sing and would share her musical talents...

Mary Kay Sarnoski

Apr 15, 2025

Mary Kay Sarnoski, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on July 18, 1944 in Blytheville, AR, a daughter of the late Eugene and Elva Fuller Hollobaugh.

On June 25, 1966, at St. Joseph's Church in Force, she married Joseph Sarnoski, who survives. Together they were blessed...

Tiffany Thomas

Apr 12, 2025

Tiffany J. Thomas, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 14, 2025.

She was born July 7, 1980 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of Nanette Smith Oakes, who survives.

Tiffany worked in various restaurants over the years and was employed recently at Hoss's, she will be remembered for being a good server and being very friendly to...

Robert J. Luchini

Apr 11, 2025

Robert Joseph Luchini, of Kersey, Pennsylvania, passed away at home and with his family by his side on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born on October 2, 1953, in Fort Hood, Texas, Robert was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zernell) Luchini.

On March 13, 1976, he married Brenda Lavella at St. Boniface Church. Together, they shared...

Norman H. Steis

Apr 9, 2025

Norman H. Steis, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

He was born on January 12, 1944, in Ridgway, a son of the late Alfred and Alice Johnson Steis.

Norm retired from the Johnsonburg Paper Mill after many years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars and going to races. Norm...

Connie W. Fannin

Apr 9, 2025

Connie W. Fannin, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born on September 23, 1942, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Gerald and J. Nadine Bullers Wilson.

On July 16, 1982, she married the late Raymond A. Fannin, who preceded in death on November 24, 2021.

Connie was protestant by...

Joseph M. Vollmer

Apr 8, 2025

Joseph Michael Vollmer, 83, of St. Marys, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on April 8, 2025. 

He was born on January 30, 1942 in St. Marys, PA, a Son of the late Thomas Vollmer and Kathryn Buerk Vollmer.

On May 21 1966, at St. Marys Church, he married Anita Vollmer, who survives. Together they shared more than 58 years of life. 

Joseph was...

Jeanette E. Malburg

Apr 4, 2025

On Friday, April 4, 2025, the heavens welcomed Jeanette E. Mosier Malburg. She passed away at Allegheny General Hospital following a long illness surrounded by her family.

She was born to the late William and Joanne (McAllister) Mosier on November 3, 1955.

On January 14, 1984, she married the love of her life and best friend Harry Malburg at St. Boniface Church....