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Rita M. Gerber

Rita M. Gerber

Nov 17, 2024

Rita M. Gerber, 65, of Kersey passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

She was born on January 27, 1959 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles and Delores Gusmerotti Swanson. 

On September 1, 1979, in St. Boniface Church, she married Robin Gerber, who survives. Together they shared more than...

Debra Ann Larnder

Debra Ann Larnder

Nov 16, 2024

Debra Ann (DeGroat) Larnder passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 16th, 2024 after a two-and-a-half-year fight with cancer.

Debbie was born to Joseph and Lucille DeGroat on May 12th, 1957 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. She attended Erie Business College where she earned an associate’s degree in business and enjoyed dancing with her friends at local discotheques. She worked at Sarah...

Brian D. Winters

Brian D. Winters

Nov 16, 2024

Brian D. Winters, 64, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on February 16, 1960, in Ridgway, a son of the late Paul “Gene” and Grace “Mitzi” Oertly Winters.

On May 22, 2009, he married Johnna McGrath, who survives.

Brian was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1978, and  worked as a...

P. Victor "Hector" Moore

P. Victor "Hector" Moore

Nov 14, 2024

P. Victor “Hector” Moore, Jr., 70, of Ridgway, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on November 1, 1954, in Ridgway, a son of the late P. Victor, Sr. and Louise Anna Yeager Moore.

In September 7, 2007, he married Lesa Marconi, who survives.

Hector was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of...

James A. Johnson

James A. Johnson

Nov 8, 2024

James Andrew Johnson of Ridgway Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in his home on Friday November 8th, 2024. 

James was born on October 3, 1940 to late Andrew and Bernice Pollick. He was later adopted by George and Isabel Johnson. James attended Ridgway high school and later went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. James served as a Marine...

Victoria Caggiano Davidson

Victoria Caggiano Davidson

Oct 31, 2024

Victoria Caggiano Davidson, 80, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk on October 31, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on June 24, 1944, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Romeo J. and Florence E. Heiberger Caggiano.

On December 29, 1992, in St. Augustine, she married the late John "Jack" Davidson, who preceded in death on June 25, 2021.

Vicky was...

Richard N. Anderson

Richard N. Anderson

Oct 31, 2024

Rich N. Anderson, 55, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

He was born on August 1, 1969, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Shirley Pontious Anderson.

Rich, a passionate outdoorsman and avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, found joy in working in his yard, tinkering with motors, and embarking on camping, hunting, and...

Robert J. Ewing Jr.

Robert J. Ewing Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

Robert J. Ewing Jr., 62, of St. Marys passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.

Robert was born on September 12, 1962, in Ridgway, to the late Robert J. Ewing Sr.

Robert was employed as a machinist for many years and greatly enjoyed what he did. He was very mechanically minded and was a jack-of-all-trades....

Donald Adiel Piccirillo

Donald Adiel Piccirillo

Oct 23, 2024

Donald Adiel Piccirillo, 87, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 12, 1937, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.

On May 14, 1960, at St. Leo Church, he married Carnith Raspatello, who survives.

Donald was a devoted member of St. Leo's Church and...

Ronald E. Starrett

Ronald E. Starrett

Oct 22, 2024

Ronald E. Starrett, 79, of Weedville, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the McKinley Health Center.

A Memorial Service for Ronald E. Starrett will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:30AM at the Gardner Hill Community Church, 2808 Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 339 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846 is handling...

Linda L. Havens

Linda L. Havens

Oct 18, 2024

Linda L. Havens, 73, of Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on January 10, 1951, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Leland E. and Loretta M Dietrich Havens.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Tami Waters and her husband Jesse of Mooresville, NC, and Nicole Bouaich and her husband Mohamed of Nevada,...

Dixie L. Martino

Dixie L. Martino

Oct 18, 2024

Dixie L. Martino, 75, of St. Marys, formally of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on June 18, 1949, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Harry and Betty Woodward Gardner.

Dixie was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Ridgway High School class of 1965. Dixie was a woman...

Linda A. Krise

Linda A. Krise

Oct 13, 2024

Linda A. Krise, 81, of Sheeley Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully on her birthday at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, following a brief illness. 

She was born on October 13, 1943 in Kersey, PA, a daughter of the late John and Evadna Ninnis Hedberg. 

On October 21, 1964 at St. Mark's Church in Emporium, she married the late James Krise,...

Susan M. Fernan

Susan M. Fernan

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...

Kathy A. Marciniak

Kathy A. Marciniak

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...

Noel E Feronti

Noel E Feronti

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...

Valjean M. Lyle

Valjean M. Lyle

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...

Paul "Ted" Bullers

Paul "Ted" Bullers

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...

David A. Bennett PhD

David A. Bennett PhD

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...

Nancy R. Kucenski

Nancy R. Kucenski

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...

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