OBITUARIES

Randy M. Schneider

Apr 18, 2024

Randy M. Schneider, 52, of Main Street, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024.He was born on September 16, 1971 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Schneider and Judith Geci Schneider. On June 30, 2006, he married the love of his life, E'Dee Caskey Schneider, whom he continued to love and cherish for all of his...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Moyer

Apr 17, 2024

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Moyer, 95, of Kersey, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

She was born on September 23, 1928, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Helen C. Verostek Izbinski.

On December 4, 1952, at St. Marys Presbyterian Church, she married the late Ralph L. Moyer, who preceded her in death on...

Donna M. Carlson

Apr 12, 2024

Donna M. Carlson, 74, of Brockport, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 17, 1949 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Sidney and Ruth Holtz Bennett.

Donna was a member of the Brockway Church of God.  She worked at Metaldyne for many years and always looked...

Jerome G. "Jerry" Rosenhoover

Apr 3, 2024

Jerome G. “Jerry” Rosenhoover Sr., 77, of Spruce Street, Ridgway, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on May 8, 1946, in St. Marys, the son of the late Jerome and Anna Sorge Rosenhoover.

On November 26, 1966, at Holy Rosary Church, he married Marie E. Gigliotti, who survives.

Jerry was a lifelong resident...

Sandra Brendel

Apr 2, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Brendel, 77, of 1973 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, went to her eternal rest in Heaven on April 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness.

Born on November 30, 1946, in Ridgway, Sandy was the daughter of the late Rosella (Moline) Streich and Freddie J. Streich. Sandy was a 1964...

Linda R. Leahy

Mar 30, 2024

Linda R. Leahy, 70, of Walnut St, Ridgway, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

 She was born on March 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Henry Cherubini and Shirley Pontious Anderson.

 On December 11, 1977, in Ridgway, she married Mark Leahy who survives.

 Linda graduated from St. Marys High School, Class of 1972, and worked...

Charles R. "Chuck" Larson

Mar 17, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Larson passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at a considerably healthy age of 91.

 

He was born on October 24, 1932, and he shared the same birthday as his late wife, Marilyn Skagenberg. They married on October 25, 1958, in the United Methodist Church in Mentor, OH. He was the youngest son of Lars and Cora Spinney...

Grace L. Daughenbaugh

Mar 17, 2024

Grace Lucy Daughenbaugh, 91, of New Jersey, formerly of Ridgway, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Garnet Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born on March 4, 1933, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy Capuano Raspatello.On August 24, 1957, she married the late Marvin W. "Doc" Daughenbaugh, who preceded her in death on January...

Urbano A. "Ben" Principe

Mar 17, 2024

Urbano “Ben” Principe passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on Sunday, March 17, 2024, after a brief illness. 

Ben was born June 30, 1932, in Ridgway PA to the late Mary (Piccirillo) and John Prencipe. He grew up and caused trouble on Rock Street in Ridgway with his three brothers, Jim (Dorothy), Anthony (Marilyn) and John (Dolores) who all preceded him in...

Alice I. Malacarne

Mar 13, 2024

Alice I. Malacarne, 85, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born on October 16, 1938, in Tyler, the daughter of the late Walter and Doris Saline Celinski.

On January 11, 1958, at St. Stanislaus Church, she married the late Irvin Malacarne Sr., who preceded her in death on May 12, 1993.

Alice...

Michelle C. Laughner

Mar 4, 2024

Michelle C. Laughner, 42, of Punxsutawney, formally of Ridgway, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 4, 2024.

She was born on February 3, 1982, a daughter of David Pepper and Laurie Lenze Laughner.

Michelle was a graduate of Ridgway High School and was part of the soccer and track teams. In her free time, she enjoyed walking dogs, finding solace...

Samuel J. Delhunty

Feb 29, 2024

Samuel J. Delhunty, 28, of Marienville, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 29, 2024.He was born on December 6, 1995, in St. Marys, a son of Joseph and Evelyn Delhunty Kemick, who survive of Ridgway.Samuel was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 2014, where he was a standout as an athlete.  During his high school career, he...

William J. "Billy Bob" Thompson

Feb 28, 2024

William J. "Billy Bob" Thompson Sr., 74, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 21, 1949, in Ridgway, a son of the late Wilbur J. and Lois M. Doull Thompson.

On May 10, 1986, he married Judith Miller, who survives.

William attended Ridgway Area High School and served in the...

Sonia G. Wright

Feb 26, 2024

Sonia Gail Wright, 88, of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 8, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Wallace R. and Elizabeth W. Oknefski Olson.

On September 6, 1956, she married the late Wayne A. Wright , who preceded her in death on March 28,...

Shirley J. Milchuck

Feb 23, 2024

Shirley J. Milchuck, 83, formally of Ridgway, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home.

She was born on July 3, 1940, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Cecil A. and Virginia B. (Hall) Berfield.

She had previously been employed at Carson Finance in Coudersport, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgway, and retired after many years at Alltel. She...

Penny L. Dickey

Feb 16, 2024

Penny L. Dickey, 64, of North Maple Ave., Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on December 16, 1959, in Ridgway, a daughter of Nancy Merritt Trumbull and the late Robert Trumbull.

On October 26, 2007, she married Robert Dickey, who survives.

Penny lived in Ridgway and the surrounding area most of her life and...

Joanne C. Reese

Feb 8, 2024

Joanne C. Reese, 87, passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, following a short illness. 

She was born on May 9, 1936 in Warren, PA, a daughter of the late Nels and Agnes Hagstrom Carlson.

Joanne was a graduate of Warren High School, class of 1954.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, where...

Joan L. Martin

Feb 7, 2024

Joan Lucille (Dagustine) Martin, 90, of 111 West Main Street, Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

She was born on June 24, 1933, in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Joan Feronti Dagustine.

On October 25, 1952, at Holy Rosary Church, she married the late Daniel G. Martin. Together they shared more than 65 years of marriage.

Joan was...

Thomas M. Anderson

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas M. "Tom" Anderson, 60, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on October 14, 1963, in Dubois, a son of Joyce Palmer Anderson and the late Ralph Anderson.

On October 2, 2023, he married the love of his life, Roxanne Uhl who survives.

Tom was a self-employed contractor and took pride...

Timothy R. Thomas

Jan 25, 2024

Timothy R. Thomas, of Ridgway, PA, peacefully departed this life at the age of 67 on Thursday, January 25, 2024 surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born on March 29, 1956 in Ridgway, PA. He was the son of the late Lloyd R. Thomas (Georgeanna) and Mary T. Viglione Popson (James).

Tim was a 1974 graduate...