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Edgar C. “Sonny” Heglen, Jr.

Edgar C. “Sonny” Heglen, Jr.

Sep 2, 2022

Edgar C. "Sonny" Heglen Jr., 87, of Ridgway, died on Friday September 2, 2022, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a short illness.

He was born on July 26, 1935, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Edgar and Helen McAninch Heglen.

On October 3, 1964, he married Linda Bischoff, who survives.  They were united in love for...

Regis M.  Sunny

Regis M. Sunny

Sep 1, 2022

Regis M. Sunny, 62, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on December 10, 1959, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Richard R. and Blanche Mary Rioli Sunny.

He is survived by 2 brothers: Richard Sunny and his wife Susan of Napa, Ca, and Valen Sunny of Kersey.

Funeral Services for...

Mary  Jane Wright

Mary Jane Wright

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Jane Wright, 85, of Kemmer Road, Kersey, died at her home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Ridgway on October 24, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred and Regina O’Connell Herzing.

On January 28, 1961, she married the love of her life, Lynn L. Wright, who preceded her in death on...

Joshua D. Dennis

Joshua D. Dennis

Aug 21, 2022

Joshua D. Dennis, 32, of Glenshaw, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.

He was born on November 30, 1989, in Arizona, a son of the late Jesse J. Dennis and Alicia Perez Stockman, who survives of Johnsonburg.

For the last 10 years, he has shared his life with Chris Timpano,...

Joan E. Papa

Joan E. Papa

Aug 13, 2022

Joan Elizabeth O’Bree Papa, 97, of Ridgway, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 9, 1925, in Swan Hill Vic, Australia, a daughter of the late John T. and Maude Hellingsworth O’Bree.

On July 24, 1943 in St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic...

Marlene E. "Molly" Carr

Marlene E. "Molly" Carr

Aug 10, 2022

Marlene E. “Molly” Carr, 80, of 403 Valley View Ave, Ridgway, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk following a short illness.

She was born on August 3, 1942 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Andy and Edith Oertly Mrofchinski.

On May 7, 1976, she married Donald O. Carr, who preceded her in death May 22, 2017.

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Hallie L. Lewis Jr.

Hallie L. Lewis Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Hallie L. Lewis, Jr., 70, of Monterey Avenue, Ridgway, Pa died on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness

He was born on October 8, 1951, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Hallie L. Lewis, Sr. and Jane Hall Lewis.

On April 22, 1978, he married Mary Ann Vantassel, who survives.  Together...

Kenneth E. Anderson Jr.

Kenneth E. Anderson Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth E. Anderson, Jr., 65, of E. Cardott Street, Ridgway, Pa died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk, after a lengthy illness.  

He was born on August 12, 1956, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Kenneth Anderson, Sr., and Dorothy Hewitt Anderson.

On August 7, 1976, he married JoAnn Yetzer, who survives.  Together they...

Lucille Malin

Lucille Malin

Jul 25, 2022

Lucille Malin, 103, of South Street, Ridgway, Pa died peacefully at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022.  

She was born on September 20, 1918, in West Hickory, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Christine DeMatteo Carvino.

On July 7, 1934, she married the late George W. Malin, who preceded her in death in 1992.

Lucy was...

Heather Lorraine Saline

Heather Lorraine Saline

Jul 11, 2022

Heather Lorraine Saline, 39, of 889 Treasure Lake, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at her residence.

She was born in Clarion on January 11, 1983, a daughter of Ross Keith Saline and the late Elmira Lorraine Motter Saline.

Heather spent most of her early life in Clarion before moving to Dubois. She graduated from Dubois High School and attended...

Raymond J. Krise, Sr.

Raymond J. Krise, Sr.

Jun 27, 2022

Raymond J. Krise, Sr., 82, of Kersey, died on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born in Kersey on September 15, 1939, a son of the late Franklin and Mary Rebecca Beauseignuer Krise.

On September 14, 1960, he married the late Ann Johnston Krise, who preceded him in death in 2012.

Ray...

Scott A Armanini

Scott A Armanini

Jun 20, 2022

Scott A. Armanini, 54, of Long Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, June, 20, 2022, at his residence.

Born on December 30, 1967, a son of the late Carlos and Phyllis Tobin Armanini.

Scott was currently employed at the West End Grocery Store and worked many years at Aiello’s Café. Scott had a passion for cooking and playing his guitar....

Walter "Wally" S. Chittester

Walter "Wally" S. Chittester

Jun 18, 2022

Walter S. “Wally” Chittester, 63, of Warren, PA died on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Clarion Hospital.

Born on March 12, 1959 in Ridgway, he is the son of Ida Crate Chittester, who survives of Minnesota and the late Joseph Chittester.

He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion...

Kathryn L. "Kitty" Johnson

Kathryn L. "Kitty" Johnson

Apr 5, 2022

Kathryn L. “Kitty” Johnson, 70, of Ridgway, Pa, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

She was born on June 13, 1951, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Virginia May Northrop Steger.

Kitty was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Ridgway High School.  An avid Pittsburgh fan, she enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins and...

Robert T. Bogacki

Robert T. Bogacki

Mar 21, 2022

Robert T. Bogacki, 79, of Boot Jack Road, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

He was born on August 24, 1942, a son to the late John and Edith Glasso Bogacki.

On June 6, 1964, he married his lifetime sweetheart Kayleen Bonini, she survives.

Bob was a graduate of Ridgway Area High...

Marlene J. Buerk

Marlene J. Buerk

Mar 14, 2022

Marlene J. Buerk, 81, of 344 S. Kersey Road, Kersey, PA, died on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 7, 1940, in Medix Run, a daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Schmit Barr.

Marlene was Methodist by faith and retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after many years of service.  A lover...

Sandra S. Froberg

Sandra S. Froberg

Mar 1, 2022

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Sandra Ann (Simon) Froberg, 83, daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, passed away in State College, PA, after a lengthy illness.

On September 24, 1938, in Ridgway, Elk County, PA, she was born to the late William George and Effie Rose Wiese Simon.

On Sunday, February 15, 1959, in Salamanca, New York, she married the love of her life, Robert William Froberg....

Lucille E. Unick

Lucille E. Unick

Feb 27, 2022

Lucille E. Unick, 95, of Maple Heights, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 27, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

On March 5, 1926, in Ridgway, she was born the daughter of the late Chester and Lena Piccirillo Christoff.

On June 7, 1950, she married the late Victor Unick, Sr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 2010.

Lucille was a...

Joseph "Joe" R. Chamberlin

Joseph "Joe" R. Chamberlin

Feb 24, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin, 61, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving children on Thursday, February 24, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

On February 22, 1961, in Elk County, he was born the son of the late James and Ada Steffy Chamberlin.

Joe loved working in the woods and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also...

Renee Y. Russell

Renee Y. Russell

Feb 17, 2022

Renee Y. Russell, 49, of 426 Ash Street, Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

She was born April 25, 1972, in St. Marys, a daughter of Stephen Knight of Ridgway and the late Vicky Boderco.

Renee was a lifelong resident of Ridgway.  She was very artistically talented and enjoyed crafting and bead work.  She...

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