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Craig A. Bennett

Craig A. Bennett

Feb 15, 2022

Craig Alexander Bennett, age 58, of Neshanic Station, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ.

 

He was born on March 28, 1963 in Ridley Park, PA, he was the son of David A. Bennett of Ridgway, PA, and the late Sally A. (Mecca) Bennett of St. Marys, PA.

 

Craig had a...

Gloria J. Spangler

Gloria J. Spangler

Feb 7, 2022

Gloria J. Spangler, 60, of 9196 Route 6, Kane, Pa, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022 at UPMC Kane Hospital.

 

She was born on November 7, 1961, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Jerry and Jeanette “Dolly” Fleming Reed.

 

On April 21, 2005, she married Michael Spangler.  Together they shared nearly 17 years of love...

Harry A.  Carlson

Harry A. Carlson

Jan 29, 2022

Harry A.  "Butch" Carlson, 74, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2022, at his residence.

He was born March 6, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of the late Russell and Alice Day Carlson.

Harry went to St. Marys High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. He loved talking and spending time with his kids and grandchildren....

James R. "Jim" Bullers

James R. "Jim" Bullers

Jan 29, 2022

James R. “Jim” Bullers, 74, of 238 Middletown Road, Lake City, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

He was born on September 25, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of the late Chester J. and Grace E. Hawk Bullers.

Jim was a graduate of Ridgway class of 1966. He served in the United...

Kenneth W. Blessel

Kenneth W. Blessel

Jan 24, 2022

Kenneth W. Blessel, 78, of Oak Street, Kersey, died Sunday, January 24, 2022, at his residence after a long illness.   Memorial Mass for Kenneth W. Blessel will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, Pa 15846, with Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating.   Krise Funeral Home and Cremation...

Stephanie E. Krise

Stephanie E. Krise

Dec 29, 2021

Stephanie E. Krise, 59, of Portland Mills Road, Ridgway, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 following a battle with cancer.

She was born on April 15, 1962 in Ridgway, a daughter of Jack and Martha Walls Overbeck, who survive of Ridgway.On January 17, 1987, she married Randolph “Randy” Krise, who survives of Ridgway.

Stephanie was...

Donald "Big D"  Steger

Donald "Big D" Steger

Dec 22, 2021

Donald "Big D'' Steger, 64, of Steger Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at West Penn Hospital following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 1, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Charles and Virginia Northrop Steger.

On May 13, 2017, he married the love of his life Stephanie Meyer Steger, who survives of...

Leah R.  Wolfe

Leah R. Wolfe

Dec 19, 2021

Leah R. Wolfe, 73, of 128 Wolfe Lane, St. Marys, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born July 4, 1948, a daughter of the late Odo and Ruth Higgins Valentine.

On October 25, 1969, at St. Marys Church, she married Larry Wolfe, who survives.

Leah was a lifelong resident on St. Marys and...

Wayne J. Klawuhn

Wayne J. Klawuhn

Dec 18, 2021

Wayne J. Klawuhn, 92, of 421 Ash Street, Ridgway, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 13, 1929, in Ridgway, a son of the late William and Johanna Loefler Klawuhn.

In April 1998, at Ohiopyle State Park, he married Dorothy (Betsy) Kennedy, who survives.

He lived a large part of his life in...

David Gralak

David Gralak

Dec 13, 2021

David Gralak, 63, of 3686 Old State Road, Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 14, 1958, in St. Marys, a son of the late Joseph and Betty Supon Gralak.Dave was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Blairsville College for Automotive Technology. He worked at Motion Control...

Donna Hertzog

Donna Hertzog

Dec 11, 2021

Donna Hertzog, 59, of Taylor Avenue, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Penn Highlands Dubois.

She was born July 7,1962 in Denver PA, a daughter of the late Earnest and Cheryl Weinhold Dunkelberger.

On February 16, 1980, she married Terry Hertzog, who survives.

Donna moved to Ridgway in 2014 and became a member of the Faith Baptist Church in...

Christina Fye

Christina Fye

Dec 10, 2021

Christina G. Fye, 34, of 125 Wehler Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.Born on December 6, 1987 in Ridgway, she is the daughter of Donna Costanzo of Ridgway.

On June 30, 2018, she married William Fye, he survives. Having found the other half of their souls when they married, they were truly meant...

Mary M.  Beals Mitchell

Mary M. Beals Mitchell

Dec 7, 2021

Mary M. Beals Mitchell, 83, formerly of Johnsonburg and Lynn, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys,

Born on January 21, 1938 in Saugus, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Harriet Roney Degeis.

Mary was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Mary’s Church in Lynn, MA. She was a...

Angela R. Barber

Angela R. Barber

Dec 3, 2021

Angela R. Barber, 57, of 116 Grove Street, Johnsonburg, Pa, died on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center.

She was born on March 25,1964 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late Stanley Euken and Dolores Cherry Euken of Johnsonburg.

On May 19, 1989 she married Richard P. “Butch” Barber, who survives of Johnsonburg. Together they shared more than 32...

Raymond A. Fannin

Raymond A. Fannin

Nov 24, 2021

Raymond A. Fannin, 85, of 2008 Ridgway- Johnsonburg Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk after a short illness.

He was born April 24, 1936, in Ridgway, a son of the late Richard and Frances “Frankie” Cover Fannin.

On July 16, 1982, he married Connie Wilson, who survives.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and graduate of Ridgway...

Timothy A.  Murray

Timothy A. Murray

Nov 11, 2021

Timothy “Tim” A. Murray, 60, of 108 Lovers Lane, Kersey, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born October 17, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Ambrose and Alice Moiser Murray. Tim was a lifelong resident of Kersey and graduated from Elk County Catholic 1979. Tim was avid Steelers fan and enjoyed bowling....

Janet LaRue Spiers

Janet LaRue Spiers

Nov 9, 2021

Janet LaRue Spiers, 85, of Baltimore, MD, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Edenwald Senor Living after a lengthy illness.

She was born on October 17, 1936, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Homer and Cora Mahaffey Spiers. Janet was a graduate of Altoona High School class of 1954, and she received her bachelor’s degree in teaching at Indiana...

Richard E. Hetrick

Richard E. Hetrick

Nov 2, 2021

Richard E. Hetrick, 74, of Harrison Ave, Johnsonburg, and previously of Buffalo, NY, died at his home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born May 24, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY, a son of the late Ernest Hetrick and Violet Harris Ticknor.

On October 23, 1976, he married Nancy Bennett (Hubbard, Bloom), who survives.

Rick served in the...

Judith Ann Krise

Judith Ann Krise

Oct 30, 2021

Judith Ann Nordstrom Krise, age 79, of 1493 Montmorenci Rd, Ridgway, died Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Anne Brennan, in Midland, Michigan, after an extended illness.

She was born on September 7, 1942, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Orrin and Helen Josephson Nordstrom. On July 31,1960, in Ridgway, she married the late Kenneth...

Marie G. Bowser

Marie G. Bowser

Oct 19, 2021

Marie G. Bowser, 85, of 92 Kinley Drive, Ridgway, died on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on April 18, 1936, in Butler, a daughter of the late Abner Grossman, Sr., and Viola Zerlo Grossman. On September 2, 1961, in Butler, she married the late Arnold “Sonny” Bowser, who preceded her...

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