OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2021

Jeffery A. “Buzzy” Penfield, Sr ., 60, of 12865 Route 219, Ridgway, died on Friday, June 4, 2021, following a short illness, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 30, 1960, in Ridgway, a son of the late Thomas Penfield and Dolores Swanson Vollmer.

Jeffery is survived by 2 sons; Jeffery Penfield...

May 31, 2021

Randall L. Main , 62, of 502 Dewey Street, Ridgway, died suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2021.

He was born October 26, 1958, in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Leo Main and Virginia Nellis Main, who survives of Emporium.

On June 25, 1977, at the First United Methodist Church, he married...

May 25, 2021

Diane R. Klawuhn , 68, of 7999 Laurel Mill Road, Ridway, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a battle with COPD. She was born on November 8, 1952, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Jackson and Kathryn Meredith Frantz. Diane was a graduate of the Ridway Area High School, class of...

May 20, 2021

Bonnie Mae Lynd , age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Penn  Highlands DuBois surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 26, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Hilding L. and June Earlanson Anderson.

On June 3, 1956, Bonnie married the late Richard E....

May 12, 2021

Rose M. Trumbull , 87, of German Settlement Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a short illness.

She was born on June 30, 1933, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sheldon and Emma Dahms Buck.

On August 17, 1984, she married Frederick Trumbull, who preceded her in...

May 1, 2021

Ruth M. Dickant, 90, of 226 Amacher Road, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born on March 12, 1931, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Henry Ulrich and Katherine Fisher Amacher.

On July 12, 1958, she married Thomas M. Dickant,...

Apr 21, 2021

Sally A. Gerg , 57, of 13294 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

She was born on August 11, 1963, in Ridgway, a daughter of Joseph and Shirley Luchs Drago.

On August 27, 1988 in Holy Cross Church, she married William Gerg Sr., who survives.

Apr 16, 2021

Charles E. Nichols, Sr., 66, of Kersey, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on August 19, 1954, in Brockway, a son of the late Francis and Lillian Pierce Nichols.

Mr. Nichols was a lifelong resident of the area and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed hunting and local tourist attractions,...

Apr 10, 2021

Rosalie Ann “Honey” Wonderly, 82, of Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Williamsport following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 6, 1938, in Elbon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Lindenmuth Boroi.

On July 7, 1979, in Maria Lutheran Church, she married the late...

Mar 28, 2021

Geraldine Ruth “Ginger” Sherry, 84, of Kersey, died March 28, 2021, in Harrisburg after a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 11, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth Crane Snapp.

On January 28, 1965, she married Paul J. Sherry, who preceded her in death March 21, 2005.

Ginger was a resident of the...

Mar 27, 2021

Richard E. Allenbaugh, 75, of Ridgway, Pa, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born on June 2, 1945, in Punxsutawney, son of the late John and Jane Kromer Bellomo.

On June 4, 1966, in New Bedford, Pa he married Jeannie Rishel, who survives.

Richard was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School, earned his bachelor’s...

Mar 21, 2021

Linda L. Heigel, 72, of 352 Main Street Kersey, Pa, died Sunday March 21, 2021, at Penn Highland Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Dinsmore Johnston.

On June 21, 1969, she married George Heigel, who survives.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Kersey and a graduate of...

Mar 10, 2021

Kenneth “Kenny” Kleinfelder, Jr., 67 of 14664 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital Johnstown after a short illness.

He was born December 24, 1953, in Norristown, Pa, a son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Eleana Mae Daywalt Kleinfelder.

On July 1, 2017, he married Amy Rose Tucker, who survives of Ridgway.

Kenny...

Feb 16, 2021

Nora E. Johnson, 78, of 3695 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 4, 1942, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecilla Smith Weis.

On August 20, 1960, in Ridgway, she married Bruce E. Johnson, who survives, of Ridgway.

Nora was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Black, 78, of Portland Mills, Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.

He was born April 23, 1942, in Brookville, a son of Earl and Emily Lindnmuth Black.

On October 28, 1961, in Punxsutawney, he married Donna Stewart, who survives of Ridgway.

Robert resided most of his...

Feb 7, 2021

Robert L. Mader, 80, of Ridgway, died Sunday, February 7,2021, in Erie after a short illness.

He was born March 2, 1940, a son of Leon and Margaret Johnson Mader.

On September 20, 2000, he married Mary Steele, who preceded him in death on December 22, 2017.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  A graduate...

Feb 6, 2021

Jessica May Steger, 35, of Ridgway, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian surrounded by her family.

She was born May 22, 1985, in Ridgway, a daughter of Andrew and Roberta (Bobby Ann) Wilson Steger, of Ridgway.

Jessica graduated from Ridgway High School and a member of The Halton Church of Christ. Jessica loved her nights of playing bingo...

Feb 3, 2021

Ralph W. “Sonny” Dahler, 73, of 5498 Grant Road, Ridgway, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 unexpectedly at Penn Highland Elk.

He was born April 21, 1947, in Ridgway, a son of late Ralph J. and Hilda M. Ecklund Dahler.

On October 8, 1965, in Cumberland Maryland, he married Judith Weis, she survives of Ridgway.

Ralph was a lifelong resident of...

Jan 17, 2021

John W. Munson, 64, of 690 Swedetown Road, Ridgway, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence following a short illness surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 5, 1956, in Ridgway, a son of the late August W. Munson and Elsie L. Corbett

On October 1, 1983, in Hazen, he married Sherry Holben, who survives.

John...

Jan 17, 2021

William “Bill” R. Buhite Jr., 55, of 1166 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, died Sunday January 17, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence.

He was born October 27, 1965, in Ridgway, a son of William Sr. and Ruth Stewart Buhite.

On September 9, 1995, at St. Leos Magnus Church, he married Rita Cregan, she survives of Ridgway.

Bill was a graduate of Ridgway...