Annette M. Hulings
Sep 9, 2024
Annette M. Hulings, 56, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on July 10, 1968, in Ridgway, the daughter of Veryl Gess and the late Nancy Vantassal Gess.
Annette was a lifelong member of the community and graduate of Ridgway High School. She worked many years at the YMCA and recently worked for Dickinson Mental...
Sally J. Vavala
Aug 23, 2024
Sally J. Crandall Vavala, 74, of Boone Mountain Road Kersey PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born May 6, 1950 in Westfield, New York to Clyde and Lois (Wester) Crandall.
Sally graduated valedictorian of Sherman Central High School in 1968. She received her Bachelor's degree (1972) in Elementary Education from SUNY Oswego,...
Sandra J. Knight
Aug 14, 2024
Sandra J. Knight, 78, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on June 26, 1946, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Milfred and Betty Keneske Nelson.
Sandy was a dedicated and extremely talented phlebotomist at the hospital in Ridgway until her health forced her from...
Barbara L. Sherry
Aug 5, 2024
Barbara Lynn Sherry, 78, of Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA passed away peacefully at her home on August 5th surrounded by her loving family following a brief, very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
She was born February 26, 1946 in Ridgway, PA to A. Otto & Edythe Anderson Buehler; they both preceded her in death.
On October 18, 1997, she married the half...
George D. Lavella
Aug 4, 2024
George D. Lavella, 91, of Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born at the homestead in Coal Hollow on January 21, 1933, a son of the late Victor Lavella, Sr. and Edith Angelo Lavella.
On August 13, 1956, he married the love of his life, Helen Bauer Lavella,...
Dino R. Roseto
Jul 31, 2024
Dino R. Roseto, 91, of Ash St., Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Pinecrest Nursing Home following a brief illness with his family at his side.
He was born on February 2, 1933, in Ridgway, the son of the late Prospero and Vincenza Curato Roseto.
On May 25, 1957, he married the late Carol Foster, who preceded him in...
Rose M. Emerick
Jul 31, 2024
Rose M. Emerick, 82, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.
On March 9, 1942, in Beloit, KS, she was born the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Agnes M. Gengler Hennes.
On February 8, 1964, she married Gary D. Emerick who survives.
Rose was a graduate of St. Johns High School...
Paula D. Guffey
Jul 29, 2024
Paula D. Guffey, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of 20 Cassin Hill Rd, Garnet Valley, PA.
Paula was the cherished daughter of the late Sophia (Szymanski) DeChano and Paul D. DeChano. She is survived by her devoted husband,...
Patricia N. Olson
Jul 29, 2024
Patricia N. "Pat" Olson, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.
She was born on October 19, 1929, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Eugene A. and Marie A. Kilhoffer Nelson.
In September of 1949, Pat married the late C.H. Arnold Olson, who preceded her in death on October 1, 1981. Together they shared 32...
Warren H. Riegel OD
Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Warren H. Riegel, “Doc”, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Born on February 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Henry and Louise (Kapella) Riegel.
On February 18, 1961, he was married to Mary Louise Fairweather, who survives.
He graduated in 1959 from the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry degree. After serving in...
Glenn A. Wonderling
Jul 24, 2024
Glenn A. Wonderling, 63, of Main Street, Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on January 22, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Carlton G. and Regina Shaffer Wonderling.
Glenn married the late Debbie Ott, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2015.
Glenn graduated from Johnsonburg High School, class of 1980, and...
Albert E. Chaplain
Jul 12, 2024
Albert E. Chaplain, 81, formerly of Ridgway, died on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 1, 1942, the son of the late Chester and Louise Chaplain.
He married the late Clara Ann Chaplain, who preceded in death on July 8, 2000.
Albert was a resident of Elk County for most of...
Richard J. Uhl Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Richard J. Uhl Sr., 83, of Kersey, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
He was born on December 19, 1940, in St. Marys, the son of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl.
On November 28, 1959, at St. Boniface Church, he married Helen Smith, who survives.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Kersey and...
Geraldine J. Runyan
Jul 6, 2024
Geraldine June Runyan, 81, of Coal Hollow, Kersey Pa. passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Geraldine was born November 9, 1942, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Fredrickson Geer.
On November 7, 1959, in Brockway, she married Melvin E. Runyan of Kersey, who survives. Together they shared almost 65 years...
Martha "Betty" Kinkead
Jun 30, 2024
Martha “Betty” Kinkead, 93, died suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Jefferson Manor Personal Care in Brookville.
She was born on April 12, 1931, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late William and Ada Brockleburst Kindkead.
Martha was a lifelong member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Over the course of her working career, she was employed with Dr. Mawn, Olson...
Arthur J. Cianca
Jun 30, 2024
Arthur J. Cianca, 73, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 5, 1950, in Ridgway, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Susan Caggeso Cianca.
On August 12, 1988, he married Mary Theresa Judice, who survives.
Art was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a member of St. Leo...
Mary E. Oknefski
Jun 30, 2024
Mary E. Hoffman Oknefski, 94, formerly of Montmorenci Road in Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born February 21, 1930, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Charles and Estella Cussins Hoffman.
On December 6, 1947, she married the late Frederic (Ted) Oknefski, who preceded in death September 7, 2012.
Mary...
James S. Delhunty
Jun 29, 2024
James Samuel Delhunty, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on June 29, 2024. He was lovingly known as “Sam” by his family and friends.
Sam was born on July 18, 1938 to Jack and Verda Lyle Delhunty, who preceded him in death. He spent his early years in Portland Mills where he grew up in a large family.
Sam was a graduate of...
Sylvester Corey
Jun 25, 2024
Sylvester Corey, 79, of Brockport, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Christ The King Manor.
He was born on January 18, 1945, in Kane, the son of the late Joseph and Edith Farren Corey.
On March 11, 1967, he married Rebecca Shipe, who survives.
Sylvester led a fulfilling life; having worked at the Ridgway Ink Plant and later retiring from GKN in...
Gary N. Lundin
Jun 23, 2024
Gary N. Lundin, 83, of Ridgway, died at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 26, 1941, in Ridgway, a son of the late Arnold and Maxine Newell Lundin.
On September 30, 1961, he married Karen E. Stover who survives.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Kersey High School, and went on to serve in...
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