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Patricia E. "Patty" Eckert

Patricia E. "Patty" Eckert

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia E. “Patty” Eckert, 83, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her residence after a brief illness.

She was born on November 27, 1940, a daughter of the late James and Margaret Emmert Renaud

On April 3, 1980, in Johnsonburg, she married Charles Eckert, who survives.

Patty was a graduate of Kersey High School and was christian...

James J. "Jim" Schutz

James J. "Jim" Schutz

Dec 9, 2023

James J. “Jim” Schutz, Sr., 75, of Grant Road, Ridgway, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on March 1, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late James G. and Marie Donachy Schutz.

Jim was a lifelong member of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School class of 1967....

David A. Amacher

David A. Amacher

Nov 27, 2023

David A. Amacher, 64, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was an active member of the Ridgway community, passed away in Pittsburgh on Monday, November 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side following a long battle with leukemia.

He was born on September 20, 1959, in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.

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Nathan B. Lewis

Nathan B. Lewis

Nov 24, 2023

Nathan B. Lewis, 33, of Ridgway, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born on October 16, 1990, a son of Rayford Lewis and Shawn Johnson.

In addition to his parents he is survived by 4 siblings: Tegan and Treston Huchenson, Mallory and Fallen Lewis, maternal grandparents, Linda Watermine and Larry (Judy)...

Rita T. Eckert

Rita T. Eckert

Nov 22, 2023

Rita T. Eckert, 102, of Silver Creek Terrace, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home after a brief illness.

She was born on June 14, 1921, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Modenbach Knight.

On July 17, 1945, she married the late Howard Eckert, who preceded her in death on November 7, 1990.

Rita...

Barbara J. Patterson

Barbara J. Patterson

Nov 21, 2023

Barbara J. Patterson, 87, of Elk Haven, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness.

 

She was born on September 14, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Henry and Emma Weisenfluh Gardner.

 

On May 29, 1958, she married the late Charles E. Patterson, who preceded her in death on January...

Richard J. Olszewski

Richard J. Olszewski

Nov 20, 2023

Richard J. Olszewski, 81, of Ridgway, died on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Pinecrest Nursing Home after a brief illness.

He was born on December 27, 1941, a son of the late Costek “Babe” and Mildred Siefert Olszewski.

On November 28, 1964, he married Marie Stenta, who survives.

Richard was a lifelong member of the community and a member of...

Jacqueline W. "Jackie" Johnston

Jacqueline W. "Jackie" Johnston

Nov 5, 2023

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Wurm Johnston, born April 2, 1950, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (Luchs) Wurm, has passed away peacefully in her home Sunday November 5th. She was a devoted daughter, loving wife, cherished mother, and doting grandmother. Jackie was united in marriage with the love of her life, Michael 'Mike' Johnston, who preceded her in death, on July 6,...

James E. "Jim" Wilson

James E. "Jim" Wilson

Nov 4, 2023

James E. “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Ridgway, died on November 4, 2023, at Bradford Manor after a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 16, 1946, in Ridgway, a son of the late Lyle “Tug” Wilson.

On August 7, 1976, he married Kathlene Miller who survives.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He spent his time working on the...

James M. "Jim" Gausman

James M. "Jim" Gausman

Nov 1, 2023

James M. "Jim” Gausman, 90, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 24, 1932, in Ridgway, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Proesl Gausman.

On Aug 14, 1965, at St. Leo Church, he married Rachael H. "Rae" Campbell, who survives.  Together they shared...

Cynthia L Ford

Cynthia L Ford

Nov 1, 2023

Cynthia L. Ford, 69, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.

She was born on January 3, 1954, in Kane, a daughter of the late David and Donna Allen Zimmerman.

On October 14, 1995, she married Robert W. Ford who survives.

Cynthia was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and a...

Brian "Fred" Sennett, Sr.

Brian "Fred" Sennett, Sr.

Oct 29, 2023

 

Brian P. "Fred" Sennett, 65, of Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

He was born on January 17, 1958 in Ridgway, a son of the late George and Lucille Cooper Sennett. 

Fred was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1976. He retired from Keystone Powdered Metal after...

Stephen H. Amacher

Stephen H. Amacher

Oct 26, 2023

 

Stephen H. Amacher, 62, of El Rancho Lane, Ridgway, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Born on January 7, 1961, Steve was the son of the late George and Joyce Papa Amacher.

On May 24, 1997, he married the love of his life, Tammy "Buffy" Beck.  Together they shared more than 26 years of love...

Kathryn R. Wittman

Kathryn R. Wittman

Oct 25, 2023

 

Kathryn R. Wittman, 98, formerly of Dagus Mines, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on September 15, 1925 in Johnsonburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Mandot Fitch. 

On February 16, 1957, she married the late Vern R. Wittman, who preceded her in death on August...

Livio J. Morelli

Livio J. Morelli

Oct 19, 2023

Livio J. Morelli, 91, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1932, in Weedville, a son of the late Arturo and Secondina Flaim Morelli.

After attending Bennetts Valley Schools, he proudly served his country during the Korean conflict, after achieving the rank...

David J Smith

David J Smith

Oct 11, 2023

David J. Smith, 60, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 25, 1963, in St. Marys, a son of James and Marlene Konen Smith of Kane.

Dave was a member of the Hallton Church of Christ, and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area...

Anne Marie Sette

Anne Marie Sette

Oct 1, 2023

Anne Marie Sette, 91, of Christ the King Manor, formally of Ridgway, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 26, 1931, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Clyde and Catherine Verbeck Piccirillo.

At St. Leos Magnus Church she married Patsy Sette, who preceded her in death after...

Michele L. Singer

Michele L. Singer

Oct 1, 2023

 

Michele L. Singer, 51, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

She was born on February 20, 1972 in St. Marys, a daughter of Michael Singer of Kersey and the late Joye Anderson Singer, who preceded her in death in 2022.

Michele was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and then...

Carol L. Carlson

Carol L. Carlson

Sep 29, 2023

Carol L. Carlson, 70, of Ridgway, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her residence after a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 2, 1953, in Erie, a daughter of  Lavina Carlson and the late Robert Carlson.

Carol loved spending her time with her family and grandkids. She was the owner of Memas Treasures in Ridgway.

She is...

Francis "Fritz" Nearing

Francis "Fritz" Nearing

Sep 23, 2023

Francis "Fritz" Nearing, 81, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, September, 23, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on August 2, 1942, in Ridgway, a son of the late Ira Lee and Grace O'Kneski Nearing.

On November 12, 1960, he married Margaret D. Wonderly who survives.

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

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