Freida K Gardner
Aug 21, 2023
Freida K. Gardner, 94, of Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois after a brief illness.
She was born on December 24, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Samuel and Virginia Adams Luchs.
On April 2, 1955, she married the late Raymond Gardner.
Freida was a woman...
Carrie L. Hildersheim
Aug 5, 2023
Carrie L. Hildersheim, 36, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home.
She was born on August 6, 1986 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of John and Sandy Uber Miller, who survive of Kersey.
On July 30, 2011, in Toby Methodist Church, she married Charles "Chuck" Hildersheim, who survives.
Carrie...
Monica Mae Himes
Aug 3, 2023
Monica Mae Himes, 78, peacefully enter into God’s Kingdom on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after complications from Parkinson’s.
She was born on December 15, 1944, in, a daughter to the late Paul “Poik” and Isabell Dippold Streich. She was the youngest of three children, a sister Pauline Hooven and a brother, Winston Streich.
On August 19,...
Harry A. "Bud" Merritt
Aug 3, 2023
Harry A. "Bud" Merritt, 77, of Main Street, Kersey, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his home.
He was born on April 17, 1946 in Brockport, PA, a son of the late Harry and Ada Ruth Merritt.
On February 10, 1968, in Johnsonburg, PA, he married Catherine "Kitty" Kearney Merritt, who survives. Together they shared more than 55...
Antoinette M. "Toni" Kilhoffer
Jul 30, 2023
Antoinette M. "Toni" Kilhoffer, 94, of Ridgway, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on June 3, 1929 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Caggeso Viglione.
On March 12, 1953, she married the late Louis Kilhoffer, who preceded her in death on July...
Francis K. "Fran" Johnson
Jul 30, 2023
Francis “Fran” Johnson, 85, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on February 26, 1938, in Ridgway, a son of the late Rudy and Cecelia Gier.
On April 20, 2005, he married Barbara Snyder, who survives.
Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and a Graduate of St. Leos...
Jack E. Lipsey
Jul 17, 2023
Jack E. Lipsey, 80, of Lipsey Lane, Kersey, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.
He was born on June 12, 1943 in Kersey, PA, a son of the late John and Twila Sidelinger Lipsey.
On June 27, 1964, at Queen of the World Church, he married Linda Herzing Lipsey, who...
Colleen M. Cavalline
Jul 15, 2023
Colleen M. Cavalline, 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born on March 5, 1947, in Ridgway PA, daughter to the late Eila (West) Robinson and Donald J. Robinson. She was assisted in coming into this world by her beloved late grandmother, Ellen Robinson, a retired nurse.
On June...
Richard D. Christoff
Jul 12, 2023
Richard D. Christoff, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home in Ridgway, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Verena M. Christoff (Willow); a daughter, Lisa Martinez; a son, Richard S. (Crystal) Christoff, a sister, Wendy (Dan) Klinedinst; a granddaughter, Nina Martinez; and grandsons Andre (Christine) Martinez,...
Rudolph L. Pearson
Jul 4, 2023
Rudolph L. "Bud" Pearson, 100, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, with his family by his side.
He was born on December 29, 1922 in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Rudolph and Hannah Hedlund Pearson.
On April 19, 1952, at St. Boniface Church, he married the late Mary Wildfire Pearson, who preceded him in death on...
Dennis I. Young
Jun 20, 2023
Dennis I. Young, 73, of Ridgway, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois.
He was born on September 18, 1949, a son of the late Kenneth and Alice Jeffordes Young.
On November 27, 1990, he married Shirley Mitchell, who survives.
Dennis lived in Ridgway and St. Marys most of his life and is a member of The...
Jeremy Rossi
Jun 20, 2023
Jeremy Phillip Rossi, 43, of Ridgway, PA passed away on June 20, 2023 at Penn Highlands Dubois surrounded by his family. He was born on October 9, 1979 in Lafayette, IN.Jeremy was a graduate of Ridgway Area HS in Ridgway, PA. He then attended Seminole State Junior College in Oklahoma, and The University of Pittsburgh where he played collegiate baseball.He...
Alice R. Cronk
Jun 16, 2023
Alice R. Cronk, 100, passed away peacefully on June 16 surrounded by family at FairviewSouthdale Hospital, Edina Minnesota. Alice was most recently a resident of The Waters of EdenPrairie, MN and formerly, a long- time resident of both Edina, MN and Ridgway, PA.
Alice is survived by two children; Theodore “Ted” Cronk (Carol) of Kiawah Island, SC andCynthia Cronk of...
Michael John DeStefano
Jun 12, 2023
Michael John DeStefano, 81, of 31 Metoxet Street, Ridgway, died on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side after a long illness.
He was born on April 29, 1942, a son of the late Michael Paul and Helen Del Pozzo DeStefano. He was the fifth of six children born to the DeStefano family.
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Carl R. Zuchelli Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
Carl R. Zuchelli Jr., 65, of Kersey, died on Saturday, June 2, 2023, at Dubois Nursing Home after a brief illness.
He was born on September 1, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Carl and Rita Rucinski Zuchelli.
Carl lived in the area for most of his life and was a graduate of Ridgway High School. He enjoyed...
Lois J. Duchi
Jun 3, 2023
Lois J. Duchi, 91, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 30, 1931, in Brookville, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sara Nichols.
In 1949, she married the late Sylvio “Sib” Duchi, who preceded in death in 1978.
Lois was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and...
Carlos F. Castillo
May 27, 2023
Carlos F. Castillo, 77, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on May 22, 1946, in the Dominican Republic, a son of the late Candido and Pilar Ramona Castillo.
On May 19, 1976, he married the late Geraldine L. Galante, who preceded in death on February 20, 2017.
Carlos was a resident...
Regina M. "Mae" Wolfe
May 25, 2023
Regina M. "Mae" Wolfe, 74, of Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on November 18, 1948 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore and Katherine Cuneo Wonderly.
On May 13, 1971, she married the late Walter "Butch" Wolfe, who preceded her in death.
Mae was a...
Anthony G. "Tony" Keller
May 25, 2023
Anthony G. “Tony” Keller, 80, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on August 30, 1942, in St. Marys, a son of the late Anthony G. and Rita Dixon Keller.
On June 15, 1967, he married Violet Adkison, who survives.
Tony was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Motion...
Pamela Ann "Pam" Johnson
May 24, 2023
Pamela Ann “Pam” Johnson, 73, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Forbes Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on January 1, 1950, in Kane, a daughter of the late John and Marie Richardson Trimble.
Pam was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a graduate of Ridgway High School. She worked her life in the...
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