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Hannah Jo Johnson

Hannah Jo Johnson

Apr 7, 2023

Hannah Jo Johnson, 36, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on January 9, 1987, in Ridgway, the daughter of Phillip Clover and Renee Johnson. 

Hannah was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 2005 and was working on her Masters Degree in Psychology. She was always quick witted and...

Mikie D. Plaster

Mikie D. Plaster

Mar 29, 2023

Mikie D. Plaster, 80, of Olson Street, Ridgway, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on September 3, 1942, in Denison, TX, a daughter of the late Juanita Fitch Bass.

On August 15, 1959, she married the late Bruce A. Plaster, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2017.

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Louis A. Bonini

Louis A. Bonini

Mar 19, 2023

Louis A. Bonini, 84, formerly of Willard Street, Ridgway, passed away on March 19, 2023, at Highland View Healthcare Center, following a brief illness. 

He was born on February 25, 1939 in Ridgway, a son of the late Louis and Margaret Murphy Bonini. 

Louis married Roberta Carlson, who preceded him in death in 1996.

He owned and operated Bonini Tobacco...

Marcella M. Rickard

Marcella M. Rickard

Mar 18, 2023

Marcella M. Rickard, 90, of 511 Kearsarge Avenue, Ridgway, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center following a lengthy illness, with her son and granddaughter by her side.

She was born on June 24, 1932, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Edythe Anderson. 

Anyone that knew Marcella knew that she was a...

Evelyn M Johnson

Evelyn M Johnson

Mar 17, 2023

Evelyn M. Johnson, 86, of Sunset Drive, Ridgway, died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Kane Lutheran Home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 25, 1936, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Earon Egger.

On May 4, 1957, in the Evangelical Covenant Church she married the late Richard H. Johnson, who preceded...

Rodney A. Corbett

Rodney A. Corbett

Mar 6, 2023

Rodney A. “Rod” Corbett, 61, of Ridgway, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born on April 28, 1961, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gerald and Patricia Eckland Corbett who survives.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 children; Paige Corbett and Shane Corbett, 3 grandchildren; Sophie, Seth, and Sam, 2...

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield

Feb 27, 2023

Ruth E. "Boodie" Burfield, 101, of Ridgway, died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.

On September 7, 1921, in Ridgway, she was born a daughter to the late Charles H. and Emma Prowbst Sherwood.

In 1942, she married the late Donald R. Burfield, who preceded her in death in 1973.

Boodie was...

Timothy D. Snyder

Timothy D. Snyder

Feb 25, 2023

Timothy D. Snyder, 64, of Shawmut Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence.

On November 16, 1958, he was born the son of the late Harold and Amelia Walker Snyder.

Timothy was a loving and caring brother, uncle, and friend to many. He enjoyed spending his time talking on the phone and keeping up with every...

Donald E. Elias

Donald E. Elias

Feb 19, 2023

Donald E. “Don” Elias, 65, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born on December 12, 1957, in Ridgway, the son of the late George and Doris Wilson Elias.

On April 12, 1980, he married Mary Nell Keller, who survives.

Don was a lifelong resident of Ridgway. He loved to...

JoAnne M Estus

JoAnne M Estus

Feb 18, 2023

JoAnne M. Estus, 72, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on April 6, 1950, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Sherman "Beanie" and Lena Assalone Russell.

JoAnne was a lifelong resident of the area and was a member of St. Leo Magnus Church. She worked at the Ridgway Record, Ridgemont, and...

Roger K. Bowers

Roger K. Bowers

Feb 18, 2023

Roger K. Bowers, 90, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

On November 14, 1932, in Harrisburg, he was born a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowers.

In 1961, he married the late Alyce Blair Bowers.

Roger served in the U.S Air force during the Korean War. He worked in insurance most of his life. Roger...

Jane Delhunty

Jane Delhunty

Feb 18, 2023

Jane P. Delhunty, 86, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Highland View Nursing Home.

She was born on January 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson.

On December 7, 1957, she married the late Jack Delhunty, who preceded her in death on January 1, 1981.

Jane lived in the area for many...

Irvin S. Pontious

Irvin S. Pontious

Feb 15, 2023

Irvin S. Pontious, 81, of Cuneo Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Penn Highlands Dubois. 

He was born on January 22, 1942 in Kersey, PA, a son of the late Alvin and Olive Himes Pontious. 

He was married to the late Carol Groeger Pontious, who preceded him in death in 2008.

Irvin was a lifelong...

Bonnie L. McClain

Bonnie L. McClain

Feb 15, 2023

Bonnie Lucille McClain, 88, of Kane, PA, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1935, in Ridgway, the daughter of Thomas E. and Mabel A. Reaghart McClain.

Bonnie has been a resident of the area her whole life. She worked at the Arcade Restaurant then at Texas Hot Lunch in...

Della J. "Jean" Ecklund

Della J. "Jean" Ecklund

Feb 8, 2023

Della J. "Jean" Ecklund, 82, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, Februarys 8, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.She was born on June 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Daniel and Florence Sherman Sherry.Jean was a resident of Ridgway for many years. She enjoyed going camping, sitting around the fire and listening to country music with friends. Jean had a special...

Robert E. Wildfire

Robert E. Wildfire

Feb 5, 2023

 

Robert E. Wildfire, 86, of Lovers Lane, Kersey, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. 

He was born on December 9, 1936 in St. Marys, a son of the late Alois and Lottie Benson Wildfire.

On May 5, 1956, he married the late Dianne Carlson Wildfire, who preceded him in death...

Cecelia G. "Cele" Krise

Cecelia G. "Cele" Krise

Jan 31, 2023

Cecelia G. “Cele” Krise, 85, of Kersey, died peacefully at the Dubois Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

She was born on November 2, 1937, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Francis and Helen Dietz Gahr.

In January 1959, she married Joe Krise, who preceded her in death on December 5, 1988.

Cele was a graduate of Kersey...

Diane J. Stenta

Diane J. Stenta

Jan 24, 2023

 

Diane J. Stenta, 76, of Toby, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a valiant battle with cancer. 

She was born on November 17, 1946 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Russell and Helen Garbic Lowe. 

On October 11, 1969, at Queen of the World Church, she married the late Frank W....

Bernadean L Neiger

Bernadean L Neiger

Jan 19, 2023

Bernadean L. Neiger, 94, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born on April 3, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Helen F. Anderson Neiger.

Bernadean was the last of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Mark E. Zameroski

Mark E. Zameroski

Jan 19, 2023

Mark E. Zameroski, 65, of Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Penn Highland Elk.

He was born on October 6, 1957, in Ridgway, a son of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth J. Bullers Zameroski.

Mark was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and a graduate of the Ridgway High School class of 1975. He worked many years...

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