Joseph M. Wojcik, Sr., 59, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away following a lengthy and brave battle with cancer Saturday, January 3, 2026 with his family by his side. Joe was born December 19, 1966 in Kane, PA, son of Frank and Mary Jo Cosentino Wojcik of Kane. He was a graduate of Kane High School and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, where he graduated in 1992. He was proud of his service with the United States National Guard for ni

Kenneth M. Meier, 75, of 112 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late Alvin J. and Alice Pichler Meier. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1968 and a graduate of St. Vincent College in 1972. He furthered his education, earning his Master’s Degree in Mathematics. Ken started his career w

Donald A. Fritz, 85, of 336 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. He was born December 19, 1940 in St. Marys, son of the late Herman and Laura Dollinger Fritz. Don was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Don was a proud veteran of the US Army National Guard, serving his country from 1959 to 1962. On April 28, 1962, in Queen of the World Church, Don married the late

Richard W. Cashmer, 93, of 295 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, January 2, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born December 13, 1932, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Rose Feldbauer Cashmer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed at St. Marys Carbon as a Supervisor. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country from 1953 to 1961. On November 8, 1958, in Sacred Heart Church, Richard marrie

Mary Ann Samick, 93, of 523 N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. She was born August 28, 1932 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late John and Mary Wilk Rezsutek. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Weedville High School. Mary Ann was a devoted homemaker who took great pride caring for family and creating a warm, welcoming home. Over the years, she also worked at Loblaws and Bell’s, whe

Mary Ann Samick, 93, of 523 N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Richard J. “Dick” Price, 91, of 516 Woodland Ave., Johnsonburg, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025, at UPMC-Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 1, 1934, in Ridgway, a son to the late Vincent and Alice Nearing Price. On April 21, 1956, in Johnsonburg, he married the former Rebecca “Becky” Clyde, and she survives. A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Dick was a 1952 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. He was a mem

Denise A. Simmons, 64, of 943 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2025 at her residence with her sister-in-law, Beth Nissel, by her side. She was born May 14, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Ronald and Nancy Gleixner Nissel. She was a resident of the area for most of her life but spent many years in Virginia. She was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1980. On February 14, 2007, in Virginia, Denise married, the l

Rose M. Franco, 98, of Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, passed away early Monday morning, December 29, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on May 7, 1927, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Dominic and Mary Magra Ferragine. On September 16, 1950, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Ralph L. Franco. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2010. A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Rose was a 1945 graduate of Johnsonburg High Sch

Mary Ann Hannibal, 88, formerly of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. John Specialty Care in Mars. She was born on December 30, 1936 in St. Marys, PA, a Daughter of the late Francis and Anna Krug Eberl. On April 27, 1957, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Ronald Hannibal, who preceded her in death on October 11, 2011. Together they were blessed with more than 54 years of marriage. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the area and

Donald E. Johnson, 90, of Ridgway, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on December 12, 1935, in Ridgway, the son of the late Reynold W. and Leona Ives Johnson. Donald was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marla Johnson, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage since their wedding on October 17, 1958, in Maryland. Don was a proud graduate of the Johnsonburg High School Class of 1954. Following hi

Clifford R. “Skip” Mott, age 86, of Little Avenue, Ridgway, PA, died December 26, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center, after a brief illness. A son of the late Peter R. and Guinevere (Wilcox) Mott, he was born on June 30, 1939 in Olean, NY. Skip is survived by his only child, Lori Mott Cherry of Ridgway; his granddaughter Tyler Fields and her children, Drake, Ashton, Oliver and Sonny; his granddaughter, Katie (Jordan) Riley and their daughter, Harper; and two sisters, Gladys

Violet E. Gerber, formerly of John Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Jefferson Court in Brookville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Robert A. “Charlie” Kneidel, Sr., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 86, as a result of being hit by a car on November 24, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1939 in St. Marys, to the late Ralph and Leona Fritz Kneidel. After 40 years, 3 months, and 28 days, he is finally reunited with his beautiful bride, Gloria Jean McAllister Kneidel. Robert enjoyed a full life. He was extremely loved by everyone in his family and will be forever missed. He graduated

Richard A. Hedlund, 85, of 2470 Hollywood Road, Weedville, passed away at UPMC Mercy Hospital following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 7, 1940, in Ridgway, son of the late Carl and Elna Yort Hedlund. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Kersey Schools, and retired from IPM after thirteen years with the company. Richard is survived by two daughters: Darlene Gontero (Byron) of Weedville and Patricia Rung of Johnsonburg; a son, Jay H

Pauline Rita Lovenduski, 92 of Force Pa. passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. Pauline was born March 4, 1933 in Force, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Regulski) Lease. On April 25, 1953 she married John F. Lovenduski, who predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by two sons, Tim Lovenduski and Joe (wife Kelly) Lovenduski, and one daughter Dorothy (husband Geno) Ferrari. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and one brother David Lease.

Joseph A. Floravit, 96, of Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born on November 2, 1929 in Force, PA, a son of the late Thomas Floravit, Sr. and Anita Volpe Floravit. On June 29, 1957, he married the late Dale S. Kraus, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2019. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage. Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church. He retired from Stackp

Nancy Johnston 91, of 708 Second Avenue, entered into God's mercy and justice on Thursday December 25, 2025, at UPMC-Hamot, Erie, following a brief illness. She was born December 20, 1934, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late John "Rufus" and Margaret Pendl Johnston. She graduated from Holy Rosary Elementary and Johnsonburg High School class of 1952. She was first employed by G.C. Murphy Co. Then in her senior year she was hired by the New York & Pennsylvania Co. She was a me

Esther M. "Sis" Herzing, 95, formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family. Sis was able to join her husband and son in Heaven to celebrate Christmas together. She was born on March 9, 1930 in St.. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Marinus and Pauline Reisel Vollmer. On September 30, 1948, she married the love of her life, Jerome Herzing, who preceded her in death on February 1,

Rita M. Hulings, 81, of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 20, 1944 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Rucinski Gerber. Rita was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1961. Together with her late companion, Lenny, Rita and Lenny would often spend time at Howard's campground where they enjoyed campfires and the great outd