Russell H. Kantner, 63, of Emporium, PA, passed away at his residence on Friday morning, August 21, 2026, following a lengthy illness with a glioblastoma. He was born June 17, 1963, in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Donald and Marie Bellis Kantner. Russ graduated from Cameron County High School with the Class of 1981. He continued his education at Penn State University, where he wrote for the student newspaper, The Daily Collegian, and earned a bachelor's degree in English,

Sally Jo Lund, 89, of Ridgway, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. She was born on March 6, 1937 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late John A. and Emogene Lund. She is survived by her sister Jeanne McGaughey, and Jeanne's four adult children. In accordance with Sally's wishes, there will be no public ceremony. Burial has taken place at Thayer Cemetery. If you knew Sally, the best way to remember her is to sit in your garden and enjoy the sunshine.

Richard E. Herzog, 87, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1938, in Ridgway, the son of the late Harry and Martha Streich Herzog. On August 24, 1963, he married Beverly Wilson, who survives. Dick was a dedicated and hardworking man who devoted much of his life to serving his community. He retired as Supervisor of the Ridgway Water Plant after 56 years of service. His knowledge and commitment to the water industry earne

E. Francis Patterson, 84, of Ridgway, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. He was born on July 27, 1942, in Margaret, PA, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Hill Patterson. On July 2, 1966, in Ridgway, he married Patricia DeGroat, who survives. Fran was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Clarion Sintered Metals after many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing, and had a passion fo

Fay E. Lunger, 73, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 20, 1953 in Ridgway, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and E. Louise Eynon Wolff. On May 4, 1974, she married Mark Lunger, who survives of St. Marys. In addition to her husband Mark, she is survived by two children; Nikki Abbey of Weedville and Eric Lunger of Brockway; and by her five beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by

Sandra Jean Bush, 85 of 295 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on November 13, 1940 in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Gerg) Foringer. On January 31, 1959, she married the late Richard Bush, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 25, 2004. She is survived by one son; Richard E. (Kim) Bush, Jr., one daughter; Tammy Jean (Dick) Bodenhorn, both of Ridgway, and by her Fiancé; Larry "Zeke" Shipe

Wayne M. “Moose” Eckert, 84, of 151 Jackson Road, St. Marys, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard J. and Helen Vollmer Eckert. Moose was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served as a Military Policeman.

Judith “Judy” Erich Wendel, 88, formerly of 112 Grandview Road in St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. Born March 23, 1938, in St. Marys, Judy was the daughter of the late Alfred “Fritz” and Edna Filer Erich. On September 8, 1956, at Queen of the World Church, she married the love of her life, James L. “Jim” Wendel. Together, they shared nearly 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of overcoming ha

Thomas J. "Shaky" "Slick" Rieder, 74, of St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 20, 1951 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Thomas Rieder, Sr. and Irene Wurm Rieder. On July 7, 1973, he married the love of his life, Margaret Shoup, who preceded him in death in 2002. Together they shared more than 29 years of love and marriage. Tom was a graduate of St. M

Thomas G. Fritz, 89, formerly of Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Grand Residence in Upper St. Clair. He was born July 20, 1937, in Galveston, TX, son of the late Raymond and Bertha Evers Fritz. He attended Central Catholic High School and Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Tom lived in Warren for ten years where he worked as an accountant for Sylvania and as a credit manager at Blackstone Corporation in Jamestown, NY. He lat

Constance L. "Connie" Ginther, 79, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on March 23, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Sheley Jeter. On November 6, 1971, she married the late Frank Ginther, who preceded her in death on May 27, 2022. Together they shared a lifetime of love and happiness. Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend who will be deeply m

Mark C. "Chinney" Krug, 63, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. He was born on October 12, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of the late Hilary and Lillian McClintick Krug. Chinney was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1981. He was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a man who never met a stranger. He worked for Keystone for many years, as well as Contact Technologies for 18 years and St. Marys

Joanne Weis Gerg, 89, of Emporium, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 21, 1936, in St. Marys, PA, daughter of the late Leander "Lee" and Marian Ryan Weis. Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Gerg. High school sweethearts, Joanne and Kenneth were married on August 22, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Marys, sharing nearly 67 years of marriage. Joanne was a graduate of

Dominick LeRoy “Dom” Holley, 22, of Powers Avenue, Johnsonburg, passed away unexpectedly, late Tuesday night, August 4, 2026, at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, PA. Dom was born on July 21, 2004, in St. Marys, a son to Allicia Holley Muroski. A resident of Johnsonburg since 2016, Dom was a 2022 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School and a 2023 graduate of the Lincoln Electric Welding School. Dom loved and was loved by his family, had a big heart and made everyone laugh with his sma

Susan C. Lyon, 77, of Gardeau, passed away peacefully at Guy & Mary Felt Manor in Emporium on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on January 3, 1949, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Connor Swartwood. On June 15, 1968, in the First United Methodist Church in Emporium, she married Paul Lyon, who survives. Susan was a graduate of Cameron County High School. She was employed for a short time at Sylvania before begi

Dawn M. Wendel, age 59, of Chestnut Street, St. Marys, PA, died unexpectedly on August 3, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. A daughter of the late Gail W. “Scat” and Lola (Wilson) Krieg, she was born on January 14, 1967 in St. Marys, PA. Dawn is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Wendel of St. Marys; five children, Sheena (Jeremy Dwight) Wendel of Ridgway, Ti Wendel of St. Marys, Takira (Philippe Sayers) Wendel of Dagus Mines, Jarren Wendel of St. Marys and Timothy Wendel of S

William E. “Bill” Zuraski ,90, passed away late Friday night, July 31, 2026, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Smethport where he had been a resident for the past several years. Bill was born December 3, 1935, on Long Level Road in Johnsonburg, the youngest of nine children born to the late William and Mary (Hoh) Zuraski. He was a lifelong resident of Long Level Road and attended Wilcox High School. On May 7, 1966, in St. Joseph’s Church in Force, PA he married Shirely Jean Leair,

On August 1, 2026, Loretta Matha passed at her home following a brief return of cancer. In her final days she was surrounded by family, songs, love and laughter. Loretta, a beloved daughter and sister, was born to Louie and Marie Depanfilis Morelli, she was preceded in death by her parents. Marcheta (Larry) Shrefler and her family survives. Although 11 years and 100 miles separated the sisters, their love and support of each other was always felt by both families. Loretta gra

Dennis “Denny” Dillon, 63, of Emporium, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday July 30 2026. Denny was born in Indiana, PA on July 2, 1963 to Marion "Cindy" (Foltz) Swank and the late James Dillon. He graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1982, and later Stevenson Trade School. Denny served in the Navy during Desert Storm and was deployed around the world doing tours in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific during his time of service. He

Mary Jo Gutowski, 83, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born March 1, 1943, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Cletus Joseph and Eileen Bauer Rigard. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1961. On October 27, 1962, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mary Jo married her high school sweetheart, the late David B. Gutowski, who preceded her in death on Nov