A Mass Christian Burial for J. Stephen Bagley will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Ignatius Camello, OSB, as celebrant. Family and Friends will be received at the St. Marys Church on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 11:15 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys, PA.

Steven W. “Hawk” Thorwart, 73, of 1055 Lemans Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Diane M. Baumer, 83, of 150 Lynch Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born in St. Marys on New Years Day in 1943. She was the daughter of the late George E. and Martha Auman Baumer. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of 1960, and retired from SGL as an accountant after 40 years, 6 months, and 2 weeks of service to the company. Diane is survived by her broth

John “Mick” Gibbs, 90, of Cameron County passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his family Mick was born September 10, 1935, the 15th child of William and Virginia Woodring Gibbs. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron County, a place he loved dearly. On January 22, 1957, in Emporium, he married Barbara Coy, the love of his life. Together, they shared 69 years of marriage, building a life centered on devotion, resilience, and family. Mick was a p

Simon F. “Frank” Shutters, 78, of Weedville, PA, passed away April 2nd, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois after a brief illness. Simon grew up on Gardner Hill in Weedville. A member of the Gardner Hill church, he loved to hand out the programs and ring the bell on Sunday. He graduated from Bennett’s Valley High School in 1966. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War, where he served his country for 1 year, 11 months, and 9 days, stateside, and worked as a bread baker

Patricia J. Johnson, 94, formerly of Houston Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on September 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Vern Van Order, Sr., and Ruth Senior Van Order. On March 31, 1951, she married the late Neil Johnson, who preceded her in death on July 7, 2021. Together they were blessed with more than 70 years of marriage. Pat was a graduate of Wilcox High School, class of 1949. She was a longtime

Rayetta Marie Lindberg was born September 19, 1954 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania to her parents Loretta and Raymond Blauser, and raised by her loving grandparents Daniel and Filomena Arvey. Rayetta, a devoted wife, mother, and quiet cornerstone of her community, passed away surrounded by love Monday, March 30, 2026. She was a woman whose life was defined by care for others, quiet leadership, and an open heart. Rayetta enjoyed the outdoors. Many of her cherished memories were made

John R. Longhi, 72, of Skyline Drive, Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. There will be no services per John's request and arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.

Marilyn “June” Ballou Shoup, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Concordia at Bethlen. June was the daughter of the late Judson and Helen (Burk) Ballou. She was born on November 6, 1928, in Peoria, IL. She was a 1946 graduate of Emporium High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, James “Jim” Shoup. The two enjoyed 71 years of marriage together before Jim’s passing in 2020- welcoming 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grand

David E. Matson Jr., 68, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 14, 1957, in Ridgway, the son of the late David E. Sr. and Helen M. Shoff Matson. On August 26, 1978, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, he married Susan Johnson, who survives. David graduated from Ridgway High School, Class of 1975, and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to working at SGL Carbon. In addition to his con

James J. "Jim" Assalone, 55, passed away at unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1970 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Cletus and Alice Kozel Assalone. Jimmy was a graduate of the St. Marys Schools and was a man who found joy in the roar of an engine and the open road, whether behind the wheel of a car or astride his motorcycle. He loved spending time at the Elk County Cruisers car meets, where stories were shared as o

Phillip H. Wright Sr., 80, of Ridgway, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. He was born on January 25, 1946, in New Kensington, PA, a son of the late Edgar L. Sr, and Mozelle Eves Wright. On March 11, 1971, he married Patricia Graf, who survives, with whom he shared a loving marriage for over 55 years. Phil dedicated 30 years of his career to Motion Control, where his contributions were integral to the company's success and rep

Nickalos Oliver Shugars, age 80, of Mountain Run Rd., Penfield, PA, died March 25, 2026 at Penn Highlands-DuBois. The only child of the late Oscar and Ruth (Arnold) Shugars, he was born on June 15, 1945 in Port Alleghany, PA. On July 2, 1966 he married Sandra (Nicklas), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Nick is survived by three children, Nick (Kathy) Shugars, Jr. of DuBois, Cheri (Chris) Beer of DuBois and Denise (Troy) Young of Punxsutawney; three grandchildren,

Mary Beth Ireland, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Weedville, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on September 5, 1932 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Glenn Foster and Eunice Antonelli Huff. On May 22, 1954, in St. Michael's Church in DuBois, she married the late Andre Ireland, who preceded her in death on October 29, 1999. Mary Beth was a graduate of Bennetts Valley

Marcella A. "Sally" Stanisch, 104, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully after a long, full life on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on December 12, 1921 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Paul and Loretta Wehler Bankovich. On May 22, 1954, in St. Marys Church, she married the late Maximilian "Boobie" Stanisch, who preceded her in death on September 30, 201

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Cunningham, 80, of Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1945 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Mills O'Leary. She was married to the late Charles "Chuck" Cunningham, who preceded her in death on October 20, 2011. Kathy was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1963. A faithful