Ronald P. Polaski, age 60, of Clarion Road, Johnsonburg, PA, died unexpectedly at home on January 5, 2026. A son of the late Charles J. and Karen (Elmquist) Polaski, he was born on October 30, 1965 in St. Marys, PA. Ron is survived by his daughter, Jessica Klink of Johnsonburg; two grandchildren, Lillian Rose and Roman Klink; four brothers, Charles H. Polaski, William Polaski, Philip Polaski and Timothy Polaski all of Johnsonburg, PA; and several nieces, nephews, great-niece

John J. Morgan, 84, of Horner Road, Wilcox, passed away Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026. In a rare and special full circle moment, John was born on the same family property where he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 11, 1941, in Wilcox, PA, to the late John and Martha Morgan. A lifelong resident of Wilcox, he was a 1960 graduate of Johnsonburg High School. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps fr

Dale W. Bliss, 80, of 204 Glen Mayo Rd., Johnsonburg, passed away late Monday night, January 5, 2026, at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys, following a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1945, in Johnsonburg, a son to the late Verne and Esther McAninch Bliss. On October 18, 1969, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, he married Catherine Vavala and she survives. A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Dale was a 1963 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He attended the University

Bertha May Barnhart, age 72, of Court Road, Ridgway, PA, died January 3, 2026 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh, after a lengthy illness. A daughter of the late Robert Jack Maloney and the late Beverly (Shobert) Bearer, she was born on November 24, 1953 in Ridgway, PA. On January 29, 1972 she married Charles Edward Barnhart, Jr, who predeceased her on March 2, 1991. Bertha is survived by her Fiancé of 34 years, David Pontious; four children, Charles Edward (Sa

Miriam Marie Lavella, 92, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born August 18, 1933 in Dagus Mines, daughter of the late Richard and Anna Kohout Kastner. She was a lifelong resident of the area, and a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1951. Miriam was employed at Stackpole Carbon for three years and then Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital Extended Care for fifteen years as a nurse’s aide. On November 15, 1952 in the St. Boniface Ch

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