Phyliss JoAnn Baughman Burkett Yeager, 92, of Ridgway, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at Lutheran Home at Kane following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 1, 1933, in Shippenville, PA, the daughter of the late Alfred and Muriel Wingard Baughman. On September 5, 1950, she married the late Blair Lee Burkett, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1964. After moving to Ridgway, she married Robert C. Yeager on September 16, 1972, who survives. JoAnn was a m

Ronald B. Buchheit, 65, of 6 Bedford Street, Bradford PA and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Ron was born December 1, 1960, in St. Marys, son of the late Earl and Agnes Rettger Buchheit. He was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979 and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, earning his degree in Secondary Education. Over the past twenty-two years, Ron worked and h

Patricia O’Connor, 75, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie. She was born June 23, 1950, in Renovo, daughter of the late Donald F. and Rosemary Burkhart O’Connor. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Bucktail High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, Pat earned her nursing degree from Philipsburg State General Hospital School of Nursing and was employed as a Program Director for Pennsylvan

Thomas A. VanSlander, 78, of 1189 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026 at Highland View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born March 31, 1947, in St. Marys, son of the late Arthur and Virginia Cotter VanSlander. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1965, and was a supervisor at Imperial Metals and when it was sold, he worked at Metco Industries. He was the Chairma

Dennis C. Rettger, 64, of 220 Liberty Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly while traveling on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born September 3, 1961, in St. Marys, son Donna Salvatore Rettger and the late LaVerne Rettger. Denny was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1979 and a proud veteran of the United State Marine Corps., serving his country from 1979 until 1987. Denny was a very gifted man that brought expertise and found joy in the work that he

Eugene Allen McAlee, age 71, of Mary Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died at home on February 16, 2026 after a two year illness. A son of the late John R. and Lillian (Willow) McAlee, he was born on November 7, 1954 in St. Marys, PA. Eugene is survived by four children, Eric, Ian, Sarah and Benjamin McAlee; three grandchildren, Connor, Jaylen and Mason; six siblings, Donna (John) Chamoff, Mary Kay (Frank) Jovenitti, Kevin (Nicole) McAlee, Denise (Bill) Boylan, Sean (Teri) McAlee an

Christine A. Wolfe, 101, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St., Marys, and formerly of Blaine Ave., Johnsonburg, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, at Elk Haven following a lengthy illness, one week before her 102nd birthday. She was born February 25, 1924, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Edward and Martha Weinkauf Amacher. On July 2, 1942, in Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, she married Lawrence “Skinny” Wolfe. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2011

Richard L. Aul, 61, of 273 George Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 16, 2026 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1964, in Ridgway, son of Harold and Dorothy Smith Aul of Kersey. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. On November 19, 1993, in St. Marys, Rick married Kim Pichler, who survives. In addition to his wife and parents, Rick is also survived by his children: Kaitlin Aul, Jessica Fell (Cu

Irene M. Micale, 95, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on February 21, 1930 in Johnsonburg, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary Hoh Zuraski. On June 16, 1951, she married the late Tillio "Tink" Micale, who preceded her in death on November 24, 2006. Together they were blessed with more than 55 years of marriage. Irene was a graduate of Wilcox High School, class of 1948. She was a life