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River 98.9 Funeral Report


LouAnn Lecker, 72, St. Marys
LouAnn Lecker, 72, of 1071 Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
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Nathan A. Brown, 33, Ridgway
Nathan A. Brown, 33, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, following a car accident. He was born on March 22, 1993, in Warren, a son of the late Anthony Brown and Babby VanTassel. Nathan had a deep love for the outdoors and felt most at peace in nature-whether he was hunting, fishing, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the world around him. Some of his most treasured moments were spent outdoors alongside Tim, where friendship and laughter came easily. Nathan also
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Gerald J. DeSantis Jr., 65, Spring Creek
Gerald J. DeSantis Jr., 65, of Spring Creek, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 15, 1960, in Pittsburgh, the son of Lorraine C. Shopes DeSantis and the late Gerald J. DeSantis Sr. Gerry was a devoted sports fan who rarely missed a game. He proudly cheered on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharing that passion with family and friends throughout the years. Gerry found his greatest happine
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Mary Ann Pennington, 86, Johnsonburg
Mary Ann Pennington, 86 of 139 Julia Street, Johnsonburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at The Lutheran Homa at Kane, following a lengthy illness. She was born January 22, 1940, in Johnsonburg, a daughter to the late Max and Amelia Bodistow Pavlock. A lifelong resident of Johnsonburg, Mary Ann was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and the Johnsonburg Senior Center. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center
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Mary "June" Bush, Kersey
Mary "June" Bush, of Kersey, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor. She was born in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Loeffler Wasson. June earned a master's degree in elementary education and worked for the St. Marys Area School District for more than 30 years. She is survived by two children; Brandy Bush of St. Marys and Brian Bush (Morgan Nagy) of New Castle, PA, and by two grandchildren; Selene Lee Bush and Layne Mason Bu
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Timothy H. Mosier, 63, Dagus Mines
Timothy Howard Mosier, 63, of Dagus Mines, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, surrounded by family. He faced his struggle with cancer with quiet strength. Tim was born in St. Marys on August 14, 1962, to the late William and Joanne (McAllister) Mosier. He graduated from St. Marys Area High School in 1980 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Coast Guard at Station Alexandria Bay, N.Y., from 1980 to 1985. He spent ma
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Mass For J. Stephen Bagley, Friday, April 10th
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.
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Steven W. “Hawk” Thorwart, 73, St. Marys
Steven W. “Hawk” Thorwart, 73, of 1055 Lemans Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home. He was born January 16, 1953, in St. Marys, son of the late Adam and Marie Young Thorwart. Hawk was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, was a member of the first graduating class of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1970, and was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a retired employee of Mersen, retiring after 46 year
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Diane M. Baumer, 83, St. Marys
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
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John “Mick” Gibbs, 90, Emporium
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
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Simon F. “Frank” Shutters, 78, Weedville
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
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Patricia J. Johnson, 94, St. Marys
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
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Rayetta Marie Lindberg, 71, Ridgway
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
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John R. Longhi, 72, Kersey
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.
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Marilyn “June” Ballou Shoup, 97, Emporium
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
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