All Obituaries

Betty Jane Merritt, 93, a resident of Ridgmont, formerly of 437 Allenhurst Avenue, Ridgway, PA, passed away Monday morning, August 3, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor.   Betty was born January 22, 1927, in Brockway, PA, daughter of William Harrison Swyers and Elizabeth (Yaun) Swyers.  On October 12, 1946, she married Arthur Addison Merritt, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2001.   A graduate of Brockway Senior High School, Betty enjoyed a varied career in the employ of...

Donna Mae Hinton, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on July 22, 2020, after a long recovery from a stroke in January.  She was born, July 10, 1947, and raised in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, to LaVerne and Mary Breakey and graduated the Class of 1965 from Johnsonburg High School.   Donna was a devoted wife and mother first and foremost.  She treasured her husband and children and embraced every moment with them.  She especially loved her role as Nana to nine...

Richard C. Skellen, age 53, of 423 E. Main St., Ridgway, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at his residence following an illness of 1 1/2 years.  He was born March 17, 1967, in Albion, NY, son of Earle and Bonnie (Larnder) Skellen.  He resided in Ridgway for many years and was formerly of Cleveland, OH.  He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.  He was a ham radio operator, past Treasurer of ECCOTA, and past President of the Teacher’s Union.  He was a graduate of...

David J. Robison, Sr., age 62, of 114 Powell St., Ridgway, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence following a lengthy illness.  He was born September 19, 1957, in Renton, Washington, son of the late Merle and Carol Mae (Stewart) Robison.  He married Brandy M. Meloni on August 9, 2014, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway for 6 years and was a former St. Marys and Renton, Washington resident.  David enjoyed being with his family and friends and was always...

Gerald F. Ditch, age 78, of South 8th St., Dubois, PA, and formerly of Ridgway, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.  He was born May 24, 1942, in Buffalo, NY, son of the late William G. and Rita V. (Sheehan) Ditch.  He resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School.  He had been employed by Clarion Sintered Metals as a Die Setter for 25 years.   He...

Virginia M. (Ginger) Stark, age 81, formerly of 6129 Grant Rd., Ridgway, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  She was born June 29, 1938, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Schenk) Boults.  She married Larry M. Stark, Sr. on July 21, 1956, he preceded her in death.  She resided in Ridgway most of her life and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Ginger enjoyed her grandchildren and doing crafts.  She...

Stanford L. Bauer, age 73, of 614 North Broad St., Ridgway, died early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2020, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 28, 1947, in Ridgway, son of the late Stephen F. and Cecilia M. (Dippold) Bauer, Jr.  He married Georgianne E. Brendel on April 29, 1972, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a member of the Awakening Alliance Church.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the...

Betty "Pete"  Aiello, 88 of 90 Forrest St. Ridgway, died peacefully in her sleep on June 6th, 2020, at her home. She was born on September 16th, 1931, in Ridgway Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Nels and Anna Johnson. She was born and raised in the Hyde’s Hill area along with her brothers and sisters. She married Arthur Aiello in 1950 and enjoyed 64 years of marriage.  She attended Ridgway High School, and was employed at Ridgway Telephone Company, Elliott...

Clara Jane Koch Mago, age 86, of 35069 Portland Mills Rd., Ridgway, PA, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys.  Clara was born November 15, 1933, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Francis J. and Beatrice Evers Koch.  Beatrice died August 7, 1935, and Francis died, August 2, 1962.  Her grandmother Elizabeth Hammer Evers died, January 10, 1936.  Clara Jane lived with her grandfather Martin Evers and his family at 21 E. Cardott St.  Bertha (Evers)...

Rose M. Peterson, age 98, formerly of 207 Vernon Ave., Ridgway, died Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Christ The King Manor in Dubois following a brief illness.  She was born, October 4, 1921, in Warren, PA, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Sedmak) Skerl.  She married Ervin E. Peterson in 1946, he preceded her in death on September 30, 1999.  Rose resided in Ridgway and was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church for over 60 years before moving to Dubois in 2015.  She...