All Obituaries

Peggy J. Baird, age 78, of 88 Mapleview Dr., Ridgway, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.  She was born, October 31, 1941, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Sherman and Rose (George) Durnell.  She married Gary G. Baird on July 26, 1969, he preceded her in death on May 2, 2018.  She resided in Ridgway for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Ridgway High School and a member of the Ridgway Church of Christ.  She had...

Ralph L. (Les) Cowan, Jr., age 85, of 312 Alvin St., Ridgway, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway.  He was born April 28, 1934, in Monongahela, PA, son of the late Ralph L. and Grace (Richardson) Cowan, Sr.  He married Gaye E. Rush on March 21, 1959, she preceded him in death on February 6, 2016.  He resided in Ridgway most of his life and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, past member of the American Legion, Ridgway Country...

Caroline L. Engelhart, age 84, of 341 Pennsylvania Ave., Kane, PA, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport.  She was born October 4, 1935, in Ridgway, daughter of the late George Clifford and Flossie G. (Keller) Froberg.  She married William M. Englehart on April 18, 1994, he preceded her in death on November 11, 2017.  She resided in Kane for many years and was Catholic by faith.  She was a graduate of Ridgway High School.   She is survived by...

Robert N. (Bob) Davidson, age 62, of 296 Flickerwood Rd., Kane, PA, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his residence.  He was born November 15, 1957, in Kane, son of the late Howard L. and Peggy L. (Bradybaugh) Davidson.  He married his soulmate, Pamela M. Ecklund, on September 21, 2001, she survives.  He resided in the Kane area all of his life.  Bob loved his classics and spent many days with the radio blasting, tinkering in his garage and working on his...

Marilee A. Chiesa, age 67, of 501 Mercer St., Ridgway, died Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020, at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born September 18, 1952, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Milton E. and Mary Helen (Haser) Wilson.  She married Timothy J. Chiesa on July 3, 1971, he survives.  She resided in Ridgway most of her life and was Catholic by Faith.  She was a 1970 graduate of Ridgway High School.  Marilee enjoyed gardening and being...

Mark K. Stolburg, age 61, of 315 1/2 South St., Ridgway, died peacefully at his residence surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.  He was born April 20, 1958, in Ridgway, son of Nina (Frederico) Stolburg and the late Stanley Stolburg.  He resided in Ridgway most of his life.  He was a 1976 graduate of Elk County Christian High School and attended Indiana University.  He was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and the Men’s Cursillo...

Joseph A. Dybowski, age 67, of 346 North Broad St., Ridgway, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his residence.  He was born August 9, 1952, in Ridgway, son of the late Joseph P. and Agnes A. (Bienkowski) Dybowski.  He resided in Ridgway all his life and was a 1970 graduate of Ridgway High School.  He was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church, the American Legion, a past wrestling coach for the Ridgway and Johnsonburg programs, and the Ridgway Moose Club where he was...

Evelyn R. Airgood passed away peacefully at Elk Haven Nursing Home, where she resided for the last 3 years, on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  She was born April 16, 1930, to the late Axel and Ella Odessa (Bowers) Pearson.  On October 7, 1953, she married Arthur R. Airgood who passed away June 17, 1987.   Evelyn was raised and lived in Johnsonburg for most of her life before moving to Ridgway to live with her daughter.  She was a graduate of Johnsonburg Area School class of...

Nora J. Zambanini, age 89, of 403 Ridgmont Dr., Ridgway, died Saturday morning, January 18, 2020, at Penn Highlands Elk.  She was born March 16, 1930, in Dagus Mines, daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Anderson) Harvey.  She married Arthur J. Zambanini on June 23, 1951, he survives.  She resided in Ridgway most of her life and was a graduate of Ridgway High School Class of 1950.  She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Church Women’s Group for 26...

Ronny A. “Chick” McMinn, age 84, of 877 Long Level Rd., Ridgway, died Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  He was born September 15, 1935, in Ridgway, son of the late Harry and Kathryn (Himes) McMinn.  He married Virginia M. Olson on July 2, 1960, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway his entire life and was a graduate of the Horton Township High School.  He was a member of the Brandy Camp Methodist Church, Oakmont Cemetery...