All Obituaries

Joe J. Weyant, age 95, of 310 Oak St., Ridgway, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born April 7, 1926, in Knox Twp., Jefferson County, son of the late Josiah M. and Bessie E. (Wadding) Wyant (Weyant).  He married Dorothy Elizabeth Weyant and then Betty Marie Weyant.  He resided in Ridgway for many years.  He was a Protestant by faith and was a life member of the American Legion Post 208.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran,...

Charles K. Allender, age 77, of 809 Washington St., Eden, NC, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at UNC Rockingham Healthcare.  He was born July 19, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Kenneth and Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Allender.  He married Ruth E. Guess, who survives.  He resided in Eden, NC, and was a Protestant by faith.  He volunteered for a non-profit organization after retirement and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and crafts.  He was a Veteran of the...

Arveta H. Carson, age 93, went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2021, at Ridgmont Personal Care Home.  She was born the daughter of Clarence J. and Hazel B. (Dunkle) Holmberg on April 19, 1927, in Ridgway, PA.  She married Todd L. Carson on May 28, 1949, who preceded her in death on January 2, 1999.  She graduated from the Ridgway Area Schools and after graduation went to work at the Home Telephone Company (now Windstream) from which she retired in 1980 after 36 years of...

Mario Raymond Mascioni, 99, of 618 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, Pa. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021.     Mario was born February 5, 1922 in Brandy Camp, Pa. He was the son of the late Elio and Lucia Mariucci Mascioni.  He was a life-long resident of the area and attended Horton School.     On August 10, 1946 he was united in marriage to the former Doris Cavalline at Guardian Angel Church in Coal Hollow.  She preceded him in death December 29,...

Dolores A. Dean, age 90, of 55 East Cardott St., Ridgway, died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her residence.  She was born August 28, 1930, in Ridgway, daughter of the late B. Frank and Monica (Spleen) Dean.     Dolores was a teacher and a bicycle rider.  She traveled extensively but reunited with the area of her childhood, still loved it, found it fascinating, and thought it a privilege to live in this forested environment.  Her friends were her family.  She...

Martha M. Laughner, age 90, of 7869 Laurel Mill Rd., Ridgway, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor, following a brief illness.  She was born October 18, 1930, in Ridgway, daughter of the late John and Mary (Bosnik) Strauss.  She married Rollin A. Laughner, Sr. on September 26, 1953, he preceded her in death on June 26, 2004.  She resided in Ridgway all her life and was a lifelong member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  Martha was a graduate of St. Leo High...

Sally L. Cotton 76 of Box 53, Belfast, NY passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY after a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1944, in Johnsonburg, PA the daughter of Jerome “Chick” and Virginia “Ginny” (Gier) Stauffer. She had been employed most of her career as an insurance specialist at Elk Co. General Hospital, Helpmates, and as office mgr. for Dr. J L Hackett, Jr. MD. Sally enjoyed life.  Sally and Gary were a...

Margaret M. Gustitus, age 92, of 515 Cherry Ave., Ridgway and formerly of DuBois, died January 30, 2021, at her residence following a brief illness.  She was born August 3, 1928, in DuBois, daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Azukas) Kumetis.  She was married to John C. Gustitus for 49 years and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2011.  She resided in Ridgway for 5 1/2 years and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  She was also a member of the Polka...

Geraldine L. Smith, age 91, formerly of 12 Penn Ave., Ridgway, died Tuesday afternoon, January 26, 2021, at Ridgmont Personal Care following a brief illness.  She was born April 13, 1929, in Rathmel, PA, daughter of the late Fred and Amanda (Carr) Snyder.  She married Edwin L. Smith on July 31, 1948, he preceded her in death on June 22, 2007.  She resided in Ridgway most of her life and was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  She was a graduate of Brockway High...

Clyde A. Jack, age 94, formerly of 509 Hyde Ave., Ridgway, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 22, 2021, at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport.  He was born November 28, 1926, in Ridgway, son of the late Bruce R. and Myrtle (Duffee) Jack.  He married Patricia J. Finley on March 21, 1948. She preceded him in death on August 15, 2017. Clyde and Patricia enjoyed traveling and fishing together.   Clyde was a graduate of Kiski School in Saltsburg PA and attended the University of...