All Obituaries

Benjamin C. Gnan, Jr., age 85, of 518 Hickory St., Ridgway, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.  He was born July 11, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Benjamin C. And Alice Keller Gnan, Sr.  He was married to JoAnn S. Streich, she preceded him in death on June 1, 2014.  He resided in Ridgway for most of his life and was Catholic by Faith.  He was a member of the Ridgway American Legion, the Vets, the Eagles, and the...

Justin Otto (Oger) Buehler of Ridgway died very unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.   Justin was born September 18, 1984, in Ridgway to James and Patti (Carr) Buehler. Justin was a lifelong resident of Ridgway and Graduated from Ridgway Area School District, class of 2003.   After graduation, Justin followed his passion and family legacy of logging. He worked along side his father at James O. Buehler Logging, then eventually took over the family...

Joyce D. Olson, age 90, of Alpine St., Ridgway, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 12, 1931, in Ridgway, daughter of the late George F. and Lillian M. (Amacher) Dahler.  She married David A. Olson on October 18, 1952, he preceded her in death on September 21, 1991.  She resided in Ridgway all of her life.  She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School, was President of the congregation for 15 years, Recording...

James T. MacDonald, age 80, of 324 Jackson Ave., Ridgway, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.  He was born December 30, 1940, in Ridgway, son of the late Maurice F. and Mary H. (Keilocker) MacDonald.  He married Julie A. (Judy) McQuone on November 21, 1964, she preceded him in death on December 15, 2017.  He resided in Ridgway all his life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and the Elks.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School and served in...

Inez C. Grieggs, age 85, of 232 Monterey Ave., Ridgway, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born February 20, 1936, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Sabatino and Laurina (Partenzi) Magrini.  She married Paul J. Grieggs on May 9, 1959, he preceded her in death on July 13, 2014.  She resided in Ridgway all her life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  She enjoyed card club, and cooking and sewing for her...

Thomas L. Pontzer, age 85, of 528 Shaffer Ave., Ridgway, died Sunday morning August 8, 2021, at Penn Highlands Brookville.  He was born May 14, 1936, in Ridgway, son of the late Theodore L. and Marie (Volk) Pontzer.  He married Cecelia E. Mosebarger on September 3, 1960, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church,  the Ridgway Fire Dept.-Montmorenci, the Lions Club, the Elks, the Moose Club and a past President of the...

Anthony ( Tony ) Viglione  age 78, of 1838 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.  He was born May 22, 1943, in Troia, Italy, son of the late John and Maria (Lamanaco) Viglione.  He married Maureen Benigni on June 1, 1968, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway from 1956-2009 and in Dubois from 2009 until the present.  He was a member of St. Michael Archangel...

Linda J. Murry, age 65, of 39876 State St., Ridgway, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1955, in Ridgway, daughter of Barbara A. (Kemmerer) Magrini and the late Robert D. Magrini.  She resided in Ridgway for 10 years and was Catholic by faith.  She was a 1973 graduate of Elk County Christian High School and graduated from Nursing School in Santa Barbara, CA.  She had been employed by Pinecrest Manor for 5 years.   She is...

Brenda K. Lantz, age 70, of 350 Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  She was born March 14, 1951, in Kane, PA, daughter of the late Victor and  Pearl (Barbour) Lantz.  She had previously resided in Mt. Jewett and had lived in Ridgway for many years.  She was Episcopalian by faith.     She is survived by 2 nephews Daniel Lantz of Loudon, TN and Steven Lantz of Marhsall, NC, and 1 aunt Dorothy Sluga of Kane, PA. ...

Richard C. Mercer, Jr., age 85, of 48 Gilbert Dr., Ridgway, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor.  He was born October 1, 1935, in Ridgway, son of the late Richard C. and Merriam (Oknefski) Mercer, Sr.  He was married to Jean O’Connor, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway all of his life.  Dick was a diehard Ridgway Elker fan, a Raider fan, he enjoyed NASCAR and his Harley.  He had been employed by Lundin Trucking, Valley Coal, Briggs, and North...