All Obituaries

Catherine A. Allshouse, age 86, of 3080 Grant Rd., Ridgway, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born July 18, 1934, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Walter H. and Hattie R. (States) Brunner.  She married Donald L. Allshouse on April 30, 1955, he preceded her in death on April 10, 2001.  She resided in Ridgway all of her life and was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Faith Church Youth Group, Faith Church...

Edward F. MacDonald, Sr., age 87, of 5483 Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor following an illness of 4 years.  He was born May 18, 1933, in Ridgway, son of the late Maurice F. and Mary H. (Keilocker) MacDonald.  He married Evelyn L. Dias on October 4, 1997, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway all his life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church, the Elks, American Legion, Ridgway Rifle Club, Ridgway Fire Dept.-Capital City, NRA,...

Brenda A. Seybert, age 60, of 1770 Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at her residence following an illness of 3 years.  She was born January 27, 1960, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Richard G. and Zelma L. (Gearhart) Gasbarre.  She married Jeff J. Seybert on May 11, 2001, he survives.  She resided in Ridgway all her life and was a member of Cayman’s Campers Club.  Brenda enjoyed crocheting, camping, baking, riding 4-wheelers, and...

John B. Bonghi, age 79, of 509 Willard St., Ridgway, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness.  He was born June 6, 1941, in Ridgway, son of the late Anthony and Ann (Ross) Bonghi.  He married Carmela M. Viglione on September 2, 1968, she survives.  He resided in Ridgway all of his life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  John loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He enjoyed gardening, the Pittsburgh...

Judith A. Visniesky, age 74, formerly of 4639 Montmorenci Rd., Ridgway, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor.  She was born April 10, 1946, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Walter and Blanche (Swyers) Gardner.  She married Bernard C. Visniesky on January 16, 1965, he preceded her in death on February 7, 1999.  She resided in Ridgway all her life and was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church.  She was a 1964 graduate of Ridgway High School.  She had been...

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...