All Obituaries

Robert J. "Bob" Dippold, 84, of 541 School Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on February 7, 1936, a son the late Gregory and Caroline Kreckel Dippold. On July 1, 1960 in St. Marys, he married the late Carol Minnick Dippold, who preceded him in death on February 8, 1975. Bob was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1954, and was a member of St. Marys Church.  He served in...

Berniece M."Sis" Geitner, 72, of 11273 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on August 29, 1948, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William Smith, Sr. and Margaret Ott Smith. On June 19, 1971 in St. Marys Church, she married Duane J. "Duey" Geitner, who survives of Ridgway.  Together they shared nearly 50 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Sis was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of...

Gerald L. "Louie" Swanson, 67, a resident of Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway and formerly of Kersey, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 23, 1953, in Ridgway, a son of the late Gust B. and Helen L. Smith Swanson. Louie was a llifelong resident of the area and retired from Keystone Carbon Company after many years of service.  He was a longtime member and volunteer for the Fox Township...

Dennis P. Andres, Sr., 73, of 163 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by his family following a short illness. He was born on June 22, 1947, a son of the late Roger A. and Dorothy P. Muth Andres. On August 10, 1968 in Queen of the World Church, he married Charlene Erich Andres, who survives of St. Marys. Denny was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1965 and was a member of Queen of the World Church.  He had owned Seel Tool...

Thomas G. Klaiber, 78, of 949 Hickory Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following an unexpected illness. He was born on August 26, 1942, in St. Marys, a son of the late Raymond and Ruth Hannibal Klaiber. He was married to Doris Lecker Klaiber, who preceded him in death in 2004. Tom was a graduate of Central High School and member of Sacred Heart Church.  He retired from Keystone Carbon Company after more than 40 years of service.  An avid...

Cynthia J. "Cindy" McCullough, 61, of 2274 River Road, Weedville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1959, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ronald Newell and Eleanor Samick Newell of St. Marys. On August 13, 1983 in Queen of the World Church, she married Brett McCullough, who survives of Weedville. Together they shared nearly 38 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Cindy was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of...

Patricia A. "Patty" Buchheit, 71, a resident of Fox Manor, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. She was born on April 10, 1949, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph Gnan, Sr. and Helen Ott Gnan. Patty shared her life with the late Larry Swanson, who preceded her in death in 2015. Patty was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Boniface Church.  Over the years, she was employed by St. Marys Carbon...

David W. Ehrensberger, 83 of 1543 Bucktail Road, St. Marys died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home following an illness of the past two years. He was born on April 15, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edward and Marie Fuller Ehrensberger. On October 1, 1960, in Queen of the World Church, he married Lea Salter, who survives. David was a graduate of the St. Marys High School, class of 1956 and a member of the Queen of the World Church. He served with the St. Marys Army...

Charles P. “Louie” Tahara , age 63, of Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2020 at his home. Born in St. Marys, he was the son of the deceased Dr. Charles Tahara and Doris Fritz Tahara of Parade Street.    Louie is survived by his sisters, Sandra Miller, her husband Terry and daughter Amanda of Simi Valley CA, Joan Wylie, her husband John and son Matt of Pittsburgh, PA, Nancy Tahara and her son Alex of Kailua, Hawaii, Libby Herbstritt, her husband...

Nash Andrew Aiello, aged 4 months, died unexpectedly on December 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 3, 2020, in DuBois, Pa, a son of Andrew and Michelle Doverspike Aiello of St. Marys. Nash was a miracle baby from the day he took his first breath.  During his brief visit on Earth, he enjoyed watching his brothers and sister play.  He loved to be talked to and was the best cuddler.  He loved spending time with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and numerous...