All Obituaries

Lawrence P. Padasak, 91, of Glenn Hazel Road, Wilcox, PA, died March 4, 2020 in Largo Florida after a short illness.  A son of the late Peter P. and Tonka (Feikles) Padasak, he was born on July 18, 1928 in Wilcox, PA.  On June 26, 1954 he married Mary Ella (Hayes) who predeceased him on October 22, 1978. Besides his parents and his wife, Lawrence was preceded in death by: seven brothers, Frank, Andy, Peter, Edward, Joseph, Elmer and Roger Padasak; three sisters, Ann Beckwith,...

Philip “Kenny” “Teah” Maholtz, 63, of Bennett’s Valley Hwy, Weedville, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A son of the late Althea (Carpin) and the late Philip A. Maholtz, he was born August 14, 1956 in DuBois, PA. On April 7, 1990 he married Helene “DeDee” (DeCarli) who preceded him in death on January 30, 2014. Kenny is survived by two children; Jason Jericho of...

Ronald Watkavitch, 71, of Weedville, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. A son of the late Gula (Lovenduski) and the late John Watkavitch, Sr., he was born on September 15, 1948 in DuBois, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved companion, Connie Wehler, brothers John Watkavitch, Jr. (infant) and Joseph Watkavitch, as well as a nephew, Joseph Watkavitch, Jr. Ronnie is survived by his brother Richard Watkavitch, a daughter, and several nieces and...

Ryan A. Berasi, 44, of Pulaski, PA and formerly of Bennetts Valley, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, unexpectedly at home.  A son of Robert “Toosher” (Lori) Berasi of Force and Susan (Raymond) Bateman-Gascon of Weedville, he was born on February 2, 1976 in DuBois, PA.  On February 14, 1997 he married Alyssa (Confer), who survives him at home. Along with his wife and parents, Ryan is survived by: two children, Serena (Cody Holmes) Berasi of Pulaski and Austin Berasi of...

Arley Royden Swackhammer, 87, of Benezette, died on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1932, the son of the late David Victor Swackhammer and Mildred English Swackhammer. He was a veteran trained in auto mechanics serving in Fort Bragg, NC, and Atlanta, GA, from 1953 to 1955. On July 21, 1956, in Port Allegheny, he married Darline (Springstead) who preceded him in death in 2004. He was a truck driver all his life having driven for Stackpole Carbon Co.,...

Edna I. “Gwen” Cole, 81, of Madison Street, Byrnedale, PA, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Penn Highlands-Elk after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Whitney) Kurt, she was born on April 7, 1938 in West Chester, PA.  On December 10, 1964 she married Thomas G. Cole, who predeceased her on November 8, 2019. Gwen is survived by: six children, Wendy (J. Carl) Altman of Barto, PA, Frank (Brenda) Cole of Birdsboro, PA, Thomas S. (Allison) Cole of...

Joseph Edward King, 64, of Water Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, February 22, 2020.  A son of Elizabeth Ann (Steudler) King and the late Marlin King, he was born on June 3, 1955 in Ridgway, PA. Along with his mother, Joe is survived by: two brothers, Gene King of New York and Kris (Valerie) King of Johnsonburg. Besides his father, Joe was preceded in death by: a brother in infancy. A life-long resident of Johnsonburg, Joe was a member of St. John Lutheran Church...

Christine Marie (Munn) Stom, 55, of Munn Road, Penfield, PA, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at home, after a short illness. A daughter of JoAnn (Cammarata) Munn of Penfield and the late Kenneth Munn, she was born on February 19, 1964 in DuBois, PA.  On October 18, 1997 she married Charles L. Stom, who survives in Penfield. Along with her mother and husband, Chris is survived by: two children, Cameron Stom and Cierra Stom, both of Penfield; and two sisters, Debbie (James) Jenkins of...

Francis D. “Butch” Penfield, 68, of Wilcox, PA, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Milton and Velma (Milliard) Penfield, he was born on April 26, 1951 in Kane, PA. Besides his parents, Butch was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Cheatle. Butch is survived by: three children, Jesse Penfield of Oak Park, CA, Corey Penfield of Fairbanks, AK and Melissa Bruner of Brookville, PA; three grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph...

Ronald C. Riekofsky, 47, of Donahue Road, Brockport, PA, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.  A son of Harold “Skip” Riekofsky of Kushequa, PA and Sandra “Sandie” (Quigg) Laughner of Johnsonburg, he was born on December 8, 1972 in Johnsonburg, PA.  On August 14, 2004, he married Dawn (Fischer) who survives in Brockport. Along with his parents and his wife, Ron is also survived by: three brothers, Brian (Danielle) Laughner of Spokane, WA, Kevin...