All Obituaries

William T. Maiers, age 93, of Willow Street, Johnsonburg, died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home of St. Marys.  A son of the late Ernest X. and Louise (Schiemer) Maiers, he was born on February 19, 1929 in Johnsonburg, PA.  On July 4, 1953 he married Mary Ann (McCandless), who predeceased him on October 14, 2012. Besides his parents and his wife, Bill was preceded in death by: a daughter, Patricia in infancy; and three sisters, Dorothy Divany, Helen Davies and Mae...

Norman "Jerry" Nelson, age 87, of Water Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died January 15, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Arthur and Arlene (Bullers) Nelson, he was born on August 6, 1935 in Ridgway, PA.  On December 20, 1958 he married Marlene (Miller), who survives in Johnsonburg. Along with his wife, Jerry is survived by: three children, David (Laureen) Nelson of Cherryville, PA, Bart (Nancy) Nelson of Johnsonburg and Kyle Nelson of...

Robert Philp, age 88, of Weedville, PA, passed away January 15, 2023 after a brief illness. Known to his friends as ‘Scotty’, he was born in 1934 in Cardenden Fife Scotland, and came to the United States in his early 20’s after serving in the Scottish Military Black Watch. Scotty married Betty Rae Reider in June 1960 and together they had 5 children. An avid woodworker, he was a master craftsman and cabinet maker. After a long career as a machinist with Stackpole and...

Stevie Nicole Mann, 31, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born on October 8, 1991 in St. Marys, a daughter of DeAnna Brooks of St. Marys and Stephen F. Mann of Wilcox. Stevie attended Johnsonburg Schools and graduated from Agora Charter School in 2012. She took great pride in her work ethic; at one point she worked three jobs – including catering, BiLo in Johnsonburg and Osram-Sylvania – while still in high school. She was also an...

Obituary Joanne E. Bienz Joanne Elizabeth (Larkin) Bienz, age 82, of Melanie Hollow Lane, Fredericksburg, VA, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 19, 2022 at Commonwealth Senior Living of Fredericksburg, VA.  A daughter of the late Charles & LaJune (Sexton) Larkin, she was born on March 16, 1940 in Benezett, PA. Joanne is survived by: two children, Mark (Rachelle) Bienz of Fredericksburg, VA and Thomas Bienz of King George, VA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a...

Victor “Chick” Cortina, age 98, of Grant Street, Byrnedale, PA, died at home, January 1, 2023.  A son of the late Cesare and Cesarina (Gavazzi) Cortina, he was born on April 30, 1924 in Byrnedale, PA. Besides his parents, Chick was predeceased by: four brothers, Mario, Robert, Silvio and Leo Cortina; and two sisters, Albena Fantechi and Ida Capozzi. Chick is survived by his sister, Anna Cortina of Byrnedale. Chick graduated from Jay Township High School, Class of...

Donna M. Bruni, age 79, of Byrnedale, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Lutheran Home of Kane, after a short illness. The daughter of the late Quay Glaydon and Sarah L. (Briggs) Lucore, she was born on August 19, 1943 in North Tonawanda, NY.  On September 2, 1961 she married Gerald Bruni, who predeceased her on November 29, 2000. Besides her parents and her husband, Donna was preceded in death by: two brothers, Glaydon and Glenn Lucore. Donna is survived by: two children, Marie...

Robert L. Meloni, age 94, of Kersey, died December 30, 2022 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois.  A son of the late Mario and Ruby (Taylor) Meloni, he was born on September 11, 1928 in Force, PA.  On October 6, 1984 he married Isabelle (Smith) who predeceased him on November 12, 2013. Robert is survived by: three children, Gary (Debbie) Meloni of Force, Connie (Rich) Yaworski of St. Marys and Larry Meloni of Byrnedale; and five grandchildren. Besides his parents and his wife,...

Sandra Ann Yeager, 72, of Rasselas, PA, passed away in her home December 24, 2022, following a brief illness. Born May 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Eugene F. and Alberta (Koslofski) Brechtel. On July 2, 1990 she married her husband, the late Regis R Yeager. A graduate from Johnsonburg Area High School, Sandra was a member of the Holy Cross Church in Rasselas, before it closed its doors. An accomplished organ player, she traveled the world in her younger years, was remarkable...

Gary Rio, age 69, of DuBois, passed away , Sunday, December 11, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian of Pittsburgh.  The son of the late Rocco “Dutch” and Julianna “Jay” (Kematick) Rio, he was born March 27, 1953 in DuBois, PA.  On April 28, 1973 he married Bonnie (Visneski), the Love of his life, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Force.  She survives in DuBois. Gary was a graduate of Jeff Tech of Reynoldsville.  He retired from St. Marys Press Metals of...