All Obituaries

LeRoy Charles “Poppy” Muth, 93, of Strawberry Street, Weedville, PA, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Christ the King Manor of DuBois.  A son of the late Morris C. and Hilda (Cross) Muth, he was born on December 3, 1925 in Akron, OH.  When he was 12 years old, with his father and sister, he moved to Luthersburg, PA where he worked on his Uncle’s farm and various other farms. After graduating Brady Township High School, he...

Paul H. Wheeler, 88, of Church Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Penn Highlands-DuBois.  A son of the late Richard G. and Alma (Guenther) Wheeler, he was born in Ridgway, PA on June 26, 1930. Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by a brother, Richard C. Wheeler. Paul is survived by: two nephews, Raymond (Lori) Wheeler of Johnsonburg and Charles (Mary Jo) Wheeler of St. Marys; three great nieces; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Wheeler of Johnsonburg. He...

Obituary Julianna “Jay” Kematick Rio Julianna “Jay” Rio, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Christ the King Manor. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1925, to the late Frank and Mary (Kuzeluk) Kematick and was married for 63 years to Rocco “Dutch” Rio, who preceded her in death in 2010. Living all her life in Penfield, Jay was a graduate of Huston Township High School class of 1943.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Force...

Joseph Michael Winkler, 27, of Spruce Street, Force, PA, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  A son of Michael and Bonnie (Gray) Winkler of Hollywood, PA, he was born in DuBois on November 24, 1991. Along with his parents, Joe is survived by his: sister, Brandi Winkler and her Fiancé, Deryk Spicher of Force and a grandfather, Harry Gray of Weedville. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents, Frank...

Patricia A. “Pati” O’Connor, 68, of Second Avenue, Johnsonburg, PA, died, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian after a short illness.  She was born in Ridgway on January 17, 1950 and lived most of her life in Johnsonburg Pati was predeceased by her: father, Allen L. O’Connor; mother, Lillian (Fitch) Winters; and step-father, Leo “Bo” Winters. She is survived by her: two children, Paul J. Solomon IV and Danielle Solomon, both of...

Kenneth E. O’Vell, 71, of Weedville, died December 10, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian after a short illness.  A son of the late Ernest M. and Erma (Crissinger) O’Vell, he was born in St. Marys on September 16, 1947.  On January 1, 1983 he married Rita Fenice, who survives in Weedville. Along with his wife, Ken is survived by: a brother Lewis (Leah) O’Vell of Weedville, many nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs, Buckley and Clover. Ken graduated high school at...

Linda Rae Riccadonna, 78, of Penfield, died at home on December 9, 2018.  The only child of the late Marlow and Grace (Williams) Riccadonna, she was born in Clearfield on January 26, 1940. She is survived by her Aunt Angeline Riccadonna of Penfield and many cousins. Linda served as a school teacher for most of her life.  She received her Bachelors Degree from Slippery Rock and her Masters in Education from Colorado State University. She was active in the community, including the...

Vincent M. Brunelli, 87, of Hemlock Avenue, Force, PA, died, Friday, November 30, 2018 at Pinecrest Manor of St. Marys, after a short illness.  A son of the late Guy and Mary (Trentini) Brunelli, he was born in Cardiff, PA on March 21, 1931.  On June 27, 1959, in St. Marks Catholic Church of Emporium, he married Mary Ann (Cummings) who survives in Force, PA. Along with his wife, Vince is survived by: four children, Mary Ann (James) Pyne of Weedville, Joseph G. Brunelli of...

Marjorie E. Nelson, 95, of Mill Street, Johnsonburg, died, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Lutheran Home of Kane, PA.  A daughter of the late John Henry and Elizabeth (Meyrick) Griffiths, she was born in Hanley Stoke-On-Trent, UK on February 8, 1923.  Being born and raised in the United Kingdom, she married George F. Nelson on March 2, 1945 in the UK. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1988. Marjorie has been a Johnsonburg resident since arriving in the USA, with her...

Elizabeth Rose Boults, 92, of Rasselas, died, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Sena Kean Manor after a short illness.  She was born on January 6, 1926 in Rasselas, a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Weidert) Fiscus.  On December 24, 1944 she married Francis E. Boults, Sr., who predeceased her in 2005. Elizabeth is survived by: four children, Francis E. Boults, Jr. of Rasselas, Pat (Phil) Fitch of Wilcox, Arthur A. (Debbie) Boults of Kersey, Linda (Steve) Beazley of Riverton, WY;...