All Obituaries

Joseph E. Marnati, 58, passed away of Covid with the spirit of his family around him on December 1, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.  He was the son of the late Frank Marnati, Jr. and surviving mother, Doris (Mathers) Marnati of Brockway, PA . Joe retired from Owens Illinois with 30 years of service.  In his earlier years Joe enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his ATV, and spending time with his family at the family camp.  He will always be remembered for his kind soul....

Martha Margaret Esposito age 93 of Hewitt Street Brockway, PA; died on November 27, 2020 at her residence. Born on October 2, 1927 in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Julia Lashaga Hoskavich. Martha was formerly married to Francis “Cheech” Esposito. Retired, she was the co-owner of Esposito Beverage in Brockway from 1951 to 1991, as well as a homemaker. Martha was a member at St. Tobias Church, and was a member of the Rosary Society. She enjoyed golfing, bowling...

Delores M. Miller age 91 a former Kersey resident since 1948, currently a resident at the DuBois Village, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on May 30, 1929 in Ridgway, PA; she was the daughter of the late Gildo and Catherine Pedro Menicacci Sr. On July 24, 1948 she was married to Robert Miller and he preceded her in death in 1983. Retired, Delores had been employed at the Pure Carbon Company in St. Marys as an Inspector. She was a member of St. Boniface...

Leo Thomas McCartney, 67, passed away on November 24 at his childhood home after bravely battling Glioblastoma for 21 months. Just a year after restoring his childhood home, Leo learned that he had 9-12 months to live and was told by multiple doctors that, “It’s going to be a long, hard road.” Leo responded to his wife and daughters with, “Well, at least it’s me and none of you.” That is just the type of man he was.  Our beloved Leo entered this world...

C. June Yale of Brockport, PA; Born on May 25, died on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of the late John B. and Chloe Averill Carlson. She was married to Donald R. Yale and he survives. Retired, June had worked in decorating and as packer at Brockway Glass and she also was employed at the Ridgway Elementary School. She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Brockway. June enjoyed crafting and gardening, but...

Randall Eugene Kesterholt age 65 of Galusha Road Brockway, PA; died on November 23, 2020 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born on May 3, 1955 in DuBois, PA; he was the son of the late Donald and Glendora Kesterholt (Forsyth) After graduating from Jeff Tech in 1973, Randy went on to work for Brockway Glass (Owens-Illinois) for 41 years, first in the hot end and then as a quality manager. He also is known as “Ran-day the DJ” and spent many years playing country music and teaching...

Mark S. Gankosky age 58 of Stevenson Hill Road Reynoldsville, PA; died on Saturday November 21, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on December 21, 1961 in DuBois, PA; he was the son on the late George S. and Ruth Provin Gankosky. On October 7, 1989 he was married to Karen Minns and she survives. They enjoyed 31 years of married life. Mark was employed at O-I Brockway in the Mould Repair Shop in Crenshaw where he had worked for the past 35 years.  He was a...

Arthur Eugene Burns age 80 of Stevenson Hill Road Brockway, PA; died on Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on January 2, 1940 in Sabula, PA; he was the son of the late Labana and Mary McDonald Burns. On September 22, 1963 he was married to Golda Munn and she survives. Retired, Art had been employed at Brockway Glass as a Hot End Operator. He attended the Gospel Center Church in Falls Creek. Art enjoyed planting a garden every year, playing horseshoes and hunting. In...

Bessie V. “Pat” Meredith age 84 of Penn Avenue Brockway, PA; died on Monday November 16, 2020 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois after a short illness. Born on December 18, 1935 in Brookville, PA; she was the daughter of the late Rozelle and Ruth Garlock Plyler. On March 16, 1955 she was married to Andrew R. Meredith Sr. and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2010. They enjoyed 55 years of married life. Retired, Pat had worked at Brockway Glass as a packer for 30 years....

Anjanette Nicole “Anje” Pifer age 41 of Treasure Lake DuBois, PA; died on Friday November 13, 2020. Born on March 18, 1979 in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of Doug and Cindi Fustine Pifer who survive and live in Ottawa, IL. Anje was a homemaker and she attended St. Tobias Church in Brockway. She enjoyed reading, cooking and working on her house. In addition to her parents she is also survived by 2 daughters: Jada Pifer of DeKalb, IL; Delaney Wineberg of Brockway; a son: Kolton...