All Obituaries

Robert John Ryder, 89, died on February 17, 2021 at his home at Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon, PA. He was born on April 19, 1931 in Olean, New York, the son of Robert Saunders Ryder and Monica Barry Ryder. He was a 1949 graduate of Olean High School and a graduate of Alfred University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Glass Technology. Bob went on to receive his Masters degree (1955) and his Doctorate degree (1959) in Ceramic Technology from Penn State...

  Fannie Bart, age 87, of Brockport, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, OH.  Born Faustina Bianca Varischetti on September 13, 1933 in Gorno, Italy. On Nov 14, 1934 she sailed with her father, Pietro Varischetti, on the SS Conte Di Savoia from Geona, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York on Nov 21, 1934. They were traveling to Powhaton Point, OH to see her mother, Irma Tiraboschi Varischetti, whom previously made the trip...

Brenton Russell “Brent” Rearick age 76 of McCullough Avenue Brockway, PA; died on Sunday February 14, 2021. Born on September 13, 1944 in Kittanning, PA; he was the son of the late Berton Reese and Marian Lias Rearick. He was married to Marilyn Jane Jordan and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2020. Brent and Jane enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Retired, he taught Chemistry and General Sciences for 30 years at the Brockway High School and along the way he also worked part-time...

Richard W. “Dick” Bennett Sr. age 82 of East Main Street Brookville, PA; died on Saturday February 13 at Penn Highlands Brookville. Born on July 11, 1938 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Charles Thorne and Louise Dilts Bennett. Retired, Dick had been employed as an airport shuttle bus driver at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Dick was a past member of the Eagles Club in Brookville, the Brookville Fireman’s Club...

Ronald E. Wingard Jr. age 78 of Route 28 Brockway, PA (Sugar Hill) died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Born on February 16, 1942 in Westville, PA; he was the son of the late Ronald E. and Arlene Archibald Wingard Sr. He was married to Marjorie Mortimer in 1959 and she survives. Retired, Ron started off as an autobody repairman and eventually became partners and co-owner of the NAPA auto parts store in Brockway. He attended the Beechtree Union Church. Ron enjoyed fishing, racing and talking to...

Victor Stephen DeSantis age 76 of Main Street Brockway, PA; died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born on February 28, 1944 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary Pisoni DeSantis. Victor was a 1962 graduate of the Brockway High School. He served in the the United States Marine Corp from 1967 to 1969, and fought in the TET Offensive in Vietnam in 1968. He was proud to have served his country. He was married to Cheryl Anderson on September 1, 1970 and...

 James Thomas Scarnati; Lt.Col. (Ret.) United States Army On Wednesday 2/3/21 at the age of 79. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Betty Jane Bearfield Scarnati and their infant son, Thomas.  He is survived by his, son James (Tammy) Scarnati and grandchildren James III and Megan. He also left behind his daughter Catherine, grandchildren Madeline and Colin Lathrop and former son-in-law David Lathrop.  Jim was lucky enough to find love a second time with his amazing...

Shannen Leeann Patton, age 27, of Corsica, PA passed away on February 3, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.  She was born on July 2, 1993 in DuBois, PA. She was the loving daughter of Russell J. and wife Diane Moore of LeContes Mills, PA and Darla Kay (John Gula) Patton Pearce of Clarion, PA. Shannen graduated from Brockway High School in 2011, obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Clarion University in 2014 in Rehabilitative Sciences with Addiction. She attended online classes at...

  Bruno Genevro age 80 of Brockway died Feb 2, 2021 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.   Born in Brockport Dec 8 1940, he was the son of the late Riccardo & Mary Josephine (Cristini) Genevro.  He married Joanne (Astori) Genevro in 1983 at St. Catherine’s Chapel in DuBois. Bruno graduated Brockway High School in 1958 and worked at Brockway Pressed Metals until he retired in 2004 except for his service in the US Army 1963 – 1965. He was a PFC...

Carol Marie Spinda age 71 of Brockway, PA; died on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, PA. Born on September 14, 1949 in DuBois, PA; she was the daughter of the late Paul and Eileen Anderson Sheley. She was married to Jack Spinda and he survives. Carol had been employed at Brockway Glass where she worked in the office. She also worked at the Rocky Grill, and at various day cares in the area. She enjoyed growing flowers, reading, watching NASCAR and cheering...