All Obituaries

Burdett “Burdie” Ristau, 86, of Warren PA entered a new life in eternity on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice house, after a brief stay in their care. Burdett was born on May 1, 1937, to Betty Jane Ristau Jones. He attended school in Bradford, PA but his heart was always in Warren with his grandparents, the late Charles and Pauline Dase Ristau. He enlisted in the United States Army before finishing high school, serving from 1955 to 1958. He was proud of...

David LeRoy Cohan, 81, of N. Warren, PA, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, following a brief illness. Dave was born June 25, 1942, in Warren, the son of the late Arthur and Doris (Look) Cohan. He was a 1960 graduate of Warren High School. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during peacetime. He was employed as a machinist for Conn & Co. Dave was a volunteer and member of the N. Warren Volunteer Fire Department for over 56 years. He was an Eagle Scout...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Helen Ann Hubbard,71, of Clarendon, PA, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She passed on to heaven with her loving husband at her side hand in hand. Helen was born December 26, 1951, in Warren, the daughter of the late John P. and Betty L. (Wehrer) Gerarde, of Tiona, PA. She was a 1969 graduate of Warren Area High School. She was employed for several years at Keystone Stamping. Helen then worked at Blair Corporation from which she retired....

Emery L. Leonard, 80, of Warren, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Rouse Home in Youngsville, PA, following a recent illness. Emery was born January 1, 1943, in Warren, PA, the son of the late William “Ted” Leonard and Elizabeth Ferry Leonard. He attended Warren High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served as an MP in Anchorage, Alaska. He was the owner and operator of Tiny Town of Warren and later worked at...

Franklin G. Moore, 87, formerly of Warren, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his residence in Tidioute. Frank was born July 19, 1936, in Warren, PA, the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Brink) Moore. He attended the Warren High School, and then served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He then worked at Rexnord for 33 years from which he retired in 1999. Frank was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Warren, he was an Eagle Scout, a Scout Leader, a Little...

David Nels Carlson, 84, formerly of North Warren, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his daughter’s home where he has resided for the past 2 1/2 years. Dave was born August 14, 1939, in Warren, the son of the late Nels and Agnes (Hagstrom) Carlson. He attended Warren High School and enjoyed his class of 1959 luncheons. In his younger days he spent a good amount of time in the town of Kinzua. He was employed as a receiving clerk at Crone’s Drug Store, previously known as...

Dorothy W. Wingert, 92, of Warren, PA. passed away on September 9, 2023, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Residence. Dottie was born on June 12, 1931, in Washington, PA, the daughter of the late Clare and Helen White. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant Township High School, Hickory, PA, in 1949. Dottie graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1953 with a BS in Home Economics. She moved to Warren with her husband Bernie Wingert in 1955 settling in Warren County. Dottie was employed...

William Joseph Raines Sr., 87, of Russell, PA, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on January 3, 1936, in Canton, OH, the son of the late Earl William and Cecelia Magerl Raines. Bill served in the U.S. Army for 33 years, retiring in 1997 as MSG. He was Post Commander at the American Legion Post 135, participated in many veterans’ organizations, and did trap shooting at Pine Grove. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors at his...

Mary L. Blick, 90, of Warren, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home following a recent illness. Mary Louise Hibner Blick was born November 18th,1932 in Warren, PA to William F. and Ella M. Anderson Hibner. Mary graduated from Warren High School in 1951. Mary married Henry F. Blick on September 11, 1952, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Warren, PA. Henry served in the Army and was stationed in Panama where he took his bride. They came back to Warren after her husband was...

Richard S. Thomas, 67, of Warren, PA, passed on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Rick was born December 4, 1954, in Erie, PA, the son of the late Carl Thomas and Allene Stahlman. Rick was a 1973 graduate of Warren Area High School and was welder at Pennco for a number of years and then became a self -employed contractor and partner in the Still Standing Construction Company, from which he retired. Rick was an avid hunter, a member of the National...