Nedza Family Funeral Homes

Ruth Ann Gregori, age 74, of Bryce Lane, Penfield, PA, died at home on March 22, 2023 after an extensive battle with cancer. A daughter of the late Donald George and America Ruth (Webb) Colbey, she was born on April 8, 1948 in DuBois, PA.  On April 15, 1968 she married Louis M. Gregori, who survives at home. Along with her husband, Ruth is survived by: two children, Louis M. Gregori, Jr. of Penfield and Victoria D. (Deric) Case of State College; two grandchildren, Joshua and Carissa...

Patti Rae (Carr) Buehler, 66 of 16610 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, passed away on March 25, 2023.  She died at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy battle with dementia. Patti was born in Ridgway, PA on November 6, 1956 to Raymond and Carolyn Carr of Brockport, PA.  She graduated from Ridgway Area High School Class of 1975.  She was a long time member of the Faith United Church of Christ.  On March 6, 1976, she married her high school...

Dorothy Mae Fuge passed away at home, March 23rd, in Johnsonburg with family and home hospice at 93 years of age, shortly after a fall causing a broken hip.  She was the wife of the late Lloyd H. Fuge. She is survived by her daughters, LaDonna and Marlena, their husbands Tom Scheetz and Robert Hary; grandchildren: Sikira, Bolana Schofield (David) and Lloydthomas; her sister Mary Ann Punola and numerous nieces and nephews. As wife of a predominate attorney and mayor, she was active in...

Ethel I. Panighetti, age 97, of Weedville, PA, died March 13, 2023 at Elk Haven Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late Clyde and Margurite (Tyler) Llewellyn, she was born on January 17, 1926 in Weedville, PA.  On April 10, 1946 she married Leo Panighetti, who predeceased her on August 11, 2012. Besides her parents and her husband, Ethel was preceded in death by: two brothers, Clyde “Jack” Llewellyn and Chester Llewellyn; four sisters, Loretta...

Larry D. Hinderliter, 87, Rossiter, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mulberry Healthcare in Punxsutawney. He was born July 16, 1935, in Grange, PA; the son of the late Burton Blair & Arietta Archer (Rugh) Hinderliter. He graduated from Punxsutawney High School before enlisted in the US Army where he served during the Vietnam Era. After returning home, Larry worked inspecting cars for the Railroad. He loved any sporting event he could watch and he enjoyed going for walks. Larry...

Jerome A. Curtis, age 74, of Julia Street, Johnsonburg, PA, died March 11, 2023, at home, after a lengthy illness.  A son of the late Kenneth L. and Yvonne (Harmon) Curtis, he was born on December 11, 1948 in ElMonte, CA.  On May 4, 1985 he married Martha (Henderson), who survives at home. Along with his wife, Jerome is survived by: six children, Rachel (Frank) Osife of Johnsonburg, Rochelle (Robert) Thompson of Johnsonburg, Paul (Sandra) Hale of Johnsonburg, Darian Curtis of...

Kelly E. Button, Sr., 47, Emporium, passed away Monday, March 06, 2023. He was born September 14, 1975, in Wellsboro, Pa; a son of the late Douglas Button & Barbara (Golden) DeVercelly. He had work in construction for most of his life. Kelly leaves behind his son Kelly E. (Katrina) Button, jr. of Emporium, a brother Chad Button of Port St. Lucie, FL, two sisters Chasity Button of Bradenton, FL and Jill Schriner of Muncy, PA. In addition to his parents, Kelly is also preceded in death...

Jean Brooks, age 82, of Spring Street, Johnsonburg, died February 13, 2023, at home after a lengthy illness.  A daughter of the late William Thornton and Bertha (Raffeinner) Lynch, she was born on November 4, 1940 in Johnsonburg, PA.  On June 9, 1960 she married Louis A. Brooks, who predeceased her on July 8, 1966. Jean is survived by: four daughters, Cristal Brooks of Johnsonburg DeAnna Brooks of St. Marys, Mitzie Spangler of Wichita, KS and Marie Stine of Brockway, PA; five...

Richard E. “Dick” Bonanno, age 66, of Georgino Lane, Penfield, PA, died unexpectedly, at home, Sunday, February 26, 2023.  A son of the late Leonard Bonanno and the late Beatrice “Tootie” (Bricen) Emerick, he was born on October 26, 1956 in DuBois, PA.  On September 2, 1974 he married Kathleen (Georgino), who survives at home. Besides his parents, Dick was preceded in death by: a niece, JoAnn Caliari and his father-in-law, Patsy Georgino, Jr. Along with...

David “Unz” Pirazzi, age 73 of Byrnedale, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on June 12, 1949, the son of the late Violet Pirazzi and the late Norman Gerber. On September 4, 1970 Dave was united in marriage to Nadine (Dick) at St. Joseph Church in Force, PA by Father Varga.  They have been married for 52 years. Dave was drafted to the US Army in 1969, He spent his service time working at the Pentagon, having secured his...