--- The Daily Press, Wed., Sep. 19, 2001 --- Obits: Ardell G. COLE, 86, of St. Marys died Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2001 in St. Marys. Born Jan. 26, 1915 in St. Marys, son of George & Catherine WENDEL COLE. Married Victoria MARCOLIVIO on Feb. 4, 1939 in St. Leo's Rectory, Ridgway. She preceded him in death in 1967. Three children. Richard R. GORTON, 66, of Ridgway died Monday, Sep. 16, 2001 at Kane Hosp. Born June 16, 1935 in Ridgway, son of Ralph & Ruth YONKER GORTON. Married Roseanne HANNIBAL MEYER on Oct. 12, 1991, she survives. First wife, Marion COMINO preceded him in death. Three children, five step children. Dorothy MERAT, 76, of Weedville died Tues., Sept. 18, 2001 at her residence. Born Sept. 13, 1925 in Woodland, PA, the daughter of Orsen & Hazel BRUMGARDNER WHITSELL. Married Calvin F. Merat, who preceded her in death. Ten children. John "Jack" R. WEGEMER, 84, of St. Marys died Tues., Sept. 18, 2001 at his daughter's residence in Belle Vernon, PA. Born May 9, 1917 in St. Marys, son of Albert & Florence STRUBLE WEGEMER. Married Genevieve STERLEY on June 3, 1938 in St. Marks Church in Emporium, PA. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 1991. Three children. Births: Son, Kolby born to Jeff & Kate BAUER of St. Marys on Sept. 2, 2001. Grandparents are Mike & Helen BAUER and John & Mary Beth McKEE. Engaged: Terri Elaine Taylor and William Joseph Gabor. Terri id daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Taylor of Newark, DE. William is son of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Gabor of St. Marys. April 2002 wedding is planned in Frederick, MD., they live in Ashburn, VA. Notes: Public is invited to attend world-class Irish dance troupe during the St. Bonaventure Family Weekend on Sept. 28-30. --- END --- Dave B.