Evergreen Mortuary, Cemetery and Crematory

09/07/2026

Donald L. Leidwinger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Don was born on May 13, 1937, to Alfred and Helen Leidwinger. He grew up in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Ridgeway high school. Following high school, Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959, including a period of service aboard the USS Forrestal. On January 11, 1959, Don married Charlene Feronti. Together, they shared more than six decades of marriage, built a life together, and raised their three children, Douglas, Kevin, and Lynnette. To those who knew him best, Don was a devoted husband and father, and to his grandchildren, he was simply Papa. He loved Penn State football and enjoyed hunting and fishing, but some of his happiest moments were found in life’s simple pleasures. He loved “putzing” around the yard, always finding something that needed tending to or another project to work on. Don also had a special love for chocolate ice cream—one of those simple pleasures that will forever bring a smile to the faces of those who knew him best. In his later years, Don made his home in Tucson, Arizona. As he faced the difficult challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, he was surrounded by the love and support of his family and the compassionate care of those who looked after him. Don is survived by his wife, Charlene; his children, Douglas (Lynne),...

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09/07/2026

An endless amount of love and care goes into every service we provide. None of that would be possible without our incredible staff. Today, we are proud to celebrate them, as well as all the hardworking people in our community.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we're taking a moment to say thank you. 🇺🇸

To the hands that built, the people who showed up early and stayed late, and the quiet work that shaped the communities we call home. We're grateful for the generations who worked hard so the rest of us could rest easy.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday. 💙

09/05/2026

As the seasons change, grief can feel different too.

Fall has a way of stirring things up gently. A cooler morning that catches you off guard. A familiar smell drifting by. A song on the radio you haven't heard in a while. If one of these moments brings a wave of missing someone back to the surface, that's not a setback. It's just how grief moves through the year alongside us.

Some people notice it more as summer fades. The light changes, the routines shift, and suddenly there's a little more quiet space for memories to surface. That's completely normal, even if it catches you by surprise.

There's no need to push those feelings away or explain them to anyone. Let the season bring what it brings, and be gentle with yourself as it does.

If you're moving through a harder stretch right now, visit us online to learn more, or give us a call. We're here for every season, not just the hard weeks right after a loss.

09/04/2026

Services are pending with Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery.

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09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

Here's a gentle reminder for anyone who needs it today: a good day is not a betrayal.

When you're grieving, joy can feel complicated. You laugh at something, catch yourself, and suddenly feel guilty, as if being happy somehow means you've forgotten the person you lost, or that you're not missing them enough. So many people carry that quiet guilt, and we want you to set it down.

The truth is that joy and grief can live side by side. Feeling a moment of lightness doesn't erase your love or your loss. It doesn't mean you've moved on or left anyone behind. It simply means you're human, and that you're healing, in the slow and uneven way that healing actually happens.

Your loved one would not want your grief to close the door on every good day for the rest of your life. Laughter, sunshine, small joys, these can coexist with missing someone deeply. Both feelings are allowed to be true at once.

So be kind to yourself today. Let the good moments in when they come. And if you're carrying a heavy load right now, visit us online to learn more about grief support, or give us a call anytime. 💛

09/02/2026

Services are pending with Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery.

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09/02/2026

Everyone deserves a memorial as unique & meaningful as the life they led. That's why we offer a variety of services to help customize funerals according to your loved one's path and passions. Learn more about our personalized ceremonies and memorial tributes below.

https://www.evergreenmortuary-cemetery.com/what-we-do/signature-services

09/01/2026

Services are pending with Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery.

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