Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Ann W. Ecklund

Ann W. Ecklund

Jul 24, 2026

Ann W. Ecklund, 81, a resident of Elk Haven, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born in St. Marys, daughter of the late Ernest “Pete” and Mildred Bickmire Werner. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1963.

Ann loved to play bingo...

Joan B. Smith

Joan B. Smith

Jul 19, 2026

Joan Straub Smith, 97, of 191 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her residence, where she was able to stay due to the loving care of Robyn Bayer, Jackie El-Awar, and Amanda McCathy her caregivers for her last few years.

She was born December 13, 1928, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Peter P....

Joseph A. Newton

Joseph A. Newton

Jul 11, 2026

Joseph A. Newton, Kersey, Pa. passed away July 11, 2026 at home with his family by his side.

Joe and his wife, Carolyn, together for 45 years, were happily married with 7 children: Brian (Dee) Newton, Lynn (Dave) Summerson, Ben (Tara) Newton, Tom (Melissa) Vislay, Heidi (Abby) Aikens, Aaron Newton, and Rhonda (Jerry) Mason; nearly all in the immediate area; 27...

Christine J. Sweeney

Christine J. Sweeney

Jul 9, 2026

Christine J. Sweeney, 82, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 646 Vermont Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2026.

She was born January 7, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Alfred and Alberta Lecker Sorg.  She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School and was employed...

Mary J. Herbstritt

Mary J. Herbstritt

Jul 9, 2026

Mary J. Herbstritt, 95, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 629 Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2026.

She was born March 17, 1931, in Byrnedale, daughter of the late Walter J. and Catherine Maday Snelick. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Weedville High School, Class of...

Alfred M. Leithner

Alfred M. Leithner

Jul 7, 2026

Alfred M. “Al” Leithner, 88, of Old State Road, Daguscahonda, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born November 14, 1937, in Ridgway, son of the late Alfred and Eleanor Krieg Leithner. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1956. Al...

Blaine E. Wildnauer, Sr.

Blaine E. Wildnauer, Sr.

Jul 2, 2026

Blaine E. Wildnauer, Sr., a 92-year-old resident of Kersey, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Otterbein Senior Life Community in Lebanon, Ohio.

Born on May 7, 1934, in Dagus Mines, Blaine was the son of the late Stanley and Dorthy Wildnauer. He was raised by his grandparents, Don and Hazel Van Horn, in Falls Creek and graduated from...

Gloria J. Gibson

Gloria J. Gibson

Jul 2, 2026

Gloria Gibson, 74, of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, formerly from Youngstown, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her children on July 2, 2026 following a battle with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma.

Gloria was born on January 28, 1952 in Sharon, PA, the daughter of Elias and Rose (Bartos) Bossick.

Gloria married the late William Gibson on August 20, 1977 in Youngstown, Ohio, who preceded her in...

Angela L. Walter

Angela L. Walter

Jul 1, 2026

Angela L. Walter, 53, of 728 W. Joseph Road, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born March 15, 1973, in St. Marys, daughter to the late Robert Neil (Teri) and Jane Young Gleixner (Larry).  She was a lifelong resident of the...

James W. Young

James W. Young

Jul 1, 2026

Jim Young, 78, formerly of 430 Pattison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born June 1, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late James C. and Ann Wilkes Young.  A lifelong resident of St. Marys, he graduated from Elk County Christian High School in 1966.  He attended Franciscan University of Steubenville...

Lynn F. Caskey

Lynn F. Caskey

Jun 30, 2026

Lynn F. Caskey, 65, of 616 South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

She was born October 2, 1960 in St. Marys, daughter to the late John “Hunce” Caskey and Sarah “Sally” Herzing Caskey, who survives.

Lynn found her greatest happiness in the comfort of her home. She cherished her quiet life and was most content surrounded...

John E. Weidow

John E. Weidow

Jun 28, 2026

John E. Weidow, 81, of 1784 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born May 25, 1945, in St. Marys, son of the late James and Helen Henry Weidow.  He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a member of the first graduating class at Elk County Christian High School,...

Harriet J. Moyer

Harriet J. Moyer

Jun 26, 2026

Harriet June Moyer passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026 at the age of 90, with her three children by her side.

Harriet's love of place ran so deep it defined her. She loved the rivers and hills of central and western Pennsylvania with an intensity that shaped nearly every choice she made — she lived her entire life in Fox...

Amy M. Reed

Amy M. Reed

Jun 24, 2026

Amy Marie Reed, 61, of 647 Evergreen Road, St. Marys passed away peacefully with her sons by her side, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Guy and Mary Felt Manor.

She was born November 5, 1964, in St. Marys, daughter of William and Karen Gaffey Fox of St. Marys.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Cameron...

Patrick J. Fritz

Patrick J. Fritz

Jun 21, 2026

Patrick J. Fritz, 58, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his camp.

He was born September 7, 1967, in St. Marys to the late Gerald “Gerry” and Marilyn Leahy Fritz.  Patrick was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1985 where he excelled as a basketball player.  He furthered his education at Edinboro University...

Patricia A. Brock

Patricia A. Brock

Jun 21, 2026

Patricia A. “Patty” Brock, 89, of 739 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, June 21, 2026.

She was born December 28, 1936, in the St. Joseph’s Convent, daughter to the late Carl J. and Ann Gorman Straub.

She always valued education and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1954.  She...

Daniel J. Geiser

Daniel J. Geiser

Jun 13, 2026

Daniel J. Geiser, 61, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Highland View Health Care Center.

He was born January 10, 1965 in St. Marys, son of the late John Geiser and Germaine Grasser Geiser, who survives.

He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, a veteran of the United...

Quentin R. Smith

Quentin R. Smith

Jun 9, 2026

Quentin R. Smith, 94, formerly of 620 Lehner Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

He was born September 9, 1931 in St. Marys, son of the late Jerome and Louise Cunningham Smith.  He grew up in Johnsonburg and graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.  Quentin served his country...

Dennis W. Bauer

Dennis W. Bauer

Jun 8, 2026

Dennis W. Bauer, 79, of 230 Evers Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born November 4, 1946, in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred Bauer and Jean Bricen Lander.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bennett’s Valley Schools. Denny was employed at Penn Highlands Elk for twenty-six...

Craig Singer

Craig Singer

Jun 3, 2026

Craig Singer, 78, of Kersey, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  He was the son of Merle and Ramona Boitano Singer.

Craig was the owner of Singer Logging and Lumber of Kersey, Director of Veterans Affairs-Elk County, and the Director of the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program through the United States Department of Labor.

Craig loved everything related to the veterans, having served...