Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Sandra M. Kronenwetter

Sandra M. Kronenwetter

Oct 25, 2026

Sandra M. Kronenwetter, 90, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born February 19, 1936, in Mt. Jewett, daughter of the late Walter and Ellen Hartshorne Donahey. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1954. During those years, Sandy worked alongside her...

David S. Pistner

David S. Pistner

Oct 24, 2026

David Sylvester Pistner, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2026 following a 6 ½ month struggle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born August 3, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late Alvin and Esther (Meyer) Pistner

He joined the United States Army after graduating in 1959 from Central Catholic High School. His duties were affiliated with the artillery division. Upon...

Leslie R. Neal

Leslie R. Neal

Oct 21, 2026

Leslie R. Neal, 57, of 164 Neubert Street, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

She was born February 7, 1969 in North Tonawanda, NY, daughter of the late Robert D. and Gail Starkweather Neal. She was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, Class of 1987 and continued her studies at Niagara Community...

Craig J. Gahr

Craig J. Gahr

Oct 21, 2026

Craig J. Gahr, 76, of Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born February 16, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late Harold Paul and Isabelle Riss Gahr. Craig was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1968. Craig continued his education, earning his...

Christine M. Haberberger

Christine M. Haberberger

Oct 20, 2026

Christine M. “Chris” Haberberger, 78, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 20th, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 4, 1948, in St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. “Goona” and Marguerite “Betty” Ambuske Frank. A lifelong resident of St. Marys, Chris graduated from Elk County Christian High School in 1965.

On June 22nd,...

Roberta E. Polaski

Roberta E. Polaski

Oct 17, 2026

Roberta E “Birdie” (Drake) Polaski, 81, of Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

Born in New Albany, Ohio on January 27, 1945, daughter of the late Francis L. and Martha A. (Barbee) Drake, Roberta grew up on family farms near Lancaster Ohio. In her youth, she exhibited animal projects (Duroc Pigs and Brown Swiss...

Jane Bailey Weidenboerner

Jane Bailey Weidenboerner

Oct 15, 2026

With profound sorrow and a faithful joy, we announce the passing of Jane Bailey Weidenboerner, a devoted, supportive, and resilient woman who touched countless lives with her warmth, courage, and unwavering commitment to service. Jane died at the age of 84 in the early afternoon hours of Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded in love by family at her son's home...

Andrew J. Weidenboerner, Jr.

Andrew J. Weidenboerner, Jr.

Oct 12, 2026

Andrew J. Weidenboerner, Jr., 60, passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife by his side.

He was born on October 7, 1966, in St. Marys, PA. He attended schools in St. Marys and Littleton, CO, and worked as a courier for Lockheed Martin.

On December 31, 2003, he married Kristina Farrell...

Lee J. Dybowski

Lee J. Dybowski

Oct 10, 2026

Lee J. Dybowski, 74, of Walker Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

He was born March 12, 1952 in St. Marys. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1970, and was employed at Sylvania, where he retired.

Lee was preceded...

Joseph Jerome Olson

Joseph Jerome Olson

Oct 9, 2026

Joseph Jerome Olson, affectionately known as “Jerry” and “Swede,” was born on April 21, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of the St. Marys and Kersey, Pennsylvania, communities. On May 18, 1963, Jerry married E. Ellen Simbeck, who survives him. He was a devoted husband and family man, a proud Navy veteran, and a friend to everyone he met. Outgoing...

John G. Petruna

John G. Petruna

Oct 8, 2026

John G. Petruna, 98, of St. Marys, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 following a brief illness.

He was born February 25, 1928 in White Station, PA, son of the late John and Mary Emma Klamar Petrunak. He was the sixth of eight children to John and Mary Emma. He graduated high school in 1946 and spent four years in the...

Joseph W. Lynch, Jr.

Joseph W. Lynch, Jr.

Oct 8, 2026

Joseph W. Lynch, Jr. of Center Street in St Marys passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on October 8, 2026 at the age of 89.

Joe was born on August 2, 1937 in Butler, Pennsylvania, eldest son to the late Joseph and Angela (Dieteman) Lynch and lived most of his life in St. Marys.

Joe graduated from Central...

Thomas J. Brennen

Thomas J. Brennen

Oct 7, 2026

Thomas J. Brennen, 90, of 205 Martin Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

He was born August 13, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Alfred and Julia Caskey Brennen. He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955. He...

Richard J. Keller

Richard J. Keller

Oct 3, 2026

Richard J. Keller, 98, of Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

He was born March 7, 1928, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Ellen Pavlock Keller. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1946. Following graduation, he served his country in the United State...

Richard A. Parson

Richard A. Parson

Sep 28, 2026

Richard A. “Dick” Parson, 82, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026.

He was born October 9, 1943, in St. Marys, son of the late Harvey and Josephine Sosmiski Parson. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1961, and a proud veteran of the United States Army....

Robert J.D. Barr

Robert J.D. Barr

Sep 17, 2026

Robert J.D. Barr, 84, of 139 Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, September 17, 2026.

He was born May 20, 1942 in Greenock, PA, son of the late Earl M. and Wilhelmina Schmidt Barr. He was a graduate of Sheffield High School, Class of 1961 and was employed at Stackpole for twenty-three years...

Donald K. Asti

Donald K. Asti

Sep 16, 2026

Donald K. Asti, 81, of 923 Hickory Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Don was born December 23, 1944, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Samuel and Genevieve Mucci Asti. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1962, and a proud veteran...

Sr. Mary Helen Herbstritt

Sr. Mary Helen Herbstritt

Sep 4, 2026

Sister Mary Helen Herbstritt, a Benedictine Religious Sister for 64 years, died September 4, 2026, just two days after her 82nd birthday.

Eileen Marie was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1944, to the late Floyd and Catherine (Cheatle) Herbstritt, the youngest of 10 children. Growing up she was taught by Benedictine Sisters, whose witness inspired her own vocation....

Willdean M. Wolf

Willdean M. Wolf

Sep 2, 2026

Willdean M. “Patty” Wolf, 93, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

She was born October 23, 1932, in St. Marys, daughter of the late George and Margaret Fledderman Burgess.

She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.

On January 17, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she married Donald Wolf,...

Willard M. Bush, Sr.

Willard M. Bush, Sr.

Sep 1, 2026

Willard M. Bush, Sr., 73, of 533 Center Street and formerly of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born December 10, 1952, in East Stroudsburg, son of the late William and Mary Cruver Bush. On November 12, 1970, in Stroudsburg, Will married Linda Counterman, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-five...