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Robert A. Harvey, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Robert A. “Harv” Harvey, 83, of Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Harv was born June 13, 1942, in his home in Kersey, the son of the late Walter and Florence Harvey. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Kersey schools, and worked for forty-two years at St. Marys Powder Metal Products.
On October...
Dolores M. Walter
Mar 10, 2026
Dolores M. Walter, 97, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. Dolores lived a life of joy, service and above all, love.
She was born May 1, 1928 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Benedict and Barbara Lecker Friedl. On May 13, 1950, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dolores married Francis...
Jean M. Wise
Mar 7, 2026
Jean M. Wise, lovingly known as “Gramma Jean”, 89, of 504 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, March 7, 2026.
She was born December 23, 1936 in St. Marys, daughter of the late James and Helen Henry Weidow. Jean was a lifelong resident of the area, attending St. Marys schools, and was...
Edward A. Lodes
Mar 6, 2026
Edward A. Lodes, 91, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of N. Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born July 26, 1934, in St. Marys, son of the late Edward and Catherine Fritz Lodes. He was a lifelong resident of the...
Constance L. Walker
Mar 4, 2026
Constance L. “Connie” Walker, 88, of 397 Elm Street, Scattertown, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a brief illness.
She was born June 17, 1937, in Bradford, daughter of the late John Wright and Lulu Kelly Thomas. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Bennetts...
Shirley A. Rupprecht
Feb 25, 2026
Shirley A. Rupprecht, 93, of 430 Washington Street, St. Marys, went to heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She spent her last months and days at the homes of her children receiving the loving care this incredible mother deserved. She passed with family by her side.
She was born October 7, 1932, in Toby, the daughter of...
Ronald B. Buchheit
Feb 22, 2026
Ronald B. Buchheit, 65, of 6 Bedford Street, Bradford PA and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Ron was born December 1, 1960, in St. Marys, son of the late Earl and Agnes Rettger Buchheit. He was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979 and continued his education at...
Patricia O'Connor
Feb 19, 2026
Patricia O’Connor, 75, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie.
She was born June 23, 1950, in Renovo, daughter of the late Donald F. and Rosemary Burkhart O’Connor. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Bucktail High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, Pat earned her nursing...
Thomas A. VanSlander
Feb 16, 2026
Thomas A. VanSlander, 78, of 1189 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026 at Highland View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
He was born March 31, 1947, in St. Marys, son of the late Arthur and Virginia Cotter VanSlander. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of...
Richard L. Aul
Feb 16, 2026
Richard L. Aul, 61, of 273 George Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 16, 2026 at his residence.
He was born November 18, 1964, in Ridgway, son of Harold and Dorothy Smith Aul of Kersey. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.
On November 19, 1993, in St. Marys, Rick...
Carl L. Loeffler, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Carl L. Loeffler, Jr., 75, of 499 Wolfel Avenue, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.
He was born October 31, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late Carl “Spike” and Kathryn “Katie” Francis Loeffler. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1969 and...
Dennis C. Rettger
Feb 10, 2026
Dennis C. Rettger, 64, of 220 Liberty Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly while traveling on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was born September 3, 1961, in St. Marys, son Donna Salvatore Rettger and the late LaVerne Rettger. Denny was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1979 and a proud veteran of the United State Marine Corps.,...
Cheryl A. Grunthaner
Feb 8, 2026
Cheryl Grunthaner, 70, of 1000 LeMans Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois surrounded by her children.
She was born March 24, 1955, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frederick Jr. and Dorothy (Wachob) Haberberger. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class...
Dennis F. Vollmer
Jan 31, 2026
Dennis F. Vollmer, 86, of 306 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 31, 2026.
He was born July 23, 1939, in St. Marys, son of the late Earl and Frances Simbeck Vollmer. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and former employee at Stackpole Carbon Company, where he retired.
On...
Dorothy E. Terry
Jan 30, 2026
Dorothy E. Terry, 89, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 418 Ash Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor, Friday, January 30, 2026.
She was born July 24, 1936, in St. Marys, daughter of the late William and Monica Fritz Ryden. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1954 and spent twelve years...
Dorothy M. Mattiuz
Jan 28, 2026
Dorothy M. Mattiuz, 84, of Sheeley Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
She was born December 26, 1941, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Vincent and Marie Brehm Benton. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1959, and a retired employee of...
Ronald A. Pistner
Jan 27, 2026
Ronald A. Pistner, 87, of 767 Whitetail Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
He was born September 1, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Alvin and Esther Meyer Pistner. Ron was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1957. Ron was a veteran of the United...
Dorothy A. Mitchell
Jan 24, 2026
Dorothy A. “Dot” Mitchell, 85, of Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.
She was born April 7, 1940, in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Frank J. and Eleanor Przybylski Simchick. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, and was employed as an office manager at several...
Patricia Schloder Lamari Woodward
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia Schloder Lamari Woodward, 91, of Russ Lane, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
She was born January 20, 1935, at the St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late LaVern Sr. and Nellie Fisher Schloder.
Patricia was a 1952 graduate of St. Marys Area...
Jason P. McCandless
Jan 22, 2026
Jason P. McCandless, 51, of Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.
He was born September 9, 1974 in Ridgway, son of the late James W. and Debora Stahli McCandless.
He is survived by a son, Colby McCandless (Amanda Earnest) of St. Marys; a sister, Jolene Ott (Eric) of St. Marys; and two brothers: James...
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