Eva J. Curci

Eva J. Curci, 97, a resident of Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2025.

She was born July 24, 1928, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Ernest and Olive Tyler Johnson.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate St. Marys High School, Class of 1948, and was a dedicated employee for a couple of manufacturing companies in town.

On August 12, 1949, in Ridgway, Eva married the late Mario J. Curci, who preceded her in death on December 4, 2001.

Eva is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Chase (Robert) of Erie and Sylvia Nunamaker (Don) of St. Marys; one son, John Curci of Sherman, TX; four grandchildren: Ben and Justin Gerg and Tim and Adam Curci; and three great-grandchildren: Ava, Noah, and Bella.

In addition to her husband and parents, Eva was preceded in death by two sons: Dan and Mike Curci; and her sisters: Betty, Dorothy, Evelyn, and Ida.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Eva was a kind person that welcomed everyone, she was a “mother to many”.  She enjoyed being outside and grilling during the summer months. She was part of the welcoming committee at Pinecrest and made sure everyone was comfortable.  Above everything else, she put her family first and enjoyed each moment with them.

Funeral services for Eva will be held at a future date.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.