Harold C. "Bud" Lanzel

Harold C. “Bud” Lanzel, 90, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 154 Wilson Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, after a lengthy illness with his family by his side.

He was born September 27, 1933, in St. Marys, a son of the late Jerome E. and Lavina T. Ehrensberger Lanzel.

Bud was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951. He was a retired past president of SMC Powder Metallurgy.

On June 23, 1956, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, he married the late Mary Ann Sporner, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2023.

He is survived by a son, Stephen J. Lanzel and his wife Carol of St. Marys; and two daughters: Susan M. Lanzel of Erie, PA, and Cynthia R. Pasi and her husband Alan, of St. Marys.

Also surviving are five grandchildren: Eric Lanzel (Molly), Amy Schutz (Bob), Victoria Sandstrom, Matthew Sandstrom, and Tanner Pasi: five great-grandchildren: Ashlynn, Brynlee, and Nora Schutz, and Johnny and Max Lanzel.

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Cotter in 2007, and his brother, Jerome “Jerry” Lanzel Jr., in 2018.

Bud was a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church where he served as Eucharistic Minister, Cursillo, and a life member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1994 he was designated “Knight of St. Gregory the Great” by Pope John Paul II.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM and on Monday morning, from 9:00 until 9:30 AM.

Memorials if desired can be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 325 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or Elk County Catholic School System, Advancement Office, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.