Violet R. Vollmer

Violet R. Vollmer, 85, of 185 Center Street, formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 26, 2022, at her residence.

She was born August 30, 1936, in Horton Township, Elk County, daughter of the late James and Violet Kline Pontious. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1955.

On June 30, 1956, in St. Mary’s Church, Violet married the late Clarence F. “Boy” Vollmer, who preceded her in death on August 20, 2007.

Violet is survived by three daughters: Lucinda Uncapher (Marvin) of Blairsville, PA, June Sienko (David) of Hallstead, PA, and Barbara Glatt (Sam) of St. Marys; one son, John F. Vollmer (Sharon) of St. Marys; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Daniel Sorg of St. Marys; and by her in-laws: Esther Herzing of St. Marys, Donald Vollmer of St. Marys, Patricia Vollmer of Kersey, and Nadine “Dina” Pontious of Johnsonburg.

In addition to her husband and parents, Violet was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Sorg on March 23, 1999; a brother, George Pontious; and by her dog, Daisy.

Violet was a member of the Sacred Heart Church as well as the Rosary Altar Society, St. Anne’s Society, and the Red Hat Society. She was a kind and friendly person that loved her family and friends immensely. She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing puzzles, Sudoku, and playing cards.

There will be no visitation.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Public Library, 127 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.