Obituary Listing

Obituaries

David L. Delullo, Jr.

David L. Delullo, Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born November 9, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Diane G. DeLullo and the late David L. DeLullo, Sr.  David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area...

Barbara J. Brennen

Barbara J. Brennen

Apr 22, 2024

Barbara J. “Barb” Brennen, 76, of 135 Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, April 22, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her four daughters and loving husband, following a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Barb was born March 21, 1948, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Wilfred J. “Biff” and Alberta M. “Birdie” Emmert Hoffman.

On...

Barbara W. Werner

Barbara W. Werner

Apr 21, 2024

Barbara Werner, 82, of E. Condot Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born July 19, 1941 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel Woods Wittman.  She was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1959 and continued her education graduating from Lock Haven State Teachers...

Raymond P. Nearing

Raymond P. Nearing

Apr 19, 2024

Raymond P. Nearing, 75, of 2075 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  He was lovingly known as Ray-Ray and Eamo by his family and friends.

He was born on September 28, 1948 in Kane, PA to the late Linus and Margaret Pavlina Nearing.  He attended both Wilcox...

Maynard F. "Butch" Sheley

Maynard F. "Butch" Sheley

Apr 19, 2024

Maynard F. “Butch” Sheley, 80, of 107 Pope Road, St. Marys, lost his battle to lung cancer Friday, April 19, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.

He was born February 27, 1944 in Olean, NY, son of the late Maynard W. and Mercedes Haggerty Sheley.  He moved to the area in 1966 and provided his...

Matthew J. Meholic

Matthew J. Meholic

Apr 18, 2024

Matthew J. Meholic, 33, of 182 Piece & Plenty Court, DuBois, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1990, in Ridgway, son of John “Smoke” Meholic of DuBois and Cathy (Meholic) Renwick of Kersey.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of...

William C. Van Zanten

William C. Van Zanten

Apr 16, 2024

In loving memory of William “Willie” Van Zanten, who passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 74.

William, known as “Willie”, was born on November 2, 1948, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to his beloved parents Paul Van Zanten and Dorothy Horstman Van Zanten. He is survived by brothers: Robert, Jack, and Warren Van Zanten; a sister, Jeanette Van...

John H. Young

John H. Young

Apr 15, 2024

John H. Young, 83, of 524 East Kaul Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Monday April 15, 20234 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born May 20, 1940, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Helen Johnston Young.  John was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1958.  He was...

Shirley Ann Keller Rupprecht

Shirley Ann Keller Rupprecht

Apr 15, 2024

Shirley Ann Keller Rupprecht, 86, of 219 South Paul Road and formerly of Lawrence Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, April 15, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Paul L. and Viola Wurm Keller; her stepmother, Elizabeth “Betty” Orsini Keller; and her brother, Paul F....

Debora L. Mccandless

Debora L. Mccandless

Apr 9, 2024

Debora L. McCandless, 70, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 209 Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Elk Haven.

She was born December 7, 1953, in Ridgway, to the late Harold and Mary McCabe Stahli. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Johnsonburg schools. Debora was a homemaker...

Thomas H. Ford, Jr.

Thomas H. Ford, Jr.

Apr 1, 2024

Thomas H. Ford, Jr., 81, of Irene Lane, New Tazewell, TN (formally of Kersey, PA), died peacefully at his daughter’s residence in Tennessee on April 1, 2024, after a brief illness.

Tom was born November 28, 1942, in Ridgway, PA, son of the late Thomas Ford, Sr. and Flora (Van Camp) Ford. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Before...

Daniel P. Thorwart

Daniel P. Thorwart

Mar 30, 2024

Daniel P. Thorwart, 79, of 114 Capri Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his residence.

He was born November 8, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Adam and Marie Young Thorwart. Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1962, and was employed at...

Mary Ann Collins

Mary Ann Collins

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Ann Collins, 80, of 170 Irishtown Road, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Penn Highlands Clearfield, following a brief illness.

She was born July 18, 1943, in Joliet, IL, daughter of the late Camden J. and Mary E. (Vail) Kent, Sr. Mary Ann was a graduate of Edison High School in East Gary, IN, Class of 1961...

Wesley E. Schmidt

Wesley E. Schmidt

Mar 17, 2024

Wesley E. Schmidt, 45, of 727 Center Street, St. Marys, passed away following a courageous battle with liver disease, Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born September 4, 1978 in Seattle, WA, son of Ethel Church Schmidt and the late Wayne Schmidt.  Wesley was a graduate of Stanwood High School, Class of 1997 and had a passion...

Francis J. "Frank" Herzing

Francis J. "Frank" Herzing

Mar 13, 2024

Francis J. “Frank” Herzing, 84, of 741 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born July 4, 1939 in St. Marys, son of the late Frank X. and Louis Brown Herzing.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1957,...

Nada A. Carr

Nada A. Carr

Mar 12, 2024

Nada A. Carr, 64, of 182 Skyline Drive, Kersey, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born October 5, 1959 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Frederick and Louise Shadd Moore. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridgway High School, and employed at Penn Highlands Elk.

Nada is survived by...

Janet L. Pesce

Janet L. Pesce

Mar 8, 2024

Janet L. Pesce, 83, formerly of 237 Madison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born April 3, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Edna Zwald Leithner.

On May 2, 1959 in Queen of the World Church, she married the late Robert J. Pesce, Sr., who...

Travis J. Young

Travis J. Young

Mar 6, 2024

Travis J. Young, 42, of 139 Woodland Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born March 12, 1981 in St. Marys, son of John Young (Sandy Prechtel) of St. Marys and Joan Prechtel Thompson (Kevin) of Custard City.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys...

Mary V. Bauer

Mary V. Bauer

Feb 26, 2024

Mary V. Bauer, 98, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 414 Evers Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.

She was born August 3, 1925, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Matilda Smithbauer Young.  Mary was a lifelong resident...

Sharon C. Haydu-Frey

Sharon C. Haydu-Frey

Feb 24, 2024

Sharon C. Haydu-Frey, 67, of St. Marys, passed away on February 24, 2024 after enduring years of prolonged illness.

She was born December 27, 1956, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Miller. 

She is survived by her five children: Damien, Justin, and Brandon Haydu, Ashley Haberkern, and Zachary Frey, along with her many grandchildren. 

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