Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Leo F. "Link" Simbeck

Leo F. "Link" Simbeck

Jun 10, 2023

Leo F. “Link” Simbeck, 99, of South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at DuBois Nursing Home, following a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of St. Marys, he was known for many contributions to the community.  Leo spent seventeen years as a member of the board of St. Marys Area School District and was president during...

Shirley J. Nicklas

Shirley J. Nicklas

Jun 4, 2023

Shirley J. Nicklas, a lifelong resident of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh after a series of health complications at the age of 89.

Shirley was born on January 14, 1934 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alvina (Wolf) Schreiber.

Shirley attended St. Marys Public High School...

Mary L. Heatherdale

Mary L. Heatherdale

May 31, 2023

Mary L. Heatherdale, 83, of 271 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her residence, following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 23, 1939, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Tobias “Francis” and Loretta Bobenrieth Lanzel.  Mary was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class...

Joan R. Cauley

Joan R. Cauley

May 31, 2023

Joan R. Cauley, a former resident of St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Hudson, MA.  She was born December 28, 1930, in St. Marys, PA, the daughter of the late Steve and Catherine Ashworth Rupprecht.  In 2021, Joan decided to move closer to most of her family so she could enjoy watching her great-grandchildren grow up. ...

Alcuin C. "Al" Dornisch

Alcuin C. "Al" Dornisch

May 24, 2023

Alcuin C. “Al” Dornisch, 91, of Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.

Al was born October 27, 1931 in St. Marys, son of the late Alcuin “Doc” and Charlotte Myers Dornisch. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951, Al continued his education, earning a degree in English from Gannon College in 1958.

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Joseph R. Luchini, Jr.

Joseph R. Luchini, Jr.

May 23, 2023

Joseph R. Luchini Jr., 93, of 376 South Kersey Rd, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1930, in Kersey, son of the late Joseph R. and Catherine Antonelli Luchini Sr.  Joe attended Kersey schools and was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a proud veteran of the United...

Keith R. Schreiber

Keith R. Schreiber

May 22, 2023

Keith R. Schreiber, 71, of 473 Wolfel Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy illness with his loving wife by his side.

He was born October 29, 1951, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Robert E. and Salome Auman Schreiber. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1969...

Dominica "Nini" Tamburlin

Dominica "Nini" Tamburlin

May 19, 2023

Dominica “Nini” Tamburlin, 94, of 120 Hickory Street, Kersey and formerly of 168 Cherry Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.

She was born October 21, 1928 in Brandy Camp, daughter of the late Angelo and Louisa Marinucci Armanini.  Nini was a graduate of Elbon High School, Class of 1946.  She...

James T. Long

James T. Long

May 17, 2023

James T. Long, 76, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born November 16, 1946 in St. Marys, son of the late, James F. and Caroline Lechner Long.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School.  He started his career at...

Cynthia M. Muccio-Barnard

Cynthia M. Muccio-Barnard

May 17, 2023

Cynthia Muccio-Barnard, 61, of 532 Armory Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born June 23, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Raymond and Patricia Gleixner Wickett.  Cynthia was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1979.   Cindy...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Fedor

Margaret A. "Peggy" Fedor

May 13, 2023

Margaret A. “Peggy” Fedor, 80, of Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born October 16, 1942, in Clairton, PA, daughter of the late Laslo and Ann Andrisko Fedor. Peggy attended Clairton schools, lived in St. Marys for 45 years, and was a Class A Inspector for...

Darlene L. Koch

Darlene L. Koch

May 12, 2023

{ Serving St. Marys and Elk County for Over 60 Years }

Darlene L. Koch | 76 March 20, 1947 - May 12, 2023 Darlene L. Koch, 76, of 130 Greeves Street, Kane, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Buffalo General Hospital.

She was born March 20, 1947, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clifford and Ethel...

Timothy A. Sidelinger

Timothy A. Sidelinger

May 7, 2023

Timothy A. Sidelinger, 65, of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 18, 1957, in Ridgway, son of the late Wallace C. and Rosemond M. Secco Sidelinger.  Tim was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of...

Patricia A. Levenduski

Patricia A. Levenduski

May 4, 2023

Patricia A. Levenduski, 89, of 149 Houston Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born May 29, 1933 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late William and Mary (Hoh) Zuraski.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Wilcox High School, Class of 1951.  In...

Angeline L. Gradizzi

Angeline L. Gradizzi

May 2, 2023

Angeline L. Gradizzi, 93, a resident of Highland View Health Center and formerly of Toby Road, Kersey, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Highland View.

She was born June 10, 1929, in Jerome, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Benini Cilladi.  Angeline attended Horton Township Schools and was formerly employed at St. Boniface School and Fox Township...

Donald W. Fleming

Donald W. Fleming

May 2, 2023

Donald W. Fleming, 93, of 600 Church Street, St. Marys, PA, passed away peacefully following a brief illness with his family by his side Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born August 6, 1929, in St. Marys, son of the late Patrick J. and Genevieve Hanes Fleming.  Donny was a lifelong resident of the area, a...

Ronald L. Bruni

Ronald L. Bruni

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald L. Bruni, 90, of Kersey, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 with his family by his side following a brief illness.

He was born March 24, 1933, in Ridgway, son of the late Bruno and Lillian Teston Bruni of Byrndale.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Jay Township High School in 1951. In...

Richard F. Haberberger

Richard F. Haberberger

Apr 27, 2023

Richard F. Haberberger, 68, of 242 George Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor, after an illness of the past several months.

He was born July 12, 1954, in Ely, MN, son of the late Francis and Carole Gahr Haberberger. Rick was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys...

Helen T. Laird

Helen T. Laird

Apr 25, 2023

Helen T. Laird, 90, of 213 Bayberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.

She was born April 29, 1932 in Kersey, daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Jaeger Holtzhauser. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High...

William H. O'Donnell, Jr

William H. O'Donnell, Jr

Apr 23, 2023

William H. O’Donnell, Jr., 82, of 135 Goetz Drive, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.

He was born November 17, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, son of the late Helen Casari and William H. O’Donnell, Sr.  He graduated with a degree in sheet metal in 1960 from Bok Vocational High School in...