Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Jane M. Meyer

Jane M. Meyer

Feb 16, 2023

Jane Meyer, 61, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 23, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Willis and Esther Roth Meyer.  At the age of four Jane was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Esther and Willis made the difficult decision to...

Lois A. Thorwart

Lois A. Thorwart

Feb 13, 2023

Lois A. Thorwart, 78, of 114 Capri Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born August 20, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Winifred Bauer Schreiber.  Lois was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962.

On March 2, 1965,...

Edward J. Sloff

Edward J. Sloff

Feb 13, 2023

Edward J Sloff, 89, of Walnut Street, St. Marys, PA passed away with his family by his side Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.

Edward was born July 16, 1933 in Sykesville, PA to the late Joseph and Mary (Shema) Sloff.

On August 26, 1961 he married the love of his life, Ruth “Pug” Hasselman, who survives.  They celebrated...

Christine M. Hetrick

Christine M. Hetrick

Feb 12, 2023

Christine M. Hetrick, 75, of 642 Vermont Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 5, 1947, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo T. and Marie Wildnauer Jacob.  Christine was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1965. ...

Florence C. "Puggie" Iorfida

Florence C. "Puggie" Iorfida

Feb 12, 2023

Florence C. “Puggie” Iorfida, 85, of 129 Straub Avenue, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born December 13, 1937, in St. Marys, daughter of the late James and Alice Curry Harlan. Florence was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class...

Kathleen M. Clark

Kathleen M. Clark

Feb 7, 2023

Kathleen M. Clark, 89, of 149 Neubert Street, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 21, 1933, in Emporium, daughter of the late Thomas and Julia Hout Cleary.  Kathleen was a graduate of Emporium High School, Class of 1950, and had been a resident of St....

Stephen H. Knight

Stephen H. Knight

Feb 3, 2023

Stephen H. Knight, 75, of 346 Water Works Road, Ridgway, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence.

He was born February 6, 1947, in St. Marys, son of the late Edward and Florence “Irene” Sabine Knight.  Steve was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1965, and retired from...

Carol J. (Siecker) Morton

Carol J. (Siecker) Morton

Jan 30, 2023

Carol J. (Siecker) Morton, 83, of 686 Shelvey Summit Road, Kersey and formerly of Eatonville, WA, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness.

She was born March 31, 1939, in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Salome Kraus Siecker.  She spent most of her youth in Elk County before moving to...

Alfred W. "Bill" Marshall

Alfred W. "Bill" Marshall

Jan 27, 2023

Alfred W. “Bill” Marshall, 83, of105 Willow Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 25, 1939, in New Cumberland, WV, son of the late Leonard and Dora Coad Marshall.  Bill was a graduate of Glassport High School, Class of 1957.  After graduating, he entered the United States...

Grace M. Tamburlin

Grace M. Tamburlin

Jan 18, 2023

Grace M. Tamburlin, 82, of 302 Oak Street, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a brief illness.

She was born November 18, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles and Clara Wickett Stauffer.  Grace was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958.

On July 11, 1970, Grace married the...

Eileen D. Spence

Eileen D. Spence

Jan 16, 2023

Eileen D. Spence, 99, a resident of St. Marys, entered eternal life on Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born in Erie on June 5, 1923, daughter of the late Edward W. and Florence Hespelein Downing.  She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1941 and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Lake Shore Lumber in Erie until she met the love...

Linda J. Smith

Linda J. Smith

Jan 12, 2023

Linda J. Smith, 72, of 526 Armory Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her residence.

She was born April 23, 1950, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Roland and Lucille Kraus Bush.  Linda was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1968.  She was...

Mark F. Cuneo

Mark F. Cuneo

Jan 12, 2023

Mark F. Cuneo, 54, of 756 Washington Street, St. Marys and formerly of Erie, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois after a brief illness.

He was born June 13, 1968 in St. Marys, son of the late, Tom Cuneo and Grace Francis Covac, who survives. He was a lifelong resident of the area before moving to...

William F. Bartges

William F. Bartges

Jan 7, 2023

William (Bill) Bartges, 88, of Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Saturday January 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 22, 1934 in Mt. Jackson, PA, son of the late Harry and Mae (Huffman) Bartges.  He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 1955...

Paul F. Keller

Paul F. Keller

Jan 5, 2023

Paul F. Keller, 87, of 210 Martin Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born September 26, 1935 in St. Marys, son of the late Paul L. Keller and Viola Wurm Keller.  He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Orsini Keller. He was a lifelong...

John J. Engel

John J. Engel

Jan 3, 2023

John J. Engel, 81, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 151 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 5, 1941 in St. Marys, son of the late John F. and Elizabeth Gregory Engel. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended...

Michael J. Krivonyak

Michael J. Krivonyak

Jan 1, 2023

Michael J. Krivonyak, 65, of 136 Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 29, 1957, in St. Marys, son of the late Basil and Doris Brennen Krivonyak.  Michael was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School. ...

Louella M. Moyer

Louella M. Moyer

Dec 21, 2022

Louella M. Moyer, 94, of 117 Lovers Lane, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 18, 1928, in Dagus Mines, daughter of the late Swan Swanson and Zona Fox  Swanson Fredrickson.  Louella was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Kersey High School, Class...

Edith J. Cortina

Edith J. Cortina

Dec 18, 2022

Edith J. Cortina, 89, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of 142 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 2, 1933, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Zolferino and Mary Rose Nart Marconi.  Edith was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Donna M. Cribbs

Donna M. Cribbs

Dec 14, 2022

Donna M. Cribbs, 83, of 1400 Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born February 16, 1939 in her home in Kersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Raffeinner Resch. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High School,...