Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Arlene J. Rothrock

Arlene J. Rothrock

Jun 23, 2022

Arlene June (Bell) Rothrock, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  She was born June 27, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA, daughter of the late James and Sarah (Baker) Bell.

In 1950, she married William A. Rothrock III, who preceded her in death in 2003.  They then relocated to St. Marys, where they enjoyed raising...

Mary R. Mallison

Mary R. Mallison

Jun 22, 2022

Mary Reuscher Mallison, 92, of Gaithersburg, MD, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Potomac, MD.

She was born June 29, 1929, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Benedict R. and Edna R. Lanzel Reuscher, the first of nine children.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1947 and furthered...

Trey P. Anderson

Trey P. Anderson

Jun 15, 2022

Trey Pavel Anderson, 18, of St. Marys, took his own life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Trey was born January 28, 2004, in Surgut, West Siberia, Russia and was adopted into his forever family by his loving parents, Rodney and Amy Troha Anderson; his sister, Janae Anderson; and an extended family who loved him unconditionally.

Besides his parents and sister,...

James D. Kerner

James D. Kerner

Jun 11, 2022

James D. Kerner, 90, of 619 Pontzer Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2022. 

On April 30, 1932, in Brookville, PA, he was born to the late Clarence and Monica Tierney Kerner.  Jim attended St. Marys parochial schools, Central Catholic High School, and graduated from St. Vincent Preparatory School in Latrobe.  He...

Adeline G. Cheatle

Adeline G. Cheatle

Jun 3, 2022

Adeline G. Cheatle, 99, of 140 Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.  Adeline was the nexus that held her family together and a driving force in the lives of her children and grandchildren.  She will be sorely missed.

She was born February 19, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter...

Rose Ann Whalen

Rose Ann Whalen

Jun 1, 2022

Rose Ann Whalen, 81, of 153 Lynch Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her residence, following a brief illness.

She was born December 10, 1940, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Peter J. and Evelyn Emmert Scolari. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class...

Violet R. Vollmer

Violet R. Vollmer

May 26, 2022

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,...

Patricia A. Rezmerski

Patricia A. Rezmerski

May 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Rezmerski, 70, of 185 Center Street and formerly of Comet Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 16, 2022, at her residence.

She was born February 7, 1952, in St. Marys, daughter of Raymond E. and JoAnn Young Rooker, who survive of Kersey.  Patricia was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St....

John V. Rettger

John V. Rettger

May 15, 2022

John V. Rettger, 81, of 571 Kerner Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side, after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 24, 1940, in St. Marys, son of the late Vincent G. and Anna Hacherl Rettger.  John was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys...

David E. Otteni

David E. Otteni

May 9, 2022

David E. Otteni, 77, most recently of St. Marys, formerly of North Collins, NY, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Freedom Village in Coatesville, PA.

He was born September 9, 1944, in Erie, son of the late Theodore and Leda Kilbane Otteni.  Dave grew up in Erie, graduated from Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1963, and continued his...

Michael A. Dolan

Michael A. Dolan

May 4, 2022

Michael A. Dolan, 85, of 419 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his residence.

He was born September 30, 1936 in St. Marys, son of the late Michael and Ethel Herzing Dolan. Mike was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Cameron County High School, Class of 1955....

Anna K. Taylor

Anna K. Taylor

Apr 25, 2022

Anna K. Taylor, 97, of 135 Houston Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.

She was born June 4, 1924, in Holsopple, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kuleczyk Kematick. Anna grew up in Tyler, PA, and attended Tyler Grade School and Penfield High School. She was a...

Robert D. Thorwart

Robert D. Thorwart

Apr 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Robert D. “Bob” Thorwart, 70, of 134 Clover Lane, St. Marys. Bob passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born December 1, 1951, in St. Marys, son of the late Adam and Marie Young Thorwart.  Bob was a...

Ruth D. Zelt

Ruth D. Zelt

Apr 23, 2022

Ruth D. Zelt, 91, of 724 Vine Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a brief illness.

She was born March 21, 1931, in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Caroline Sarginger Drabant. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area...

Richard A. Cavalline

Richard A. Cavalline

Apr 22, 2022

Richard A. Cavalline, 84, of 396 Ash Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022.

He was born November 11, 1937, in Kersey, son of the late Louis P. and Marie Malone Cavalline.  Dick was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1956.  He was a retired employee...

Jeffrey R. Clifford

Jeffrey R. Clifford

Apr 21, 2022

Jeffrey R. Clifford, 55, a resident of Kersey, passed away on April 21, 2022, after a brief illness.

He was born March 6, 1967, in St. Marys, son of the late James H. and Jeanne P. Fredericks Clifford. Jeffrey was a graduate of Ridgway High School, Class of 1985, where he still holds a track record. He was a Class-A...

James M. "Jim" Sorg

James M. "Jim" Sorg

Apr 20, 2022

James M. “Jim” Sorg, 78, of 108 Rosebach Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.

He was born May 13, 1943, in St. Marys, son of the late Clifford A. and Louise Ehrensberger Sorg. Jim was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High...

Jean M. Blum

Jean M. Blum

Apr 20, 2022

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

Jean M. Blum | 78 December 3, 1943 - April 20, 2022 Jean M. Blum, 78, of 421 Center Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born December 3, 1943, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Russell...

Lucille M. Samick

Lucille M. Samick

Apr 18, 2022

Lucille M. Samick, 98, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 74 Erie Avenue, St. Marys and West Creek Road, Emporium, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Elk Haven, after a brief illness.

She was born January 17, 1924, in St. Marys, daughter of the late George and Marcella Hanes Wagner. Lucille was a lifelong resident...

Ruth M. Trumble

Ruth M. Trumble

Apr 16, 2022

Ruth M. Trumble, 98, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, formerly of 25 Hauber Ave., St. Marys, passed away after a brief illness, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born July 9, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Benninger Erich. Ruth was a lifelong resident of the area and...