Obituary Listing

Obituaries

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...

Betty M. Crawford

Betty M. Crawford

Apr 10, 2022

Betty M. Crawford, 88, of 136 Rettger Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born August 29, 1933, in Olean, NY, daughter of the late Antonio and Ida Kelly Condedorio. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, Class of 1951....

Patricia G. Pierson

Patricia G. Pierson

Apr 3, 2022

Patricia G. Pierson, 82, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, formerly of 115 Cherry Road, Kersey, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 23, 1939, in DuBois, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Marando Cammarata.  Patricia grew up in DuBois, was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of...

Catherine A. Donachy

Catherine A. Donachy

Apr 2, 2022

Catherine A. Donachy, 93, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 136 Wendel Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor after a brief illness.

She was born March 1, 1929, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles E. and Catherine Klein O’Connor.  Catherine was a lifelong resident of the area and was a...

Jayne Katherine Schatz

Jayne Katherine Schatz

Mar 26, 2022

Jayne Katherine Schatz, 53, of 1417 Rosely Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.

She was born August 26, 1968, in St. Marys, daughter of Linda Francis Fritz, who survives of St. Marys, and the late James “Wilbur” Fritz, who passed away January 17, 2011. Jayne was a lifelong resident...

Marsha A. Dinsmore

Marsha A. Dinsmore

Mar 23, 2022

Marsha A. Dinsmore, 64, of 109 Scotland Street, Dagus Mines, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.

She was born September 9, 1957, in St. Marys, daughter of the late James “Lefty” and Bertha Visneski Meyer. Marsha was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St....

Frank Sicheri

Frank Sicheri

Mar 23, 2022

Frank Sicheri, 87, of 144 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.

He was born December 16, 1934, in Crenshaw, son of the late David and Libra Sicheri. He grew up in Brockway, attended Brockway schools, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Frank worked at Stackpole...

Orma S. Mckeon

Orma S. Mckeon

Mar 20, 2022

Orma S. McKeon, 98, formerly of Sherry Road St. Marys, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Silver Creek Terrace with her loving niece by her side.

She was born October 28, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Anna Mertz Schneider.  She was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1941.  On October 23,...

Margaret Jeanne Cavalline

Margaret Jeanne Cavalline

Mar 8, 2022

Margaret Jeanne Cavalline, 85, of 396 Ash Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her residence.

She was born February 28, 1937, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert L. and Margaret E. Allinger Urbancic.  Jeanne was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of...