Obituary Listing
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Thomas F. Dornisch
May 28, 2025
Thomas F. Dornisch, 88, of 534 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born July 12, 1936, in St. Marys, son of the late Alcuin J. “Doc” and Charlotte Myers Dornisch. Tom was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1955, and was...
Stephen A. Winiarczyk
May 28, 2025
Stephen A. Winiarczyk, 91, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born December 13, 1933, in Erie, PA, son of the late Walter and Mary Szymanski Winiarczyk. He attended the Erie catholic school system throughout his elementary school years and credits the nuns there for shaping...
Joann Dudash
May 27, 2025
JoAnn Dudash, 83, of 440 Eben Road, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born September 2, 1941, in Emeigh, PA, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Buterbaugh Clark. She spent her childhood helping on a 150 acre dairy farm the family purchased in Westover, PA. ...
Eugene J. "Shady" Heser
May 20, 2025
Eugene J. “Shady” Heser, 98, of 441 Dippold Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
He was born April 20, 1927, in Kersey, son of the late John and Cunigunda Hau Heser. He was a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1945 and then studied at Williamsport Technical Institute. ...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Snyder
May 19, 2025
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Snyder, 82, of 185 Center Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, May 19, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.
She was born March 7, 1943, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Guy Kenneth and Margaret Ann Hackett Green. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, and worked throughout her life in...
Patrick J. Murray
May 10, 2025
Patrick J. Murray, 75, of Kings Point Road, Glenshaw, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Cumberland Crossing Manor in Pittsburgh.
Patrick was born March 21, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late James and Rita Thiel Murray. After graduating from Elk County Christian High School in 1968, he went on to become a Civil Engineer. He spent...
David E. Nelson, Jr.
May 3, 2025
David E. Nelson, Jr. 89, of 1015 Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence.
He was born November 27, 1935, in Ridgway, son of the late David Nelson Sr. and Susan Pisaneschi Riccadonna. He was a graduate of Bennett’s Valley High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. He was a proud...
David M. Eckert
May 1, 2025
David M. Eckert, 66, of 335 Benzinger Road, St. Marys, passed away following a brief illness Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Highland View Healthcare.
He was born March 31, 1959, in St. Marys, son of the late Alphonse and Rita Ehrensberger Eckert. David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class, where...
Frances A. Dewald
Apr 29, 2025
{ Serving St. Marys and Elk County for Over 60 Years }
Frances A. DeWald | 78 October 20, 1946 - April 29, 2025 Frances A. DeWald, 78, of 191 Lynch Road, St. Marys, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence, after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 20, 1946, in St. Marys,...
Rudolph N. "Rudy" Catalone
Apr 25, 2025
Rudolph N. “Rudy” Catalone, 92, of E. Eschbach Rd, St. Marys, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk, surrounded by his family.
He was born June 17, 1932, in St. Marys, son of the late Rocco Catalone and Rose Caseino Catalone. He attended St. Marys Area schools. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Matthew L. Newell
Apr 24, 2025
Matthew L. Newell, 42, a resident of Elco Glen, passed away following a battle with neurological Lyme disease over several years, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1982, in St. Marys, son of Lawrence and Lorelei Geer Newell, who survive. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys...
Sandra J. Sherry
Apr 23, 2025
Sandra J. “Sandy” Sherry, 69, of 934 Windfall Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
She was born December 4, 1955, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Ronald and Christina Machcoviak Bowley. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class...
Joann I. Rooker
Apr 22, 2025
JoAnn I. Rooker, 93, of 1072 Million Dollar Highway, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born June 14, 1931, in St. Marys, daughter to the late Sebastian and Mary Gardner Young. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Kersey High...
Edward C. Lynch
Apr 18, 2025
Edward Charles Lynch, 81, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 18th, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in St. Marys, PA on November 15, 1943, son of the late Joseph W. Lynch, Sr. and Angela M. (Dieteman) Lynch. Ed graduated from ECCHS in 1961 and from St. Francis College in 1965. He attended Mortuary School and was employed...
Gail H. Sheley
Apr 16, 2025
Gail H. Sheley, 74, of 107 Pope Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully after fighting a long hard battle with cancer with the utmost strength on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1950, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Walter W. and Josephine M. “Josie” Leithner Hanes. Gail was a graduate of St....
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr., 83, of 103 Thunder Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.
He was born March 23, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Thomas E. and Margaret Young Mitchell, Sr. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys...
Richard W. Schutz, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Richard W. Schutz, Sr., 82, of 428 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.
He was born February 3, 1943 in St. Marys, son of the late Bernard and Rita Smith Schutz. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic...
Allen T. "Butzie" Klaiber
Apr 1, 2025
Allen T. “Butzie” Klaiber, 91, of 602 Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his residence.
He was born May 8, 1933 in St. Marys, son of the late Raymond and Ruth Hannibal Klaiber. Allen was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1951, and retired...
Ralph L. Challingsworth
Mar 26, 2025
Ralph L. Challingsworth, 86, of 101 Robin Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his residence.
He was born September 20, 1938, in DuBois, son of the late Harvey and Zerda Burch Challingsworth. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Bennett’s Valley High School, a supervisor at GTE-Sylvania, and a veteran of the...
Shirley A. Wendel
Mar 25, 2025
Shirley A. Wendel, 90, of 135 Edward Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was born November 9, 1934, in St. Marys, daughter to the late John “Jack” and Irene Whiteman Glessner. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class...
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