Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Arthur A. Andres

Arthur A. Andres

Nov 2, 2021

Arthur A. Andres, 96, of 406 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 12, 1925, in St. Marys, son of the late Michael and Catherine Haberberger Andres. Art was a lifelong resident of the area, was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1943,...

Edward J. Dreier

Edward J. Dreier

Nov 2, 2021

Edward J. Dreier, 73, of 394 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence.

He was born May 28, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late Otto and Esther Shank Dreier. Ed was a lifelong resident of the area, was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School,...

Edward B. Hoffman

Edward B. Hoffman

Nov 1, 2021

Edward B. Hoffman, 99, a resident of Cole Manor in Coudersport and formerly of 812 Washington Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, at Cole Manor.

He was born October 5, 1922, in St. Marys, son of the late Michael and Theresia Hassenetter Hoffman.  Ed was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools.  He...

Willis R. "Willie" Detsch

Willis R. "Willie" Detsch

Oct 30, 2021

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Willis R. "Willie" Detsch | 74 May 17, 1947 - October 30, 2021 Willis R. “Willie” Detsch, 74, of 106 Hayes Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born May 17, 1947, in Erie, and was a retired employee of SGL...

Helen L. Rhines

Helen L. Rhines

Oct 30, 2021

Helen L. “Tubby” Rhines, 88, of 113 Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence, after a lengthy illness.

She was born September 1, 1933, in St. Marys, daughter of her birth parents, the late Alfred “Fritz” and Edna Filer Erich and her foster parents, the late LaVerne “Barney” and Marie Erich, who were also...

Donn E. Munz

Donn E. Munz

Oct 29, 2021

Donn Elizabeth Walker Munz, 43, of Warrington, PA and formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 29, 2021.

She was born March 14, 1978, in DuBois, PA, daughter of Beverly Delozier Walker and the late Donald Walker, who preceded her in death on June 2, 2006.  Donn grew up in St. Marys, was a graduate of Elk...

James R. Ackley

James R. Ackley

Oct 27, 2021

James R. Ackley, 81, of 125 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his residence, after a brief illness.

He was born April 10, 1940, in St. Marys, son of the late Robert C. and Antoinette Sweener Ackley.  James was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School.  He was...

Nora A. Fox

Nora A. Fox

Oct 26, 2021

Nora A. Fox, 104, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 681 Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born November 28, 1916, in Munson, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes McGrath Moriarty.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools.  Nora...

Norman F. "Bud" Gerber, Jr.

Norman F. "Bud" Gerber, Jr.

Oct 25, 2021

Norman F. “Bud” Gerber, Jr., 74, of 583 Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 3, 1947, in St. Marys, son of the late Norman F. and Dorothy Petersen Gerber. Bud was a lifelong resident of Fox Township, attended St. Marys Parochial School, and was...

Herbert J. Straub

Herbert J. Straub

Oct 24, 2021

Herbert J. Straub, 94, of 626 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.

He was born June 5, 1927, in St. Marys, son of the late Peter P. and Irene Fritz Straub. Herb attended the St. Marys Parochial Grade School and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School...

Clifford R. Oertly

Clifford R. Oertly

Oct 23, 2021

Clifford Raymond Oertly, 88 of 133 Hayes Road, Kersey, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.

He was born November 11, 1932, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Otto and Ivy Weir Oertly.  Clifford was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.  He...

James E. Eckert

James E. Eckert

Oct 21, 2021

James E. Eckert’s generous spirit, fierce loyalty, wit, sincerity, and love of life, family and friends tragically ended Thursday, October 21, 2021.

He was born January 7, 1992, in Ridgway, son of Daniel Eckert of St. Marys and Carol Miller Eckert of Kersey.  James was a lifelong resident of the area, attended St. Marys Area Schools, and was a laborer...

Margaret S. "Peggy" O'Donnell

Margaret S. "Peggy" O'Donnell

Oct 21, 2021

Margaret S. “Peggy” O’Donnell, 79, of 135 Goetz Drive, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born September 29, 1942, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Hill Kearney. Peggy graduated as a graphic artist in 1960 from Bok Vocational High School in Philadelphia and had been a resident of St. Marys...

David C. Larkin

David C. Larkin

Oct 16, 2021

David C. Larkin, 41, of North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Chautauqua Lake.

He was born September 18, 1980, in St. Marys, son of Darlene Meyer Larkin, who survives of St. Marys, and the late Dana Larkin, who passed away in June 2003.  David was a lifelong resident of St. Marys, was a...

Christine L. Nesbitt

Christine L. Nesbitt

Oct 16, 2021

Christine L. Nesbitt, 63, of 716 Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 15, 2021, at her residence.

She was born August 26, 1958, in St. Marys, daughter of the late William and Monica Meyer Felton.  Christine was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1976. 

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Thomas C. Nussbaum, Sr.

Thomas C. Nussbaum, Sr.

Oct 16, 2021

Thomas C. Nussbaum, Sr., 80, of 262 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marionville. He is now reunited with his wife, whom he loved dearly.

He was born March 7, 1941, in St. Marys, son of the late William and Walburga “Wally” Meyer Nussbaum. Tom was a...

Fortunato "Fred" T. Defranco

Fortunato "Fred" T. Defranco

Oct 15, 2021

Fortunato “Fred” T. Defranco, 97, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 207 Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born March 7, 1924, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Antonio and Pasquelina Albanese Defranco.  Fred was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1941.  After graduation, he served in...

Eugene A. Leidwinger

Eugene A. Leidwinger

Oct 14, 2021

Eugene A. Leidwinger, 79, of 196 Sara Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor Personal Care, after a long battle with dementia.

He was born June 30, 1942, in Ridgway, son of the late Alfred and Helen Benson Leidwinger.  Eugene was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Ridgway...

Jacquelyn M. Himes

Jacquelyn M. Himes

Oct 13, 2021

Jacquelyn M. Himes, 75, of 211 Irishtown Road, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a brief illness.

She was born January 16, 1946, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Hilary and Marie Brennen Wehler. Jacquelyn was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class...

Charles B. "Charlie" Haberberger

Charles B. "Charlie" Haberberger

Oct 13, 2021

Charles B. “Charlie” Haberberger, 72, of 334 South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brief illness.

He was born December 23, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late Bernard and Isabelle Fledderman Haberberger. Charlie was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools. He...