Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Louann Nellis

Louann Nellis

Jul 19, 2021

LouAnn Nellis, 67, of 11837 Route 120, Emporium, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 19, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born October 4, 1953, in Austin, daughter of the late Nicholas and Lillian Aiello Botera.  LouAnn spent most of her life in Emporium and was a graduate of Cameron County High School, Class of 1971.

On October 30, 1971,...

Richard P. Lenox

Richard P. Lenox

Jul 16, 2021

Richard P. Lenox, 89, of 119 Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a brief illness.

He was born September 19, 1931, in Jamestown, NY, son of the late Paul and Margaret Bradley Lenox. Richard was a retired employee of St. Marys Carbon, retiring in 1992 after 36 years of...

Harry J. Brock, Jr.

Harry J. Brock, Jr.

Jul 15, 2021

Harry J. Brock, Jr., 87, of 739 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk, following a brief illness.

Harry was born October 11, 1933, in St. Marys, the second of eight children of Harry and Edna (Fritz) Brock. He attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated...

Carol Rose Cunningham

Carol Rose Cunningham

Jul 14, 2021

Carol Rose Cunningham, 76, of 209 Robin Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.

She was born July 24, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Paul E. Roth and Frances Rose Eckert Roth Fye.  Carol was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Public Schools. ...

Mary V. Gahr

Mary V. Gahr

Jul 12, 2021

Mary V. Gahr, 94, of 157 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, and formerly of Skyline Drive, Kersey, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born April 8, 1927, in Byrnedale, daughter of the late Stefen and Catherine Murgash Holjencin. Mary spent her childhood growing up in Coalport, PA, attended Coalport Schools, and moved to...

Donald P. Bolden, Jr.

Donald P. Bolden, Jr.

Jul 12, 2021

Donald P. Bolden, Jr., 60, of 134 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brief illness.

He was born July 25, 1960, in Cumberland, MD, son of the late Donald P. and Sara A. “Sally” Murphy Bolden, Sr. Donny was a lifelong resident of the area and was a...

Gail D. Winslow

Gail D. Winslow

Jul 8, 2021

Gail D. Winslow, 64, of 54 Haney Lane, Rockton, PA, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor, after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 12, 1957, in Clearfield, daughter of the late Frances Addleman Dunworth and John Dunworth, who survives, of Grampian.  Gail was a graduate of Curwensville High School, Class of 1975.  She began...

Thomas R. Polaski

Thomas R. Polaski

Jul 7, 2021

Thomas R. Polaski, 85, of 468 Main Street, Kersey, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the DuBois Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 4, 1936, in Johnsonburg, son of the late Lawrence and Josephine Euken Polaski. Thomas was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School and worked for...

Chris P. Buerk

Chris P. Buerk

Jul 6, 2021

Chris P. Buerk, 94 of 415 Church Street, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 8, 1927, in St. Marys, son of the late Andrew C. and Mary B. Eckert Buerk. Chris was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St....

Wanda L. Russell

Wanda L. Russell

Jul 6, 2021

Wanda L. Russell, 62, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of North Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness. She was born September 19, 1958, in St. Marys, daughter of the late William and Shirley Laird Evans. Wanda was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St....

George W. Cunningham

George W. Cunningham

Jul 6, 2021

George W. Cunningham, Jr., 82, of Akron, NY, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Rochester, NY, after a lengthy illness.

He was born September 24, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late George W. and Beatrice H. Macdonald Cunningham, Sr.  He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1958.  George...

Helen M. Dacanal

Helen M. Dacanal

Jul 1, 2021

Helen M. DaCanal, 87, of 146 Martin Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor, after a lengthy illness. She was born June 20, 1934, in Byrnedale, daughter of the late Marinus and Susan Dubinski Kugler.  Helen was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1952.

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Joseph P. Anzinger

Joseph P. Anzinger

Jun 28, 2021

Joseph P. Anzinger, 85, of 153 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence, after a lengthy illness. He was born October 30, 1935, in St. Marys, son of the late John W. and Florentina Foster Anzinger.  Joseph was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School,...

Margaret E. Mertz

Margaret E. Mertz

Jun 25, 2021

Margaret E. Mertz, of 12 Mertz Avenue, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  “Aunt Maggie” completed her earthly journey of 91 years.  She was known best for her fudge and her cookies, especially for many family occasions.  Although she never married, she was a family person and loved family gatherings.  Her two main pastime activities...

Lois M. Smith

Lois M. Smith

Jun 21, 2021

On June 21, 2021, Lois M. Smith of St. Marys, PA passed away in State College, PA at the age of 92. Born September 4, 1928, Lois was the daughter of Raymond F. Smith and Madeline S. Smith.  She graduated from the State Teachers College at Indiana and earned a graduate degree in Clothing and Textiles from the Drexel Institute...

Angeline C. “Angie” Scutella

Angeline C. “Angie” Scutella

Jun 20, 2021

Angeline C. “Angie” Scutella, 90, of 217 Grandview Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, June, 20 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness. She was born January 1, 1931, in Kane, daughter of the late Anthony and Giovanna Torchia Cappello.  Angie was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Kane High School, Class of...

Carolyn A. Rupprecht

Carolyn A. Rupprecht

Jun 20, 2021

Carolyn A. Rupprecht, 76, of 3212 Sundale Drive, Glenshaw, PA, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at UPMC Passavant, after a lengthy illness. She was born August 11, 1944, in St. Marys, daughter of the late George E. and Martha Auman Baumer.  Carolyn was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962, as well as a 1965 graduate...

Michael J. Wendel

Michael J. Wendel

Jun 18, 2021

Michael J. Wendel, 65, of 153 Rambler Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born March 8, 1956, in St. Marys, son of the late Arthur and Rose Parziale Wendel.  Mike was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class...

Mary Jo Heary

Mary Jo Heary

Jun 13, 2021

Mary Jo Heary, 83, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a brief illness. She was born May 31, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Clara Arnold Heary, Sr.  Mary Jo was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School,...

David A. Shannon

David A. Shannon

Jun 7, 2021

David A. Shannon, 54, of 115 Frey Road, Kersey, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at UPMC Altoona Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1967, in St. Marys, son of the late Terrance J. and Romaine M. Copella Shannon, Sr.  David was a lifelong resident of the area, was a graduate of St. Marys Area High...