Obituary Listing

Obituaries

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...

Jerome C. Feidler

Jerome C. Feidler

Jun 1, 2021

Jerome C. Feidler, 84, of 140 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1937, in Kersey, son of the late Chauncey and Theresa Schaffman Feidler.  Jerome attended Kersey schools and was a self-employed carpenter. He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys.

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Raymond R. Gutowski

Raymond R. Gutowski

May 29, 2021

Raymond R. Gutowski, 72, of 131 Homestead Road, Kersey, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Pinecrest Manor, after a brief illness.

He was born November 22, 1948, in Ridgway, son of the late Joseph and Victoria Benini Gutowski.  Ray was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1966. ...

Charles A. Swanson

Charles A. Swanson

May 29, 2021

Charles A. Swanson, age 83, of Kersey, passed away, surrounded by his family, on May 29, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Charles was born January 29, 1938, in Toby Valley, the son of the late George and Elvera Gradizzi Swanson. He graduated from Kersey High School and went on to work at Pure Carbon as a machine mechanic.  He retired...

Julia A. Ogden

Julia A. Ogden

May 25, 2021

Julia A. Ogden, 82, of 863 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her home, after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 6, 1938, in Philipsburg, daughter of the late Glenn and Frances McMullen Roberts.  Julia was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School, Class of 1956, as well as a 1959 graduate of the...

Kenneth John Hosack

Kenneth John Hosack

May 22, 2021

Kenneth John Hosack, 37, of 319 Charles Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence.

He was born November 15, 1983, in St. Marys, son of Vivian A. Pfoutz Fisher of Johnsonburg and Gerald L. Hosack of St. Marys, who survive.  Kenny was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 2001.  He...

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Sette

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Sette

May 22, 2021

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Sette, 63, of Christ the King Manor in DuBois, and formerly of and Mechanicsburg and St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois after a lengthy illness.

Kathy was born April 23, 1958, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Dominick “Nick” and Beverly Klancer Sette.  She graduated from St. Marys Area High...

Denise R. Schreiber

Denise R. Schreiber

May 21, 2021

Denise R. Schreiber, 66, of 121 Cadillac Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, after a lengthy illness, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born January 22, 1955, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Raymond and Rose Comiotti Dinsmore.  Denise was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1972. ...

Clarence F. "Butzer" Cunningham

Clarence F. "Butzer" Cunningham

May 15, 2021

Clarence F. “Butzer” Cunningham, Jr., 65, of 4 Lincoln Street, Byrnedale, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 6, 1956, in St. Marys, son of the late Clarence and Rita Auman Cunningham.  Clarence was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School.

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