Obituary Listing
Obituaries
Kimberly A. Cortina
Jun 23, 2025
Kimberly A. Cortina, 64, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born September 14, 1960 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Silvio D. and Edith J. Marconi Cortina. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1978. Kimmy...
Kathryn A. "Kay" Distler
Jun 17, 2025
Kathryn A. “Kay” Distler, 90, of 335 Maple Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence.
She was born May 1, 1935, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Ashworth Rupprecht. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High...
William "Pee Wee" Quagliani
Jun 12, 2025
William “Pee Wee” Quagliani, 88, of 104 Homestead Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born July 27, 1936 in Toby, PA, son of the late Anacleto and Edith Brochetti Quagliani.
On June 21, 1958 in Queen of the World Church, Pee Wee married the late Patricia Eckert, who passed away...
Martina E. "Betty" Dicello
Jun 6, 2025
After 97 years of love and laughter, Martina (“Betty” Wagner) Dicello died June 6, 2025, after a brief illness, in Saint Marys Pennsylvania.
She was born May 13, 1928, daughter of the late George and Marcella (Hanes) Wagner.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Maribeth (Wayne) Hodge, from Lacrosse, VA and a son, Robert (Deby) Dicello, from Gaithersburg,...
Joan D. Armanini
Jun 2, 2025
Joan D. Armanini, 89, of 115 Fairview Road, Kersey and most recently 299 Ridgmont Drive, Ridgway, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Kane.
She was born July 31, 1935, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Raymond and Julia Sheeley Dinsmore. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High...
Joan M. Holjencin
Jun 2, 2025
Joan M. Holjencin, 88, of 251 Taft Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born August 28, 1936, in Rosebud, PA, daughter of the late Leo Cusick and Millie Lednik Cusick Myers. A vibrant soul with an infectious zest for life, Joan filled every moment...
Mary L. Foster
May 31, 2025
Mary L. Foster, 79, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 124 Lafayette Street, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born March 8, 1946, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clarence and Beatrice Guth Simbeck. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Elk County Christian...
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...
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