Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Phyllis M. Vanalstine

Phyllis M. Vanalstine

Aug 6, 1939

Phyllis M. VanAlstine, 80, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of LeMans Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Elk Haven, after a lengthy illness.

She was born August 6, 1939, in Ridgway, daughter of the late Albert “Chubby” and Cecilia Smith Weis.  Phyllis was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St....

Nancy J. Smith

Nancy J. Smith

Aug 5, 1939

Nancy J. Smith, age 75, of 526 Armory Road, Saint Marys, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.

She was born August 5, 1939 in Mercer, PA, daughter of the late Darrell K. and Alice Atlanta Crawford Jewell.  She had been a resident of the area since 1968. She was a graduate of Mercer...

James (Jim) George Geitner

James (Jim) George Geitner

Aug 4, 1939

After a lengthy illness, James (Jim) George Geitner, age 79, was granted his final wishes for a peaceful passing to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Jim was born on August 4, 1939, to Richard George Geitner and Clara A. Hoffman in St. Marys.  He was a graduate of St. Vincent Preparatory School, attended St. Vincent College, and...

Philip D. Popielski, Sr.

Philip D. Popielski, Sr.

May 26, 1939

Philip D. Popielski, Sr., 73, of 134 Valley Road, St. Marys passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his home surrounded by his wife and friends.

He was born May 26, 1939 in Ridgway, son of the late Chester and Charlotte Donlan Popielski.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class...

Anna M. Boschert

Anna M. Boschert

May 10, 1939

Anna M. Boschert, 79, of 153 Townview Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018, at her residence, after a brief illness.

She was born May 10, 1939, in Kane, daughter of the late Francis and Delia McFarland Carlson. She attended Kane Schools and had been a resident of St. Marys since 1957.  Anna was a retired employee of...

James L. Urbancic

James L. Urbancic

May 8, 1939

James L. Urbancic, 75, of 202 Badeau Road, Kersey, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

He was born May 8, 1939 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Albert L. and Margaret E. Allinger Urbancic.  He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and attended Penn State University. ...

Wm. James Zwald

Wm. James Zwald

Mar 19, 1939

Wm. James “Jim” Zwald, 73, of 143 Larch Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Elk Regional Health Center after a brief illness.

He was born March 19, 1939 in Olean, NY, son of the late Clarence and Nina Dandois Zwald.  He was a resident of St. Marys since 1960.  He was a graduate of Cameron...

Arthur G. Hasselman

Arthur G. Hasselman

Mar 7, 1939

Arthur G. Hasselman, 74, of 115 Pistner Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born March 7, 1939 in St. Marys, son of the late Michael and Agnes Glass Hasselman.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class...

Francis “Frank” Heary

Francis “Frank” Heary

Mar 5, 1939

Francis “Frank” Heary, 78, a resident of the Haverilla Personal Care Home in Rossiter, PA, and formerly of St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the Haverilla Personal Care Home.

He was born March 5, 1939, in St. Marys, son of the late Edward J. and Estella M. Haggerty Heary. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High...

Rudy Verbka, Jr.

Rudy Verbka, Jr.

Feb 23, 1939

Rudy Verbka, Jr., 76, of 276 Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 23, 1939 in Punxsutawney, son of the late Rudy and Dollie Salsgiver Verbka, Sr.  He was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School and had moved to Kersey in 1970.  He was a...

Geraldine B. Rodgers

Geraldine B. Rodgers

Jan 4, 1939

Geraldine B. Rodgers, 80, of 106 Elm Road (Oak Manor), St. Marys, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born January 4, 1939, in Venango County, daughter of the late Harry Earl and Helen Pearce Hummer Rodgers.  Geraldine had been a resident of St. Marys since 1987.  She enjoyed visiting with her family and dining...

Theodore J. “Teddy” Sporner

Theodore J. “Teddy” Sporner

Nov 3, 1938

Theodore J. “Teddy” Sporner, 74, of 418 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Pinecrest Manor after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 3, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Aloysius B. and Alberta J. Wortman Sporner.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools.  He...

Walter H. Stauffer

Walter H. Stauffer

Sep 21, 1938

Walter H. Stauffer, 80, of 117 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.

He was born September 21, 1938, in Reynoldsville, PA, son of the late William and Mary Stauffer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School.  Wally...

Robert R. Schauer

Robert R. Schauer

Jul 2, 1938

Robert R. Schauer, Sr., 76, of 102 Cherry Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 23, 2015, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born July 2, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred and Marcella Lecker Schauer.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1956.  He...

Margaret W. “Peggy” Bauer

Margaret W. “Peggy” Bauer

Jun 5, 1938

Margaret W. “Peggy” Bauer, 79, of 948 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 5, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Charles E. and Irene Bortree Wolf. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic...

Rosalie Mae Glatt

Rosalie Mae Glatt

May 1, 1938

Rosalie Mae Glatt, 73, of 20 Mertz Avenue, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born May 1, 1938 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Ralph N. and Ruth St. John Dorio.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of...

Arnold Arthur Miller

Arnold Arthur Miller

Apr 8, 1938

Arnold Arthur Miller, 77, of 351 Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2015, at his residence.

He was born April 8, 1938, in Waukesha, WI, son of the late John Elliot and Anna Mae Clark Miller.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Kersey schools.  He was a retired employee of Pure Carbon/Morgan...

Helen A. Mattivi

Helen A. Mattivi

Feb 24, 1938

Helen A. Mattivi, 79, of 108 David Street, Kersey, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017, at her residence, after an illness of the past several months.

She was born February 24, 1938, in Kersey, daughter of the late Francis and Catherine Bobenrieth Dollinger. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Kersey High School, Class...

Joseph F. Petrilli

Joseph F. Petrilli

Feb 8, 1938

Joseph F. Petrilli, 79, of 954 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 8, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late Rocco and Elvera DeSantis Petrilli. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School,...

Kevin G. Weis

Kevin G. Weis

Jan 21, 1938

Kevin G. Weis, 78, of Manhattan, NY, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at his residence.

He was born January 21, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Thelma Wright Weis. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Preparatory High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and Harvard Business School.  He retired as Vice President of Finance at...