Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Aaron G. Nicklas

Aaron G. Nicklas

Jun 11, 2024

Aaron G. Nicklas, 40, of 164 E. Oil Well Street, St. Marys, passed away with his wife by his side, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois, following a 22-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma.

He was born January 26, 1984, in DuBois, the son of John and Charlotte Gorlowski Nicklas. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a...

Richard Dale Forster

Richard Dale Forster

Jun 10, 2024

Richard Dale Forster, 87, of 10075 Tyler Road, Penfield, PA, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville. 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dale will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Thursday, June 13, 2024  at 10:00AM, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Ziemkiewicz, OSB, celebrating and the...

Peter Winklbauer

Peter Winklbauer

Jun 10, 2024

Peter Winklbauer, 74, of 618 Virginia Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1950, in Altoona, PA, son of the late John P. and Joan Healy Winklbauer.  Pete was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, Class of 1969 and continued his education at Mercyhurst College, graduating in 1973. ...

Catherine A. Defilippi

Catherine A. Defilippi

May 29, 2024

Catherine A. Defilippi, 81, of 145 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born March 15, 1943 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late M. Joseph and Matilda Holzle Becker.  Cathy was a graduate of Leechburg High School, Class of 1961 and continued her education at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh to...

Mary Lou (Sporner) Schutz

Mary Lou (Sporner) Schutz

May 22, 2024

Mary Lou (Sporner) Schutz, 90, of 850 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, passed away following a brief illness Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born November 2, 1933, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Isadore J. and Esther Kraus Sporner. She attended St. Marys Parochial School and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of...

Patrick A. Bayer

Patrick A. Bayer

May 19, 2024

Patrick A. Bayer, 67, of Oil City, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 following a short illness at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA. He was born August 10, 1956, son of the late Andrew X. and Edith Meyer Bayer.  He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys until lately and was a graduate of St. Marys High...

Constance M. Schatz

Constance M. Schatz

May 18, 2024

Constance M. “Connie” Schatz, 58, of 314 Shady Grove Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2024.

She was born February 10, 1966 in St. Marys, daughter of Robert “Andy” and Elizabeth “Betty” Young Anderson.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1984.

On October 31,...

Delores A. Dippold

Delores A. Dippold

May 14, 2024

Delores A. Dippold, 96, a lifetime resident of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 14, 1927, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Blessel Brennan.

On September 30, 1950, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Delores married the late Victor J. Dippold, who preceded her in death.

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Janet E. Miller

Janet E. Miller

May 8, 2024

Janet E. Miller, 85, a resident of Sena Kean Manor and formerly of 330 Coal Hollow Road, Kersey, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Sena Kean Manor.

She was born July 18, 1938 in Sterling Run, daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel Spalti Hicks.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Benezette Schools, and was formerly...

Ruth E. Irwin

Ruth E. Irwin

May 4, 2024

Ruth E. Irwin, 100, a resident of the Lutheran Home at Kane and formerly of 959 Hickory Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born July 8, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Gregory and Margaret Nissel Schlimm.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941. ...

Shirley J. Mcgonnell

Shirley J. Mcgonnell

May 2, 2024

Shirley J. McGonnell, 89, of 25 Mark Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk Hospital.

She was born May 26, 1934 in Willimantic, CT to the late Carl and Margaret Anderson Warren.  She was a graduate of Indiana High School, Class of 1951 and continued her education graduating from Indiana State Teacher’s College Class,...

Richard K. Michuck

Richard K. Michuck

Apr 30, 2024

Richard K. Michuck, affectionately known as Rat, of 34 Carr Lane, St. Marys, passed away at the age of 69, following a lengthy illness Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois with his children by his side.

He was born June 13, 1954, son of Jean Weidow Wise and the late Joseph Michuck, II.  He was a lifelong resident...

Carol S. Kuntz

Carol S. Kuntz

Apr 27, 2024

Carol S. Kuntz, 86, of Church Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Carol was born on October 12, 1937 in St. Marys, daughter of the late John and Priscilla Rigard Sterbank.  Carol was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956.

On May 5,...

David L. Delullo, Jr.

David L. Delullo, Jr.

Apr 23, 2024

David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born November 9, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Diane G. DeLullo and the late David L. DeLullo, Sr.  David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area...

Barbara J. Brennen

Barbara J. Brennen

Apr 22, 2024

Barbara J. “Barb” Brennen, 76, of 135 Reserve Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday evening, April 22, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her four daughters and loving husband, following a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Barb was born March 21, 1948, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Wilfred J. “Biff” and Alberta M. “Birdie” Emmert Hoffman.

On...

Barbara W. Werner

Barbara W. Werner

Apr 21, 2024

Barbara Werner, 82, of E. Condot Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born July 19, 1941 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel Woods Wittman.  She was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1959 and continued her education graduating from Lock Haven State Teachers...

Raymond P. Nearing

Raymond P. Nearing

Apr 19, 2024

Raymond P. Nearing, 75, of 2075 Horner Road, Wilcox, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  He was lovingly known as Ray-Ray and Eamo by his family and friends.

He was born on September 28, 1948 in Kane, PA to the late Linus and Margaret Pavlina Nearing.  He attended both Wilcox...

Maynard F. "Butch" Sheley

Maynard F. "Butch" Sheley

Apr 19, 2024

Maynard F. “Butch” Sheley, 80, of 107 Pope Road, St. Marys, lost his battle to lung cancer Friday, April 19, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk with his family by his side.

He was born February 27, 1944 in Olean, NY, son of the late Maynard W. and Mercedes Haggerty Sheley.  He moved to the area in 1966 and provided his...

Matthew J. Meholic

Matthew J. Meholic

Apr 18, 2024

Matthew J. Meholic, 33, of 182 Piece & Plenty Court, DuBois, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1990, in Ridgway, son of John “Smoke” Meholic of DuBois and Cathy (Meholic) Renwick of Kersey.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of...

William C. Van Zanten

William C. Van Zanten

Apr 16, 2024

In loving memory of William “Willie” Van Zanten, who passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 74.

William, known as “Willie”, was born on November 2, 1948, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to his beloved parents Paul Van Zanten and Dorothy Horstman Van Zanten. He is survived by brothers: Robert, Jack, and Warren Van Zanten; a sister, Jeanette Van...