Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Priscilla H. "Sibby" Lenze

Priscilla H. "Sibby" Lenze

Jul 18, 2024

Priscilla H. “Sibby” Lenze, 84, of Johnsonburg, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born April 21, 1940, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Russell and Ruth McMillan Hunter.  She was a graduate of Wethersfield High School, Class of 1958 and continued her education at the Boston Museum School.  She focused her career...

Kenneth J. Schwentner

Kenneth J. Schwentner

Jul 18, 2024

Kenneth J. Schwentner, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 288 Brandy Camp Circle, Ridgway, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Elk Haven.

He was born April 11, 1931, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Irene Herbstritt Schwentner.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central...

Timothy Schloder

Timothy Schloder

Jul 11, 2024

Timothy Schloder, 75, of 200 Lawrence Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, PA.

Tim was born October 17, 1948 in St. Marys, son of the late Clarence W. “Toot” and Lydia McGonigal Schloder, Sr.  He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.

He is survived by daughters, Carolyn Baker...

Beverly A. Repko

Beverly A. Repko

Jul 8, 2024

Beverly Ann Repko, 73, passed away at Penn Highlands Elk surrounded by family on July 8, 2024.  She was a loving sister, wife, mother, nurse, and grandmother. She resided at 2400 Long Level Road in Johnsonburg, PA.

She was born May 31, 1951 in Spangler, PA, daughter of the late Earl Miller and Edna Mae Miller (née Yahner).  She was...

Judith A. Shippling

Judith A. Shippling

Jul 4, 2024

Judith A. Shippling, 85, of 421 Church Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Pinecrest Manor.

She was born June 12, 1939, in Kane, daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve Yeager Nelson Mitchell.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1957, and employed at St. Marys...

William B. Kaiser

William B. Kaiser

Jul 3, 2024

William B. Kaiser, 86, of 334 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born September 18, 1937 in St. Marys, son of the late Adolph B. and Margaret Leithner Kaiser.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School,...

Donna M. Burgess

Donna M. Burgess

Jun 24, 2024

Donna M. Burgess, 71, of 132 Rightmeyer Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 24, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born December 20, 1952, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frederick “Mike” and Marie Groll Leithner.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971, and...

Frederick J. Mildrew

Frederick J. Mildrew

Jun 23, 2024

Frederick J. “Fred” Mildrew, 80, formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer at his residence at 957 Susquehanna TRL, Watsontown, PA 17777.

Fred was born June 19, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Frederick A. and Dorothy Faye (Reed) Mildrew.  He was a lifelong resident of the area until he and his...

Robert F. "Bun" Marshall

Robert F. "Bun" Marshall

Jun 21, 2024

Robert F. “Bun” Marshall, 85, formerly of Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence in Wadsworth, Ohio.

He was born August 26, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Vincent and Dolores (Kronenwetter) Marshall.

Bob married Patricia Cotter in October of 1964 in the Sacred Heart Church; she later passed away in 1989. They were...

Daniel R. Reuscher

Daniel R. Reuscher

Jun 19, 2024

Daniel Robert Reuscher, 61, of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born October 17, 1962, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard and Mary Lou Brody Reuscher.  Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1981, as well as a...

Elizabeth A. Conners

Elizabeth A. Conners

Jun 19, 2024

Elizabeth A. “Betty Ann” Conners, 85, of DuBois, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born August 28, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Romandus “RL” Bauer and Dorothy Wells Bauer.  Betty Ann was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1956.  She continued her education at Lock Haven University,...

George E. Kemmer

George E. Kemmer

Jun 16, 2024

George E. Kemmer, 84, of 709 Theresia Street, St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born June 27, 1939, in Emporium.  He was the son of the late William “Boots” Kemmer and Mary “Elvie” Reed Kemmer Hollobaugh.  When George was six years old, his father passed away and he was fortunate to...

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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