Obituary Listing

Obituaries

Angela L. Walter

Angela L. Walter

Jul 1, 2026

Angela L. Walter, 53, of 728 W. Joseph Road, St. Marys, passed away with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born March 15, 1973, in St. Marys, daughter to the late Robert Neil (Teri) and Jane Young Gleixner (Larry).  She was a lifelong resident of the...

James W. Young

James W. Young

Jul 1, 2026

Jim Young, 78, formerly of 430 Pattison Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born June 1, 1948, in St. Marys, son of the late James C. and Ann Wilkes Young.  A lifelong resident of St. Marys, he graduated from Elk County Christian High School in 1966.  He attended Franciscan University of Steubenville...

Lynn F. Caskey

Lynn F. Caskey

Jun 30, 2026

Lynn F. Caskey, 65, of 616 South Michael Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

She was born October 2, 1960 in St. Marys, daughter to the late John “Hunce” Caskey and Sarah “Sally” Herzing Caskey, who survives.

Lynn found her greatest happiness in the comfort of her home. She cherished her quiet life and was most content surrounded...

John E. Weidow

John E. Weidow

Jun 28, 2026

John E. Weidow, 81, of 1784 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born May 25, 1945, in St. Marys, son of the late James and Helen Henry Weidow.  He was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a member of the first graduating class at Elk County Christian High School,...

Amy M. Reed

Amy M. Reed

Jun 24, 2026

Amy Marie Reed, 61, of 647 Evergreen Road, St. Marys passed away peacefully with her sons by her side, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Guy and Mary Felt Manor.

She was born November 5, 1964, in St. Marys, daughter of William and Karen Gaffey Fox of St. Marys.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Cameron...

Patrick J. Fritz

Patrick J. Fritz

Jun 21, 2026

Patrick J. Fritz, 58, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his camp.

He was born September 7, 1967, in St. Marys to the late Gerald “Gerry” and Marilyn Leahy Fritz.  Patrick was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1985 where he excelled as a basketball player.  He furthered his education at Edinboro University...

Patricia A. Brock

Patricia A. Brock

Jun 21, 2026

Patricia A. “Patty” Brock, 89, of 739 Maurus Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, June 21, 2026.

She was born December 28, 1936, in the St. Joseph’s Convent, daughter to the late Carl J. and Ann Gorman Straub.

She always valued education and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1954.  She...

Daniel J. Geiser

Daniel J. Geiser

Jun 13, 2026

Daniel J. Geiser, 61, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Highland View Health Care Center.

He was born January 10, 1965 in St. Marys, son of the late John Geiser and Germaine Grasser Geiser, who survives.

He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, a veteran of the United...

Quentin R. Smith

Quentin R. Smith

Jun 9, 2026

Quentin R. Smith, 94, formerly of 620 Lehner Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

He was born September 9, 1931 in St. Marys, son of the late Jerome and Louise Cunningham Smith.  He grew up in Johnsonburg and graduated from Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.  Quentin served his country...

Dennis W. Bauer

Dennis W. Bauer

Jun 8, 2026

Dennis W. Bauer, 79, of 230 Evers Avenue, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pinecrest Manor.

He was born November 4, 1946, in St. Marys, son of the late Wilfred Bauer and Jean Bricen Lander.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bennett’s Valley Schools. Denny was employed at Penn Highlands Elk for twenty-six...

Craig Singer

Craig Singer

Jun 3, 2026

Craig Singer, 78, of Kersey, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  He was the son of Merle and Ramona Boitano Singer.

Craig was the owner of Singer Logging and Lumber of Kersey, Director of Veterans Affairs-Elk County, and the Director of the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program through the United States Department of Labor.

Craig loved everything related to the veterans, having served...

Dean Girts

Dean Girts

May 26, 2026

H. Dean Girts, 90, of 106 Nancy Lane, Kersey, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Nelson’s Golden Years in DuBois.

He was born November 26, 1935, in Kane, son of the late John Franklin and Dolores Williams Girts.  Dean was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School,...

Willow Ritchie Gleixner

Willow Ritchie Gleixner

May 21, 2026

Willow Ritchie Gleixner passed away peacefully after three beautiful days at Magee Women’s Hospital.

Though her time here was brief, she was deeply loved and brought immeasurable joy to her family.  She will be cherished and forever loved by her parents, Rudolph “Rudy” and Michelle Gerber Gleixner.

In addition to her loving parents, Willow is also survived by her maternal grandparents: Laura...

Daniel S. McKinney

Daniel S. McKinney

May 19, 2026

Daniel S. McKinney, 54, of 1070 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Penn Highlands Brookville.

He was born November 7, 1971, in St. Marys, son of the late William McKinney and Nancy Brown McKinney, who survives.  He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1989 and spent the majority of...

Carol W. Keller

Carol W. Keller

May 19, 2026

Carol W. Keller, 88, formerly of 210 Martin Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Jefferson Court Assisted Living in Brookville.

She was born March 29, 1938, in St. Marys, daughter of the late LeRoy and Mary Jane Eckert Wehler.  Carol was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys High School,...

Richard F. Luzier

Richard F. Luzier

May 17, 2026

Richard F. Luzier, 70, of 949 Fern Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2026.

He was born August 1, 1955, in St. Marys, son of the late Richard E. and Anita T. Gavazzi Luzier.  He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Ridgway High School, and retired from Pure Carbon Company in 2007.  Richard was...

Marsha K. Heller

Marsha K. Heller

May 7, 2026

Marsha K. Heller, 59, of 122 Lynch Road, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her home, following a courageous battle with bladder cancer.

She was born April 17, 1967, in Jamestown, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Meyers Sharp.  Marsha was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School, Class of 1986 and a resident of St. Marys...

Mary Ann Dollinger

Mary Ann Dollinger

May 2, 2026

Mary Ann Dollinger, 91, a resident of Fox Manor and formerly of Taylor Street, Kersey, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born February 2, 1935, in St. Marys, daughter of the late George and Mary Hasselman Hassenetter.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and a...

Michael Christoff

Michael Christoff

May 1, 2026

Michael Christoff, 64, of 32 North Pearl Street, Albion, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with MS Friday, May 1, 2026 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born August 11, 1961, in St. Marys, son of the late James Vincent “GG” and Dorothy E. Vollmer Christoff. Michael was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School.

Michael is...

Mary Lou Andrus

Mary Lou Andrus

Apr 30, 2026

Mary Lou Andrus, 96, passed away at Guy and Mary Felt Manor in Emporium on April 30, 2026.

She was born in St. Marys, PA on September 19, 1929, the daughter of William and Marcella Bille Dippold.  She was one of thirteen children.

On August 13, 1955, she married Lawrence Andrus, who passed away in 1999.

She is survived by four children: Jeff...