Obituary Listing
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James E. Weichman
Jan 15, 2026
James E. Weichman, 83, of 310 Spruce Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, January 15, 2026.
He was born June 6, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Francis J. and Frances “Mabel” Fritz Weichman. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960 and following high school, he proudly...
Howard F. Gillen
Jan 13, 2026
Howard F. Gillen, 100, of 111 Frey Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
He was born May 29, 1925, in St. Marys, son of the late Morris Gillen and Sadie Rigard Fosberg. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1945 to 1947. Howard was...
Miriam M. Lavella
Jan 5, 2026
Miriam Marie Lavella, 92, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
She was born August 18, 1933 in Dagus Mines, daughter of the late Richard and Anna Kohout Kastner. She was a lifelong resident of the area, and a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1951. Miriam was employed at Stackpole Carbon for three years...
Matthew D. Petruna
Jan 4, 2026
Matthew D. Petruna, 39, of 922 Middle Street, Pittsburgh and formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 4, 2026.
He was born September 9, 1986, in St. Marys, son of Linda M. Petruna and Dennis E. Walker (Charlotte), both of St. Marys. Matthew was a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School, Class of 2005 and Clarion University, Class...
Donald A. Fritz
Jan 4, 2026
Donald A. Fritz, 85, of 336 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born December 19, 1940 in St. Marys, son of the late Herman and Laura Dollinger Fritz. Don was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Don was a proud...
Kenneth M. Meier
Jan 4, 2026
Kenneth M. Meier, 75, of 112 Haggerty Road, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence.
He was born December 15, 1950, in St. Marys, son of the late Alvin J. and Alice Pichler Meier. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class...
Joseph M. Wojcik, Sr.
Jan 3, 2026
Joseph M. Wojcik, Sr., 59, of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away following a lengthy and brave battle with cancer Saturday, January 3, 2026 with his family by his side.
Joe was born December 19, 1966 in Kane, PA, son of Frank and Mary Jo Cosentino Wojcik of Kane. He was a graduate of Kane High School and continued his education...
Richard W. Cashmer
Jan 2, 2026
Richard W. Cashmer, 93, of 295 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, January 2, 2026 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
He was born December 13, 1932, in St. Marys, son of the late Joseph and Rose Feldbauer Cashmer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed at St. Marys Carbon as a Supervisor. Richard was...
Mary Ann Samick
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Ann Samick, 93, of 523 N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.
She was born August 28, 1932 in Byrnedale, daughter of the late John and Mary Wilk Rezsutek. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Weedville High School. Mary Ann was...
Violet E. Gerber
Dec 28, 2025
Violet E. “Vi” Gerber, formerly of John Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Jefferson Court in Brookville.
She was born February 20, 1926, in Force, daughter of the late Faustino and Jennie Cameroni Poinelli. Violet took great pride in her Italian heritage and enjoyed sharing stories about her ancestors, who had worked in the coal mines,...
Denise A. Simmons
Dec 25, 2025
Denise A. Simmons, 64, of 943 Plymouth Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2025 at her residence with her sister-in-law, Beth Nissel, by her side.
She was born May 14, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Ronald and Nancy Gleixner Nissel. She was a resident of the area for most of her life but spent many...
Richard A. Hedlund
Dec 24, 2025
Richard A. Hedlund, 85, of 2470 Hollywood Road, Weedville, passed away following injuries sustained in an automobile accident at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1940, in Ridgway, son of the late Carl and Elna Yort Hedlund. He was a lifelong resident of the area, attended Kersey Schools, and retired from IPM after thirteen years with the company.
Richard is...
Clare M. Horchen
Dec 19, 2025
Clare M. “Babe” Horchen, 96, a resident of Silvercreek Terrace and formerly of Maple Street, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, December 19, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born April 18, 1929 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Frank and Marie Zimmerman Bucheit. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a...
Thomas M. Mahaney
Dec 13, 2025
Thomas M. “Fred” Mahaney, 76, of 631 Evergreen Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1949 in St. Marys, son of the late Walter and Mary “Mookie” Brem Mahaney. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High...
William P. Doran
Dec 12, 2025
William “Pat” Doran, 67, of 135 Wilson Road, St. Marys, passed away with his family by his side, Friday, December 12, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport.
He was born July 16, 1958 in Brookville, son of the late Richard Doran and Arlene Taylor Doran, who survives. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St....
Thomas M. Erich
Dec 12, 2025
Thomas M. Erich, age 92 of 167 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, PA passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Penn Highlands Elk, with his family at his side.
He was born September 1, 1933, in St. Marys, PA son of the late Aloysius and Clara Fox Erich. He was born and raised on the Erich...
Albert J. Pichler
Dec 12, 2025
Albert J. Pichler, 87, of 207 Fairview Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Friday, December 12, 2025 at Pinecrest Nursing Home.
He was born March 19, 1938 in St. Marys, son of the late Albert J. and Mary Anzinger Pichler, Sr. Al was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Kersey High School, and a proud veteran of the United...
Peter F. Engelberg
Dec 8, 2025
Peter F. Engelberg, 81, of 282 West Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2025.
He was born March 3, 1944 in Basien, Germany, son of the late Joseph and Anna Lemke Engelberg. Pete graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962 and was a longtime employee at Keystone Carbon Company. He was a proud veteran of...
Ryan R. Taylor
Dec 6, 2025
Ryan R. Taylor, 39, of California and formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 6, 2025.
He was born November 3, 1986, in St. Marys, son of Leroy and Anna Salerno Taylor. In his youth, Ryan was always in motion-rollerblading with fearless joy, learning new songs to play on the guitar, and surrounding himself with friendships that he cherished. ...
Thomas Tornatore
Nov 30, 2025
Thomas J. Tornatore, 61, of Lakeside, California, peacefully passed away November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving California Family (Jimmy, Sharon, Darcy, and Haley) by his side.
Tom’s passion in life was the love of professionally training and showing horses, where he was awarded the Golden Rein Award through the Morgan Horse Association. He loved any animal that crossed his path....
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