Mary Jane Wingard

Mary Jane Wingard, 66, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Bucktail Road, St. Marys, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

She was born on December 8, 1958 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane Mills O'Leary.

On September 9, 2000, she married Joseph Wingard, who survives. Together they were blessed with nearly 25 years of love, friendship, and marriage.

Mary Jane was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, and was a member of St. Marys Church. She had worked for a number of years at Elcam. She looked forward to volunteering at the Elk County Humane Society, where she was able to befriend many animals over the years. With a fiercely competitive side, Mary Jane never turned down the chance to play a good game of cards, especially Cinch. She enjoyed leisurely rides and outings with her husband, and together they'd visit family and friends and stop for a meal along the way. She also liked to go swimming, shopping, and loved the Steelers and country music. Mary Jane was a loving aunt and proud godmother to her niece, Maddie, and she loved when Maddie and her dog, Rudy, would come to visit or send pictures.

In addition to her husband Joe , she is survived by four siblings; Kathy Cunningham of St. Marys, Jack O'Leary of Clifton, VA, Michael (Cindy) O'Leary of Kersey, and Robert (Pam) O'Leary of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her niece; Gelaine O'Leary.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jane Wingard will be celebrated on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Rev. Ignatius Camello, OSB, as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday, May, 4, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund, Elk County Humane Society, Penn Highlands Adult Day Services, or to a charity of choice.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com