Obituaries

Mark S. Wolfel

Mark S. Wolfel

May 19, 2026

Mark S. Wolfel, 64, of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following a lifetime defined by unending kindness, a gentle spirit, and heart that touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.He was born on August 30, 1961 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Raymond "Joe" and Yolanda Dragone Wolfel.

On September 19, 2013,...

Anna L. Green

Anna L. Green

May 14, 2026

Anna L. Green, 83, of Kersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.She was born on June 17, 1942 in Brookville, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Lucille Corbett Deemer.On May 19, 1962, she married the late William Green, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2015....

Wayne G. Pichler

Wayne G. Pichler

May 13, 2026

Wayne G. Pichler, 66, of Sheeley Road, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.He was born on November 6, 1959 in St. Marys, PA, a son of the late Edward and Margaret Hannibal Pichler.

Wayne was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and worked at Quala Die for many...

Laura M. Marton

Laura M. Marton

May 9, 2026

Laura M. Marton, 56, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 following a battle with cancer.She was born on November 4, 1969 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of James and Joan Krug Snelick, who survive of St. Marys.Laura was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and then earned her degree in...

Linda L. Mawn

Linda L. Mawn

May 8, 2026

Linda L. Mawn, 79, of Center Street, passed away at Penn Highlands DuBois on Friday, May 8, 2026.

She was born on March 1, 1947, in Saint Marys, PA, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy Tucker Prechtl.

Linda dedicated many years of her life working for Buehler Lumber and for Help Mates, where she was known for her strong work ethic and...

Pauline H. Dunn

Pauline H. Dunn

May 8, 2026

Pauline H. Dunn, 85, of Ridgway, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on October 8, 1940, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Otto and Edythe Anderson Buehler.

On December 19, 1959, she married the late Perry Dunn, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2008.

Pauline was truly a remarkable...

Jeanne F. Sheetz

Jeanne F. Sheetz

May 2, 2026

Jeanne F. Sheetz, 62, of Kersey, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born on April 30, 1964, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Gerald Carr, Sr. and Flora Merritt Carr.

On June 30, 2004, she married Donald Sheetz, who survives.

Jeanne dedicated many years working at Metaldyne, where she was known for her strong...

Helen M. Uhl

Helen M. Uhl

May 1, 2026

Helen M. Uhl, 85, of Uhl Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois, following a lengthy illness.

She was born August 20, 1940, in Walkersville, WV, a daughter of the late George Smith and Ella Jeffries Jewart.

On November 28, 1959, at St. Boniface Church, she married the late Richard J. Uhl, Sr. who preceded her...

Gerald J. Schreiber

Gerald J. Schreiber

Apr 30, 2026

Gerald J. "Gerry" Schreiber, 86, formerly of Ford Road, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Foxdale Village Retirement Community after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 29, 1940, in St. Marys, the son of the late Francis and Agnes Meyer Schreiber.

Gerry was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1958 and was the Salutatorian of his class. He...

Eileen L. Mecca

Eileen L. Mecca

Apr 29, 2026

Eileen L. Mecca, 69, of Grove Street, Johnsonburg, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Penn Highlands Dubois following a very short illness.She was born on January 14, 1957 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dolores Davis Cook.Eileen was a 1975 graduate of Cameron County High School and worked...

Angeline M. Feldbauer

Angeline M. Feldbauer

Apr 26, 2026

Angeline M. "Angie" Feldbauer, of Sunrise Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at UPMC Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh.

She was born September 21, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Joanne Iorfido Votano.

Angie was a graduate of Johnsonburg, High School, class of 1965. She lived life to the fullest and there was never a...

Sherry L. Copelli

Sherry L. Copelli

Apr 26, 2026

Sherry L. Copelli, 74, of Brockport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 28, 1951, in DuBois, the daughter of the late Jack and Vera Emmanuelson Heatherdale.

On July 22, 1988, she married the late Raymond “Jerry” Copelli, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2017.

A proud member of the Brockway Church...

George A. Nero

George A. Nero

Apr 26, 2026

George A. Nero, 85, a lifelong resident of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Penn Highlands Elk.He was born on December 28, 1940, in Brockway, PA, a son of the late Anthony and Ella Squires Nero.On October 29, 1960, he married Karen Anderson Nero, who survives. For 65 beautiful...

Janet E. Resch

Janet E. Resch

Apr 26, 2026

Janet E. Resch, 78, formerly of Hickory Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family at Quality Life Services-Sugar Creek in Worthington, PA.

She was born August 27, 1947, in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Genevieve Swanson Conroy.

On June 24, 1967, at Sacred Heart Church, she...

Carol M. Geitner

Carol M. Geitner

Apr 25, 2026

Carol M. Geitner, 84, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, April 25, 2026.She was born on February 24, 1942 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George and Helen Wildnauer Meyer.On April 20, 1963, in Queen of the World Church, she married the late Gerhart "Gary" Geitner, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2003.Carol...

Carmen G. Dragone

Carmen G. Dragone

Apr 16, 2026

Carmen G. Dragone, 70, of Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Ridgway, PA, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, April 16, 2026, following a brief illness.He was born on May 8, 1955 in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Santo and Joanne Peters Dragone. Carmen was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1973 and a member of...

Paula W. Detsch

Paula W. Detsch

Apr 16, 2026

Paula W. Detsch, 72, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Jefferson Manor following a lengthy illness.

She was born on March 13,1954, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Nicklas Walker.

On June 9, 1973, at Queen of The World, she married the late Charles J. Detsch, who preceded her in death on May...

Diane V. McMillen

Diane V. McMillen

Apr 13, 2026

Diane V. McMillen, 82, of St. Marys, fell asleep in death on Monday, April 14, 2026, at Penn Highlands Dubois following a brief illness.

She was born on April 18, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gilbert G. and Laura J. Dippold Vollmer.

On November 23, 1963, she married Edward E. McMillen, who survives.

It is hard to put into...

Gerald J. DeSantis Jr.

Gerald J. DeSantis Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

Gerald J. DeSantis Jr., 65, of Spring Creek, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 15, 1960, in Pittsburgh, the son of Lorraine C. Shopes DeSantis and the late Gerald J. DeSantis Sr.

Jerry was a devoted sports fan who rarely missed a game. He proudly cheered on the Pittsburgh...

Nathan A. Brown

Nathan A. Brown

Apr 8, 2026

Nathan A. Brown, 33, of Ridgway, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, following a car accident.

He was born on March 22, 1993, in Warren, a son of the late Anthony Brown and Babby VanTassel.

Nathan had a deep love for the outdoors and felt most at peace in nature-whether he was hunting, fishing, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the...