Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Jessica R. (Catalano) Thivener , 32, of 242 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born on January 23, 1988, in St. Marys, a daughter of Kenneth Catalano and Wendy Blessel Catalano, both of St. Marys.

On September 24, 2016 in Ridgway, she...

Jul 21, 2020

June Marie Luchs,86, of Ridgway, PA passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2020 surrounded by family following a lengthy illness.  She was born June 4, 1934 on her family’s farm in Ridgway.  She was the daughter of Henry and Emma (Weisenfluh) Gardner.  She was 1 of 19 children. She was a graduate of Ridgway High School.   On...

Jul 19, 2020

Kathleen A. Poulliott , 85, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Church Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020 following a brief illness.

She was born on March 9, 1935, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Crossen Kearney.

On June 29, 1957 in...

Jul 16, 2020

Larry L. Nelson , 77, of 124 Robin Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Sena Kean Manor following complications of a fall last summer.

He was born on June 28, 1943, in St. Marys, a son of the late Helmer and Elizabeth Ginther Nelson.

On June 24, 1967 in...

Jul 14, 2020

Gilbert J. "Gibby" Buerk , 43, of 708 Vine Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his farm in Wilcox.

He was born on June 26, 1977, in DuBois, son of Robin Rimer of Weedville and Glenn Buerk of St. Marys.

Gibby was a graduate of St. Marys Area...

Jul 13, 2020

Terry B. Ginther, 70, of 270 Birch Valley Road, Kersey, died at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020.

He was born on April 2, 1950 in St. Marys, a son of the late Francis “Dick” and Agnes Schneider Ginther. On February 29, 2000, in Las Vegas, he married the late Susan Dinsmore Ginther, who proceeded him in death in...

Jul 11, 2020

John R. Schloder, 64, of 115 Fern Lane, Kersey, died on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born on June 23, 1956, in St. Marys, a son of the late Clarence W. Schloder, Sr. and Lydia McGonigal Schloder.

John was a lifelong resident of the area. ...

Jul 2, 2020

James L. Hackett, Jr., M.D., 87, of 1114 Windfall Road, St. Marys, died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Dr. James L. Hackett, Sr. and Freda Yetzer Hackett. On June 10, 1958 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Washington, D.C., he...

Jun 30, 2020

Alfred F. "Butch" Sporner , 82, of 1129 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born on December 13, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Francis and Josephine Cheatle Sporner.

On July 5, 1958 in Queen of the World Church,...

Jun 30, 2020

William A. Hillebrand , 94, of Boone Mountain Road, Kersey, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on July 28, 1925, in the Bear Creek Area in Ridgway Township, a son of the late Peter and Mary Zoschg Hillebrand. On November 9, 1947 in St. Marys Church, he...

Jun 26, 2020

Gary W. "GW" Bauer , 75, of 24 Sonny Lane, St. Marys, died on Friday, June 26, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born on November 12, 1944, in St. Marys, a son  of the late Richard and Marie Vollmer Bauer.

Mr. Bauer was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1965. ...

Jun 25, 2020

William L. "Bill" Dippold , 90, of 114 Catalina Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday morning, June 25, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. He was born on June 21, 1930, in St. Marys, a son of the late Roman and Leona Schatz Dippold. On June 19, 1954 in St. Marys Church, he married Margaret Schauer Dippold,...

Jun 22, 2020

Anita T. Luzier, 89, of 107 W. Mill Street, Daguscahonda, died at her home on Monday, June 22, 2020.

She was born on March 18, 1931, in Byrnedale, a daughter of the late Armando and Bena Pirazzi Gavazzi.

On January 16, 1954, in Force, PA, she married the late Richard E. Luzier, who preceded her in death on December 9,...

Jun 20, 2020

Lucille M. DeGroat, 96, a resident of Pinecrest and formerly of 587 N. Broad Street, Ridgway, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.

She was born October 10, 1923 in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Mario and Ernestine Muccicciaro Giordano.

On October 3, 1946, in St. Leo’s Church, she married the late Joseph...

Jun 19, 2020

Joseph A. “Joe” Constable, 79, of Irishtown Road, Kersey, died at his home on Friday, June 19, 2020, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 17. 1941, in Fairmont City, a son of the late James and Martha Beaty Constable.

On May 1, 1981, he married Mary Dinsmore Constable, who survives of Kersey.

Joe was a member of St....

Jun 12, 2020

Jean L. Schatz , 88, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Elk Towers, died on Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was born June 20, 1931, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Reider Kneidel.

On July 22, 1953 in the St. Marys Church, she married...

Jun 12, 2020

Richard H. "Dick" Johnston , 87, of 647 Cedar Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Friday, June 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1932, in St. Marys, a son the late George "Ted" and Dorothy Jesberger Johnston. On June 15, 1954 in Sacred Heart Church, he married Helen...

Jun 9, 2020

Gary L. Dreier, 66, of 422 West Creek Road, St. Marys, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 22, 1953 in St. Marys, a son of the late Otto and Esther Schenck Miller Dreier.

On July 20, 1991, in Sacred Heart Church, he married Stacey Sadley, who survives.

Gary was a...

May 26, 2020

Helen M. (Auman) Parana , 94, formerly of 655 Church Street, St. Marys, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

She was born on February 7, 1926, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Genevieve Dippold Auman.

On June 21,...

May 22, 2020

Karl E. Geci, Esq., 71, of 1006 Bel Vista Court, St. Marys, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lucian and Yolanda "Viola" Salvatore Geci. On December 21, 1971 in Costa Mesa, CA, he married Mary McNally Geci, who survives. Karl...