Obituaries

Jul 21, 2019

Douglas J. Foster , 62, of 234 Pearl Road, St. Marys, PA, died doing what he loved most on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Laurel Run Reservoir after a good day of fishing with his son-in-law. He was born on June 3, 1957 in St. Marys, a son of the late George R. Foster and Cecilia Lenze...

Jul 8, 2019

Urban C. Ginther , 99, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 1767 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Silver Creek Terrace.

He was born on May 22, 1920, in St. Marys, a son of the late Frank and Jessie Stahl Ginther.

On October 28,...

Jun 22, 2019

Dorothy S. Mulcahy , 97, of 424 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on January 29, 1922, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gregory and Margaret Nissel Schlimm.

On June 28, 1952 in St. Marys Church, she...

May 25, 2019

John E. Kronenwetter , 75, a resident of Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville and formerly of Elco Glen in St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019 following a lengthy illness.

He was born on February 1, 1944, in St. Marys, a son the late Roy Kronenwetter and Salome Lion Kronenwetter, who survives...

May 24, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Shuttleworth , 87, of 923 Fern Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home following an illness of the past few years.

He was born on February 3, 1932, in Dagus Mines, a son of the late John and Evelyn Greene Shuttleworth.

On February 11, 1956...

May 20, 2019

David J. Pearsall , 45, of 325 Charles Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Sena-Kean Manor following a brief battle with brain cancer.

He was born on October 5, 1973, in St. Marys, a son of Jean Gardner Pearsall of St. Marys and the late David Zimmett.

On June...

May 19, 2019

Mark A. Overturf , 52, of 140 Meadowlark Lane, Kersey, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 20, 1966, in St. Marys, a son of Donnell Sidelinger Overturf of Grant and the late James Overturf.

On August...

May 17, 2019

Alan E. Geitner , 75, of 187 Sara Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 18, 1943, in St. Marys, a son of the late Sylvester and Ethel Meyer Geitner. On August 20, 1965 , he married Linda Fox,...

May 5, 2019

David M. Corey , 42, of 901 Front Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 25, 1976, in Ridgway, a son of Sylvester and Rebecca Shipe Corey. Dave graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1994 and then from Penn State DuBois with a degree in...

Apr 30, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Delores A. Connelly , our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched.

She left us on April 30, 2019 while sleeping peacefully at her residence, Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA.

She was in her 89th year, born in Jamestown, NY...

Apr 26, 2019

Anna R. Manners , 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 145 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on November 16, 1931, in Anita, PA, a daughter of the late Gustaf B. and Beulah A. Henry Swanson....

Apr 19, 2019

Vada F. Liptak , 88, of 123 Parkway Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on April 20, 1930, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Stahl Ginther. On August 22, 1958 at St. Leo's Church in Ridgway, she married William...

Apr 18, 2019

Clarence R. Ruberto , 83, of 146 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home following a 10 year battle with renal cancer.

He was born on June 12, 1935, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clarence and Edith Berardi Ruberto.

On June 22, 1957 in Queen...

Apr 12, 2019

Joseph C. "Bankie" Bankovic , 99, a resident of Ridgmont Assisted Living in Ridgway and formerly of 345 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 12, 2019.

He was born on March 25, 1920, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lattimer and Eva Frkonja Bankovic.

On December 31, 1949...

Apr 6, 2019

Donald J. "Chick" Schneider , 84, of 120 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

He was born on September 22, 1934, in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Margaret Geyer Schneider.

On July 19, 1958...

Mar 27, 2019

Gladys I. Knisely , 85, of 72 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. She was born on November 26, 1933, in Fayetteville, PA, a daughter of the late John and Phoebe McNew Brookens. In 1948, she married Donald L. Fortney, who preceded her in...

Mar 27, 2019

Martha A. Foster , 91, of 1076 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness.

She was born on May 24, 1927, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ramond and Amalia Fritz Lenze.

On Saturday, July 2, 1955 in St. Marys,...

Mar 25, 2019

Patricia J. Nicklas , 81, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 709 Evergreen Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Pinecrest Manor following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 23, 1937, in Warren, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys Moore Himes. On July 2, 1955 in St....

Mar 21, 2019

Mark G. Wittman , 62, of 131 Scotland Street, Dagus Mines, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born on October 7, 1956, in St. Marys, a son of the late Edwin and Alice Stauffer Wittman.  He graduated from Lock Haven University where he was also a proud...

Mar 19, 2019

Raymond W. “Tops” Klaiber, Jr. , 92, formerly of 122 Locust Road passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  Mr. Klaiber was born on May 5, 1926 in St. Marys, a son of the late Raymond E. and Ruth B. Hannibal Klaiber.

He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools and graduated in May of 1944.