Obituaries

Jan 15, 2018

Kinsley Anne Kronenwetter , age 1, of St. Marys, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on November 1, 2016, in DuBois, a daughter of Shawn and Emily Wiest Kronenwetter. Kinsley, also sweetly known as "KK", will be remembered for her infectious laugh, her strong spirit, her distinct crinkled-nose...

Jan 1, 2018

Maurice L. Coudriet, Jr. , 74, of 1523 Rosely Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following an unexpected illness.

He was born on October 30, 1943, in Clearfield, a son of the late Maurice Coudriet, Sr. and Mary Porter Coudriet.

On August 7, 1965...

Dec 28, 2017

Ronald P. Meyer , 55, of 156 Jackson Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on September 15, 1962, in St. Marys, a son of Germaine Wolfel Meyer and the late  Ellsworth "Bud" Meyer who preceded him in death on January 27, 2017....

Dec 26, 2017

Joseph J. Chase , 82, a resident of Silvercreek Terrace and formerly of 310 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 8, 1935, in DuBois, a son of the late Simon and Amelia Rokoski Chase.

Dec 26, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Mosier, 73, of 510 W. Main Street, Kersey, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 27, 1944, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Patrick and Marie Heigel McMackin.

On November 13, 1963 in St. Boniface Church, she married William Mosier,...

Dec 24, 2017

Eugene A. "Gene" Steis, 91, of 195 Dagus Mines Road, Dagus Mines, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his home.

He was born on December 17, 1926, a son of the late Harry J. and Ruby M.Smith Steis.

Gene was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Area schools.  He...

Dec 23, 2017

Gene E. "Shanny" Werner , 82, of 228 Ford Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Ridgway, a son of the late Francis, Sr., and Marie Rippy Werner. On August 17, 1973 in St. Marys,...

Dec 22, 2017

Virginia F. "Ginger" Salter , 71, of 158 Plum Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, December 22, 2017 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following an unexpected illness of the past month. She was born on September 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Alson and Maxine Devlin Johnson. On August 31, 2002, she married Gary L. Salter, who...

Nov 29, 2017

Howard V. Dippold , 91, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of 115 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday evening, November 29, 2017 at Pinecrest Manor following an illness of the past year.

He was born on October 2, 1926, in St. Marys, a son of the late Carl and Clara Lauderbach Dippold....

Nov 25, 2017

David R. Ninnis , 81, of 111 David Street, Kersey, PA, died on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Oaks at Bethesda in Zanesville, OH with his family by his side following a brief illness.

He was born on March 8, 1936, in Lackawanna, NY, a son of the late Jane Ninnis Parris .

Nov 6, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Gnan , 58, of 103 Hemlock Lane, Kersey, died on Monday, November 6, 2017 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born on May 11, 1959, in Grand Forks, ND, a daughter of James Naphy of Patterson, CA and the late Pauline Maderios Naphy.

On November 30, 2007...

Nov 4, 2017

Hailey Faith Kiehl went to be with the Angels on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born Nov. 3, 2017, a daughter of Ryan Kiehl and Michelle McDivitt of St. Marys. Hailey is survived by her loving parents, Ryan and Michelle; by her brothers, Gunnar and Maverick Kiehl; her maternal grandmother, Patty McDivitt...

Nov 2, 2017

Thomas G. Herzing , 90, a resident of Ek Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 500 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the nursing home following a brief illness. He was born on June 20, 1927, a son of the late George and Margaret Schuster Herzing. He graduated from...

Oct 25, 2017

Donald R. Bliss , 74, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, and formerly of 113 Mary Street, Johnsonburg, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the nursing home following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and cancer. He was born on November 25, 1942, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Verne and Esther...

Oct 23, 2017

Raymond J. "Joe" Wolfe l, 84, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 23, 1933, in St. Marys, a son of the late Christ and Rose Hasselman Wolfel.  He was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1951. ...

Oct 19, 2017

John R. "Jack" Geer , 96, of Silvercreek Terrace, St. Marys, died on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 22, 1920, in Johnsonburg, a son of the late Wade and Julia Shannon Geer. In 1988 in Queen of the World Church, he married Rose M. Dickant...

Oct 15, 2017

Gavin R. Nussbaum , 3 months old, went to be with the Angels unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk.  He was born on July 11, 2017 in St. Marys, a son of Justin Lehman of Ridgway and Amanda Nussbaum of St. Marys. Gavin was well loved by many people and will be remembered...

Oct 10, 2017

J erome J. "Jerry" Hanes , 81, of 270 George Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born on July 15, 1936, in St. Marys, a son of the late Jerome G. "Red" and Marie C. Beimel Hanes.

On September 20,...

Oct 10, 2017

Guy G. Wiesner , 81, of 437 Mark Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on November 20, 1935, in St. Marys, a son of the late Guy J. and Irma Bruni Wiesner. On October 6, 1962 in St. Stanislaus Church in Tyler, he married Mary L....

Sep 29, 2017

William G. Peters , 76, of  Benezette, died on Friday, September 29, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 7, 1941, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late George and Agnes Uhl Peters. On February 2, 1963 in St. Leo's Church, he married Roberta "Bobbie" Thompson Peters, who survives. Bill...