Obituaries

David Ponist

Sep 23, 2012

David Ponist , 76, of 947 Hickory Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Sunday, September 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 15, 1936 in Coalport, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Frances...

Michael H. Way

Sep 22, 2012

Michael H. Way , 67, of Mountain Laurel Nursing Home and formerly of St. Marys, died on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Cleari

Harold A. "Rudy" Simbeck

Sep 16, 2012

Harold A. "Rudy" Simbeck , 80, of 177 Wehler Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, September 16, 2012 following a lengthy illness.

He was born November 15, 1931 in St. Marys, a son of the late Charles and Estella Galmish Goodrow Simbeck.

On...

Amelia E. Wehler

Aug 31, 2012

Amelia E. "Melie" Wehler , 87, of 1045 LeMans Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys following a brief illness. She was born September 23, 1924 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Werneth Wehler. Melie was...

Linda A. Gies

Aug 29, 2012

Linda A. Gies , 65, of 1271 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness.

She was born April 17, 1947 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Raymond...

William C. Keller

Aug 22, 2012

William Charles Keller died on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in St. Marys on Jan. 5, 1919, son of the late Henry Frank and Elizabeth Johanna “Hanna” (Tretter) Keller. On Dec. 2, 1944, in Manhattan, Kansas, he married his high school sweetheart Dorothy Marie Dippold Keller, who survives. He was a great-grandson...

Taylor N. Schutz

Aug 8, 2012

Taylor N. Schutz , 15, of 1265 Taylor Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh following injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

She was born Feb 9, 1997 in St. Marys, a daughter of Robert and Jessica Taylor Schutz, who survive....

Margaret A. Eckert

Aug 1, 2012

Margaret A. Eckert , 89, of 131 Wendel Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center following a  brief illess. She was born January 31, 1923 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George and Margaret Geyer Schneider.

On November 27, 1943 in St....

Robert G. Vogt, Iii

Jul 27, 2012

Robert G. Vogt, III , 37, of 132 Robin Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, July 27, 2012. He was born August 23, 1974 in Ridgway, a son of Robert G., Jr. and Vicki L. Steudler Vogt, of St. Marys. Bobby attended SMAHS.  He was employed at Rohr Industry and enjoyed playing Texas Hold'Em. ...

Robert N. Connelly

Jul 27, 2012

Robert N. Connelly , 85, of 817 Birch Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, July 27, 2012 at DuBois Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born November 25, 1926 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late Herbert and Leila Barton Connelly.

On...

Olga "Dolly" Stormer

Jul 21, 2012

Olga "Dolly" Stormer , 96, of Silvercreek Terrace, St. Marys, and formerly of 315 Arch St., died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center. She was born July 15, 1916 in Sykesville, PA, a daughter of the late Simon and Mary Pavlick Smeal On August 17, 1942 in...

Frederick G. Sturenberg

Jul 12, 2012

Frederick G. Sturenberg , 83, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 326 Brusselles St., died on Thursday, July 12, 2012 following a lengthy illness.

He was born August 9, 1928 in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Helen Kosco Sturenberg. Fred was...

Vaughn C. Erich

Jul 10, 2012

Vaughn C. Erich , 63, of 601 Brandycamp Road, Kersey, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center.

He was born January 1, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late LeRoy "Curley" and Helen "Honey" Geitner Erich Vaughn was a lifelong resident of the area and...

Ray L. Blauser

Jul 1, 2012

Ray L. Blauser , 79, of 647 S. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, and formerly of Shefi

Betty I. Scrimshaw

Jul 1, 2012

Betty I. Scrimshaw , 80, of 1056 Theresia Street Apt A, St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center following a brief illness. She was born December 31, 1931 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Hartson and Beatrice Kilduff Watson.

She was married to the late Robert Johnson...

Mary Elvie Kemmer Hollobaugh

Jun 23, 2012

Mary Elvie Kemmer Hollobaugh , 98, of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 983 Theresia St., St. Marys, died on Saturday night, June 23, 2012 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

She was born December 30, 1913 in Brockport, PA, a daughter of...

Benedict A. Deprater

Jun 21, 2012

Benedict A. DePrater , 86, of 214 Taft Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born September 16, 1925 in Riceville Corners, PA, a son of the late Edward and Rosa Frey DePrater.

On May 4,...

Yvonne J. Anderson

Jun 13, 2012

Yvonne J. Anderson , 50, of 432 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center,. She was born August 26, 1961 in St. Marys, a daughter of Robert "Andy" Anderson and Elizabeth "Betty" Young Anderson, who survive. Yvonne was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated...

John W. "Jack" Hanes

Jun 7, 2012

John W. "Jack" Hanes , 82, of 121 Poplar Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, June 7, 2012 following a brief illness.

He was born July 1, 1929 in St. Marys, a son of the late Raphael "Ralph" and Kathryn Samick Hanes.

On...

Alan E. Prechtel

Jun 5, 2012

Alan E. Prechtel , 52, of 131 Linwood Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center.

He was born on June 4, 1960 in St. Marys, a son of the late Richard and Ruby Galmish Prechtel. Alan was a lifelong resident of the area...