Obituaries

Richard H. "Dick" Farnsworth

Nov 2, 2012

Richard H. "Dick" Farnsworth , 71, of 811 Washington Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Friday, November 2, 2012 following a battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1941 in New Millport, PA, a son of the late Russell and Bertha Chittister Farnsworth.

On February 4, 1967...

Earl C. Lecker

Oct 27, 2012

Earl C. Lecker , 78, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 27, 2012 while visiting his daughter, Amy Lecker Lynn in Bristow, VA. Earl was born May 27 th , 1934 in St. Marys, a son of the late Norbert and Caroline Lecker, and was one of eleven children. On November 21,...

Devin E. Mertz

Oct 25, 2012

Devin E. Mertz , 24, of 535 Washington Street, St. Marys, died on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born June 19, 1988 in St. Marys, a son of Thomas A. Mertz of Kane and Kathryn Novosat Mertz of St. Marys....

L. Harrison Schneider

Oct 11, 2012

L. Harrison "Harry" Schneider , 84, of 1221 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday evening, October 11, 2012 at Dubois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 17, 1928 in St. Marys, a son of the late Louis J. and Christina M....

Charles B. Wolff

Oct 10, 2012

Charles B. Wolff , 85, of Daguscahonda, died on Wednesday evening, October 10, 2012 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois following a brief illness.

He was born May 28, 1927 in St. Marys, a son of the late Miles R. and Margaret Watson Wolff. On July 2, 1949...

Frances V. Green

Sep 30, 2012

Frances V. Green , 73, of Kersey, died on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. She was born January 20, 1939 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Louis and Catherine Keller Hoffman. On September 10, 1960, she married Darrel C. Green, who survives. Mrs. Green was a member...

Helene M. Baumer

Sep 29, 2012

Helene M. Baumer , 96, of 147 Queens Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born June 21, 1916 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Michael and Esther Haberberger Baumer. Helene was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1934.  She was...

Dorothy M. Thompson

Sep 28, 2012

Dorothy M. Thompson , 75, of 80 Blue Ridge Drive, Levittown, PA and formerly of St. Marys died at her home following a brief illness on Friday, September 28, 2012 surrounded by her family.

She was born November 15, 1936 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late George and Edna Shobert Hess. Dorothy...

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...