Carolyn L. Pistner, 73, of 379 W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness.

She was born on December 3, 1942, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Leona Starner Young.

On October 9, 1963 in St. Boniface Church, she married Harold Pistner, who survives.

Mrs. Pistner was a lifeliong resident of the area and graduated from Kersey High School.  She was a member of St. Boniface Church and had retired from Sylvania after more than 35 years of service.  She enjoyed going to Curves and spending time there with her friends.  Most of all, she enjoyed her beloved family and her dog, Hazel, whom she lovingly referred to as "Baby".  Her children, grandchildren and great-grandson were the light and love of her life, and she loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her husband of more than 52 years, Harold Pistner, she is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Roger) Ovell of St. Marys, two sons, Daniel Pistner, and Timothy (Christine) Pistner both of Kersey, by six grandchildren, Allison, Courteney, Kendra, Mitchell, Kyle and Zachary, and by a great-grandson, Kameron.  She is also survived by two brothers, Edward (Helen) Young of Tennessee and Wayne (Nancy) Young of Florida, as well as by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special aunt, Olive Woleslagle.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carolyn L. Pistner will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church, Main Street, Kersey, PA with Rev. Ross Miceli, officiating.

The family will receive friends at St. Boniface Church from 9:15 AM until the time of the mass.

Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com