All Obituaries

Viola V. Eckert, 90, of 228 Martin Road, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born in Lock Haven on March 10, 1931, a daughter of the late Frank and Concettina Curado Sette. On August 20, 1954 in St. Leo's, she married the late Carl J. "Shorty" Eckert, who preceded her in death on June 9, 2007.  Together they shared nearly 53 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Viola was a member of Queen of the World Church.  She retired from...

Mark A. Rhines, Jr., 34, of 163 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Jones Township following injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 25, 1987, a son of Mark Rhines, Sr., and Susan Woodford Rhines, both of Kane. On June 2, 2012 in St. Marys, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Alesia Gnan Rhines, who survives of St. Marys. Mark was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 2006.  He earned his CDL...

Jeffrey A. Leiner, 58, of 145 Queens Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He was born in Charleroi, PA on September 12, 1962, a son of the late Harold and Ann Dunbar Leiner. He shared his life for many years with his fiance, Marybeth Baumer Scone of St. Marys and in addition to her, he is survived by two step-children; Robert Scone of St. Marys and Melissa Scone of Wisconsin, and by two grandchildren; Egan and...

Caitlin M. Ambuski, 20, of 112 Dagus Mines Road, Kersey, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Kersey.  She was born on August 16, 2000, in St. Marys, the daughter of Chrystal Ambuski of Kersey. Caitlin loved to read and write stories, crocheting, and going camping.  She also enjoyed being with family and friends and will forever be her Grandpa's " Little Woman". She is survived by her mother, Chrystal and her step-father; Kyle Bray, by a sister; Savaeh...

Mark L. Schneider, 72, of 204 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.  A band of angels came down to reunite Mark with his parents in their Heavenly home. He was born on June 17, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lawrence and Martha Zimmett Schneider. On September 12, 1970 at St. Joseph's in Force, he married the love of his life, Helen "Rosie" Sarnoski Schneider, who survives of St. Marys. Mark was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and...

Nathaniel A. "Nat" Poirier, 36, of Kersey, Pa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Butler, Pa. He was born on September 24, 1984, in DuBois, a son of the late Norman P. Poirier and Corrine Dinsmore Poirier, who survives of Kersey. Nat was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 2003.  He then graduated from I-Tech with a degree in machining, and worked throughout his life as a machinist.  In his younger years, he was involved with Cub Scouts and...

  Mary C. Puncheon, 87, formerly of St. Marys, died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Nelson Golden Years in DuBois following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 14, 1934, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank and Della Smith Whiteman. On May 28, 1957, at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, she married the late John “Jack” Puncheon, who preceded her in death on December 27, 1997. Mary was a graduate of Summerville High School, class of 1952, and resided in St. Marys for...

Leo J. "Pickles" Rigard, 104, of 347 Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home after living vibrantly for nearly 105 years. He was born on May 31, 1916, in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael and Theresa Gschwendtner Rigard. On May 28, 1947 in Sacred Heart Church, he married the late Rita Copello Rigard, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2002. Pickles was the oldest member of Sacred Heart Church, where he had proudly served as an usher for many...

Joseph E. Goff, 63, of 185 Center Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1957, a son of the late Walter and Eloise Kaufman Goff. Joe was a very hard worker who enjoyed the friends he made over the years.  He was employed at Elcam, in the cafeteria at local schools, and at B & T Cleaners.  He was very active in Special Olympics and loved his cat. He enjoyed photography, and could often be found taking pictures of...

William J. "Bill" Ginther, 88, of 566 Windy Lane, Kersey, died on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on August 8, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Robert and Erlinda Distler Ginther. On May 21, 1977, he married the late Judith Lockwood Ginther, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2019. Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...