All Obituaries

Doris M. Woelfel, 90, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 25, 2023 with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 12, 1933 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Eckert Wolfe. On August 30, 1952, she married the late Wray H. "Lucky" Woelfel, who preceded her in death on September 23, 1993. Together they shared more than 40 years of marriage. Doris was a lifelong member of Queen of the World Church, and was also active with...

Anita L. Fields, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. Anita was born on October 21, 1948 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Barney "Bennie" and Cornelia "Corky" Giordano Fabiano. She graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1967. Following graduation, she worked at the Market Basket in Ridgway where she met the love of her life. On May 16, 1970 she married Robert "Bob" Fields at Saint Leo's Church...

Walter J. "Walt/Wally" Donachy, 74, of 141 Queens Road, Saint Marys, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1948, in Saint Marys, son of the late Gerald and Marjorie (Caskey) Donachy, Sr. Walt is survived by his wife of over 52 wonderful years, Jeanette (Baumer). They were married on October 24, 1970, in Saint Marys. Walt is also survived by two children, Nicole...

Ronald U. Ginther, 74, of W. Theresia Road, St. Marys, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1949 in St. Marys, a son of the late Urban and Alice Filling Ginther. On June 3, 1978, he married Debra Dziuba Ginther, who survives. Together they shared more than 44 years of marriage. Ron was a graduate of St. Marys High School, and then earned his Master's Degree from Toccoa Falls College. Over the years, he worked as a meat cutter, as well as...

Betty M. Erich-Hanes, 94, formerly of Poplar Road, St. Marys, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on October 10, 1928 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Salome and Mildred Gerg Dornish. On February 14, 1947, she married the late Raymond C. Erich, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1995. in 1999, she married the late John W. Hanes, who preceded her in death on June 7, 2012. Betty attended St. Marys Area Schools and was a member of Sacred Heart...

Joyce G. Meloni, 85, formerly of Hemlock Road, St. Marys, passed away on Monday,May 15, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on August 26, 1937 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ford Ganoe. Joyce was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School class of 1955.   She was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired from Stackpole Carbon after many years as a Personnel Clerk.  Joyce then worked for the Community Nurses Home Support for a number of...

William P. "Bill" Knight, 76, passed away at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 25, 1946 in St. Marys, a son of the Othmar and Adeline Emmert Knight. Bill was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1964 and a member of Queen of the World Church. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and then retired from Keystone Carbon Company after many years of service. An avid golfer, Bill loved spending time on the golf...

Joann L. Shuttleworth, 86, of Fern Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on September 15, 1936, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Mohr Hoffman. On February 11, 1956, she married the late Robert L. Shuttleworth, who preceded her in death on May 24, 2019. Joann was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and graduate of Central High School, class of 1954. She was a member of Queen of the World Church, where she was also a member of...

Bradley A. Benson Sr., 67, of Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly at Penn Highlands Elk on May 9, 2023. He was born on August 4, 1955, in Ridgway, a Son of the late Arnold and Mabel Fitch Benson. On September 29, 1978, he married Diane "Bobbie" Lenox Benson, who preceded him in death on March 16, 2011. Bradley was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School class of 1973, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years for various area companies....

LeeAnn M. Schloder, 52, of State Street, St. Mary, died at Penn Highlands DuBois on May 8, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born on April 8, 1971 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of  Regis Jr. and Christine Feldbauer Schatz of Austin. LeeAnn was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and received her bacherlor's degree from Clarion University. In her free time, LeeAnn enjoyed reading, cooking, camping, she especially enjoyed spending time with her children.  In addition...