All Obituaries

John E. Kronenwetter, 75, a resident of Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville and formerly of Elco Glen in St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 1, 1944, in St. Marys, a son the late Roy Kronenwetter and Salome Lion Kronenwetter, who survives of St. Marys. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers; David Kronenwetter and his wife Rose Ann and Jim Kronenwetter and his wife Rose Ann, both of Kersey, as well...

Robert L. "Bob" Shuttleworth, 87, of 923 Fern Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home following an illness of the past few years. He was born on February 3, 1932, in Dagus Mines, a son of the late John and Evelyn Greene Shuttleworth. On February 11, 1956 in St. Marys Church, he married Joann Hoffman Shuttleworth, who survives of St. Marys. Bob was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High School, class of 1950.  He served in the U.S....

David J. Pearsall, 45, of 325 Charles Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Sena-Kean Manor following a brief battle with brain cancer. He was born on October 5, 1973, in St. Marys, a son of Jean Gardner Pearsall of St. Marys and the late David Zimmett. On June 10, 1994 in , he married Trena Fenton Pearsall, who survives of St. Marys. David worked as a handyman and contractor for most of his life, a jack of all trades who would would help out any friend or family member in...

Mark A. Overturf, 52, of 140 Meadowlark Lane, Kersey, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 20, 1966, in St. Marys, a son of Donnell Sidelinger Overturf of Grant and the late James Overturf. On August 11, 2007 in Kersey, he married Carrie Whitaker Overturf, who survives of Kersey. Mark was a graduate of SMAHS, class of 1985 and was a member of St. Boniface Church.  He retired from the U.S. Army after...

Alan E. Geitner, 75, of 187 Sara Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 18, 1943, in St. Marys, a son of the late Sylvester and Ethel Meyer Geitner. On August 20, 1965 , he married Linda Fox, who survives of St. Marys. Alan was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Central High School, class of 1961.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1964.  He was a member of Queen of the...

David M. Corey, 42, of 901 Front Street, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on August 25, 1976, in Ridgway, a son of Sylvester and Rebecca Shipe Corey. Dave graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1994 and then from Penn State DuBois with a degree in wildlife management.  He began his working career in metal blending, working for nearly 17 years at Jet Metals and prior to that at Arc Metals.  He was a member of the Moose and...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Delores A. Connelly, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched.   She left us on April 30, 2019 while sleeping peacefully at her residence, Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA. She was in her 89th year, born in Jamestown, NY on May 16, 1929 the daughter of Axel and Ebba Hearburg. She met the love of her life, Robert N. Connelly while roller skating at Midway Park in Jamestown. They were married on June 14, 1952...

Anna R. Manners, 87, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 145 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. She was born on November 16, 1931, in Anita, PA, a daughter of the late Gustaf B. and Beulah A. Henry Swanson. On May 19, 1948, she married the late Alfred "Pete" Manners, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2013. Mrs. Manners was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired from the...

Vada F. Liptak, 88, of 123 Parkway Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on April 20, 1930, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Stahl Ginther. On August 22, 1958 at St. Leo's Church in Ridgway, she married William J. Liptak, who preceded her in death on September 7, 2010. Vada was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of St. Marys Area High School.  She graduated from Penn...

Clarence R. Ruberto, 83, of 146 Teaberry Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home following a 10 year battle with renal cancer. He was born on June 12, 1935, in Ridgway, a son of the late Clarence and Edith Berardi Ruberto. On June 22, 1957 in Queen of the World, he married Janice Wickett Ruberto, who survives. Mr. Ruberto was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1953.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and then worked at Stackpole...