All Obituaries

Geraldine A. “Gerry” Geer, 65, of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, died on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Penn Highlands Elk. She was born on May 27, 1956, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Gerald “Fuzzy” and Dorothy Hnath Lenze. On October 26, 1985, in Sacred Heart Church, she married Bert Geer, who survives of St. Marys.  Together they shared nearly 37 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Gerry was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Sacred Heart...

Kathleen A. O’Connor, 50, of 156 Maurus Street, St. Marys, quietly went to Jesus on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.  She was born on January 24, 1972, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Donald and Etha Leithner Gahr. On October 4, 1996, she married the love of her life, Mark O’Connor.  Together they shared nearly 26 years of love and laughter. Kathy was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1990.  She proudly received her...

Gloria A. Bauer, 84, of Evers Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Allegheny County, a daughter of the late Adolpho “Rudy” and Stella Angelini Ballerini. On August 17, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, George C. Bauer.  Together they were blessed with nearly 65 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Gloria was a member of St. Marys Church was a graduate of Central...

Shane S. Cheatle, 37, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 14, 1984, in Warren, PA, a son of Charles Cheatle of St. Marys and Susan Nasoni Wolfel of Emporium. On September 24, 2011, he married Mary Challingsworth, who survives of St. Marys.  Together they shared more than 10 years of love and friendship. Shane was a graduate of St....

Randy L. Radaelli, 63, of S. Michael Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born on June 7, 1958 in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald E. and Anna Bella Johnson Radaelli. Randy was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1976.  He then attended and graduated from the Ohio Institute of Technology in 1978.  Skilled in electronics, Randy worked for many years at the family business alongside his parents and...

Hildegard T. “Hilda” Walker, 86, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Windfall Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 29, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 21, 1935, in Berern, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lemke Engelberg. She was married to the late Daniel Walker, who preceded her in death in 1972. Mrs. Walker was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and retired from Metal Powdered Products after many years of...

Chanel Farrah Wolfel, 26, of Kersey, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 21st, 2022. She was born September 21st, 1995 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lisa Secco Harvey and Michael Wolfel. Chanel spent the last year of her life proudly achieving and exceeding her goals. She and her family reveled in the miraculous improvements that Chanel made in every aspect of her life. She battled her way through addiction, mended relationships with loved ones and was reliable,...

Barbara A. Martini, 76, of 1563 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25, 1945, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charles and Loretta Schatz Nissel. On January 9, 1965, she married Roger Martini, Sr. who survives of St. Marys.  Together they shared more than 57 years of love, laughter, and happiness. Barb was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School and member of Queen of the World...

Concetta Maria “Jennie” Emmert, 94, a resident of Misericordia Nursing Home in York, PA and formerly of Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born in Tyler, PA, a daughter of the late Angelo and Concetta Paturzo Cataldi who were immigrants from Lecce, Italy.  On April 19, 1947, she married the late William O. Emmert, who preceded her in death on January 21, 2015. Jenny was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Queen of the World...

Gerard L. “Jerry” Secco, 76, of Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, died at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was born on September 20, 1945 in Ridgway, a son of the late Amilcare and Ida Canton Secco. On July 9, 2005, he married Barbara Donachy, who survives.  He was married to the late Linda Smouse Secco, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1984 and then to Lois Heffner Secco who preceded him in death on...