All Obituaries

James Wesley Jones, 49, of Bayview, Idaho, and formerly of Johnsonburg, died unexpectedly on February 5, 2019 in Idaho. Wes was born on May 11, 1969, in Ridgway, a son of the late Jerome B. Jones and Patricia A. Jones of St. Marys. He was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, class of 1987.  He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Independence Aircraft Carrier during Desert Storm/Shield. In addition to his mother, Patricia Jones of St. Marys, he is survived by two daughters, Emilie...

  Ruth F. Cooney, 55, of 116 Linwood Avenue, St. Marys, died peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her home following an illness of the past few years. She was born on March 21, 1963, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Leo and Grace MacDonald Gregory. On August 10, 1991 in St. Marys, she married Richard A. Cooney, who survives of St. Marys. Ruthie was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, and then earned her nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh at...

Arthur G. "Art" Foster, 94, of 1076 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 following a short illness. He was born on August 4, 1924, in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Helen Beimel Foster. On July 2, 1955, in St. Marys, he married Martha Lenze Foster, who survives of St. Marys. Art was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Area Schools.  He was a member of St. Marys Church.  He served in the U.S. Army stateside during...

  Jordan M. Adams, 19, of 1183 Brusselles Street, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in St. Marys following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on July 2, 1999, a son of Barb Loeffler Adams who survives of St. Marys. Jordan was a graduate of SMAHS, class of 2017 and was active with the swim team while in school.  He had been employed by Kellington Protection Services.  Known for his love of YouTube videos, Jordan also loved to listen to...

Virginia E. "Ginny" Daniel, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 634 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.  She was born on November 26, 1925, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frederick and Marthadel Smith Ellsworth. She was married to James J. Daniel, who preceded her in death in 2009.   Ginny was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church.  She...

Patrick M. Flanagan, 71, of 106 Valley Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on May 19, 1947 in St. Marys, a son the late Joseph and Rita Schauer Flanagan. On July 1, 1967  in Sacred Heart Church, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Valentine, who survives of St. Marys. Pat was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of ECC, class of 1965.  He was a member of St. Marys Church and retired in 2010...

Nathan M. Pearsall, 37, of 172 Robin Road, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk following a long term illness. He was born on January 27, 1981, in St. Marys, a son of the late Ronald Pearsall, Sr. and Jean Gardner Pearsall, who survives of St. Marys. Nathan was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from SMAHS, class of 1999.  He worked for Kreckel Enterprises for several years throughout and after high school.  He enjoyed his pets and...

Paula J. Hamby, 60, of 638 Washington Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family following a battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1958, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Paul Schlimm and Mary Ann Hupfer Schlimm, who survives of St. Marys. On October 25, 1991, in St. Marys, she married Paul Hamby, who survives. Paula was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Queen of the World Church.  She graduated from Elk County...

Marie T. McHone, 77, a resident of Fox Manor and formerly of Main Street, Kersey, died on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Fox Manor surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 11, 1941, in Wilmington, DE, a daughter of the late Francis and Mary Taylor Calhoun. She was married to Joseph Rubino who preceded her in death on January 30, 2013. Marie was a member of St. Boniface Church.  She enjoyed her cat, Precious, as well as cooking and baking.  She...

Betty J. Tesauro, 87, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Evers Avenue, St. Marys, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 following a brief illness. She was born on May 9, 1931, in DuBois, a daughter of the late Robert Graham and Laura Huff. On June 23, 1950 in Penfield, she married Charles Tesauro, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2016. Betty graduated from Bennetts Valley High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church.  She greatly enjoyed square...