All Obituaries

Betty J. Friedl, 94, of 114 Taft Road, St. Marys, died on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Anchorage, Alaska, following an unexpected illness. She was born on August 2, 1926, in Kersey, PA, a daughter of the late George and Mae Gahr Penn. On July 22, 1950 in St. Boniface Church, she married the late Clyde J. Friedl, who preceded her in death on August 4, 1993. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Kersey High School, class of 1944.  She was a member of St. Marys...

Adele C. "Dell" Hawkins, 96, of 628 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born on August 19, 1924, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ositha Brickner Weinzierl. On May 5, 1951 in St. Marys Church, she married Daniel W. Hawkins, who preceded her in death on January 24, 1998. Dell was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1941.  She was a lifelong member...

Leander A. "Lee" Thorwart, 82, of 335 Main Street, Kersey, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born on August 9, 1938, in St. Marys, a son of the late Adam Thorwart and Marie Young Thorwart Hassenetter. On May 6, 1961 in St. Boniface Church, he married the late Judy A. Corbe Thorwart, who preceded him in death on September 10, 2014.  Together they shared more than 53 years of marriage. Lee was a lifelong resident of...

Tyler Samuel Mancuso, 25, of 125 Terrace Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born on July 4, 1995, a son of Robert and Lisa Wehler Mancuso, who survive of St. Marys. Tyler graduated from Elk County Catholic High School, class of 2014.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and was employed by Caliber Contracting.  He greatly enjoyed kayaking and his pets, Ellie and Peanut.  His hobbies included gaming, his motorcycle, and art. ...

Janet L. "Sis" Cenni, 69, of 10156 Route 219, Ridgway, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1951, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Nicholas "Ike" and Margaret Maloney Porco. On January 14, 1979 in St. Joseph's Church in Force, she married Joseph Cenni, who survives of Ridgway. Sis was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the last graduating class from Bennetts Valley High School.  Over the years, she owned and...

Cynthia A. Herzing, 69, of 402 Walnut Street, Ridgway, died at her home on Monday, October 5, 2020 following a lengthy illness and surrounded by her family. She was born on June 17, 1951, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth "Bette" Gralak Resch. On October 17, 1970 in Queen of the World Church, she married D. Anthony "Tony" Herzing, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2003. Cyndi was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of...

William R. "Bill" Krellner, 84, of 1536 Bucktail Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on October 9, 1935, in St. Marys, a son of the late Benjamin and Anita Ginther Krellner. Bill was the last member of his immediate family. He was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1955. He was a member of Queen of the World Church and retired from Keystone Carbon Company after many years of service.  Bill...

Michael W. Sharrow, 65, of 130 Russ Lane, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his home.  He was born on December 12, 1954 in Ridgway, a son of the late Warren and Matilda Murphy Sharrow.  He was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1972. On February 21, 1986, he married Wanda Schatz Sharrow, who survives. Mike was a member of Faith Baptist Church and retired from U.S. Resistors after many years of service.  With a desire to bring a smile...

    Patricia “Patty” Pollitt, of Elk Towers, 185 Center St., St. Marys, passed away at her home in Elk Towers on her 80th birthday, September 19, 2020, after a lengthy illness.   A native of St. Marys, she was born on September 19, 1940 to the late Leo John Prechtl and Devina (Wolfe) Prechtl.   Patty is survived by her five children; Lenny and Mark Wickett of West Palm Beach, FL, Mike Wickett of Lima, OH, Wendy Wickett of Rushville, IN, and Debbie...

Ruth A. Caskey, 76, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 23 Garfield Street, Byrnedale, Pa, died on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born on October 25, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Edward and Marie Distler Young. On September 25, 1966, in Queen of the World Church, she married John J. Caskey who preceded her in death on September 30, 2011. Ruth was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of...