All Obituaries

Helen M. (Auman) Parana, 94, formerly of 655 Church Street, St. Marys, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born on February 7, 1926, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Genevieve Dippold Auman. On June 21, 1952 in St. Marys Church, she married Andrew M. Parana, who preceded her in death on April 26, 1970. Helen was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and member of St. Marys Church.  She worked at the former Andrew...

Karl E. Geci, Esq., 71, of 1006 Bel Vista Court, St. Marys, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1948, in St. Marys, a son of the late Lucian and Yolanda "Viola" Salvatore Geci. On December 21, 1971 in Costa Mesa, CA, he married Mary McNally Geci, who survives. Karl was a graduate of ECCSS, and then attended Villanova University as a Navy ROTC scholarship student.  He graduated in 1971 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and...

Vera J. Wendel, 87, of Elk Towers and formerly of Averyville Road and Glen Hazel, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. She was born on June 6, 1932, a daughter of the late Floyd and Nora Wolf Herbstritt. On January 31, 1953 in St. Marys Church, she married Maurice "Skinny" Wendel, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2018.  Together they shared more than 65 years of marriage. Vera  was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1950.  She was a member...

Constance (Lynch) Graham-Kelly, 95, a resident of Berks Heim Nursing Home in Leesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020.  Private Funeral and Committal Services were held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Burial followed in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com  

Cody Michael Steis, 30, of 740 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born on May 6, 1989 in DuBois, a son of Timothy and Mary Lynn Braun Steis. Cody was a graduate of SMAHS, class of 2007, where he was active with the color guard, marching band, and show choir.  In 2009, he graduated from the Pittsburgh Technical Institute for Hospitality Management.  He was employed at several fast food restaurants and enjoyed...

Joan M. Hanes, 90, of 707 Vine Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 19, 1929, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Alois and Rose Scherer Holtzhauser. On September 3, 1949, she married the late Kenneth Hanes, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2010. Joan was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Queen of the World Church.  She enjoyed bingo and camping, but most of all, she enjoyed...

Anna Lombardi Largey was born June 4, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA. and died April 14, 2020 at Elk Haven. Joseph Lombardi (Anna’s father) married his sweet heart from the record store, Mary Zampetti Lombardi (Anna’s mother).  Joseph worked in the textile industry and was fortunate to maintain his job throughout the Great Depression, which enabled them to help support their respective families. Together they helped raise their brothers and sisters as they were the oldest...

Judith F. Renwick, 77, of 9458 Bennetts Valley Highway, Penfield, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 10, 1943, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret  Lipsey Vollmer. On June 8, 1968 in Queen of the World Church in St. Marys, she married Thomas Renwick, who survives of Penfield. Judy was a member of St. Catherine's Church in DuBois.  She attended St. Marys Area schools and retired from St. Marys...

Harry E. Carr, 88, of 156 Hemlock Road, St. Marys, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1931, a son of the late John and Alice Keller Carr. In 1955, he married Marian Selle Carr, who survives of St. Marys. Harry served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children; Harold Carr of St. Marys, Martin Carr of Virginia, and Darlene Thomas of St. Marys, by one grandson; Shawn Thomas and his...

Beverly W. Cheatle, 72, of 142 Sugar Hill Road, St. Marys, died at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2020 with her family by her side following a short illness. She was born on July 26, 1947, in Kersey, a daughter of the late Thomas and Annabelle Ninnis Wildnauer. On December 2, 1971 in St. Marys Church, she married Joseph Cheatle, who survives of St. Marys. Mrs. Cheatle was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1965.  She was a member of St....