All Obituaries

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...

  Thomas W. Uhl, 65, of 119 Hyatt Court, Kersey, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a brief illness. He was born on July 30, 1953, in St. Marys, a son of the late George and Helen Salter Uhl. On May 14, 1977  in Ridgway Church of the Nazarene, he married Ruth Ann Ford Uhl, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2017. Tom was a lifelong resident of the area and retired after more than 40 years at Carbon City (MPP) Products.  He enjoyed...

Adrienne N. Baumgratz, 83, of 233 Parkview Road, St. Marys, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She was born on October 20, 1935, in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late Adrian Boyd. In May, 1955, she married Merle "Banana" Baumgratz, who preceded her in death on December 16, 1981. Mrs. Baumgratz began her career as an executive secretary at Carbon City, retiring in 2003 after many years of service.  She greatly enjoyed playing Bingo and trips to...

  Elmer G. "Gordy" Goodrow, 69, of 162 Dagus Mines Road, Dagus Mines, died on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Clearfield, a son of the late Dorsey and Lucille Kendall Goodrow. On May 18, 1996 in Ridgway, PA, he married Wanda Wonderly Goodrow, who survives of Dagus Mines. Gordy was a longtime resident of the area and was known for spoiling his two cats.  He greatly enjoyed family fun...

Harry G. Thomson, 76, of 106 Mark Lane, Kersey, PA and formerly of Chester, NJ, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Newton, NJ, a son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Young Thomson. Harry attended West Morris High School in Chester, NJ.  He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, where he earned his black seal boiler license. Afterwards, Harry became a Police Officer in Chester Borough, where he met his wife...

Jean M. Gahr, 57, a resident of Bradford Manor in Bradford, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Bradford Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born on March 17, 1961 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Donald and Etha Leithner Gahr. Jean was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, class of 1982.  She loved music and visiting with her family and friends. She is survived by four sisters, Marie Gahr of St. Marys, Linda Gahr of St. Marys, Diane Fogleboch and...

Lynda L. Taylor, 74, of 335 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on February 6, 1944, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John "Jack" and Anna Heindl Fleming. On June 1, 1963 in Queen of the World Church, she married Robert C. Taylor, who survives.  Lynda was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1962.   In addition...

Mary  E. "Betty" Meier, 89, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Wolfel Avenue, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born on November 17, 1928, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ambrose and Evelyn Burgess Schlimm. On May 10, 1952 in St. Marys Church, she married Donald "Brownie" Meier, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1990. Betty was a graduate of Central High School,...

Larry K. Reagle, 73, of 414 Depot Street, St. Marys, died on unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Penn Highlands Elk. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Stump Creek, PA, a son of the late Donald and Ruby Frantz Reagle. On October 26, 1968 in Queen of the World, he married Sandra Caskey Reagle, who survives.  They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Larry was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed as a salesman for many years.  He served in the U.S. Navy...