All Obituaries

Richard F. “Dick” Wilson, 88, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 530 Hall Avenue, St. Marys, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 30, 1932, in St. Marys, a son of the late Harrison and Lillian Cheatle Wilson. On June 30, 1956 in Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg, he married the late Kathleen M. Santaniello Wilson, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2015. Richie was a lifelong resident of the area and member of Queen of...

Arlene B. Prechtel, 86, of 137 Woodland Road, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on February 2, 1935, in Shawmut, a daughter of the late John and Alice Keller Carr. On October 6, 1956 in St. Marys Church, she married the late Raymond "Junie" Prechtel, Jr., who preceded her in death on January 1, 1982. Mrs. Prechtel was a livelong resident of the area and member of St. Marys Church.  She retired from Keystone after many years...

James S. Okker, 77, of 208 Pear Road, St. Marys, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 6, 1944, a son the late Stephen and Georgette Stafford Okker. He was married to William Lembo who survives of St. Marys. Jim will be remembered as a kind and loving man who always enjoyed a good shopping trip. In addition to his husband of nearly 38 years, he is survived by one sister; Muriel Tymczysczyn of St. Marys. In addition to...

Leander M. "Lee" Wendel, 78, of 123 Grandview Road, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 26, 1942, a son of the late Edward and Bernetta Schreiber Wendel. On September 7, 1963 in Queen of the World Church, he married Christine Miles Wendel, who survives of St. Marys. Lee was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1960.  Over the years, he worked at Elite Metals and Carbon City. ...

Donald E. Challingsworth, 85, of 284 Taft Road, St. Marys, died at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness.   He was born on January 7, 1936, in St. Marys, a son of the late Ernest and Helen Sarginger Challingsworth.   On September 13, 1955 in Elkton, MD, he married Joan Lynch Challingsworth, who survives.  Together they shared more than 65 years of love, laughter, and happiness.   In addition to his wife, he is...

Lois A. Pichler, 83, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Million Dollar Highway, Kersey, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Elk Haven Nursing Home. She was born on December 23, 1937, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Wilber and Marguerite Casperson Rieder. On October 18, 1957 in Queen of the World Church, she married George Pichler, who preceded her in death in 1988. Lois was a gradaute of St. Marys High School and a member of Queen of the World Church.  Over...

Dolores M. Gregori, 89, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Fox Manor in Kersey, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 20, 1931, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Feldbauer Uhl. On September 16, 1950 in St. Boniface Church, she married the late Henry Gregori, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2008. Dolores was a member of St. Boniface Church.  She enjoyed playing cards and Bingo.  She also enjoyed...

Joseph L. "Buzzy"  Herbstritt, 83, of 136 Madison Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Pinecrest Manor.     He was born on May 28, 1937, in St. Marys, a son of the late Merle and Marcella Leithner Herbstritt.  On November 28, 1957 in the Queen of the World Church, he married Helen Greenthaner Herbstritt, who survives.   Joseph was a lifelong resident of the area.  In 1999 he retired from Mersen after many years of service. ...

Herbert J. Wolfel, 89, of 143 Skyline Drive, Kersey, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born on May 12, 1931, in St. Marys, a son of the late John and Sabina Hasselman Wolfel. In 1973, he married the late Lois Wolfel, who preceded him in death on March 3, 2008. Herbert was a lifelong resident of the area and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War.  He retired from from Keystone Carbon Company after many years of...

William A. Compton, 73, of 484 River Road, Weedville, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness. He was born on June 2, 1947, in Indiana, Pa, a son of the late William and Mary Compton. The Compton family moved from Indiana to Bennetts Valley in 1959.  Bill lived there the rest of his life, having graduated from Bennetts Valley High School in 1966.  Bill worked for the Department of Forest and Waters for two seasons.  He then went on...