All Obituaries

Paul H. Mitcheltree, 84, of Emporium, PA died at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA on Tuesday morning (October 15, 2019). He was born July 7, 1935 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Alfred and Veronica Orsie Mitcheltree. Paul was a retired truck driver working many years for various companies in the area. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Emporium. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing. He was a member of several bands. Surviving are three brothers, Ted (Judy) Mitcheltree, Erie; John...

Michael A. Mann, 70, of Emporium and formerly of Lancaster, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, Friday morning (October 11, 2019). He was born September 14, 1949 in Columbia, a son of the late Melvin A. and Lois Welsh Mann, Sr. He married Peggy Harbold, who survives. Michael and Peggy were married over 46 years. He graduated from Columbia High School, Lancaster County, PA, in the class of 1967. After graduation he served with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mike retired in...

Francis M. "Sam" Hardinger, 81, of 113 Hardinger Road, Sinnemahoning, PA died at his residence, Sinnemahoning, PA on Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness (September 10, 2019). He was born September 28, 1937 in South Park, Allegheny County, PA a son of the late Thomas and Mary Twig Hardinger. On August 8, 1964 in Overbrook, PA he married the late Mary Brain. Sam graduated in 1956 from Snowden Township High School in Allegheny County and then entered the Army and served...

Thomas R. Wilk, 89, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA formerly of Route 120 Truman died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, on Friday morning (September 6, 2019). He was born December 12, 1929 in Cresson, PA a son of the late John and Mary Welshko Wilk. On April 18, 1953 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Marys he married the late Rose Reed Wilk. Tom graduated from Cresson High School in the class of 1949. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. After his time of service he...

Gregory R. Strahl, 62, of 52 S. Mountain Road, Emporium, PA died at his residence on Tuesday afternoon (September 3, 2019). He was born August 30, 1957 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Robert and Evelyn Smith Strahl. Greg graduated from Cameron County High School. He retired from GE Motor Coil where he worked for many years. He was a member of the Emporium Vets Club and enjoyed bowling years ago. Greg loved spending time with his two grandsons. He is survived by one daughter, Nicole...

Unique Jamall Close, stillborn, of Emporium, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Penn Highlands Elk, St. Marys, PA. He was the beloved son of Darelle Jamall Close, Ridgway and Courtney Lynn Weaver Daniels, South Mountain Rd, Emporium, PA In addition to his parents he is survived by half brothers, JaCory and RaShawn Close and a half sister, Tina Close; maternal grandparents, Joe and Sara Weaver Winslow, Emporium; maternal grandfather, Andrew Kolash, Texas;...

Rita T. Catalano, 89, of Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA formerly of 130 Sunrise Acres, Emporium, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA Friday afternoon. (July 19, 2019) She was born April 22, 1930 in Emporium a daughter of the late George and Anna Glasl Hornung. On July 16, 1950 in St. Mark Catholic Church she married the late Romie Catalano who died September 17, 2015. Mrs. Catalano graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1948. She worked at Sylvania for...

Kelly W. Daugherty, Jr., 67, of 324 W 4th St., Apt. 315, Emporium, PA died at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, PA on Friday morning (July 12, 2019) He was born March 31, 1952 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Kelly W. and Iona L. Keller Daugherty, Sr. He married the late Lisa Buxton. Kelly served with the US Marines and had served as a Past Commander of the Emporium VFW. He worked as a security guard at numerous places, mostly in the hospital. He was Methodist by faith and enjoyed fishing....

Mary Louise Nadji, 93, of 232 East Allegany Avenue, Emporium, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA Wednesday, July 10, 2019 night. She was born January 21, 1926 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late Austin P. and Bertha Fye. On September 6, 1952 in St. Mark Catholic Church she married Stephen Nadji, who survives. Mary graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1944. She retired from Sylvania where she had worked for many years. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic...

Deborah L. Stuart, 67, of 421 Hunts Run Rd., Emporium, PA died at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA on Tuesday (July 9, 2019) afternoon following a lengthy illness. She was born October 26, 1951 in Kingston, PA a daughter of the late Arthur and Carolyn Moffitt May, Sr. On July 25, 1970 in First Presbyterian Church in Emporium she married M. Charles Stuart, Jr., who survives. Deborah graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1969. She loved her family and her greatest...