Powers, Mary M. - 2016

 Mary M. Powers, 91, of 136 Toby Road, Kersey, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Highland View Healthcare in Brockway, after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 17, 1924, in Kersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette Cesa. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Kersey High School, Class of 1942. Along with her husband, she was the former owner of the Kersey Town House and was also an employee of Elco Sintered Alloys.

On July 20, 1946, in Brandy Camp, she married Paul E. Powers, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1981.

Mary is survived by a son, Joseph L. Powers and his significant other, Sharon Reider, of Kersey.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by two sons, Paul W. Powers on June 30, 1979 and William Powers, who died during childhood; four sisters, Ester Ginther, Grace Sicheri, Erma Cesa, and Matilda Dipre; and by two brothers, Martin Cesa and Louis Cesa. She was the last member of her immediate family.

Mary was a member of the St. Boniface Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, Bingo, and golf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Boniface Church on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Ross Miceli, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation is at the St. Boniface Church on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Fox Township Ambulance Association, 432 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.

You can visit the memorial page for Mary M Powers.

Kneidel, Urban G. - 2016

 Urban G. Kneidel, 99, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, and formerly of 235 Louis Street, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Pinecrest Manor.

Urban was born August 20, 1917, in St. Marys, son of the late George and Margaret Herzing Kneidel. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1935. He was a former employee of the Stackpole Carbon Company, retiring in 1981 after 45 years of service.

On November 5, 1949, in the Sacred Heart Church, he married Josephine Posteraro, who preceded him in death on January 17, 1975.

Urban is survived by a daughter, Linda Weber of Erie; two sons, David Kneidel and Richard Kneidel and his wife Joyce, both of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Kneidel, Elizabeth (Marc) Miles, Kate (Mark) Mordus, Ryan (Christina) Kneidel, and Leah (Shane) Schneider; and four great grandchildren, twins, Avery and Bryson Miles, Nicholas Kneidel, and Louie Mordus.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sister DeSales and Margaret Kneidel; seven brothers, Alfred, Ralph, Gilbert, Charles, Joseph, Frank, and Leo Kneidel; and by a daughter-in-law, Lois Kneidel. He was the last member of his immediate family.

World War II interrupted his work career, and he was trained as a medical technician in Camp Joseph Robinson, Little Rock, AR. After testing, he was sent to Riley General Hospital in Springfield, MO. With addition training, he practiced in Fort Jackson, SC, where he worked in the dental lab at the 57th General Hospital. In the fall of 1943, he was shipped to Bevins, MA, then overseas to do field work in France and ultimately to Belgium where he was stationed in a permanent Army hospital. He continued doing dental work for the Army’s needs in the European Theater until the end of the War. He was honorably discharged from the 14th Hospital Train in 1945.

Urban was a member of the St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches. He was a life member of the St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club, being director for over 20 years, and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

There will be no visitation.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, Pastor officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a favorite charity.

You can visit the memorial page for Urban G. Kneidel.

Weis, Kevin Gary - 2016

 Kevin G. Weis, 78, of Manhattan, NY, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at his residence.

He was born January 21, 1938, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Thelma Wright Weis. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Preparatory High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and Harvard Business School. He retired as Vice President of Finance at Chase Bank. Kevin was a gifted musician, enjoyed the arts, and travelled worldwide.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Fedorko and her husband Fritz of Montoursville, PA; a sister-in-law, Helene Weis of St. Marys; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Alan Weis and Richard, who passed away at birth.

There will be no visitation and committal services will be private.

You can visit the memorial page for Kevin Gary Weis.