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Family: Melvin Frank Detsch / Mary Barbara Meyer (F825)
m. 3 May 1958
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Melvin Frank Detsch
Birth 4 Jul 1929 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Death 22 Apr 2023 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Burial 26 Apr 2023 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Marriage 3 May 1958 [1, 2] St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 2] Father John Conrad Detsch | F832 Group Sheet Mother Clara A. Prechtl | F832 Group Sheet
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Mary Barbara Meyer
Birth 8 Jun 1937 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Death 27 Aug 2022 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Burial 31 Aug 2022 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Father Mother
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Notes Married:
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Sources - [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Detsch, Mary "Barbara" (Meyer). 30AUG2022. Daily Press, The.
Mary "Barbara" Detsch, 85, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 631 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.
She was born June 8, 1937, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert F. and Helen Forster Meyer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955.
On May 3, 1958, in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Barbara married Melvin F. "Bud" Detsch who survives. They were blessed to share 64 years of marriage together.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Deborah Ann Wagner (Jack) of Altoona; two sons, Daniel Detsch (Lisa) and Thomas Detsch (Amy) both of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Jeremy Detsch, Emily St. Andrews (Pat), Kelsey Gerber (Joe), Kyle Detsch, Kara Detsch, Taylor Riley (Sean), Abby Wagner, and Tyler Wagner; three great-grandchildren: Grayson and Hudson Gerber and Averie Riley; her brother, Joseph A. Meyer (Sue) of St. Marys; and by a sister-in-law, Theresa Shanahan (Tom).
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her "little big sister" and lifelong friend, Sister Josepha Meyer.
Barbara was a member of the St. Mary's Church and volunteered her time with the church's bereavement luncheons. She enjoyed keeping herself busy, whether it be in the kitchen cooking, with her family, or out walking, or exercising with her friends. She took great joy in creating things as she was skilled in many crafts, especially sewing and cross stitching.
She found the most joy in spending time with her family and her friends. She enjoyed her many trips, visits, conversations and laughs with her circle of friends and loved to travel with her husband. She was a special person that would do anything for anyone.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 325 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Elk Haven Nursing Home, 785 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2022.
HFA: 02SEP2022
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/smdailypress/name/mary-detsch-obituary?id=36355375 - [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Detsch, Melvin "Bud".
Melvin "Bud" F. Detsch, 93, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 631 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born July 4, 1929, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Clara Prechtl Detsch. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1947.
Bud was proud of many things but the most important to him were his family, his service to his country, and his faith. On May 3, 1958, in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bud married the late Mary "Barbara" Meyer. Together, they built their forever home, started their family, and shared 64 years of marriage together. Barb preceded him in death on August 27, 2022.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and served in the United States Army starting in 1948 until 1961 achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant serving on Battalion staff. Bud was also a man of faith, drawing on his strong faith in God throughout his life and raising his family in the Catholic tradition.
Bud was a well know businessman servicing the St. Marys community for 65 plus years. He was a partner in business at Detsch's Garage, Detsch Bus Lines, and Detsch Brothers Car Mart with his brother Dick, then with his son Dan until his retirement. Whether it be driving a bus, selling a car, fixing a car, or handling the various Notary work, he had a strong work ethic as was evident by your finding him working at the garage usually six days a week. He was a 50 plus year member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Camp Owners. He enjoyed travelling with his wife and friends, spending time with his family, and later in life, working his puzzles.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Deborah Ann Wagner (Jack) of Altoona; two sons, Daniel Detsch (Lisa) and Thomas Detsch (Amy) both of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Jeremy Detsch, Emily St. Andrews (Pat), Kelsey Gerber (Joe), Kyle Detsch, Kara Detsch, Taylor Riley (Sean), Abby Wagner, and Tyler Wagner; four great-grandchildren: Grayson and Hudson Gerber and Averie and Jordan Riley; and a sister, Theresa Shanahan of Buffalo, NY.
Along with his wife and parents, Bud was preceded in death by six sisters: Helen Fellows, Kathleen Steffy, Bernice Fodge, Leona Steislinger, Jean Schlimm, and Mary Neilson; and three brothers: Richard, Clarence, and Paul Detsch.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Church on April 26, 2023 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the St. Mary's Servicemen's Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Mary's, PA 15857, or the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Daily Press, The: 25Apr2023.
HFA: 25APR2023.
- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Detsch, Mary "Barbara" (Meyer). 30AUG2022. Daily Press, The.