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  • Name John L Young  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I12133  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 1 Joan Prechtel 
    Children 
    +1. Travis J Young,   b. 12 Mar 1981, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 2024, Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F5158  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 2 Sandra Prechtel,   b. 14 Aug 1961, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2025, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage 9 Aug 2012  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F4338  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

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    1. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtel, Arlene B (Carr).
      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 of service. Over the years, she enjoyed going camping. She was particularly fond of cardinals and was loved and will be missed by many.

      She is survived by four daughters; Jane Casher and her husband Bob of Kentucky, Diane Jamieson and her husband Tom of Tidioute, Joan Thompson and her husband Kevin of Custer City, and Sandy Young and her husband John of St. Marys. She is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, as well as by a brother; Elwin Carr and his wife Charlene of St. Marys.

      In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers; Bernard, Floyd, Gerald, Francis, Harold, Donald, by four sisters; June Appenzellar, Betty Evans, Joann Eckert, and Ruth Copello, as well as by a brother in infancy, Robert.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene B. Prechtel is being scheduled and will be announced at a later date.

      Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.

      To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

      Published in The Daily Press from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2021.
      HFA: 11APR2021

    2. [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Young, Travis J. Daily Press, The; 08MAR2024.
      Travis J. Young, 42, of 139 Woodland Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

      He was born March 12, 1981 in St. Marys, son of John Young (Sandy Prechtel) of St. Marys and Joan Prechtel Thompson (Kevin) of Custard City. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 2001, and employed at Jet Metals for 21 years.

      On January 6, 2022, in St. Marys, Travis married Sarah M. Mineweaser, who survives.

      In addition to his loving wife and parents, Travis is survived by his children, Cami and Wesley Young; three step-children: Grace, Emily, and Megan Armagost; his sister, Amanda Prechtel; nieces and nephew: Tori Prechtel, Marissa McGonnell, and Dominic Thompson; great-nephews: Elijah Prechtel, Orion Tyger, and Malachi Lindenmuth; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arlene and Raymond Prechtel, and his paternal grandparents, Alice and Kenneth Young, Sr.

      Travis was a committed father for his children and the youth of the area, coaching several years for Stallions Football. He was always around if anyone ever needed a helping hand. He enjoyed the camaraderie of cornhole with Titan Cornhole and organizing cornhole events for the Elks Club. He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Francisco 49ers but was the biggest fan of his two children, Cami and Wes, always doing his best to attend every event in which they participated.

      A Memorial Service for Travis will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. with Rev. Scott Wiest, officiating.

      Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

      Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Young Family, c/o Sarah M. Young, 139 Woodland Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      Daily Press, The: 08Mar2024
      Accessed: 10MAR2024

    3. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Young, Sandra "Sandy" (Prechtel).
      Sandra "Sandy" Young, 63, of 169 Washington Street, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly in Johnstown, PA.

      She was born August 14, 1961, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Raymond "Junie" and Arlene Carr Prechtel, Jr. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1979.

      On August 9, 2012, in Decker's Chapel, she married Tex (John) L. Young, who survives. They were blessed to share thirty-three years together before their twelve years of marriage with each other.

      In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by two grandchildren: Cami and Wesley Young of St. Marys; sisters: Diane Jamieson of Tidioute, PA and Joan Thompson (Kevin) of Custer City, PA; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

      Along with her parents, Sandy was preceded in death last year by Travis Young, the son she shared with Tex and Joan.

      Sandy was a kind person and loved her family. She enjoyed shopping, camping and floating down the Clarion River during summers. She was devoted to Tex and went to all lengths to support her loving grandchildren, Cami and Wesley. She will be missed.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00AM, with Rev. Ignatius Camello, O.S.B., celebrating.
      There will be no visitation.

      In lieu of flowers, please consider any donations to be made payable to the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, 169 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
      Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

      Daily Press, The: 11MAR2025
      Accessed: 14MAR2025