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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Afton, Jennie Marie Rigard (Petrucelli). 26JAN2011.
Jennie Marie Rigard Afton , 96, a resident of the Jefferson Manor in Brookville and a former resident of 232 Charles St., St. Marys, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, 2011 at the Jefferson Manor.
She was born April 13, 1914, in Force, daughter of the late Anthony and Eda Bellini Petrucelli.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bennetts Valley Schools. She was a retired employee of the Stackpole Carbon Company, retiring on Oct. 4, 1980 after 26 years of service.
She was a member of the Bells of St. Marys, the Quarter Century Club at Stackpole and enjoyed working at gardening.
On July 6, 1940, she married Gilbert George Rigard, and after his death she married Ambrose Afton on Aug. 2, 1952. She is survived by two grandchildren, Christina Shires Wilt of Brookville and James A. Rigard of Brockway; two greatgrandchildren, Kassandra Shires and Alyssa Rigard; two sisters, Emma Vogt of St. Marys and Sara Mariacker of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a brother, Sam Petrucelli of Gore, Va.; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, John A. Rigard, on April 24, 2003; a sister, Rose Petrucelli; and two brothers, Joseph and Julio "Jill" Petrucelli.
Funeral and committal services for Jennie Marie Rigard Afton will be held at the convenience of the family.
There will be no visitation.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daily Press, The 26JAN2011
HFA: 08MAR2021
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Rigard, Rose (Fox).
On Nov. 28, 2018 Heaven gained a precious Angel. Rose Rigard, 69, of Brockway died peacefully in her home after a lifelong journey of health obstacles. She remained a pillar of strength and always strived to live life with faith, grace, love and endurance. She spread light, love and laughter to all.
Rose was born on May 25, 1949 in St. Marys, the daughter of James and Freda (Silvis) Fox. She was married to the love of her life, John A. Rigard, and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2003, as did her longtime companion, the late Joseph S. Federici.
Rose was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother, and very dear and devoted friend to many. Her strength and love of life will continue to shine on through her memory. She enjoyed music, dancing, cooking and spending time with her family, and dear friends at Toby Terrace in Brockway.
She is survived by her two children, Tina (John) Armstrong of Brookville and James Rigard of Brockway. Her precious granddaughters Kassandra (Jonathan) Loudon of DuBois. and Alyssa Rigard of Brockway. Her grandsons Tyler and Zachary Rigard, and her beloved great grandchildren, Benjamin, Charlotte and Addison Loudon.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, Dec. 3, at the Brockway Church of God at 85 Charnisky Drive (Walburn Run), Brockway, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave Nagele officiating.
Published by The Daily Press from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2018.
HFA: 09SEP2023.
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d. 28 Nov 2018, Brockway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA