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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obit: Brennan, Raymond J. 01SEP2018.
Raymond J. Brennan died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at the age of 88 in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Born and raised in St. Marys, to Emma (Blessel) and Edward Brennan Sr.
He joined the Navy after he completed high school, and he actively served in the Korean War until 1954. He went on to be a mechanical engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then he returned to Emporium, where he continued his career until 1972. During retirement, Ray and his wife, Ann, were avid travelers, and he was well-known for fixing and "modifying" anything he could get his hands on. In 2017, Ray and Ann moved to New Jersey to be closer to their family.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Edward Brennan, Alberta "Bertie" Pisaneschi, Martha Shatz, Mellitus "Leed" Brennan, Herbert Brennan, Norman Brennan, and Maudie Neureiter.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ann; his daughter, Donna, and her husband, Rusty Yarnell; his grandchildren, Russ, Lindsay, and Tyler; his great-grandchild, Russ; as well as his sisters, Delores Dippold and Laurene "Rene" Hallyburton.
Relatives and friends may gather on Tuesday, September 4 from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 12 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home, 1761 NJ-31, Clinton, NJ 08809. Interment will follow in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, New Jersey. Military Honors will be held at the funeral home following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's honor may be made through "In Memory Of" for the Compassionate Care Hospice at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org.
For more information or to send condolences to the family, please visit martinfh.com.
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Martin Funeral Home
1761 Rt. 31 Clinton, NJ 8809
(908) 735-7180
Published in The Daily Press on Sept. 1, 2018
HFA: 09MAR2021
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- [S156] Staff, Obituary: HallyBurton, Laurence M. (Brennan), (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 03JUN2019;), Obituary: Hallyburton, Laurence M. (Brennan).
Laurene M. Hallyburton, 99, of 185 Center Street, Elk Towers, St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Pinecrest Manor, after a brief illness.
She was born July 4, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward C. and Emma Blessel Brennan, and she attended St. Marys schools. Laurene worked as a waitress most of her life and was a member of the Sacred Heart Church.
Laurene is survived by a sister, Delores Dippold of St. Marys; and by nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Hallyburton in 1975; a son, Edward Terrance Callahan; three sisters, Martha Schatz, Maudie Neureiter, and Alberta Pisaneschi; and by five brothers, Edward, Herbert, Raymond, Leed Brennan, and in childhood, Norman Brennan.
Funeral and committal services for Laurene M. Hallyburton will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center 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.
Funeral Home
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home
169 Center Street St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-1410
Published in The Daily Press on June 3, 2019
HFA: 03JUN2019
- [S278] Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, Dippold, Delores A (Brennen).
Delores A. Dippold, 96, a lifetime resident of St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home.
She was born October 14, 1927, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Blessel Brennan.
On September 30, 1950, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Delores married the late Victor J. Dippold, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Daniel J. Dippold, Michael V. Dippold (Pamela), Douglas E. Dippold (Kelly), and Myron “Jake” Dippold; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Delores was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Dippold Gier; a son, Jacob; four sisters: Bertie Pisaneschi, Mar Schatz, Rene Hallyburton, and Maudie Neureiter; and five brothers: Ed, Leed, Herbie, Ray, and Norman. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, Inc: 15MAY2024
Accessed: 15MAY2024
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Blessel, Albert.
Albert Blessel, 75, of West Theresia Road, and life-long resident of St. Marys, passed away at two o'clock this morning at the local hospital. Mr. Blessel was born on January 5, 1888 in St. Marys, son of the late George and Margaret Funk Blessel. He attended St. Marys schools and was a retired laborer.
He was married to the former Appolonia Portzer on August 4, 1914 in St. Marys Church. She preceeded him in death on June 12, 1945.
Mr. Blessel is survived by six daughters and two sons. They are: Martha, Mrs. John Wonderly of Kersey; Louise, Mrs. Edward Feldbauer; Magdalen., Mrs. Thomas Portzer, Celesta, Mrs. John Reading; Angela, Mrs. Joseph Geiser, and Theresa, Mrs. Paul Michel all of St. Marys, George and Benedict both of Kersey.
Other survivors are one sister and two brothers. They are Mrs. Emma Brennen, William and Fred Blessel all of St. Marys. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and four-great grandchildren. Mr. Blessel was also preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, two brothers and two sisters.
Requiem mass will be celebrated Monday morning at nine o'clock in the St. Marys Church with internment to follow in the parish cemetery.
Daily Press, The: 13DEC1963
Accessed: 18SEP2024
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