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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Gillen, Howard F.
Howard F. Gillen, 100, of 111 Frey Road, Kersey, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
He was born May 29, 1925, in St. Marys, son of the late Morris Gillen and Sadie Rigard Fosberg. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1945 to 1947. Howard was formerly employed at Stackpole Carbon Company, where he retired after forty-four years with the company.
On March 31, 1946, in St. Boniface Church, Howard married the late Gladys Frey, who preceded him in death on October 19, 2006.
Howard is survived by his daughter, Joan Herbstritt (Donnie) of Kersey; son, David Gillen (Diane) of Kersey; eight grandchildren: Shawn Gillen (Julie), Brian Gillen (Jena), Dawn Siddens (Bruce), Nichole Mattivi, Jacinda Hoffman (Dave), Monica Pasquinelli-Cohen (Ian), Jesse Herbstritt (Alicia) and Bridget Straub-Rupp (Erik); eighteen great-grandchildren: Blake, Carter, Simone, Bailey, Trevor, Parker, Ella, Isabella, Claudia, Darby, Braden, Bryce, Drew, Brynn, Gavin, Grace, Anna, and Cole; two step-great-grandchildren: Trenten and Carsen; and two great-great-grandchildren: Makenzie and Enzo.
In addition to his wife and parents, Howard was preceded in death by his step-father, Lowell Fosberg; and his siblings Helen Bauer and Paul Gillen.
Howard leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and craftsmanship. A devoted family man, he believed that faith and family were life's greatest blessings, and he lived each day guided by those values. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found joy in the simple, meaningful moments-making airplanes out of wood, feeling the warmth of the sun, and watching birds in quiet reflection. His steady presence, gentle wisdom, and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846, Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00AM with Rev. Christopher Beran, Pastor, celebrating.
Full military honors will be accorded by the Fox Township Servicemen's Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
A visitation will be held in the St. Boniface Gathering Space, Monday, January 19, 2026 from 9:00AM until the time of Mass.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to St. Boniface Church, 355 Main Street, Kersey, PA 15846.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be made to www.lynch-radkowski.com
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Daily Press, The: 16JAN2025
Accessed: 16JAN2025
- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obit: Bauer, Donald W. 19OCT2016.
Donald W. Bauer, 90, of 461 Main St., Kersey, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the Elk Haven Nursing Home after an illness of the past several months.
He was born June 3, 1926 in St. Marys, son of the late Henry and Louise Knight Bauer. He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools. He was the retired owner of the former Don Bauer's Auto Body.
On Oct. 11, 1944 in the St. Mary's Church, he married Helen M. Gillen, who preceded him in death Jan. 12, 2015.
Don was a member of the Queen of the World Church and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Don is survived by three daughters, Joyce Lander and her husband Tom of St. Marys, Donna Parker and her husband George of Dover, Delaware and Lois Fye and her husband Tom of St. Marys; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Vivian Sobierajski of Detroit, Michigan; and by two brothers, Melvin Bauer and his wife Delores and Glenn Bauer and his wife Peggy, both of St. Marys.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John H. Bauer; a granddaughter, Tammy Feidler; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice Meyer; and by a brother, Lamar Bauer.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Donald W. Bauer to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Friday, Oct. 21 at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Allen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Rd., St. Marys, Pa. 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home
169 Center Street St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 781-1410
Published in The Daily Press on Oct. 19, 2016
HFA: 08MAR2021
- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obit: Bauer, Helen M. (Gillen). 14JAN2015.
Helen M. Bauer , 87, of 461 Main St., Kersey, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands Elk after a brief illness.
She was born April 4, 1927 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Maurice and Sadie Rigard Gillen. On Oct. 11, 1944 in the St. Mary's Church, she married Donald W. Bauer , who survives.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools. She was a former employee of Pure Carbon Company.
Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Queen of the World Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Joyce Lander and her husband Tom of St. Marys, Donna Parker and her husband George of Delaware, and Lois Fye and her husband Tom of St. Marys; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; and a brother, Howard Gillen of Kersey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John H. Bauer ; and a brother, Paul Gillen.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Richard Allen, Pastor, of-ficiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Daily Press, The 14JAN2015
HFA: 08MAR2021
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