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- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Saline, Carolyn A (Prechtl).
Carolyn A. Saline, 72, of 103 Kemmer Rd., Kersey, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 and went to be with the Lord after fighting a long battle with cancer for the last two and a half years.
She was born March 11, 1945 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Fred (Fritz) and Viola Krieg Prechtl.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from the Ridgway Area High School. Carolyn worked at Quality Components in Daguscahonda for 36 years. Carolyn enjoyed spending her time with her husband Ed and their family. She was a member of the Women's Aglow and loved the Lord with all of her heart.
She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Saline; a daughter, Laurie Saline and her fiance Tom Assalone of Kersey; four grandchildren, Anthony (Tj) Greenawalt, Sierra Saline, Brady Hoffman and Sophia Assalone; a great-granddaughter, Chloe Greenawalt; four sisters, Frieda Cassels of St. Marys, Marion Samick of Erie, Helen Lenox of St. Marys and Margie Gerg and her husband Clarence (Babe) of Toby; three brothers, Albert Prechtl of St. Marys, Fred (Junnie) Prechtl and his wife Mary Anne of Daguscahonda, and Thomas Prechtl and his wife Peggy of Ridgway; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Prechtl; two brothers, Kenneth Prechtl and Richard (Dickie) Prechtl; a niece, Rhonda Kline; and a nephew, Chad Saline.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Carolyn A. Saline at the Hallton Church Bible Training Center, Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, on Saturday, Feb. 24 at noon with Pastor Ron Burkett officiating. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Marys Community Nurses Hospice.
Daily Press, The: 20Feb2018.
HFA: 03SEP2023.
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, Frederick M (1932-2025).
Frederick M. “Fred” Prechtl, 92, of 3553 Ridgway-St. Marys Rd., Daguscahonda, passed away Monday evening, April 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands-Elk, St. Marys, following a brief illness. He was born on September 28, 1932 in Daguscahonda, a son to the late Frederick M. Prechtl, Sr. and Viola Krieg Prechtl. In October of 1956 in Johnsonburg, he married Mary Ann Villella and she survives.
A lifelong resident of Daguscahonda, he attended elementary school there. He was a graduate of Ridgway High School. Fred’s biggest love in his life was his grandchildren and their sporting events, having rarely missed one. He was always there for his family and was very proud of being a Korean War Veteran. He was a multiple time state champ at horseshoes, an avid bowler, and in 2023, at age 90, he became a track star, competing in Nationals in the 90-95 age group. Next to his family, his great love was hunting and trapping, always looking for his next trophy, which he always achieved. Fred’s favorite teams were the “Raiders” and Pirates and he never missed a game.
Fred had retired from GTE Sylvania as an incandescent mechanic after many decades of service. He had also worked for Hyde-Murphy Company in his younger years.
A Korean Era Army Vet, Fred served overseas as a Corporal with Co C, 22 Div, 3rd Infantry Regt.
In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his children, Richard Prechtl of Ridgway, Theresa Salberg (Michael) of Wilcox, Douglas Prechtl (Pauline) of Daguscahonda, Donna Nussbaum (Randy), of St. Marys and Judi Jones (David) of Wilcox, his grandchildren, Michael Prechtl (Ashley), Maria Jones, Julia Jones, Brady Nussbaum and Colby Nussbaum and his great-grandchildren, Austin, Landry and Brooks Prechtl.
He is also survived by siblings Mary Samick of Erie, Helen Lenox of St. Marys, Margie Gerg (Babe) of Toby and Thomas Prechtl (Margaret) of Ridgway, a daughter-in-law, Loretta Pasi, of Ridgway and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Fred is predeceased by sisters Freida Cassels, Carolyn Saline and Shirley Prechtl in infancy, and brothers, Albert “Albie” Prechtl, Richard “Dickey” Prechtl and Kenneth Prechtl.
Friends and family are asked to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Frederick M. “Fred” Prechtl, Jr. to be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, on Tuesday April 22, at 10 AM, with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg-Wilcox Servicemen’s Detail. Detail members are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 9:15 AM.
Memorial contributions in Fred’s name can be made to the Korean War Veteran’s Assn. at kwva.us/donate
Ferragine Funeral Home: 17APR2025
Accessed: 19APR2025
- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Cassels, Freida A. (Prechtl). 07SEP2020.
Freida A. Cassels, 92, of 1092 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on March 14, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Fred and Viola Krieg Prechtl.
On May 1, 1948 in St. Benedict's Church in Daguscahonda, she married William "Bill" Cassels, who preceded her in death on December 8, 2013. Having loved and been in love for more than 65 years, they are now together in paradise.
Freida was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was very active with Women's Aglow for many years. A devout and faithful woman, she spent much of her time reading and studying the Bible, and could often be found ministering health and wellness to those around her. She touched the lives of many over the years, and brought the teachings of Jesus to friends and strangers alike. She organized and held many Bible studies over the years, and was a true prophet of Jesus.
A dedicated member of her church, she also enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling with her husband. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by one son; Joseph J. Cassels of St. Marys, two daughters; Faith A. DeFour and her husband Jeff of Kane, and Hope M. Piccolo and her husband David of St. Marys, by four grandchildren; Jesse (Megan Michalak) Piccolo, Regina (Daniel) Fiscus, Alex (Jill) Piccolo, and Sonya Struble, and by 5 great-grandhchildren; Ariana, Maverick, Gabriella, Mia, and Luca. She is also survived by six siblings; Albert Prechtl of St. Marys, Fred (Mary Ann) Prechtl, Jr. of Daguscahonda, Thomas (Peggy) Prechtl of Ridgway, Mary Hanes of Erie, Helen Lenox of St. Marys, Margaret (Clarence "Babe") Gerg of Toby, by in-laws; Edward Saline and Cindy Prechtl, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son William "Billy" Cassels in 1976, two brothers; Kenneth and Richard Prechtl, a sister; Carolyn Saline, and by a sister in infancy; Shirley.
A Memorial Service for Freida A. Cassels will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Hallton Church of Christ Bible Training Center, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853 with Rev. Ron Burkett, officiating.
Family and friends will be received at the Bible Training Center from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Interment and private graveside services will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hallton Church of Christ Bible Training Center.
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
Daily Press, The. 07SEP2020
HFA: 07SEP2020
- [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Cassels, William R.
William R. "Bill" Cassels, 88, of 1093 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Benezette Township.
He was born March 5, 1925 in Byrnedale, a son of the late William R. and Mary Ferris Cassels.
On May 1, 1948 in St. Benedict Church in Daguscahonda, he married Freda Prechtl Cassels, who survives.
Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and attended First United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII, having served during the Invasion of Normandy. He retired from Pure Carbon Company after more than 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, camping and i�shing. He also enjoyed swimming, gardening and vacationing in Florida. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He loved and cherished his wife and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of God, praying daily with his wife and family.
In addition to his beloved wife of more than 65 years, Freda Prechtl Cassels, he is survived by:
Son: Joseph J. Cassels, St. Marys
Daughter: Faith A., Mrs. Jeff DuFour, Kane
Daughter: Hope M., Mrs. David Piccolo, St. Marys
4 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Donald Cassels, St. Marys
Sister: Mary Youngmark, Byrnedale
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William R. Cassels in 1977
3 Brothers: James, Francis and William "Lorraine" Cassels
2 Sisters: Clara Tyler and Dolores Youngmark
Funeral Services for William R. "Bill" Cassels will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM
with Pastor Tim Hoover, ofi�ciating.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Friday evening from 5-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 245 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com
HFA: 07SEP2020
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