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- [S130] Staff, Obituary: Fodge, Bernice R, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 03APR2019;), Obituary: Fodge, Bernice R. (Detsch). 03APR2019.
Bernice R. Fodge, 93, of 550 Kerner Ave, St. Marys, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, peacefully in her sleep at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born Dec. 9, 1925, in Daguscahonda, daughter of the late John C. and Clara Prechtl Detsch.
She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1943. She worked in accounting while living in Washington D.C. She also worked for Dr. Charles Hauber as a receptionist. She worked in Utilization Review at Elk Regional Health Center and she retired in 2001 after 21 years of service.
Bernice married Jerome L. Fodge in St. Mary's Church on Aug. 2, 1947. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2008.
She is survived by a son: Frank Fodge and his wife, Jeri, of St. Marys; two daughters: Karen Jovenetti and her husband, Anthony, of Rochester, New York; and Mary Pat Haberberger and her husband, Thomas, of St. Marys. She is also survived by fouur grandchildren: Shawn Fodge (Brandi), Kerby Carlson (Anthony), Jelio Rusalem, and Eric Jovenetti; two great grandchildren: Mason Carlson and Chloe Carlson; one sister, Theresa Shanahan of New York, and one brother, Melvin "Bud" Detsch (Barbara) of St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John Fodge, who died Nov. 30, 2018; five sisters: Helen Fellows, Kathleen Steffy, Leona Steislinger, Jean Schlimm, and Mary Meilson; and by three brothers, Paul, Clarence, and Richard Detsch.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 12 p.m., with Rev. Michael Gabler, OSB, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday morning, April 5, 2019 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Sacred Heart Social Committee, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 East Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences can be made at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
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Published in The Daily Press on Apr. 3, 2019
HFA: 25NOV2022
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Detsch, Melvin "Bud".
Melvin "Bud" F. Detsch, 93, of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 631 Sherry Road, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk following a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born July 4, 1929, in St. Marys, son of the late John and Clara Prechtl Detsch. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1947.
Bud was proud of many things but the most important to him were his family, his service to his country, and his faith. On May 3, 1958, in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bud married the late Mary "Barbara" Meyer. Together, they built their forever home, started their family, and shared 64 years of marriage together. Barb preceded him in death on August 27, 2022.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and served in the United States Army starting in 1948 until 1961 achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant serving on Battalion staff. Bud was also a man of faith, drawing on his strong faith in God throughout his life and raising his family in the Catholic tradition.
Bud was a well know businessman servicing the St. Marys community for 65 plus years. He was a partner in business at Detsch's Garage, Detsch Bus Lines, and Detsch Brothers Car Mart with his brother Dick, then with his son Dan until his retirement. Whether it be driving a bus, selling a car, fixing a car, or handling the various Notary work, he had a strong work ethic as was evident by your finding him working at the garage usually six days a week. He was a 50 plus year member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Camp Owners. He enjoyed travelling with his wife and friends, spending time with his family, and later in life, working his puzzles.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Deborah Ann Wagner (Jack) of Altoona; two sons, Daniel Detsch (Lisa) and Thomas Detsch (Amy) both of St. Marys; eight grandchildren: Jeremy Detsch, Emily St. Andrews (Pat), Kelsey Gerber (Joe), Kyle Detsch, Kara Detsch, Taylor Riley (Sean), Abby Wagner, and Tyler Wagner; four great-grandchildren: Grayson and Hudson Gerber and Averie and Jordan Riley; and a sister, Theresa Shanahan of Buffalo, NY.
Along with his wife and parents, Bud was preceded in death by six sisters: Helen Fellows, Kathleen Steffy, Bernice Fodge, Leona Steislinger, Jean Schlimm, and Mary Neilson; and three brothers: Richard, Clarence, and Paul Detsch.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Church on April 26, 2023 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the St. Mary's Servicemen's Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 315 Church Street, St. Mary's, PA 15857, or the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus 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.
Daily Press, The: 25Apr2023.
HFA: 25APR2023.
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Schlimm, Jean M (Detsch).
Jean M. Schlimm, 75, of 289 West Creek Rd., St. Marys, died at her home on Sunday, June 3, 2012. She was born Aug. 23, 1936 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Clara Prechtl Detsch.
On Sept. 2, 1957 in St. Mary's Church, she married the late Ferdinand "Buzz" Schlimm.
Mrs. Schlimm was a member of St. Mary's Church. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1954. She and her husband owned and operated Adventure's Morgan Horse Stables for many years. They also owned and operated Schlimm's Market on Brusselles Street. She greatly enjoyed her horses and dedicated her life to caring for and boarding the horses. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathryn, Mrs. John Lechene of Patton; three grandchildren, Benedict (Gina) Lechene, Mathias (Cara) Lechene, and Theodore (Lyndsay) Lechene; a great-granddaughter, Claire Lechene; two sisters, Bernice Fodge of St. Marys and Theresa Shanahan of Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, Melvin Detsch and his wife Barb of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her beloved husband of nearly 55 years, Ferdinand "Buzz" Schlimm, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Clarence and Richard Detsch; and four sisters, Kathleen Steffy, Helen Fellows, Leona Steislinger and Mary Nelson.
Relatives and friends of Jean M. Schlimm are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com.
Daily Press, The: 04JUN2012
HFA: 03SEP2023
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