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- [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: Lecker, Karen A. (Lenox).
Karen A. Lecker, 64, formerly of Kersey, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023, in Cheswick, PA, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 1, 1958 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of Ronald Lenox of Kersey and Helen Prechtl Lenox of St. Marys.
Karen was a 1976 graduate of St. Marys High School and worked for many years at Carbon City Products. She then relocated to the Pittsburgh area, where she worked various jobs. In her free time, she enjoyed painting ceramics and spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking. She also loved the outdoors, never turning down a chance to go camping or fishing.
In addition to her mother; Helen Prechtl Lenox and her father; Ronald (Pierina) Lenox, she is survived by one son; Joshua Lecker and his wife Maureen of Kersey; and by her beloved grandchildren; James and Troy Lecker. She is also survived by one brother; Mark (Brenda) Lenox of Kersey, her companion; Pat McMurray of Tarentum, her longtime best friend; Sharon Rieder, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother; Paul Lenox.
Funeral Services and Visitation is being held privately with the family at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Earlyville Cemetery in Kersey.
Memorial Contributions, if desired, may be made to a favorite charity.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Lynch-Green Funeral Home: 18JAN2023
HFA: 19JAN2023
- [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.
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d. 17 Jan 2023, Cheswick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA