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- [S139] Staff, Obituary: Galmish, Richard V, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 15SEP2018;), Obituary: Galmish, Richard V. 15FEB2018.
Richard V. Galmish, 64, of 612 Vine Rd., St. Marys, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at home, passing quietly with his wife and two children by his side after a two-year battle with lung cancer.
He was born March 26, 1953 in St. Marys, son of the late William and Margaret Prechtl Galmish.
On Feb. 14, 2001 in Johnsonburg, he married Debra J. Croyle, who survives.
Richard was a carpenter by trade and loved doing his carpentry work. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending all the time he could with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two siblings, Paula Galmish and Ken Galmish; two children, Stephanie Galmish of St. Marys and Stephen Galmish of Ridgway; his stepchildren, Ryan Smith of Kane, Travis Smith of Fredonia, New York and Erik Smith of Kane; his grandchildren, Brandi Clyde, Brayden Clyde and Eve Galmish; and step-grandchildren Evan Smith, Keigan Smith, Serenity, Alia Smith, Cole Smith, Connor Smith and Gracelyn Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Denny Galmish; a sister-in-law, Linda Galmish; one sister, Linda Stewart; and nieces and nephews Gwen, Michelle, Richard and Steven Stewart.
A celebration of life for Richard V. Galmish will be held at 612 Vine Rd. in St. Marys sometime in June of 2018.
If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Hahne Cancer Center in DuBois or the St. Marys Community Nurses Hospice.
Published by The Daily Press from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2018.
HFA: 27NOV2022
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), prechtel, Rosalia E (Seelye).
Rosalia E. Prechtel
Rosalia E. Prechtel, 91, of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of 588 Chestnut St., died Monday morning at the Manor.
She was born March 12, 1905 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Robert and Otillia Spellenberg Seelye. She was married to Edward Prechtel, who preceded her in death on May 30, 1973.
Mrs. Prechtel is survived by a daughter, Margaret, Mrs. William Galmish, of St. Marys; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Prechtel; a daughter Doris Prechtel, in infancy; five brothers, Charles, Edward, Clarence, Henry and Alfred Seelye; and two sisters, Margie Sarginger and Agnes Krug.
She had worked at Sylvania many years ago. She was a member of Queen of the World Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalia E. Prechtel will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Queen of the World Church, with the Rev. Thaddeus Rettger, OSB, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home Inc.
Memorial may be made to Pinecrest Manor or to Queen of the World Church.
Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township, The
Daily Press, The; 17JUN1996
HFA: 30APR2023
- [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Galmish, Paula R.
Paula R. Galmish, 75, of St. Marys, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born on August 11, 1948 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Prechtel Galmish.
Paula was a member of Queen of the World Church, where she was also a member of the Oblates and Cursillo. She a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, class of 1967 and then attended Mercyhurst University in Erie. She spent some time as a Sister with The Sisters of Mercy, and had a very strong faith. She worked as a Peer Counselor for more than 12 years at the Dickinson Center, where she was a dedicated advocate for mental health services. She greatly enjoyed her cats as well as photography, and could often be found taking pictures of scenery. She will be remembered for her kindness and friendship to all she met.
Paula is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Michael (Rochelle) Stewart, Stephanie Galmish, Joe Galmish, Steve Galmish, Regina Galmish, Jackie Galmish, Tracy (Mike) Tyger, Cindy (Rob) Jaconski and Dewayne (Nanette) Galmish, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a sister in law, Deb Galmish.
In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by three brothers; Richard Galmish, Dennis Galmish, and Kenneth Galmish, by a sister; Linda Stewart, a sister in law, Linda Galmish, by three nephews; Billy Galmish, Stephen Stewart, and Richard Stewart, and by two nieces; Gwen and Michelle Stewart.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paula R. Galmish will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, as celebrant.
Family and friends will be received at St. Marys Church on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass.
Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Dickinson Center or to St. Marys Church.
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
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula R. Galmish, please visit our floral store.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home: 19DEC2023
HFA: 23DEC2023
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