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William F Renwick

William F Renwick

Male 1915 - 1981  (65 years)


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  • Name William F Renwick  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Birth 30 Dec 1915  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Feb 1981  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6888  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Lawson Renwick,   b. 11 Nov 1883, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Oct 1948, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Julia Anna Bucheit,   b. 12 Feb 1889, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 May 1964, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 18 Jan 1910  Elk County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Aurelia O'Donnell,   b. 20 May 1919, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 2009, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jan 1936  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Children 
    +1. Kathleen M. Renwick,   b. 26 Aug 1936, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 2022, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. John Renwick,   b. 2 Jan 1940, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Feb 2010, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Joseph T Renwick,   b. 23 May 1941, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Oct 2014, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F2256  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

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    1. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Anderson, Mary M. (Renwick). 04APR2002.
      Mary M. Anderson, 82, of 1014 Theresia Street died Wednesday, April 3 at Elk Regional Health Center. She was born February 13, 1920 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Lawson and Julia Buccheit Renwick.

      Mrs. Anderson attended Sacred Heart School. She retired from Sylvania, where she had been employed for over 25 years. She was a member of Sacred Heath Church and the St. Annes Society.

      On February 3, 1939 in Sacred Heart Church, she married Robert L. Anderson, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, a daughter, 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and a sister.

      Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Walter, and William Renwick.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary M. Anderson will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Saturday at 10 a.m., with Father Ananias, O.S.B., as celebrant.

      Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

      Daily Press, 04APR2002
      HFA: 08MAR2021

    2. [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Samick, Louise E. (Renwick). 21SEP2021.
      Louise E. Samick, 98, of St. Marys, passed September 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by her daughters.

      She was born February 22, 1923, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Lawson and Julia Buchheit Renwick.

      On August 29, 1945, in the Sacred Heart Church, Louise married James J. Samick, who preceded
      her in death on February 14, 2003.

      She is survived by five daughters: Carolee (Bill) Weisner, Nancy Wrigley, Julie (Stephen) Zuraski, Jane (Scott) Schloder, all of St. Marys, and Mary Jo (Michael) Todoran of Fort Wayne, Indiana; in addition to 16 grandchildren: Eric, Brian, Mark and Curtis Weisner, Tricia Bauer, Amy Zuraski-Carrera, Laura Jack, Ashley Wrigley, Courtney Sherry, Megan Shulik, Chelsea Retzer, Mason Schloder, Emily Todoran, Julie Kearney, Sara Burns, Molly Roman; and 30 great-grandchildren.

      Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Thomas, Walter, and William Renwick; and by a sister, Mary Anderson. She was the last member of her immediate family.

      At the age of nine, Louise started her singing career with Tri-County bands during the big band era. She continued singing in high school and as a member of the Sacred Heart choir for 20 years.

      After graduating from St. Marys Public High School in 1941, she was employed by Keystone Carbon Company for four years during the war.

      Louise enjoyed singing, crochet, bridge club, baking and fudge-making. She rarely missed her
      grandchildren's athletic events and musicals. For most of her married life, she spent many enjoyable
      weekends at the family camp, the Schoolhouse.

      Her faith was important to her, and as a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church she was active for 50 years as a member of the St. Anne Society as well as the Catholic Daughters of America, and she loved attending St. Emma's Retreat House in Greensburg for 53 years.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 337 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to Penn Highlands Community Nurses Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      Published by The Daily Press from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2021.
      HFA: 27SEP2021

    3. [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Bauer, Kathleen M. (Renwick). 30JAN2022.
      Kathleen M. Bauer, 85, of 135 Dove Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at Penn Highlands DuBois after a brief illness.

      She was born August 26, 1936 in St. Marys, daughter of the late William F. and Aurelia O'Donnell Renwick. Kathleen was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1954. She lived in the Binghamton, New York area for six years before returning to St. Marys making it her permanent home.

      On August 1, 1959, in the Sacred Heart Church, Kathleen married William M. Bauer, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2019. Together they enjoyed over 59 years of marriage.

      She is survived by three daughters: Julie Uberti (Gerry) of St. Marys; Jennifer Meyer (Joel) of St. Marys; and Jane Bauer (David) of Holiday, Florida; two sons: John M. Bauer (Kathy) of St. Marys and James K. Bauer at home; eight grandchildren: Jacob Meyer (Stacy), Jodi Quiggle (Justin), Jonah Meyer, Ben Uberti, Will Uberti, Bailey Bauer, Brooke Bauer, and Thomas Martorana; five great-grandchildren: Andrew, Parker, Brady, Saylor, and Jetson; and by nieces and nephews.

      In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her two brothers: Jack and Joseph Renwick. She was the last member of her immediate family.

      Kathleen was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She was an avid Penn State fan and loved spending time with her family.

      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ross Miceli, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 5-7 p.m.

      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      Published by The Daily Press from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2022.
      HFA: 30JAN2022

    4. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Renwick, Aurelia E. 12MAY2009.
      Aurelia E. Renwick, 89, of 185 Center Street, Elk Towers and formerly of 130 Straub Avenue, St. Mary’s died Monday morning, May 11, 2009, at the Elk Regional Health Center after a brief illness.

      She was born May 20, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Minnie Huff O’Donnell.

      On Jan. 17, 1936, in St. Marys, she married William F. Renwick, who preceded her in death on Feb 28, 1981.

      She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Schools. She assisted her husband, the late Honorable William F. Renwick, State house of Representatives, in his St. Marys office for many years. She was a member of the Sacred Heath Church, St. Anne’s Society, and CD of A. She enjoyed playing cards and going to camp.

      She is survived by a daughter Kathleen Bauer and her husband, William M. Bauer fo St. Marys’ two sons, Jack Renwick of Reno, NV, and Joseph Renwick and his wife, Arlene of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

      Beside her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary O’Donnell Neubert, and by a brother, Edward O’Donnell. She was the last member of her immediate family.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Aurelia E. Renwick will be celebrated in the Sacred Heath Church in St. Marys, on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, paster, officiating. Burials will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Center Street, on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

      Memorials if desired, can be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 325 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Daily Press, The: 12MAY2009
      HFA: 20AUG2023

    5. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Renwick, John (Jack) 17FEB2010.
      John (Jack) Renwick died Feb. 11, 2010 in Reno, Nev. after more than two years battling cancer.

      He was born Jan. 2, 1940 in St. Marys.

      He was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys Public High School in 1958. Upon graduation he received a football scholarship to USC. After a year at USC, Jack transferred to Bakersfield Junior College where he played football and baseball. Jack transferred to the University of Nevada in 1961 where he played football and baseball and earned his Bachelor's degree in Education. While at Nevada, Jack joined the Marine Corps reserve.

      He was the General Manager for ten years and then retired from Harker and Harker Construction in 2000. Jack was a member of the Reno Elks Lodge for over 40 years.

      Jack was a sports enthusiast and loved attending sporting events, especially Spring Training in Florida with his mother Aurelia. He could always be found at one of his four grandchildren's activities. During retirement, he loved playing softball with the Bobcats. Hunting, fishing, and barbecuing in Duck Creek with many of his close friends from Ely, Nev., were some of his passions. Jack could often be found in the steam room at the Elks, or drinking coffee and discussing the sports page in the mornings with numerous friends. He was always up for hearing or telling a great story. Jack made friends everywhere he went and was loved and adored by many.

      Jack was preceded in death by his parents William F. and Aurelia E. Renwick and by a sister-in-law Arlene Renwick.

      Jack is survived by two sons, Allan (Robin) Renwick of Reno and Todd (Tawnya) Renwick of Reno; sister Kathleen (Bill) Bauer of St. Marys; brother Joseph Renwick of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Landon, Kaitlyn, Sophie and Rachel Renwick; and numerous nephews and nieces.

      A Celebration of Life will be held on Feb. 24 at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino Convention Hall at 3 p.m. Please come celebrate Jack's life with family and friends.

      In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the St. Marys Area Quarterback Club at P.O. Box 841, St. Marys, PA.

      The family invites you to share a memory or condolences message in the family guestbook at the web site www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com

      Daily Press, The: 17FEB2010
      HFA: 20AUG2023

    6. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Renwick, Joseph T. 21OCT2014.
      Joseph T . Renwick , 73, of 133 Terrace Rd., St. Marys, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a lengthy illness.

      He was born May 23, 1941 in St. Marys, son of the late Aurelia E. O'Donnell and the Honorable State Representative William F. Renwick . He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1959, and was a 1963 graduate of Alfred University. In 1975, he moved to Punxsutawney where he continued his career as Plant Manager of Airco Speer. He later became President of NAC Carbon from where he retired in 2003. He moved back to St. Marys in 2008.

      On July 2, 1959 in the Queen of the World Church, he married Arlene Wehler, who preceded him in death.

      He is survived by a daughter, Janine Mc-Cullough and her husband Timothy of St. Marys; four sons, Joseph Renwick and his wife Lori of St. Marys, Michael Renwick and his wife Mary of Punxsutawney, Patrick Renwick and his wife Amy of Punxsutawney, and Corey Renwick and his wife Stef of St. Marys; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathleen Bauer and her husband William M. of St. Marys.

      In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" Renwick .

      Mr. Renwick was a member of the Queen of the World Church, the Elks Club, the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club, and the Leaning Pines Golf Course. He was an avid golfer and hunter and he enjoyed boating and spending time at his camp at the East Branch Dam. In 2000, he was inducted into the Alfred University Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in football.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph T . Renwick will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Friday, Oct. 24 at 12 p.m., with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

      Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home in St. Marys on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses, Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857, or to the Elk County Catholic School System, Advancement Office, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, Pa. 15857.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.

      Daily Press, The: 21OCT2014
      HFA: 20AUG2023

    7. [S292] Punxsutawney Spirit, The, Renwick, Joseph T. 21OCT2014.
      Joseph T. Renwick, 73, of 133 Terrace Road, St. Marys, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1941, in St. Marys, the son of the late Aurelia E. O'Donnell and the Honorable State Representative William F. Renwick. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1959, and was a 1963 graduate of Alfred University. In 1975, he moved to Punxsutawney where he continued his career as Plant Manager of Airco Speer. He later became President of NAC Carbon, from where he retired in 2003. He moved back to St. Marys in 2008. On July 2, 1959, in the Queen of the World Church, he married Arlene Wehler, who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Janine McCullough and husband Timothy of St. Marys; four sons, Joseph Renwick and wife Lori of St. Marys, Michael Renwick and wife Mary of Punxsutawney, Patrick Renwick and wife Amy of Punxsutawney, and Corey Renwick and wife Stef of St. Marys; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kathleen Bauer and husband William M. of St. Marys.

      In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John "Jack" Renwick. Mr. Renwick was a member of the Queen of the World Church, the Elks Club, the St. Marys Sportsmen's Club and the Leaning Pines Golf Course. He was an avid golfer and hunter and he enjoyed boating and spending time at his camp at the East Branch Dam. In 2000, he was inducted into the Alfred University Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in football. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at noon, with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation is at the Lynch- Radkowski Funeral Home in St. Marys on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m.

      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Community Nurses, Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857, or to the Elk County Catholic School System, Advancement Office, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski. com.

      Punxsutawney Spirit, The: 21OCT2014
      HFA: 20AUG2023