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- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Arnold, Miriam (Kreckle). 14SEP2015.
Miriam B. Arnold , 95, of 257 Charles St., St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 following a brief illness.
She was born Feb. 17, 1920 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Ambrose and Elizabeth Fox Kreckle.
On July 1, 1939 in St. Mary's Church, she married John Arnold , who preceded her in death in 1968.
Mrs. Arnold was a lifelong resident of St. Marys and a member of the St. Mary's Church. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1937. She enjoyed the more than 20 years she spent as a teacher's aide for special education. She was also a member of the C.D. of A.
She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Muhitch of St. Marys and Carol (Ron) Stott of Easley, S.C., and by two sons, Thomas (Doris) Arnold and Lyle (Gina) Arnold , both of St. Marys. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Schloder; a granddaughter, Christine Schloder; a grandson in infancy, John Schloder; four sisters, Arlene Burden, Irma Skok, Ruth Nussbaum, and Helen Herr; and by a son-in-law, Joseph Muhitch.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Miriam B. Arnold will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 15 at noon at St. Mary's Church, Church Street, St. Marys with Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Church.
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 (St. Marys, PA) - September 14, 2015
HFA: 08MAR2021
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Muhitch, Phyllis M.
Phyllis M. Muhitch, 85, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2025.
She was born on December 15, 1939 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Miriam Kreckel Arnold.
On November 19, 1960, she married the late Joseph D. Muhitch, who preceded her in death on August 9, 2013. Together they shared more than 53 years of love, laughter, and marriage.
Phyllis was a graduate of Central High School and was a member of St. Marys Church. She worked for many years at the St. Marys Public Library, and then retired from Elk County Christian High School after more than 15 years as the Librarian. She was a dedicated and organized librarian who inspired a love for reading and learning in many people over the years. In her free time, she enjoyed trips to the casino. Most of all, she loved and cherished her family and always delighted in spending time with them.
She is survived by 2 children; Gregory Muhitch and his wife Carol, of St. Marys, and Joseph Muhitch and his wife Lorri of Level Green; and by two grandchildren; Cassidy and Trey Muhitch. She is also survived by three step-grandchildren; Andrew (Corrinne), Nathan (Daniele), and Deanna (Justin), and by eight step great-grandchildren; Giada, Angelo, Melia, Franco, Gino, Emma, Lucia, and Amelia.
Also surviving are three siblings; Thomas (Doris) Arnold of St. Marys, Lyle (Gina) Arnold of St. Marys, and Carol (Ron) Stott of Easley, SC, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law; Mary Beth Muhitch, and by a sister; Diane Schloder.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis M. Muhitch will be celebrated on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Marys Church, 315 Church Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Fr. Thomas Curry, OSB, as celebrant.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Public Library.
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.
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Daily Press, The: 18Feb2025.
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