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- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Prechtl, John J. 13FEB1995.
John J. Prechtl.
A Mass of Christian Burial and Committal Servies were held this morning in St. Leo’s Church for John J. Prechtl, 37, of Box 114B, Grand Road, Ridgway, who died Friday evening at St. Marys Regional medical Center in a snowmobile accident.
Interment followed in Ott Cemetery.
Mr. Prechtl was born May 9, 1957, in St. Marys, the son of Helen Krise Prechtl of Daguscahonda and the late Merle Prechtl. He married Kim Brunner on October 23, 1982. She survives.
Beside his mother and wife, he is survived by a son, John J. Prechtl Jr., at home, two daughters, Laura and Joann Prechtl, both of Ridgway; and two sisters, Debbie Mitchell, Weedville, and Connie Rigard, St. Marys.
Mr. Prechtl had resided in Ridgway for 13 years. He attended St. Leo’s Church and was a member of the F.O. of Eagles in Ridgway. He had been employed at Keystone Carbon Company.
The Meehan-Shilk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Daily Press, The: 13FEB1995
Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township
HFA: 19AUG2023
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Rigard, Leo J.
Leo J. "Pickles" Rigard, 104, of 347 Walnut Street, St. Marys, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home after living vibrantly for nearly 105 years.
He was born on May 31, 1916, in St. Marys, a son of the late Michael and Theresa Gschwendtner Rigard.
On May 28, 1947 in Sacred Heart Church, he married the late Rita Copello Rigard, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2002.
Pickles was the oldest member of Sacred Heart Church, where he had proudly served as an usher for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1941-1946 during WWII, and was also the recipient of a Purple Heart. He retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after 50 years of service.
Pickles was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus. He volunteered his time for more than 30 years cooking hotdogs at the annual bonfire for ECC. He enjoyed attending the games and functions of his grandchildren, and never turned down the chance to play a game of cards with his friends and family. Most of all, he adored his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
He is survived by two daughters; Mary Kay Seelye and her husband Alan of St. Marys and Jane Hyde of Gettysburg and by one son; Bruce Rigard and his wife Connie of Tennessee. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Emily, Joshua, Eric, Alyssa, Lisa, and Anthony and by nine great-grandchildren, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Leo Rigard, Jr., by six brothers; Edward, Francis, Romayne, Vincent, Jerome, and Gervase Rigard, and by four sisters; Irene Laird, Iona Laird, Genevieve Weichman, and Kathleen Rigard in infancy.
Visitation and funeral services for Leo J. Rigard are bring held privately with the family.
Military honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Interment will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Hospice.
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.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Daily Press, The: 5MAY2021.
HFA: 06MAY2021
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Prechtl, Helen J (Krise).
Helen J. "Zippy" Prechtl, 85, of Daguscahonda, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
She was born on January 21, 1940, in Toby, the daughter of the late Oden and Christine Billotte Krise.
On June 23, 1955, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Brandy Camp, she married the late Merle Prechtl, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1990.
Zippy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication. She retired from Keystone Powder Metals, where she dedicated many years of service. She was a devoted member of St. Leo Church in Ridgway, PA, where she found comfort and fellowship. Zippy will be remembered for her warm spirit, her love for family, and her special knack for keeping secrets between her and her cherished great-grandchildren. She was known for her warmth and sociable nature and could be found sharing the joke of the long stem rose, a testament to her ability to connect with others through humor.
An avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Zippy found joy in cheering for her team. She loved spending her leisure time playing bingo and bowling.Gardening was another of her passions; she found great fulfillment in nurturing her plants and enjoyed canning her harvests. Additionally, she delighted in playing Candy Crush, most likely holding the record for the level she had achieved. Zippy's passion for coffee was evident in her daily rituals, where she found joy and comfort in sharing a cup with family and friends
She is survived by 2 daughters; Deborah "Debi" Mitchell and her husband Jack of Weedville and Constance "Connie" Rigard and her husband Bruce of St. Marys, 6 grandchildren; Lisa, Anthony, Brandon, Nicole, Danielle, and John, and 12 great grandchildren; Parker, Lia, Giovanni, Luna, Sierra, Kayla, Tyler, Isaac, Eli, Arionna, Brionna, and Jaycee. She is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Schneider and her husband Michael of Daguscahonda, several nieces and nephews, and her long time companion, Jim "Mope" Nussbaum.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, John J. Prechtl, and seven brothers: Herman, Clair "Bill", Calvin "Joe", John, Edward "Charlie", Thomas, and Richard Krise.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, 111 Depot Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Krise Funeral Home, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA, 15853, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to 3 Breastketeers, 102 Elk Road, St. Marys, PA, 15857.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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Daily Press, The: 23SEP2025.
Accessed: 26SEP2025.
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