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Helen Louise O'Dell
1919 - 1979 (60 years)-
Name Helen Louise O'Dell [1, 2, 3] Birth 4 May 1919 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA 
Gender Female Death 4 Jul 1979 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA [3] Person ID I4674 Branches and Roots Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
Father David Lester O'Dell, b. 8 Jan 1889, Mahaffry, Clearfield, Pennsylvania d. 16 Mar 1981, Mahaffer, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 92 years) Relationship natural Mother Mary Johanna Wurm, b. 20 Apr 1898, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 29 Mar 1962, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 63 years) Relationship natural Marriage 7 Feb 1916 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Family ID F2483 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Robert L. Erich, b. 14 Mar 1915, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 22 Jun 2009, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 94 years) Marriage 14 Dec 1937 St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA [3] Children > 1. Nancie Erich [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] + 2. Living + 3. Mary Jo Erich, b. 30 Jul 1939, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 6 Sep 2002, Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 63 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]+ 4. Living Family ID F958 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Feb 2026
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St. Marys Daily Press
July 1979
Mrs. Robert Erich, the former Helen L. O'Dell, age 60, of Trout Run Road, died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 4, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of David O'Dell of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and the late Mamie Wurm O'Dell. Her husband, Robert L. Erich, whom she married December 14, 1937, in St. Marys, survives. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mary Jo, Mrs. William Geer; Nancy Fink, both of Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania; Patricia Fledderman, of St. Marys; a son, Arnold (Butch), of St. Marys; two brothers, William (Peck) and David L., Jr., both of St. Marys, and 20 grandchildren. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Erich. Mrs. Erich was last employed by Pure Carbon Company. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Queen of the World Church with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock this morning in Queen of the World Church for the late Mrs. Robert Erich. The Trout Run Road woman died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lenghty illness. Fr. Ildephonse, O. S. B., was mass celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were: Gary Meyer, Rodney Salter, Vern and Harold Erich, William and Denny O'Dell. Out -of-town relatives and friends were in attendance from League City, Texas; Weedville, Ridgway, Johnsonburg and Kane.
St. Marys Daily Press
July 1979
Mrs. Robert Erich, the former Helen L. O'Dell, age 60, of Trout Run Road, died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 4, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of David O'Dell of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and the late Mamie Wurm O'Dell. Her husband, Robert L. Erich, whom she married December 14, 1937, in St. Marys, survives. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mary Jo, Mrs. William Geer; Nancy Fink, both of Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania; Patricia Fledderman, of St. Marys; a son, Arnold (Butch), of St. Marys; two brothers, William (Peck) and David L., Jr., both of St. Marys, and 20 grandchildren. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Erich. Mrs. Erich was last employed by Pure Carbon Company. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Queen of the World Church with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock this morning in Queen of the World Church for the late Mrs. Robert Erich. The Trout Run Road woman died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lenghty illness. Fr. Ildephonse, O. S. B., was mass celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were: Gary Meyer, Rodney Salter, Vern and Harold Erich, William and Denny O'Dell. Out -of-town relatives and friends were in attendance from League City, Texas; Weedville, Ridgway, Johnsonburg and Kane.
St. Marys Daily Press
July 1979
Mrs. Robert Erich, the former Helen L. O'Dell, age 60, of Trout Run Road, died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 4, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of David O'Dell of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and the late Mamie Wurm O'Dell. Her husband, Robert L. Erich, whom she married December 14, 1937, in St. Marys, survives. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mary Jo, Mrs. William Geer; Nancy Fink, both of Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania; Patricia Fledderman, of St. Marys; a son, Arnold (Butch), of St. Marys; two brothers, William (Peck) and David L., Jr., both of St. Marys, and 20 grandchildren. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Erich. Mrs. Erich was last employed by Pure Carbon Company. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Queen of the World Church with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock this morning in Queen of the World Church for the late Mrs. Robert Erich. The Trout Run Road woman died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lenghty illness. Fr. Ildephonse, O. S. B., was mass celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were: Gary Meyer, Rodney Salter, Vern and Harold Erich, William and Denny O'Dell. Out -of-town relatives and friends were in attendance from League City, Texas; Weedville, Ridgway, Johnsonburg and Kane.
St. Marys Daily Press
July 1979
Mrs. Robert Erich, the former Helen L. O'Dell, age 60, of Trout Run Road, died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 4, 1919, in St. Marys, daughter of David O'Dell of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and the late Mamie Wurm O'Dell. Her husband, Robert L. Erich, whom she married December 14, 1937, in St. Marys, survives. Besides her father and husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mary Jo, Mrs. William Geer; Nancy Fink, both of Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania; Patricia Fledderman, of St. Marys; a son, Arnold (Butch), of St. Marys; two brothers, William (Peck) and David L., Jr., both of St. Marys, and 20 grandchildren. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Erich. Mrs. Erich was last employed by Pure Carbon Company. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Queen of the World Church with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock this morning in Queen of the World Church for the late Mrs. Robert Erich. The Trout Run Road woman died Wednesday morning at the local hospital following a lenghty illness. Fr. Ildephonse, O. S. B., was mass celebrant. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were: Gary Meyer, Rodney Salter, Vern and Harold Erich, William and Denny O'Dell. Out -of-town relatives and friends were in attendance from League City, Texas; Weedville, Ridgway, Johnsonburg and Kane.
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Sources - [S142] Unknown, Obituary: Geer, Mary Jo "Josie" (Erich), (Name: Unknown; Location: Unknown; Date: Unknown;), Obituary: Geer, Mary Jo "Josie" (Erich).
Mary Jo "Josie" Geer, 63, of 415 East Street, Johnsonburg, died Friday,
September 6, 2002 at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys following a brief
illness. She was born July 30, 1939, in St. Marys, daughter of Robert and
Helen O'Dell Erich. On August 23, 1957, in Queen of the World Church, she
married William Geer, who survives. She is also survived by her father,
step-mother, Loretta Erich, of St. Marys; three daughters, Donna (Mrs.
Joseph) Bowley III, Janet (Mrs. William) Zelechoski, both of Johnsonburg,
Judy (Mrs. Fred) Grunthaner of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Josh Padasak,
Jody Bowley and Erica Grunthaner; one brother, Arnold "Butch" Erich of St.
Marys; and two sisters, Patty (Mrs. Robert) Barr of St. Marys and Nancie
Dececchis of Johnsonburg. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in
death by a son Gary Geer, who died in 1992. Mrs. Geer had resided in
Johnsonburg for the past 37 years and was a former resident of St. Marys,
where she attended St. Marys Area High School. She was a member of Holy
Rosary Church and was active in the Girl Scouts as an assistant troop leader
for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jo "Josie" Geer will be
conducted at Holy Rosary Church,. Johnsonburg, Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., with
the Rec. David J. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Holy
Rosary Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Anthony Ferragine Funeral
Home, Inc., 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg tonight from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Unknown Source
HFA: 27NOV2022 - [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Erich, David W.
David W. Erich, 46, of 511 N. St. Marys Road, St. Marys, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie following complications of an injury from a car accident many years ago.
He was born February 13, 1967 in St. Marys, a son of Arnold "Butch" and Doris Rigard Erich, St. Marys.
Davis was a member of St. Marys Church and a graduate of SMAHS, class of 1985. He served in the Air Force from
1985-1989. He enjoyed i�shing and spending time with his dog, Forest. He was known for his love of Ebay and could always be found buying and selling things. He was an avid hunter who looked forward to spending time in the woods every year with his dad. He also enjoyed the Pittsburgh sports teams and collecting different kinds of patches. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. David also gave the ultimate gift by being an organ donor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by:
Brother: Dale Erich and his wife Josie, St. Marys
Brother: Chris Erich and his wife Dawn, Ridgway
Brother: Roger Erich and his wife Dove, Xenia, OH
Sister: Karen, Mrs. Joseph Gallagher, Exeter, PA
5 Nieces: Jennifer (Kurt) Kocher,
: Ashley Erich, who was also his goddaughter,
: Ellie Erich,
: Amber Erich,
: Sarah Gallagher,
1 Nephew: Austin Erich,
Maternal Grandmother: Alice Rigard, St. Marys
Preceded in Death By:
Maternal Grandfather: Francis Rigard
Paternal Grandfather: Robert Erich
Paternal Grandmother: Helen Erich
Paternal Step Grandmother: Loretta Erich
There will be No Visitation.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial which will be Celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com
Lynch-Green Funeral Home
HFA: 20AUG2023 - [S64] Staff, Obituary: Erich, Robert L, (Name: Ridgway Record, The; Location: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania;), Obituary: Erich, Robert L. 23JUN2009.0.
Robert L . Erich , 94, of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, and formerly of 1025 Trout Run Road, died on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness. He was born on March 14, 1915, in St. Marys, a son of the late Charles and Theresa Schaberl Erich . He married Helen O'Dell Erich , on Dec. 14, 1937, who preceded him in death on July 4, 1978. He married Loretta Grasser Kraft Erich on Aug. 20, 1986, who preceded him in death on March 13, 2008.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. He had worked at Stackpole Carbon Company for more than 20 years. He had also owned Erich Motors and had a wrecker service for many years. He was a member of the Elks and the Eagles Clubs. He had a great love and passion for automobiles and always enjoyed his work with automobiles.
He is survived by a son, Arnold "Butch" Erich and his wife Doris of St. Marys; two daughters, Patricia, Mrs. Robert Barr, St. Marys and Nancie DeCecchis and her companion Art Osmer of Kane; one step-son, Robert Kraft; 20 grandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Rita Meyer of St. Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Theresa Schaberl Erich ; his fi rst and second wives; one daughter, Mary Jo Geer; one grandson, Gary Geer; three brothers, William, Raymond "Fuzzy" and LeRoy "Curly" Erich ; and two sisters, Edna Emmert and Helen "Tooty" Salter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 325 Center Street, St. Marys, on Thursday, June 25 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Daniel Wolfel, O. S. B., as Celebrant. Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pinecrest Manor Memorial Fund, 763 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, Pa. 15857. Lynch- Green Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Ridgway Record, The: 23JUN2009.
HFA: 17AUG2016.
- [S142] Unknown, Obituary: Geer, Mary Jo "Josie" (Erich), (Name: Unknown; Location: Unknown; Date: Unknown;), Obituary: Geer, Mary Jo "Josie" (Erich).