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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Richards, Harry James.
Harry James Richards, 79, unexpectedly passed away on November 24, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Harry lived most of his life in Pennsylvania until he and Jenny moved to Newcastle, Wyoming in 2024.
Harry was born June 30, 1946 to the late Harry A. and Virginia E. Malone Richards in St Mary's, PA.
On August 9, 1969, Harry married his forever sweetheart Genevieve Lecker at St Mary's Catholic Church, spending 56 happy years together.
Harry is survived by his wife Jenny, daughter Renee Keune and husband Douglas of Spearfish, SD, son Jason Richards and his wife Tracy of Mineral Wells, TX. Grandchildren Payton (Edgard Munoz) and Camden Richards (Emma) of Mineral Wells, TX, Kylian and Ember Keune of Spearfish, SD, and great-grandsons McCoy Munoz of Mineral Wells, TX, and Dom Way of Cheyenne, WY. Brother Charlie (Debby) Richards of Ridgway, PA. Sisters-in-law Mildred Kraus of Weatherfield, CT, and Kathleen Lecker of St Marys, PA along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Leo F. and Jane C. Lecker and brother-in-law Michael E. Lecker.
Harry was a fun and popular guy. If you were to have met him chances are you would have remembered him. Harry enjoyed many happy memories of family camping, hunting, fishing, and a mid life crisis of learning to scuba dive. He had a passion of woodworking, reloading ammunition and was an avid HAM radio operator. He worked for Motion Control for 28 years, a driver for ATA of North Central PA, and Product Assurance.
A Celebration of Life service will be planned in Pennsylvania the summer of 2026.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Daily Press, The: 05DEC2025
Accessed: 05DEC2025
- [S36] Obituary: Buchheit, Agnes M. (Rettger), (Name: Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania; Date: 22MAR2017;;), Obit: Buchheit, Agnes M. (Rettger). 22MAR2017.
Agnes M. Buchheit, 91, of 599 Fillmore Rd., St. Marys, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Elk Haven Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She was born May 8, 1925 in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Breindel Rettger. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1943.
On Aug. 28, 1948 in the St. Mary's Church, she married Earl J. Buchheit, who preceded her in death Nov. 1, 2003.
Agnes was a member of the St. Mary's Church and the St. Anne's Society. She was also a member of the Altar Society and the St. Marys Senior Center. Agnes enjoyed playing cards and was very devoted to her Catholic faith.
Agnes is survived by four daughters, Kathleen Lecker and her husband Michael of St. Marys, Janet Hopkins of Erie, Pauline Buchheit of Lancaster and Sally Buchheit of Lititz; seven sons, Peter Buchheit and his wife Karen of Bradford, Thomas Buchheit and his wife Karen of Williamsport, Joseph Buchheit and his wife Judy of Bryan, Texas, Ronald Buchheit of Bradford, Jeffrey Buchheit and his wife Tina of St. Marys, Christopher Buchheit of Vancouver, Washington and Michael Buchheit of St. Marys; 11 grandchildren, Ryan Lecker, Marissa Buchheit, Jessica Buchheit, Patrick Buchheit, Joshua Buchheit, Zachary Buchheit, Nicole Scholl, David Buchheit, Adam Buchheit, Laura Buchheit and Renee Buchheit; two great-grandchildren, Huntley Lecker and Riley Scholl; a brother, Paul Rettger of Pittsburgh; and by many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Agnes was preceded in death by five sisters, Margaret Rettger, Gertrude Brechtel, Theresa Knouse, Sr. M. Eileen Rettger, OSB, and Marie Rettger in infancy; seven brothers, Vincent, Leo, Rev. Emmeran, OSB, Benedict, Charles, George and Joseph Rettger and a son-in-law, Christopher Hopkins.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes M. Buchheit will be celebrated in the St. Mary's Church on Saturday, March 25 at noon with Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday, March 24 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Earl and Agnes Buchheit Scholarship Fund, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, c/o Bradford Education Foundation, 300 Campus Dr., Bradford, Pa. 16701; the Community Nurses, Inc., 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, Pa. 15857; or to the Elk County Catholic High School, Advancement Office, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, Pa. 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2017.
HFA: 21NOV2021
- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Buchheit, Peter J. 26APR2022.
Peter J. Buchheit, 67, of Bradford, passed away, Sunday, April 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.
Born June 2, 1954, in St. Marys, he was the son of the late Earl and Agnes (Rettger) Buchheit.
On Sept. 20, 1980, in St. Francis of Assisi, he married Karen Niemic Buchheit, who survives.
He received his associate's degree in construction technology from Williamsport Area Community College and his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Pete retired in June 2020 after 41 years of service as director of facilities management at the University of Pittsburgh Bradford and Titusville campuses. In addition to overseeing the upkeep of Pitt-Bradford's buildings and grounds, Pete supervised the construction and/or major renovations of many campus buildings during his career including Hanley Library, Blaisdell Hall, Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport and Fitness Center, Swarts Hall, Frame-Westerberg Commons, Kessel Athletic Complex, Wick Chapel, Marilyn Horne Hall and seven residence halls.
In 2008 the University of Pittsburgh honored Pete with the Chancellor's Award for Staff Excellence in Service to the Community in recognition for his wide-ranging volunteerism to community and professional associations. Prior to his career at Pitt Pete was Director of Health and Building Inspection for the City of Bradford, a position to which he was appointed at age 20
Pete was very actively involved with two key professional associations during his career, the Keystone Association of Physical Plant Administrators (KAPPA) and the Eastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators (ERAPPA), serving on the boards and in officer positions for both organizations.
Pete was an active community volunteer for several organizations. While serving on the board of directors of the Bradford Family YMCA, Pete guided the organization through a $4 million renovation and expansion project. Later he assisted with merger of the Bradford and Olean (NY) YMCAs to create the YMCA of the Twin Tiers. He served on the YMCA of the Twin Tiers Foundation board of directors He assisted CARE for Children with construction planning of their new building, the Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center. He served on the board of directors of Journey Health Systems.
Pete was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and served for more than 20 years on the parish finance council. He helped the church and parish school with two major building projects. He received the Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great-the highest honor a lay person can receive from the Roman Catholic Church.
Pete was a member of the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department for almost 20 years, serving in a number of positions, including president, station captain and treasurer.
He also was a member of the Bradford Club and the Pennhills Club.
Pete spent many years supporting local youth sports teams and theater groups when his two daughters were growing up. He was a certified swim official at YMCA; assisted with cross country, track, swimming and volleyball sports boosters; and helped construct sets for local theater productions.
He loved spending time with his brothers and cousins at their hunting and fishing camps, traveling with his family, and golfing with friends locally and in Florida.
During his 18-month-long fight against pancreatic cancer Pete participated in a clinical trial at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh to help find a better treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 41 years are his two daughters, whom he cherished, Marissa Buchheit (Alex Negle) and Jessica Buchheit (Ryan Gumbita), both of Pittsburgh; 10 brothers and sisters, Kathleen Lecker of St. Marys, Janet Hopkins of Fairview, Pauline Buchheit of Lancaster, Tom (Karen) Buchheit of Cogan Station, Joe (Judy) Buchheit of Bryan, TX, Sally Buchheit of Leola, Ron Buchheit of Bradford, Jeff (Tina) Buchheit of St. Marys, Christopher Buchheit of Vancouver, WA, and Mike Buchheit of St. Marys; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 21, 2022, at St. Bernard Church. Burial was in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Pete and Karen Buchheit Family Fund (which will help fight pancreatic cancer among other causes) at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, 301 N. Union St., Suite 203, Olean, NY 14760, or online at www.cattfoundation.org or to the Peter J. Buchheit Legacy Scholarship Fund at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
Published by The Daily Press from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2022.
HFA: 26APR2022.
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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Lecker, Michael E.
Michael E. Lecker, 76, of 599 Fillmore Road, St. Marys, and formerly of Muenster Road, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Penn Highlands Elk, after a brief illness.
He was born November 24, 1942, in St. Marys, son of the late Leo F. and Jane Bebble Lecker. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1960. Mike was a retired employee of General Electric, retiring in 2008 after 39 years of service.
On June 2, 1973, in the St. Mary's Church, Mike married Kathleen M. Buchheit, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Ryan Lecker and his wife Candace of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Huntley Lecker; and by two sisters, Mildred Kraus of Connecticut and Jenny Richards and her husband Harry of Ridgway.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Lecker, in 1973.
Mike was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He served as Chairman of the St. Marys Planning Commission and was a former Benzinger Township Auditor. He enjoyed reading and gardening.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael E. Lecker will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, October 26, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Gabler, OSB, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Friday evening, from 5-8 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 Sacred Heart Church, 325 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Daily Press, The: 24Oct2019
Accessed: 05DEC2025
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