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Dianne M Wonderly

Dianne M Wonderly

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  • Name Dianne M Wonderly  [1, 2] 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I5904  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father John W. Wonderly,   b. 18 Dec 1917, Kersey, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Apr 1970 (Age 52 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Martha Blessel,   b. 22 Apr 1925, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Nov 2011, Kersey, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Y  [1] 
    Family ID F163  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John W Hrusth,   b. 17 May 1947, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Jul 2012, Weedville, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 8 Sep 1984  Virgin Islands (British) Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
    +1. John E Hrusth  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1751  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

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    1. [S19] America's Obituaries & Death Notices, (Name: Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Brendlinger, Martha Blessel Wonderly.
      Martha Blessel Wonderly Brendlinger, 86, of 764 Shelvey Summit Rd., Kersey, died Monday morning, Nov. 21, 2011, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

      She was born April 22, 1925, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert and Appalonia (Portzer) Blessel.

      She married John W. Wonderly, who preceded her in death on April 13, 1970. She then married John L. Brendlinger on Nov. 17, 1979, who survives.

      She had resided in the Kersey area for most of her life and had been a former St. Marys resident. She was a member of Maria Lutheran Church in Dagus Mines and had been a member of the Bells of St. Marys and a member of the Square Dance group.

      She was the first one in her family to graduate from high school.

      She enjoyed spending time and playing with her great-granddaughter Maeve. She liked playing cards and board puzzles and giving Dianne's dog Cornelius treats.

      She had been employed by St. Marys Powdered Metals and Exotic Metals for 25 years.

      In addition to her second husband, she is survived by four children, Dianne Wonderly Hrusth of Weedville, Darlene Wonderly Lewis and her husband Kip of Philipsburg, Sam Brendlinger and Jim Brendlinger, both of Beaver; a grandson, Richard C. Wonderly and his wife Nancy of Altoona; a great-granddaughter, Maeve E. Wonderly of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      Besides her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Louise Feldbauer, Celesta Reading, Magdeline Portzer, Theresa Michael, and Angele Geiser; and two brothers, George and Benjamin Blessel.

      A memorial service for Martha M. Blessel Wonderly Brendlinger will be held at the Maria Lutheran Church on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Erik Hart, pastor of the Maria Lutheran Church.

      Burial will be in St.Boniface Cemetery.

      There will be no visitation.

      Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Community Nurses Inc. Hospice Program at 757 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Daily Press, The. 22NOV2011
      HFA: 09MAR2021

    2. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Hrusth, John W. "Jack".
      John W. "Jack" Hrusth , 65, of 652 Byrnedale Rd., Weedville, died Friday evening, July 6, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

      He was born May 17, 1947 in St. Marys, son of the late John D. and Mary Jane Lipsey Hrusth .

      On Sept. 8, 1984 in the Virgin Islands, he married Dianne M. Wonderly, who survives.

      He was a lifelong reside of the area and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area High School. He was formerly employed by the Metal Product Co. as a tool and die maker.

      Mr. Hrusth served in the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War and was a former member of the Fox Township Servicemen's Burial Detail, a member of the Dagus Mines American Legion, Kersey Eagles and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

      In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John E. (Sheri) Hrusth of Elbon; two grandchildren, Madison Lynn Hrusth and Aaron John Hrusth ; two sisters, Constance Malo (Calvin) of Honolulu, Hawaii and Susan Davido (Ronald) of Ridgway; and along with his parents and sisters helped raise his cousins, Bronwin Bullers, Richard Lipsey, Dwight Lipsey and Scott Lipsey; and is also survived by a sister-in-law, Darlene Lewis (Kip) of Philipsburg, Va., and by nieces and nephews.

      Family and friends of John W. "Jack" Hrusth are invited to invited to attend a memorial and committal service to be held at the Maria Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Donald Smith officiating.

      Full military rites will be accorded by the Fox Twp. Servicemen's Burial Detail.

      There will be no visitation.

      Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 20, P. O. Box 22, St. Marys, PA 15857.

      The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.lynchradkowski.com.

      Daily Press, The: 09JUL2012
      HFA: 30AUG2016