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- [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.
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Daily Press, The: 5MAY2021.
HFA: 06MAY2021
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Rigard, Vivian (Eckert).
Vivian E. Rigard, 92, of 185 Center St., Elk Towers, and formerly of 788 Washington St., St.Marys, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 at her residence.
She was born June 10, 1923 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Elmer and Mabel Frantz Eckert.
She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Ridgway High School. She was a retired employee of the Stackpole Corporation, retiring in 1981 with over 40 years of service.
She was married to Vincent Rigard, who preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1988.
Mrs. Rigard was a member of the St. Leo's Church in Ridgway. She was a veteran of WWII having served in the Marines. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. She also enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Rigard is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Davis of Newton, Mass.; a granddaughter, Billie-Jo Hoover (Jacob) of Bellefonte; three great-grandchildren, Claire Hoover, Harrison Hoover, and William Hoover; five step-grandchildren, Sue Ann Hanes (Steve), Lesa Bucher (Ed), Heather Pesce (Steve), George Simbeck (Tammy), and Bill Simbeck (Millie); 12 step-great-grandchildren; and by a daughter-in-law, Nancy Haberberger of St. Marys.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William V. Rigard, who died Nov. 22, 1988; and a sister, Jane Benton.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Vivian E. Rigard will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Eric Vogt, OSB, pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 403, St. Marys, Pa. 15857.
The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Daily Press, The: 02MAR2016.
HFA: 03SEP2023.
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Weichman, Genevieve M. (Rigard).
Genevieve M. Weichman, 95, of 444 W. Mill Street, St. Marys, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Pinecrest Manor following a brief illness.
She was born on February 20, 1919, a daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Gschwendtner Rigard.
On January 29, 1938 in St. Marys Church, she married Charles H. Weichman, who preceded her in death on July 11, 1987.
Gen was a graduate of SMAHS, class of 1936 and a member of St. Marys Church. She retired from Stackpole after more than 30 years of service. She had been a member of the Moose and the CYMA. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and trips to Salamanca.
She is survived by:
3 sons, Michael Weichman, St. Marys, David (Dorothy) Weichman, St. Marys, Richard (Elaine) Weichman, Du Bois, 2 daughters, Ann Wehler and Jean (David) Becquet, both of St. Marys and by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Leo "Pickles" Rigard, of St. Marys, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Romaine, Jerome, Francis, Vincent and Edward Rigard, 2 sisters, Iona Laird and Irene Laird, a sister Kathleen, in infancy, and by a son-in-law, James Wehler.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve M. Weichman will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the St. Marys Church, Church St., St. Marys with Fr. Alfred Patterson, OSB, officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Community Nurses Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Rpoad, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857
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: 08MAY2014
Accessed: 11OCT2023
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