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Richard J Pistner

Richard J Pistner

Male 1925 - 2009  (84 years)


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  • Name Richard J Pistner  [1, 2, 3] 
    Birth 9 Apr 1925  Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Sep 2009  Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I7196  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Frederick Albert Pistner,   b. 28 Oct 1894, Jones Township, Elk, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 May 1957, Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Florence A. Weidert,   b. 1 Jul 1895, Jones Township, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jan 1928, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F781  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Ruth Taylor 
    Children 
    >1. Sharon Pistner  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    >2. Lawrence Pistner  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    +3. Brenda Lee Pistner  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    >4. Christine Pistner  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    >5. Jean Pistner  [Father: unknown]  [Mother: unknown]
    Family ID F2403  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 2 Gloria B Stewart,   b. 3 Mar 1927, Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Nov 2018, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 19 Apr 2007  Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Holy Rosary Catholic Church
    Family ID F2404  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Pistner, Gloria B. (Stewart-Carrera).
      Gloria B. Carrera Pistner, 91, of 5587 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road, Johnsonburg, died Saturday night, Nov. 17, 2018, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys following a brief illness.

      Born on March 3, 1927 in Johnsonburg, she was the daughter of Paul and Ann Nelson-Stewart. On Sept. 18, 1945, she married Samuel J. Carrera in Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg; he preceded her in death in April of 1998. She later married Richard J. Pistner on April 19, 2007 in Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg; he preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2009.

      Gloria resided in Johnsonburg all her life, and attended Johnsonburg High School. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Church as well as the Johnsonburg Senior Center, where she volunteered for many years. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society, and volunteered at the Peppermint Stick at the St. Marys Hospital for 15 years. She has also been a member of the St. Anne Society in St. Marys for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and loved to volunteer her time.
      She was employed by Sylvania in St. Marys and retired in 1986 after 35 years of service.

      Gloria is survived by one daughter, Darla, Mrs. Larrie Jacobs of Johnsonburg; and one son, Joseph Carrera and his wife, Debby, of Leesburg, Florida; four grandchildren: David Jacobs and his wife, Tamy; Gwen, Mrs. Jeff Wolfe; Jason Zubiet; and Aimee, Mrs. Evan Fowler; six great-grandchildren: Zachary Wolfe and his wife, Brittney; Tiffany Wolfe; Samantha and Dominic Jacobs; and Easton and Sydnee Fowler; step-children: Lawrence Pistner and his wife, Barbara, of Johnsonburg; Sharon, Mrs. JD Davison of Ridgway; Brandy, Mrs. Mark Copelli of Ridgway; and Christine Woodford of Ridgway; 14 step-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren.

      Alongside her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter: Cheryl Zubieta; two husbands, Samuel J. Carrera and Richard J. Pistner; two sisters, Jean Warner and Paula Stewart; and a step-daughter, Jean Welsh.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for Gloria B. Carrera Pistner will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. with Fr. David Wilson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held privately at Holy Rosary Cemetery.
      Friends will be received at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home 401 Chestnut Street Johnsonburg, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 20. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

      If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Johnsonburg Senior Center 430 Center Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 or to Holy Rosary Church 600 Penn Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845

      Daily Press, The: 19NOV2018
      HFA: 26MAR2023

    2. [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Pistner, John L. "Sharkie".
      John L. "Sharkie" Pistner, 88, of First Avenue, Johnsonburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

      He was born Jan. 14, 1928 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Frederick and Florence (Weidert) Pistner.

      He married Ellen Rita (Bloam) on May 12, 1951, she preceded him in death in 2003.

      "Sharkie" was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School. He served as corporal in the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Armored Cavalry of the U.S. Army during WWII from 1946-1949. He worked at the Johnsonburg Paper Mill for 41 years, retiring in 1990.

      He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he served as usher, the Johnsonburg VFW where he served many years on the burial detail and member of the Johnsonburg American Legion.

      He lived all his life in Johnsonburg.

      He is survived by one brother, Charles (Mary Jane) Pistner of York; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Marie Schifferle; and three brothers, Richard, Eugene and Lawrence Pistner.

      A Mass of Christian Burial for John L. "Sharkie" Pistner will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father David Wilson as celebrant.

      Military honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg/Ridgway Servicemen's Detail. Military members are asked to assemble at the funeral home Friday at 9:15 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.

      Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 23 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Ubel Funeral Home, Johnsonburg.

      The family suggests memorials to the Johnsonburg Senior Center or the Johnsonburg VFW for the burial detail and will be accepting online condolences at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.

      Funeral Home
      Ubel Funeral Home
      111 Bridge Street Johnsonburg, PA 15845
      (814) 965-2591

      Daily Press, The: 21SEP2016
      HFA: 26MAR2023

    3. [S411] Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Veteran's Compensation Application, Pistner, Fred A.