Obituaries: Gerald A. Bauer, 76, of 30 Hauber Avenue died early Wednesday morning at Hamot Medical Center in Erie after a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1925 in St. Marys, son of the late Ambrose and Mary C. Kerner Bauer. On July 4, 1946 in Sacred Heart Church, he married Mary P. Henry, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Patricia, Mrs. Robert Carner, St. Marys; three sons, John D. and Blaze L. Bauer, both of St. Marys, and Raymond R. Bauer, Cherryville, NC; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Winifred, Mrs. John Schreiber, and Monica, Mrs. Fred DeFranco, both of St. Marys; and a brother, Eugene R. Bauer, also of St. Marys. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Grace Bauer; and four brothers, Walter J., Paul R., Carl I. and Thomas A. Bauer. Mr. Bauer was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools. He attended Williamsport Trade School and was an employee of Keystone Carbon Co., retiring in 1989 after 44 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force in the 1st Air Commando of the China-Burma-India Theatre Operation, a member of St. Marys Beagle Club and a life member of the FOP. A Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald A. Bauer will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church with Father Ananias, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the St Marys Cemetery. Frances B. Landis, 81, of 705 Center Street died Tuesday at Pinecrest Manor, where she had been a resident. She was born March 9, 1920 in St. Marys, daughter of the late A. Guy and Frances Kneidel Drake. On November 22, 1945 in St. Marys Church, she married Robert E. Landis, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Susan Landis, St. Marys, and Mary, Mrs. Steve Aiello, New Hope; and two grandsons, Robert and Ryan Fernan of California. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Marian Garner, Virginia "Birdie" Daniels, Inez Loeffler and Peggy Straub. She was the last member of her immediate family. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, class of 1938. She was a former employee of Stackpole Corp., and was a member of St. Marys Church, the CD of A, and served as a cafeteria worker at St. Marys Parochial School for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances B. Landis will be celebrated 10:30a.m. Friday in St. Marys Church with the Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Lena Torcaso Lena Torcaso, 106, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at the manor. She was born August 5, 1895 in Salarno, Italy, daughter of the late Angelo and Carmella Agliardo. She was preceded in death by her first and second husband, Anthony Migilicio and Anthony Torcaso. Mrs. Torcaso was a member of St. Marks Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and a lifetime member of the Emporium Department Auxiliary. She was a lifelong area resident. She had lived in Austin during the flood, and had a store in Austin, where she was a telephone operator. From Austin, she moved to Sizerville by the old railroad station, located across from Villella Springs, where she also had a store, selling meat and home made bread, which she delivered to Emporium by horse and buggy She moved to Emporium and owned and operated the Palace of Sweets, selling this establishment in 1941 to build the Cabin Kitchen in Emporium. She was known as the Pie Lady from the Cabin Kitchen, where she did the baking from 1941 until 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Isabelle Czekai of Emporium and Theresa (Mrs. William) Vizza of St. Marys; a son, Francis Migilicio of York; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Anthony Migilicio Jr.; a grandson, Jerome Migilicio; and a sister and six brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lena Torcaso will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., from St. Marks Church with the Rev. Paul Siebert, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery Betty J. Guy, 71, of Fayettville, PA, and formerly of Brockway, died Sunday, January 6, 2002. She was born March 17, 1930 in Brockway. Mrs. Guy was a housewife and was Methodist by faith. She is survived by her husband, John R. of Fayettville; two sons, John A. and Robert, both of Maryland; four daughters, Juanita Trunzo of Butler, Maisie Remick of Kane, Geri Cruikshank of California, Judy Jenvey of Tennessee; her mother, Evelyn Hooten of Highland View Nursing Home, Brockway; and two grandchildren, David and Joanna of Maryland. Private funeral services for Betty J. Guy will be held Saturday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel in the village of Laurel Run, Fayettville. Burial will follow in Indiantown Gap. Gertrude Ann Zawatski, 78, of 514 High Street, Johnsonburg; died Tues day, January 8, 2002 at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys following a lengthy illness. She was born January 16, 1923 in Ridgway, daughter of Louis and Angeline Denenzio Votano. Mrs. Zawatski was a resident of Johnsonburg for the past 50 years, and was a former resident of Ridgway. She graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1941. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Rosary Altar Society and Johnsonburg Senior Center. She had been employed at Speer Carbon Co., St. Marys , for 17 years and was formerly employed at Ridgway Telephone Company. On August 2, 1947 in Holy Rosary Church, she married Victor Zawatski, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Rita (Mrs. Paul T.) Rupprecht of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Don (Mrs. Robert) Sekelsky of Johnsonburg; a grandson, David Rupprecht of St. Marys; two brothers, Michael Votano of Wilcox and Patsy Votano of Houston, TX; and a sister, Anna (Mrs. Teddy) Wolfel of Punxsutawney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, Joseph and Paul "Chuckie" Votano; a half brother,John DeStephano and a sister, Mary Croftcheck. A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude A. Zawatski will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, Friday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David J. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Harriet Starr, 96, a resident of Highland View, Brockway, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at the Highland View Nursing Home in Brockway. She was born November 17, 1905 in Black Diamond, PA, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Brown Miller. She married Ivan D. Starr Sr., who preceded her in death February 1989. Mrs. Starr was a retired bookkeeper at Starr Trucking Company and was a member of Brockport United Methodist Church. She was a former resident of Brockport. She is survived by a son, Ivan D. Starr Jr. of Kersey; four grandchildren, Paula Prechtl, H. Robert White Jr., both of Brockport, Catherine Facchine of Fairview and David Starr of Kersey. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Avismae Starr White; a granddaughter; five brothers and three sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services for Harriet A. Starr will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Beatty officiating. Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville. Births: None Weddings/Engagements: None Notes of Interest: None Dornish / Historical Society: None