Mary St. Clair

Mary C. (Gill) St.Clair a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and cherished friend of all who knew her passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 in State College, PA at the age of 90. Born on March 9, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Mary blessed all who knew her with warmth and kindness. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Richard L. St.Clair.

A proud graduate of Bethel Borough High School, Class of 1952, Mary pursued her education at Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, PA where she majored in Elementary Education and was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority.

Mary was a member of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. Later, she joined Thomas United Presbyterian Church where she also sang in the choir.

Mary was a wonderful cook and baker known for creating sweet memories during family gatherings, especially on holidays. Her home was a haven filled with laughter, love and delightful aromas of baked goods, where family and friends were always welcomed with open arms. Mary loved spending time with her family and cherished every moment spent with them, as well as her beloved dogs.

Mary was preceded in death by parents Henry A. and Esther M. Gill, sister Priscilla Leshner and daughter Melissa Rose St.Clair. She is survived by sister Sally Haxby, children Richard Henry(Krzysztof), Michael Lawrence (Nancy), William James(Judith) and Wendy Elizabeth(Ronald), 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held in honor of Mary’s life on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 7:00 Snyder-Green at Snyder Funeral Home located at 402 Church Street, Ligonier, PA Pastor David Kenyon of Pioneer United Presbyterian Church, Ligonier will be officiating the service.