Carmen M. Wehler, 79, of Teaberry Road, St. Marys, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home.

She was born on April 18, 1943 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of the late George and Rose Cornelio Garbic.

On October 2, 1961, at Sacred Heart Church, she married the late Richard J. Wehler, who preceded her in death on March 20, 2008. Together they shared more than 47 years of love and laughter.

Carmen was a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of St. Marys High School. She was a member of Queen of the World Church and retired from Grotzinger’s Equipment after many years of service. She had also worked at Penn Bank for a number of years.

She was a talented crocheter, always enjoying making blankets for her family. She also enjoyed sewing and swimming, and could often be found cooking for her family. Together with her husband, they were members of the Elk County Cloggers and the North Country Cloggers. 

A kind, loving, and generous mother and grandmother, Carmen cherished nothing more than spending time with her family.

She is survived by 3 children; Denise Cheatle and her husband Dan, Richard (Amy Pichler) Wehler, and Keith (Nancy Pistner) Wehler, all of St. Marys, by her 7 grandchildren; Shane Cheatle, Betsy (Edison) LaValle, Nastashya (Richard) Butto, Kyle Wehler, Savannah Wehler, Jordan Wehler and Nash Wehler, as well as by her 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother; David Shope of Erie and a sister; Theresa “Sis” Fox of Maryland, as well as by several nieces and nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen M. Wehler will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Queen of the World Church or to a charity of choice.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com