Cheryl J. Pistner, 79, of St. Marys, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on August 6, 2024 following an illness of the past three years.

Cheryl was born on March 5, 1945 in Ridgway.  She was the daughter of the late Norman and Lavonne (Green) Sennett. On August 29, 1969 she married James J. Pistner who survives.  They were married in the chapel at Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital by Father Cero.

Cheryl grew up in Kersey, PA, and attended grade school at Kersey Elementary School and was a graduate of the St. Marys Area High School.  Upon graduation she obtained a business degree in stenography from the Erie Business College.  Later she attended Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree as a medical secretary and transcriptionist.

Cheryl worked at Andrew Kaul Hospital for 25 years as a medical transcriptionist, and retired in 2010 from Dr. Randall Kurtz Chiropractic Office as the Office Manager.  Aside from work, Cheryl loved her shelties.  Over the years she had nine in all, several of them being rescues.  She enjoyed taking them for walks and spoiling them.  Cheryl was a huge supporter of the Humane Society, she loved all animals.  You could often find her at Benzinger Park sitting in her chair passing out treats to all the dogs.  Cheryl also loved going for cruises and to car shows in the “Dreamsicle” with her husband, Jim.  She was an avid sports fan, faithfully supporting all the local athletes no matter what sport or season.

Cheryl is also survived by her son, James J. Pistner II, his wife Becky of St. Marys; her grandchildren, James III and Gabriella who she adored; her brother, James (Denise) Sennett of Kersey; her two nieces, Jill Pfeufer and Katie Warner; and three nephews, Johnny, David, and Patrick Halloran.  

She was preceded in death by her older sister, Wanda (John) Halloran.  

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:00PM, with the Rev. Ignatius Camello, O.S.B, officiating.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday from 3:00PM until the time of the service.

The family would like to thank the Pinecrest Nursing Staff for all of their support.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 East Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA  15857.

Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.