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Lynda Pontzer Obituary
She was born on Jan. 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Edward and Orma Nicklas Pontzer.
Lynda graduated from Elk County Catholic High School and received her bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst University. She then received two master's degrees from the University of Arizona, one in art history and another in English. In her early years, she taught in Denmark, Scotland and Iran. She often substituted in the local schools, and greatly enjoyed teaching children to paint. Lynda traveled the world and was very adventurous, she had even participated in a biennial art show in Florence, Italy. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and animals. She will always be remembered for being able to see the art, brightness and beauty in everything. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by a daughter, Dayna Pontzer of Richmond, Va.; a life-long friend, Marsha Wolff of St. Marys and by her companion, Art Colaprete of St. Marys. She is also survived by three brothers, Michael (Dee) Pontzer, Joseph (Sandra) Pontzer and Terrence (Maria) Pontzer.
There will be no public visitation. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at noon Monday at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, with the Rev. Richard Allen, pastor, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, PA 15857.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com.
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for Lynda Pontzer
Chris DeNapoli
September 4, 2014
Amazing talent.....
Marilyn Secco
September 4, 2014
Lynda was kind enough to help out by being a judge at he Elk County Fair recently. I reconnected with her at our 50th class reunion in June. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Sister John Paul Bauer
September 3, 2014
My prayers for her family, especially Dana. May her soul and the soul of all the faithfully departed, rest in peace.
Lee Anne Dierksheide
September 2, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Lynda's passing, we had just reconnected a short few years ago after losing touch with each other for many years. Lynda was a very special person. Dayna my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Mary Kalinowski
September 2, 2014
She was a wonderful, kind and giving person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and all of us at the Elk County Historical Society.
Kim Shelander
September 1, 2014
I'm in shock I just heard of this ... She was a wonderful neighbor . She was such a strong and talented women . I'll miss u neighbor
Sue Luchs
August 31, 2014
She was a great friend and I will miss her. We had loads fun + adventure on our trips together.
Ken, Kim, Lindsey Pauline
August 30, 2014
We are so sad to hear of Lynda's passing, Lindsey was one of her favorite students and so enjoyed being in her classes....prayers to her family
Loretta Paolello
August 30, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Lynda. She was a wonderful person and a great friend. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
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