Lynda M. Pontzer

Lynda M. Pontzer , 67, of 500 Spruce Street, St. Marys, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Penn Highlands Elk.

She was born on January 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Edward and Orma Nicklas Pontzer.

Lynda graduated from ECCHS and received her Bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst University.  She then received 2 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 our 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 lifelong friend, Marsha Wolff of St. Marys and by her companion, Art Colaprete of St. Marys.  She is also survived by 3 brothers, Michael (Dee) Pontzer, Joseph (Sandra) Pontzer and Terrence (Maria) Pontzer.

A Celebration of Life for Lynda M. Pontzer will be celebrated on Monday, September 8, 2014, at 12:00 PM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Rev. Richard Allen, Pastor, officiating.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, PA 15857

Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com