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Scottdale, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Scottdale, PA & Surrounding Areas

Robert W. Traynor

Robert W. Traynor

Nov 1, 2024

Robert W. Traynor, 82 passed away, Friday, November 1, 2024.  

Services will be private are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Scottdale, Pa.

Joseph A. Siwula

Joseph A. Siwula

Oct 31, 2024

Joseph A. “Shivy” Siwula, 93 of Everson passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born April 12, 1931, in Everson, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Stepanic) Siwula.

Prior to his retirement, Shivy was employed by Commisso Paving & Construction Company with 37 years’ service. He was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1949. A veteran...

Vicki L. Hribal

Vicki L. Hribal

Oct 28, 2024

Vicki L. Hribal, 65 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (Knipple) Sherbondy.

Prior to her recent retirement, Vicki was employed as a Claims Representative for Service Master, Connellsville. Her previous employment included NAPA Auto...

Alice J. Rugg

Alice J. Rugg

Oct 10, 2024

Alice J. Rugg, 77 of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born November 26, 1946 in Everson a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Zajac) Dziurzynski.

Alice was a member of the partner parish of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale where she was a longtime member of the church choir. Music and singing in the...

Josephine L. Davis

Josephine L. Davis

Oct 1, 2024

Josephine L. “Jean” (Sorace) Davis, 99 of Scottdale, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. A service is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements for Jean are in coordination with GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Scottdale. For online condolences and information, please visit www.gjfuneral.com.

John M. Bluhm

John M. Bluhm

Aug 21, 2024

John M. “Jack” Bluhm, 81 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born June 8,1943 in South Bend, IN a son of the late John and Frances (Kendall) Bluhm.

Jack was a long-time and respected educator having taught chemistry at Norwin High School and completed his career as a teacher at Geibel Catholic High...

Kym L. Grabiak

Kym L. Grabiak

Aug 18, 2024

Kym L. Grabiak, 56 of Greensburg passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born May 26, 1968 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Albert Lee Firestone and Betty Fallecker who survives.

Kym was most recently employed by Victoria Secret, Westmoreland Mall and prior to that worked for US Airlines as a Flight Attendant and as a sales associate at...

Harry T. Keslar, Sr.

Harry T. Keslar, Sr.

Aug 8, 2024

Harry T. Keslar, Sr., 91 of Scottdale passed away, Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born March 20, 1933 in Acme a son of the late John and Birdie (Lankey) Keslar.

Harry retired from US Steel where he was employed as a crane operator. He attended Mt. Joy Covenant Brethren Church and was a veteran of the US Army. Harry enjoyed...

Scott A. Emminger, Sr.

Scott A. Emminger, Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

Scott A. Emminger, Sr., 59 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe. He was born March 14, 1965 a son of Eugene and Shirley (Katonka) Emminger.

Scott had been employed by Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Latrobe. He was a great storyteller and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren sharing those stories. He also...

Mary Elizabeth Kropp

Mary Elizabeth Kropp

Jul 28, 2024

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Kropp, 77 of Alverton passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Independence Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born July 2, 1947 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Brown) Leonard.

Liz enjoyed vacations to Rehoboth Beach, Oglebay, shopping trips and a cup of coffee on the porch with her pet buddy, Pax. Family and...

Howard Joseph Gillott

Howard Joseph Gillott

Jul 12, 2024

Howard Joseph Gillott, 80 of Connellsville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born October 28, 1943 in Bullskin Township a son of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Landy) Gillott.

Howard was a graduate of Connellsville High School and received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He had been employed as an electrical engineer for Westinghouse....

Edward R. Brown

Edward R. Brown

Jun 29, 2024

Edward R. “Skip” Brown, 87, of Mount Pleasant, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, June 29, 2024. A native of Bridgeport, Skip was the son of the late Harry “Bud” Brown and Dorothy Gayle (Smitley) Brown.

Skip had a servant’s heart, with a whistle and a song. A member of Pennsville Baptist Church, he served the Lord...

Barry Lee McMaster

Barry Lee McMaster

Jun 22, 2024

Barry Lee McMaster, 77 of Greensburg, formerly of Scottdale, passed away

Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born November 10, 1946 in Connellsville a son

of the late Edgar Ellsworth McMaster and Doris Irene (Wiggins) McMaster.

Following his retirement from Teledyne, Inc. of Scottdale, Barry continued to stay

active and operated Barry’s Italian Ice. He also enjoyed golfing and when able, he

assisted his sons...

MaryAnne Nicolazzo

MaryAnne Nicolazzo

Jun 18, 2024

MaryAnne Nicolazzo, 76 of Connellsville, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, CA a daughter of the late Earl and Thelma (Wiggins) Cherry.

Mary Anne was a licensed practical nurse having been employed at LaFayette Manor, Uniontown for 30 years. She loved animals and was known for taking in and caring for many...

Charles Dunlevy

Charles Dunlevy

May 12, 2024

Charles Winston (Wimpy) Dunlevy, age 92 of Batavia, NY (formerly Scottdale, PA and Vero Beach, FL) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Charles was born December 16, 1931, in Newell, West Virginia, youngest son of Edward and Frances (Wagner) Dunlevy. He was predeceased by his older brother Lee Dunlevy of Ligonier, PA, and his sister Frances (Sissie) Rehanek,...

Karen J. Nicholson

Karen J. Nicholson

Apr 28, 2024

Karen J. Nicholson, 81 of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born January 2, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Samuel “Earl” and Dorothy (Brahs) Keller.Karen was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God Church, Scottdale and early in her career had been employed as a dental assistant. For over 50 years,...

Ethel B. Benedict

Ethel B. Benedict

Apr 18, 2024

Ethel B. Benedict, 90 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 15, 1934 a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Walker) Kring.Ethel was the owner of Young At Heart Children’s Clothing Store, Mt. Pleasant and a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1951.She is survived by her son, Tim...

John Chapman Maddox, Jr.

John Chapman Maddox, Jr.

Apr 15, 2024

John Chapman (Bubba) Maddox, Jr of Youngwood, died, April 15, 2024. He was born in Greenville, MS on March 13, 1958, to the late John C. Maddox, Sr and Sybil Burch Maddox.  He lived in Greenville until his dad transferred to California.  He eventually moved to Florida with his grandmother, who introduced him to horses, which became his passion.  He...

Fern R. (King) Hixson

Fern R. (King) Hixson

Apr 15, 2024

Fern R. (King) Hixson, of Scottdale passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 102 years, 7 months and 4 days.  She was born September 11, 1921 in Owensdale, a daughter of the late Wade and Edith (Miller) King.Fern lived a blessed life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  He greatest joy was being surrounded...

Joseph W. "Joey" Baker, Jr.

Joseph W. "Joey" Baker, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph W. “Joey” Baker, Jr. passed away tragically March 27, 2024 on his 25th birthday.  He was born March 27, 1999 in Greensburg the son of Susan Snyder (Jeremy Clark) and the late Joseph W. Baker, Sr. 

Joey was most recently employed at Mt. View Memory Care, Greensburg where he was maintenance supervisor and loved making things better for the residents. He...

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