Obituaries

Scottdale, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Scottdale, PA & Surrounding Areas

James E. Graft, Sr.

James E. Graft, Sr.

Mar 25, 2025

James E. Graft, Sr., 85 of Everson passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Lute) Graft; his children, Brenda Cramer (Donald), Mary Hull (Ronald), James Graft, Jr. (Maelee); a sister in law, Linda Lute; his grandchildren, Leanna Cramer, Sarah Martinosky (Kevin), Taryn Graft, Stephanie Rummel, Rebecca Henderson (Brandon); his great-grandchildren, Lily Frye, Rylee Martinosky,...

Janice I. Felgar

Janice I. Felgar

Mar 21, 2025

Janice I. Felgar, 71 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1953, in Connellsville a daughter of the late George and Luella (Brooks) Sprinkle.

Janice retired from Verizon where she worked as a consultant, an FMLA administrator and was a Union Steward. She was a member of Grace Community Church of Alverton where she...

David Phillips

David Phillips

Mar 14, 2025

David B. Phillips of Normalville, passed away on March 14, 2025 at the age of 62.

He was preceded in death by his life companion, Belinda; his parents John and Joan Phillips and his sister, Cherie Pinskey.

He is survived by two sons, David and Chris; a daughter, Alyssa, a step-son, Chad and two grandchildren, David and Blayke. Also surviving is his...

Danette M. Braunstein

Danette M. Braunstein

Mar 7, 2025

Danette M. “Dani” Braunstein, 65 of East Liverpool, OH, passed away, Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born June 1, 1959 in Connellsville State General Hospital a daughter of the late John C. “Cliff” Tarr and Margaret L. (Porter) Tarr of Boardman, Ohio.

Dani worked as a nurse at Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant for 18 years prior to moving to Ohio....

Carol W. Shepherd

Carol W. Shepherd

Mar 6, 2025

Carol W. Shepherd, 75 of Scottdale passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Richmond, VA a daughter of the late James E. Shepherd, Sr and Wanda (Kapel) Shepherd.

Carol had been employed by the SONY Corporation. She enjoyed cooking and had attended Culinary School receiving training as a chef. Carol also cherished the...

Vincent M. Santarel

Vincent M. Santarel

Jan 24, 2025

Vincent M. Santarel, 87 of Everson, passed away, Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born March 7, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Vincent J. and Victoria (Kusiak) Santarel.

Vinnie, as he was known to many, served as a bailiff for the Fayette County Courts. He had previously been employed by the Fruehauf Company. A member of the...

Harry Edward Holsopple

Harry Edward Holsopple

Jan 8, 2025

Harry Edward Holsopple, 73 of Scottdale, passed away January 8, 2025. He was born November 4, 1951 in Moon Township a son of the late Ira and Alice (McClester) Holsopple. 

Harry graduated from Moon High School in 1969 and received a bachelor’s degree in music from Edinboro University. For 14 years, he was band director and taught music in the Hillsboro...

Esther M. Ridenour

Esther M. Ridenour

Jan 7, 2025

Esther M. Ridenour, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born December 25, 1934 in Owensdale a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Ann (Ansell) Pletcher.

Esther was previously employed as a proofreader and in the binding department of The Independent Observer Newspaper. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1952. A longtime...

Barbara J. Agatucci

Barbara J. Agatucci

Dec 30, 2024

Barbara J. “Barb” Agatucci, 65 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at her home. She was born July 1, 1959, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Robert D. and Florence A. (Sultzer) Hough.

She was loving homemaker to her husband, children and family. Barb enjoyed crafts and motorcycle rides with her husband. She very much enjoyed talks and...

Robert J. Reboy

Robert J. Reboy

Dec 21, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” Reboy, 84 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born March 28, 1940 in East Huntingdon Township a son of the late Bomby and Mary (Testa) Reboy.

Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara J. (Bert) Reboy, four daughters (Lisa, Kelley, Justine, Celeste), seven grandchildren and his sister Mary Juliano. He was predeceased by his...

Patty Konieczny

Patty Konieczny

Dec 18, 2024

Patty Konieczny, 72 of Everson, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2024 at her home. Born on June 23, 1952 in Connellsville, she was the daughter of Walter S. Soltysiak of Everson and Elizabeth Mormok of Carpentertown. 

Patty was a 1970 graduate of Geibel Catholic High School and was employed as a Title Clerk for fifteen years...

Cherie Pinskey

Cherie Pinskey

Dec 6, 2024

Cherie Pinskey, of Scottdale, passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 69, surrounded by her beloved family at home. She was born with her twin sister, on April 27, 1955 in Hagerstown, MD a daughter of the late Norma “Joan” and John Phillips.

Cherie married Andrew Pinskey, Jr. on September 20, 1978 and they raised their family in...

Robert W. King

Robert W. King

Nov 22, 2024

Robert William “Bob” King, 67 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Robert Wayne and Patricia (Owad) King.

Bob was a graduate of Southmoreland High School Class of 1976 and served in the US Navy. He was a stamp collector and liked watching movies from...

Robert C. Sigwalt

Robert C. Sigwalt

Nov 22, 2024

Robert C. “Siggy” Sigwalt, 87, of Scottdale, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 30, 1937 in Connellsville, PA. Son of the late Warren L. and Anne (Rittenour) Sigwalt. He graduated from Frazier High School in Perryopolis, PA Class of 1955, during which he learned welding in...

H. Grante Roth

H. Grante Roth

Nov 17, 2024

Born on July 30, 1966, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Hamilton “Grante” Roth embarked on a life filled with devoted relationships, remarkable skills, and a sincere faith. On November 17, 2024, at the age of 58, Grante unexpectedly left this world after a brief illness. He resided in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, at the time of his passing.

 He was graced with...

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.

Share by: