Obituaries

Apr 19, 2019

Arnold C. “Homer” Babura, 87 of Scottdale, passed away, Good Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 26, 1931 in Scottdale a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Tassy) Babura.

“Homer,” as he was known to family and friends, worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service in Scottdale with...

Apr 13, 2019

Dr. Ralph E. Geary, a longtime resident of Scottdale and local chiropractor, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his home at the age of 89. He was born March 3, 1930 in Frostburg, MD a son of the late Raymond Charles and Bertha Ellen (Miller) Geary.

Dr. Geary was a 1952 graduate of Logan College...

Apr 2, 2019

Edward George Stewart, 54 of Scottdale, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Family and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday, April 8 at 11 am in St. John the Baptist RC Church, 500 S. Broadway, Scottdale with the Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...

Mar 28, 2019

Rebecca A. Burak, 66 of Greensburg, passed away, March 28, 2019.

Services for Rebecca will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. SCOTTDALE.

Mar 4, 2019

Harry C. “Skinny” Kring, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 1, 1928 in Owensdale a son of the late Clarence and Bertha (Walker) Kring.

Skinny was a self-employed truck driver and was well known in the area for his reliable service.  He was a member of the...

Mar 3, 2019

Rosalie Loraine (Weaver) Wiles, 88, of North Huntingdon, is once again united with her parents, sister and brothers in the presence of Our Lord on March 3, 2019.

Loraine was born 3 June 1930 in Howesville, WV a daughter of the late Alma (Pyles) and Jessie Winfield Weaver.  Family and close friends called her Loraine, Rain or...

Feb 17, 2019

Jack N. Helsley, 87 of Latrobe, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born August 4, 1931 in Booth, WV a son of the late Ralph and Flossie Murl (McGill) Helsley.

Jack was a finish carpenter by trade working in the construction industry.  He had also spent some time...

Feb 10, 2019

Iva L. Malone, 90, of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 28, 1928 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Frank and Carrie (McBeth) Carnes.

Iva was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  She had been employed by Anchor Hocking as a packer/sorter...

Feb 8, 2019

Robert Estep Gaut, 75 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital.  He was born May 18, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late John Carl and Alice Pearl (Greenawalt) Gaut.

Bob had most recently been employed by Quest Transit, Scottdale. He was a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church and was...

Jan 17, 2019

Nancy J. Gillott, 73 of Connellsville, passed away, Thursday, January 17, 2019.  She was born February 27, 1945 in Quantico, Virginia.

Nancy was a longtime and faithful member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Howard J. Gillott; her two...

Dec 24, 2018

Roy “Unk” Miner, Jr, 89 of Scottdale, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born September 13, 1929 in Upper Tyrone Township a son of the late Roy Miner, Sr and Irene Martha (Eicher) Miner.

“Unk” as he was known to many, worked as a florist for the former DeMuth...

Nov 15, 2018

Helen Leona (Leasure) Keslar, 83 of Scottdale passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 17, 1935 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Ralph and Maude (Miller) Leasure.

Helen was a loving homemaker caring for her family.  She enjoyed baking, quilting and flowers.  She was also an avid reader and enjoyed...

Nov 9, 2018

Patricia A. King, 78 of Owensdale, Upper Tyrone Township, passed away, Friday, November 09, 2018 at her home.  She was born January 12, 1940 in Everson a daughter of the late Anna Owad.

Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking, planting, gardening and loved nature.  She also made jewelry and cherished her pet cats throughout her...

Nov 3, 2018

Eleanor L. Polyblank, 94 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville.  She was born November 25, 1923 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Harry and Goldine (Hart) Lechliter.

Mrs. Polyblank was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  A faithful Christian woman, she was a longtime member...

Nov 1, 2018

Awanda R. Sidow of Port St. Lucie, FL and a former longtime resident of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Born in Charleroi, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Wendell H. and Olive A. (Rittenour) Cottom.

Awanda attended the Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing earning her degree as a Registered Nurse and had been...

Oct 31, 2018

Ellen W. Stark, 79 of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Services for Mrs. Stark will be private. An online memorial will be shared when complete.

Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. SCOTTDALE.

Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Oct 9, 2018

Anita M. Fabian, 65 of Scottdale passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg after fighting a courageous battle against cancer.  She was born February 20, 1953 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Arcuri) Zottola.

A member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale, Anita served as a church...

Oct 8, 2018

Arlene Faye Shultz, 68 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday October 8, 2018 at 4:45 pm in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, following a battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and her two children holding her hands.  She was born April 17, 1950 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Daniel and Sara (Sanner) Worry.

Arlene was...

Oct 7, 2018

Jack Wesley Huff, 93 of Scottdale, passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 7, 2018.  Born December 12, 1924 in Owensdale, son of the late John Huff and Anna Mildred (Sheaffer) Huff Kastner.

Jack attended Scottdale High School then was called to service in the US Army April 15, 1943. He attended basic training at Ft. McClelland,...

Sep 19, 2018

Jacqueline Biller, 52 of Ruffs Dale, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  She was born September 20, 1965 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Helen (Miller) Lynch and Jack E. Lynch of Ruffs Dale.

Jackie was employed as a mortgage advisor and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. She was a loving and caring...