Obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

Agnes Fay Reagan, 83, of Connellsville (Everson Valley), passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 23, 1936, in LaBelle, a daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Barnett) Reagan.

Fay retired in 1991 from Robertshaw Controls with 35 years' service. She was a 1935 graduate of Scottdale...

Jul 18, 2019

Jack R. Schomer, Sr., 89, of Scottdale, died peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1930, in Connellsville. Jack was a graduate of Scottdale High School, Class of 1948. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a steel worker by United States Steel for 38 years. He was also a...

Jul 3, 2019

Jeanne V. Gridler, 97 of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born February 3, 1922 in Ligonier the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen (Donaldson) Fleming.

Jeanne was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family. Years ago, she had been employed by the Ruth Lumber Co., Bryce Brothers Glass and...

Jun 22, 2019

Roger A. Kropp, 72 of Alverton, died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 22, 2019 and went to be with the Lord.  He was born December 31, 1946 in Connellsville a son of the late Lee and Edith (Crosby) Kropp.

Roger was a member of the Bridgeport fish and game commission and enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and...

Jun 15, 2019

Rebecca Lee Eicher, 66, of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at home. She was born Dec. 2, 1952, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late William R. Eicher Sr. and Nancy Lee (Peterson) Eicher. Rebecca enjoyed watching her classic TV shows and walking in the backyard with her two puppies, Sadie and Ruby. In addition to her...

Jun 14, 2019

Stanley W. Hastey, 73 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2019 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born July 24, 1945 in Island Falls, Maine a daughter of the late Stanley and Winnifred (Clark) Wellington.

Stanley had been employed as a nurse for the former Monsour Medical Center where she served as the supervisor for...

Jun 8, 2019

James V. Miller, 83 of Greensburg (Unity Township), passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at his home. He was born January 4, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Joseph Roger Coulson Miller and Naomi (Taylor) Miller.

Jim retired from the former West Penn Power Company where he had been employed in the accounting department....

Jun 5, 2019

Michael Patrick Shirley, 44 of Lexington, KY passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with his mother at his side.  He was born February 11, 1975 in Cynthiana, KY a son of Paulette (Gismondi) Shirley of Lexington, KY and the late Robert A. Shirley.

At a young age, Michael was diagnosed with leukemia and defying all odds he...

May 27, 2019

Helen L. Lewandowski, 86 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2019 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born March 25, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late  Michael and Helen (Junick) Sutty.

Helen was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family and was a member of the Partner Parish...

May 18, 2019

James F. “Jim” Frye, Jr, 71, of Dickerson Run, passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 4, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late James F. Frye, Sr and Helen Jane (Basinger) Frye.

Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  Prior to his retirement, Jim had...

Apr 29, 2019

Caroline C. Richter, 89 of Dunbar Township, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019 in the Uniontown Hospital.  She was born February 7, 1930 in Dickerson Run a daughter of the late Evans and Nora (Upton) Wilson.

Caroline was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  For many years, she worked along-side her late husband James...

Apr 21, 2019

Edgar E. McMaster, 91 of Connellsville, passed away, Sunday, April 21, 2019.  He was born June 11, 1927 in Dawson a son of the late Edgar and Nellie (Knight) McMaster.

Edgar retired from Anchor Hocking, Connellsville and was a veteran of the US Navy.

He is survived by his son, Barry McMaster and his wife,...

Apr 20, 2019

Harry “Arnold” Davis, 86 of Dawson, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 6, 1932 in Scottdale a son of the late Harry and Linnie (Pritts) Davis.

Arnold was the owner of Davis Farms and was affectionately known as the “egg man.”  He was a member of the US Army Reserves...

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...