Obituaries

Sep 17, 2018

Philip F. “Huzzy” Husband, 81 of Ruffs Dale, passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born September 22, 1936 in Ruffs Dale a son of the late Jesse and Olive (Fry) Husband.

Huzzy, as he was known by many, was employed as a mechanic with Montgomery Ward.  He had also...

Sep 16, 2018

Nathaniel W. “Nate” Gaffney, 27 of Acme, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He was born May 23, 1991 in Latrobe a son of William and Shelly (Brown) Gaffney of Acme.

Nate was a hard worker no matter what he was doing and he was an inspiration to others and his brother.  He was a graduate of...

Sep 14, 2018

Betty J. Bryan, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, September 14, 2018.  She was born September 16, 1927 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Oren and Madeline (Kuhns) Myers.

Betty was a caring and devoted homemaker to her family.  She loved to play bingo and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Sports teams including the Steelers,...

Sep 5, 2018

Daniel B. Miller, 67 of Scottdale, born June 2, 1951 passed away peacefully at Excela Latrobe Hospital on September 5, 2018. He was the son of the late Archie and Alice Miller of Indian Head and was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Miller.

A 1969 graduate of Connellsville Area HS, Dan was a lifelong and...

Sep 2, 2018

Alice M. Lewandowski, 90 of Everson passed away, Sunday, September 02, 2018 at Jo Ella’s Personal Care Home, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born May 4, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late James and Mary (Pospisil) Beran.

Alice was a homemaker and years ago was employed as a cook for Ninnie’s & Falvo’s...

Aug 26, 2018

Joseph L. Berry, 73 of Ruffs Dale, passed away, Sunday, August 26, 2018.

There will be no public viewing or services for Mr. Berry.

Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 PITTSBURGH ST. SCOTTDALE, PA.

Aug 12, 2018

Wilda G. Hyskell, 80 of Alverton, passed away, Sunday, August 12, 2018.  She was born April 29, 1938 in Fairmont, WV a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ida Belle (Winemiller) Bucklew.

Wilda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed family and holiday gatherings.  She was devoted to reading the bible, attending church and bible...

Jul 31, 2018

Mary Rose Haiden, 78, of Tarrs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Family and friends will be received in St. Michael’s Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 1182 Ashland Ave on Thursday from 4 until 7 pm concluding with memorial prayers and on Friday from 9 to 10 am the hour...

Jul 27, 2018

William J. Roeder, 61 of Alverton passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.  He was born January 2, 1957 in Braddock a son of the late Carl and Catherine (Peterson) Roeder.

Prior to his retirement, Bill was an administrator at LJ Aviation and had a long tenure in the US Air Force attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. ...

Jun 21, 2018

Services for Mr. Milton R. Roberts are private and in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC, SCOTTDALE.

Jun 17, 2018

Pamela S. Fuller, 56, of Woodbury, Pa, died Sunday June 17, 2018 at UPMC Altoona, following an extended illness.  She was born November 1, 1961 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Cecil L. and Ina “Betty” (Steir) Anderson.

She was a 1979 graduate of Southmoreland High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Chaminade...

Jun 9, 2018

Rodney (Jerry) Cavanaugh, 81 of Scottdale went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born December 11, 1936 in Bullskin Township a son of the late Charles Donald and Dorothy Ellen Williams Cavanaugh.

He graduated from the former Connellsville High School in 1954.  He...

May 31, 2018

Esther Pritts Newlin, 97 formerly of Scottdale, PA, passed away on May 31, 2018 at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC.  She was born October 23, 1920 in Iron Bridge (East Huntingdon Township) a daughter of the late John H. and Nellie (Fry) Pritts.

She was a  graduate of East Huntingdon High School Class of 1937 and...

May 24, 2018

Robert Dulla, Jr. 52, formerly of Scottdale and Brownsville, passed away on, May 24, 2018.  He was born September 11, 1965 in Brownsville a son of the late Robert Dulla, Sr. and Marian “Tootie” (Kvortek) Dulla who survives.

Rob was employed as the center manager for Clean Slate Addiction Treatment Centers.  He was a member of the...

May 15, 2018

Dorothy M. Younkin, 89, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her home. She was born March 22, 1929 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Webster and Elma (Tedrow) Rath.

Dorothy was a loving homemaker who enjoyed time spent with her family and sitting on her porch taking in the outdoors.  She was a member...

May 4, 2018

Rita Jo Seese, 92, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. She was born on July 16, 1925 in Uniontown to the late Michael Ambrose and Johanna (Pavlits) Dragon. Her husband was the late Gilbert Tannehill Seese, Sr. who passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.

May 1, 2018

John Joseph “Jack” Heisterman, Sr. 75 of Dickerson Run, passed away, Monday, May 1, 2018.  He was born June 15, 1942 in Connellsville a son of the late James E. Heisterman, Sr. and Pauline (Keffer) Heisterman Porterfield.

Jack was employed as a craftsman in the construction industry and held position of superintendent on several large construction projects. ...

Apr 16, 2018

Melvin L. Malik, Sr, 95 of Scottdale (Kingview), passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 9, 1922 in Everson a son of the late Peter and Dora (Collins) Malik.

Melvin was a machinist having been employed by US Steel Mining for over 40 years.   A creative and...

Apr 13, 2018

Veronica E. “Betty” Lewis, 85 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, April 13, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born July 18, 1932 in Dunbar Township a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary (Fasulka) Alberts.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and had formerly been employed at Miedel’s Restaurant, Connellsville.  Betty was a certified nurse...

Mar 31, 2018

Barbara Ann Taylor, 80, a resident of Bridgewater, Va., formerly of Youngwood, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Mrs. Taylor was born in 1937 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Carroll and Florence Shupe.

She was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Spanish teacher. She also taught English as...