Obituaries

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...

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...