Obituaries

Mar 11, 2018

Dorothy Alberta “Berty” Springer, 85 of Tarrs, passed away, Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born September 26, 1932 in Tarrs a daughter of the late James Albert and Rose Camilla (Scott) Kunzler.

Berty, as she was known to family and friends, retired from Westinghouse (Powerex).  She was a seamstress and had also belonged...

Mar 10, 2018

Linda A. (Firestone) Dziurzynski, 65 of Everson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 10, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 25, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Elizabeth (Hatfield) Firestone.

Linda worked in the health care field as a licensed practical nurse.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking...

Mar 9, 2018

Charles “Don” Ridenour, 85 of Scottdale, (Mt. Nebo) passed away, Friday, March 9, 2018 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born October 15, 1932 in Wyano a son of the late Thomas and Anna Gail (Smith) Ridenour.

Don retired from Westinghouse and was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean conflict.  He...

Jan 27, 2018

Nancy M. Clark, 89 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at her home in Scottdale.  She was born May 5, 1928 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Dr. William and Edith (Mellinger) McDowell.

Mrs. Clark was a lifetime resident of Scottdale and had been a teacher in the Scottdale and Southmoreland School Districts where...

Jan 16, 2018

Gene S. Wojtanowski, 71 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born April 19, 1946 in Connellsville a son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Zielinski) Wojtanowksi.

Prior to his retirement, Gene worked as a machinist. He was a proud grandfather, enjoyed walking his dog, Holly,...

Jan 13, 2018

Ann M. Kring, 82 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg.  She was born April 28, 1935 in Everson a daughter of the late John and Stella (Klepsky) Zwierzelewski.

Ann was a loving homemaker to her family, had worked as a Sales Representative for Avon, and formerly worked for Wise’s...

Jan 6, 2018

William M. “Bill” Miller, 73 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Bill was born June 23, 1944 in Springhill Township, Fayette County a son of the late Charles and Sylvia (Martin) Miller.

Bill had been employed by Lenox Crystal, Mt. Pleasant and then for Bridgestone/Firestone, Youngwood.  Following his retirement, he was...

Dec 16, 2017

Mary L. Hough, formerly of Dawson, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Upton’s Personal Care Home, Normalville.  She was born July 21, 1926 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late H. Dennis and Daisy (Moore) Barclay.

Mary was a loving and kind homemaker caring for family.  Early in her working career, she was a window dresser...

Dec 15, 2017

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Sidlovsky, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, December 15, 2017 in South Connellsville Personal Care Home.  She was born August 12, 1921 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Dorn) Miedel.

Betty was a caring homemaker and a longtime and faithful member of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale.  She...

Nov 18, 2017

Mary Yoder Hertzler passed away Saturday November 18 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  Mary is survived by her husband, her sister Martha Oswald, her four sons, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was born on January 5, 1928 the daughter of Eugene and Esther Miller Yoder. She graduated in 1946 from Streetsboro High School and...

Oct 27, 2017

Delrosa (Snyder) Keefer, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, October 27, 2017 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born April 6, 1921 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Jacob C. and Mattie Mae (Biddle) Snyder.

Mrs. Keefer was a retired school teacher having been employed by the Southmoreland School District where she taught in...

Oct 16, 2017

Kurtiss E. Raygor, 78 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, October 16, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe.  He was born December 18, 1938 in Scottdale a son of the late Clifford and Anna (Kravetz) Raygor.

Prior to his retirement, Kurt was the owner/operator of Raygor Auto Sales and Service, Scottdale.  He was a longtime member of the...

Sep 23, 2017

Kathleen C. Kelley, 62 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017.  She was born July 28, 1955 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late James and Mary (Duffy) Corboy.

Kathleen was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.  She had worked at Joanne’s Laundromat, Mt. Pleasant.  She enjoyed gardening, trips to the casino and loved her...

Sep 22, 2017

Howard James Tyrrell, II, 68 of Everson, passed away, Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home.  He was born March 25, 1949 in Warren, OH a son of the late Robert and Rose (Carter) Tyrrell.

Howard was a retired mechanic having worked in the automotive industry.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the...

Sep 18, 2017

Catherine A. “Betty” Zottola, 93 of Scottdale, formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home with the love of her family around her.  She was born April 16, 1924 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Anthony and Clara (Spena) Arcuri.

A loving homemaker, Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Sep 10, 2017

Gertie F. Friend, 64 of Scottdale, (Upper Tyrone Township) passed away, Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born November 7, 1952 in Louisa, Kentucky a daughter of the late James Robert and Eva Jean (Ansell) Hardwick.

Most recently, Gertie had been employed as the manager of the Honey Bear Sunoco...

Aug 31, 2017

Kathleen F. Hall, 65 of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Merle and Margie (LaLande) Firestone.

Kathy spent her entire life glorifying God, always trusting in his plan, even down to her last moments. During her life...

Aug 31, 2017

Timothy D. Tarr, 56 of Ruffs Dale, passed away, Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born December 31, 1960 a son of the late Herbert Q. Tarr and Martha E. (Harris) Tarr.

Tim was a truck driver having been employed by Arsenberger Trucking.  Most important to him was his family...

Aug 10, 2017

Calvin E. Miller, 91, of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully at his home on August 10, 2017, surrounded by family.

He was born on May 17, 1926, in Yukon, a son of the late H.F. Miller and Anna (Bollinger) Miller.

He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Wadsworth Miller, and his older siblings Elda Ferguson,...

Jul 19, 2017

David E. Brick, 58 of Tarrs, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at his home.  He was born July 2, 1959 in McKeesport the son of Sarah (Stants) Brick and the late Donald Brick.

David was a graduate of Yough High School and retired from the PA Department of Corrections.  He was a veteran of the US...