Obituaries

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...

Jun 7, 2017

William W. Shaffer, 69, of Daisytown, Washington County, passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

He was born August 31, 1947 in Bobtown one of 13 children of the late William W. Shaffer, Sr. and Ruth (Porter) Shaffer.  Bill was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam.  He was a member of the West Brownsville American...

May 21, 2017

Kenneth D. Shultz, Sr. 66 of Bullskin Township, passed away, Sunday, May 21, 2017.  He was born December 6, 1950 in Connellsville a son of the late Mearle and Gertrude (Ritter) Shultz.

Kenny was self-employed in the construction industry, but held interests in many things.  He enjoyed playing cards and watching John Wayne movies, as well as,...

May 15, 2017

Emma Jean (Gerbin) Kovacs, 85 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017 at Easy Living Estates, New Stanton.  Mrs. Kovacs was born May 1, 1932 in Monessen a daughter of the late Nicholas and Katherine (Barbir) Gerbin.

Emma was a 1951 graduate of Monessen High School and a 1953 graduate of California Teachers College.  She taught...

Apr 27, 2017

John F. Lucas 76, of Connellsville, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017.  He was born June 21, 1940 in Unity Township a son of the late John F. Lucas, Sr. and Winifred Jean (Myers) Lucas.

He had been employed with Guest & Hough Tire Service and Felgar Tire Service.  He attended City Church of Connellsville...

Apr 18, 2017

Dorothy E. Gnipp, 67 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born October 3, 1949 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kudlow) Gnipp.

Dorothy had worked has a waitress at Tartal’s Restaurant, Scottdale for a number of years and enjoyed being a...

Apr 18, 2017

Jacqueline J. Huff, 88, of Scottdale went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 18.  She was born August 1, 1928 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Thomas and Nettie (Whipkey) Reese.

She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1946 and early in her working career...

Apr 10, 2017

Warren R. “Dick” Franks, 76 of Scottdale passed away, Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home.  He was born March 5, 1941 in Greensburg a son of the late Florence (Fallavollitti) Snyder.

Dick was employed in the auto sales business for many years and had last worked for Lustine Chevrolet and Kenny Ross Auto. It was known...