Obituaries

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...

Apr 8, 2017

Helen M. Guest, 86, of Dawson, passed away, Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born December 27, 1930 in Dawson a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Dull) Hough.

Helen was a loving homemaker caring for her family. She enjoyed many hobbies and was an active member and volunteer of the...

Apr 5, 2017

Jean E. Leonard, 66 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 7, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Christiansen) Weisel.

Jean had been employed as the office manager for Glaucoma Cataract Consultants, Mt. Pleasant.  An avid reader, she...

Apr 2, 2017

Marilyn Elaine Toth, 56 of Everson, passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at her home. She was born July 5, 1960 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Walter and Sarah (Cottle) Stants.

Marilyn was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Steven S. Toth; her three children,...

Mar 27, 2017

Donald James Chearney, 73 of Connellsville (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home after suffering a long battle with lung disease.  He was born October 26, 1943 in Acme a son of the late Lawrence Beacom Chearney who passed away May 30, 2014 and Florence (Keefer) Chearney who passed away February 13, 2005 ....

Mar 24, 2017

Dorothy Ann Leonard, 90, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living, Latrobe.  She was born February 24, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kaczmarek) Grabiak.

For a number of years, Dorothy had been employed as an office manager for an auto dealership. Her passion was being...

Mar 20, 2017

John R. "Benny" Gibbons, 65, of Scottdale, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 10, 1951, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late John and Catherine (Kelly) Gibbons.

John was employed as a program director in the human services industry working and advocating for developmentally disabled...

Mar 16, 2017

Kay M. Piper, 73, of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home.  She was born February 9, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Lawrence and Abby (Smith) Pluck.

Kay was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She always had a smile and her family and grandchildren were most important...

Mar 11, 2017

Angelo F. Mangan, 93 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, March 11, 2017.  He was born January 22, 1924 in Old Bethany, East Huntingdon Township a son of the late Albert and Josephine (Pilato) Mangan.

Angelo was a steel worker having worked for National Tube, prior to his retirement.  He was a member of the partner parish of...

Feb 23, 2017

Richard Charles May, 35, of Masontown, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born August 8, 1981 in Uniontown, the son of Linda May. He graduated from Windy Hill School, Fairchance in 2002 and worked at the Goodwill Store in Uniontown.

Richard was preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2017

Norma J. Mangan, 84 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017.  Mrs. Mangan was born February 12, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bailey) Gonda.

She was a caring homemaker and a member of the partner parish of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale.

She is survived...

Feb 2, 2017

Vicki L. Espey, 54 of Brownsville, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, February 02, 2017.  She was born November 8, 1962 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Calvin and Alberta (Miller) Johnson.

Vicki had been a social worker for Tripil Services, Washington.  She was graduate of Southmoreland High School Class of 1980 and received a bachelor’s...

Jan 29, 2017

Dorothy B. Maust, 99 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2017.  She was born November 1, 1917 in East Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Roy W. Browning, Sr and Alice (Willard) Browning.

Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Maust had been a nurse at the original Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant and was an industrial nurse...