Obituaries

Jan 10, 2014

Doris Jane Dillon, 57, of Acme passed away, Friday, January 10, 2014 at her home. She was born September 1, 1956 in Connellsville a daughter of the late George and Louella (Brooks) Sprinkle. Doris Jane had been employed as a floral designer at the former DeMuth Florist, Scottdale and was a graduate of Southmoreland High School class of 1975. She...

Dec 21, 2013

Patsy J. (Pat) Ross, 93, of Scottdale, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Patsy was born on May 20, 1920, in Tarrs, Pa., the son of the late John P. and Ruth L. Ross. He graduated from the former Scottdale High School in 1939 and married Anna Mary "Mame" Hernley on June 27, 1941. He was...

Nov 26, 2013

Sheila Kelley McLean, 36 of Searights Village passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Born January 12, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant she was the daughter of Marie Carter Kelley of Connellsville and the late Larry G. Kelley, Jr. Sheila was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors and...

Nov 16, 2013

Jane A. Yuhouse, 56, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Forbes Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Jane was born February 10, 1957 a daughter of the late Alice Jane McBeth Zwierzelewski. She was recently employed as a candy maker with Brown's Candy Kitchen, Mt. Pleasant and had previously been employed with Levin Furniture and...

Nov 12, 2013

Marianne Magdalena Kaufman, 80, of Ruffsdale, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born June 1,1933, in Erfurt-Gispersleben, Germany, a daughter of the late Herman and Elsa Koch. Marianne worked as an accounting clerk in Germany before coming to the United States in 1963 with her husband, the late Martin Kaufman, who died in 2004. She...

Oct 26, 2013

Sally M. Savko, 87, of Connellsville, formerly of Scottdale, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 26, 2013 at her home. She awoke in heaven's courtyard free from pain within. The angels gathered round her and took her by the hand. She was born September 4, 1926 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late John and Sally Pfeifer O'Neil. She was previously...

Oct 6, 2013

Carl D. Johnson, 85, of Scottdale passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2013 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Carl was born in Scottdale on June 14, 1928 a son of the late Carl H. and Beulah C. (Baker) Johnson Carl retired from West Penn Power Co. where he worked as a mechanic. He had previously been employed by Overholt Motors....

Oct 2, 2013

Ronald A. Swartz, 53, of Youngsville, NC, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He was born July 31, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Edward Swartz and Emma Jean (Scott) Harris and step-father Kenneth (Harve) Harris. Ron was a carpenter having worked in the construction industry. He was an avid hunter, a...

Sep 29, 2013

Services will be private. A complete obituary will be announced.

Aug 5, 2013

Robert "Bob" H. Dye Jr. 60, of Ruffs Dale, passed away peacefully August 5th 2013 at home surround by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 23, 1953 in California the son of Robert H. Dye, Sr. and Carm Cooksey who survive. Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles and collecting muscle cars. In addition to his parents,...

Jul 31, 2013

James H. "Tink" Suter, 79 of Ruffsdale, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2013. He was born January 31, 1934 in Ruffsdale a son of the late Silas Bryan and Hemmaline (Frick) Suter.

He attended East Huntingdon High School and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Jim served as scout master of the Ruffsdale Cub Scout...

Jul 30, 2013

Wayne G. Moyer, 70 of Salem Twp., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was born in Greensburg on February 25, 1943. Wayne was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict for which he received the purple heart among other decorations for his service. He was employed by...

Jun 22, 2013

Theresa Rose (Mancuso) Matsey, 91 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, in St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born May 29, 1922, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Luigi and Mary (Mastroianni) Mancuso. She was formerly employed by Anchor Hocking in the cap plant division. Theresa was a member of the St. John Byzantine Catholic Church in...

May 29, 2013

Jeffrey K. Torrance, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He was born March 31, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant a son of Kenneth Torrance and the late Wanda (Scholl) Torrance. He was a truck driver for B & R Transport. In addition to his father, Ken Torrance; Jeff is survived by two sons, Jason Torrance & fiancAC.,...

May 19, 2013

William "Willie" Biler, 86, of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born July 25, 1926 in Republic a son of the late John and Mary (Kolek) Biler. Willie retired from US Steel, Clairton Works and was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ. Willie is survived by his loving wife, Loretta J. (Nicholson) Biler, a daughter,...

May 9, 2013

Clara Alberts, 90, of Scottdale, passed away May 9, 2013 at Frick Hospital. She was born November 18, 1922 in Monessen, a daughter of the late Lodovico and Elizabeth Iovenetti.

Clara was formerly employed by Grants Department Store and K-Mart, both in Belle Vernon. After working for ten years at the Volkswagen plant, New Stanton, she retired....

May 1, 2013

Dale M.E. "Pappy" Felton, 89 of Scottdale, went home to his Lord, May 1, 2013 while in Excela Frick Hospital. Pappy was born November 13, 1923 in Somerset a son of the late Elmer and Barbara Felton.

He had been employed by Kendi Enterprises and retired in 1989 at the age of 66. Years ago he worked...

Apr 28, 2013

James (Jim) F. Miedel, Sr. 75, of Scottdale, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was born July 10, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Adam and Laura Mae (Jones) Miedel. He is survived by his friend, Linda Cottom; sons, Satch (Carol) Miedel; Ed (May) Miedel; and Andrew (Karen) Miedel; daughters, Wendy (Joe) Sowinski, and Dani (Dale) White;...

Mar 23, 2013

Shirley M. (Pospisil) Weimer, 68 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born March 5, 1945 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Joseph Pospisil and Jennie Kring. She attended East Huntingdon High School and was employed at Tartal's Restaurant and the Moose Club of Scottdale. She is survived by her sons,...

Mar 12, 2013

Alex E. Kovacs, 82 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Kovacs was born August 24, 1930 in South Huntingdon Township a son of the late Alex J. and Sophie Agnes (Yasko) Kovacs. He was a 1948 graduate of McKeesport High School. He received his undergraduate degree from California State Teachers...