Obituaries

May 23, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Banko, 84, of Everson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her home. She was born October 8, 1927 in Unity Township a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Hanosky Kapura. Betty was a loving homemaker and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph RC Church, Everson....

May 19, 2012

William J. "Bill" Balgosky, 79, a lifelong resident of Everson, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville while being comforted by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1933 in Connellsville a son of the late Andrew and Agnes Ferenchua Balgosky.

Bill was a devout catholic and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman...

Apr 24, 2012

David Lewandowski, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born November 18, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant a son of Alice (Beran) Lewandowski of Everson and the late Vincent P. Lewandowski who preceded him in death on June 9, 2009. Dave was employed as a bartender at the Kosciuszko Club Mt. Pleasant. He was a...

Apr 18, 2012

John D. Giagnocavo, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born in Barto, Pa a son of the late Patrick and Mary DeLise Giagnocavo. John had been the owner & operator of a book store during his career. Locally he had been a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church. He is survived by his seven...

Apr 17, 2012

Beth Ann Slebodnik, 53, of Greensburg, passed away, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 23, 1958 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Burkett) Slebodnik. Beth Ann is survived by her son Christopher Brunson and his wife Heather of Mt. Pleasant; three granddaughters, Haylie, Krista and Kendra Brunson;...

Mar 17, 2012

William J. Fox, Jr., 62 of Scottdale, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born August 10, 1949 a son of the late William J. and Kathryn Imogene (Forrest) Fox.

Bill was retired from Connellsville Area High School where he was an English teacher. He also assisted as a coach for the Boys Tennis team,...

Mar 16, 2012

David M. "Smitty" Smith, of Scottdale, passed away suddenly, March 16, 2012 at his home on his 50th birthday. Dave was born in Mt. Pleasant the son of Charles Wayne and Glenda (Ansell) Smith of Scottdale.

He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School Class of 1980 and Clarion University. He also was a member of Molinaro...

Mar 12, 2012

David H. "Pap" Stants, 81, of Ruffsdale, passed away, Monday, March 12, 2012 at his home. He was born June 1, 1930 in Ruffsdale a son of the late David E. and Mazzie V. (Soles) Stants.

He was a retired auto mechanic having worked for the former, Chelsted Motors, Greensburg. He enjoyed camping and landscaping and working...

Mar 11, 2012

George Emmanuel Malik, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, and formerly of Everson, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 with his loving wife and daughter at his side. The son of the late Peter Malik III and Dora M. (Collins) Malik, he was born September 13,1918 in Valley Works, Pa. and named for both of his grandfathers. He was raised...

Mar 8, 2012

Ruth E. Shaw, 94, formerly of Tarrs, passed away, Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born June 3, 1917 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late John and Cora (Hershberger) Dodson.

Ruth was a homemaker and a loving, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Years ago, she worked at the Julie Anne Shop in Mt....

Feb 28, 2012

Dora Marie Sharp, 89 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in Scottdale Manor Rehablitiaton Center. She was born December 4, 1922 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Theodore and Antonette (Hefft) Wildey. Dora was a member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, Scottdale. She was an avid gardener and was known locally for selling her home...

Feb 3, 2012

Cherie J. Miller, 43, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in UPMC Shadyside. Cherie was born October 28, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant the daughter of Jane (Blackburn) Groomes of Connellsville and Robert Guynn of Scottdale. Cherie was employed as the office manager of Groomes Transit, Scottdale and had previously been employed at Williamhouse and Goo's Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant....

Feb 1, 2012

Isobel E. "Izzy" Brooks, 88, of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Latrobe Select Specialty Hospital. Isobel was born March 18, 1923 in Luzerne Township, Fayette County a daughter of the late Nelson C. and Sara (Johnson) Porter. Isobel retired from Scottdale Bank and Trust where she was employed as a teller and then worked in the bank...

Jan 1, 2012

Savina Josephine Tulley, 93, of Everson, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born July 28, 1918 in Everson a daughter of the late George and Rose Szczygiel. Josephine owned and operated Tulley's Beauty Shop in Everson. Years ago, she was employed by the former Bell Telephone Company and she was also...

Dec 13, 2011

Richard R. Campbell, 85, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Mr. Campbell was born May 21, 1926 in New Cumberland, WV a son of the late Frank R. and Mary Catherine (Kline) Campbell. He was a self-employed business owner and years ago was active in the Scottdale community. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr....

Dec 13, 2011

Ronald K. Hyskell, 68 of Alverton, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2011. He was born May 13, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late David C. and Mabel I. (Johnson) Hyskell. Ron was a well-known local farmer, having owned and operated Hyskell Farms in Alverton for many years. He was a great outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. In...

Nov 2, 2011

Harry Tom Barclay, 65, of Yukon, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He was born March 22, 1946 in Blairsville RD 3 a son of the late Robert E. and Anna Etta Mae Barclay. Tom was retired and had previously worked in the Excavating and Trucking business. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam era....

Nov 1, 2011

Robert D. Luft, 80 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1931 in Wyano a son of the late William and Gladys (Corella) Luft.

Bob was a retired steelworker having worked at National Tube and Christy...

Oct 29, 2011

Donald A. Groomes, 78, of Connellsville, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born May 4, 1933 at Rices Landing a son of the late W. Arthur and Ida (Neff) Groomes.

Don was the owner-operator of Groomes Transit Inc. and Groomes Tours of Scottdale for 33 years and was...

Oct 15, 2011

Mary Jane Riley, 86, of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born April 13, 1925 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Clayton L. and Edna B. (Fretts) Uber. Mary Jane was retired from National City Bank, Scottdale where she was employed as operations officer. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School and...