Obituaries

Apr 2, 2011

Robert E. "Bobby" Baughman, 51 of Alverton, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born April 28, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William Baughman and Margaretta (Miller) Baughman Ohler.

Bobby was employed as a parts salesman with NAPA Auto Parts, Scottdale and was an avid car enthusiast. He...

Mar 18, 2011

Alice M. "Peggy" Werkman, 72 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, March 18, 2011 in the Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe. She was born, April 22, 1938 in Connellsville a daughter of the late O. Ray and Alice M. (Small) Martz.

Peggy was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1956 and received her degree in Pharmacy from West Virginia...

Mar 1, 2011

June Ridenour, 83, of Ruffsdale, passed away Tuesday, March 01, 2011 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born June 27, 1927 in Ruffsdale a daughter of the late H. Lee and Sara (Sheraw) Smith.

June was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She cared for her family as a devoted homemaker. She was also...

Feb 27, 2011

Ronald L. Santmyer, 66, of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, February 27, 2011 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born January 14, 1945 in Mt, Pleasant a son of the late Howard S. "Hub" Santmyer and Laura Belle "Sis" Culler Santmyer.

Ron was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of the Scottdale VFW Post, the...

Feb 13, 2011

Sidney "Sid" Guest, 86, of Dawson, passed away, Sunday, February 13, 2011 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe. He was born July 20, 1924 in Scottdale a son of the late Sidney and Ina Hixson Guest.

Sid was co-owner of the former Guest & Hough Tire Service of Scottdale. He was an active member of Tyrone Presbyterian Church,...

Feb 8, 2011

Earl F. "Dick" Hixson, 83, of Scottdale, passed away, February 8, 2011 at his home. He was born August 29, 1927 in East Huntingdon Township a son of the late Gladys Kelly Hixson and the late Roy Hixson.

Dick was the owner of Hixson-Graft, Inc. of Scottdale and worked many years there with his son,...

Feb 5, 2011

Mary R. Broadway, 88, of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at her home. She was born May 16, 1922 in Whitwell, TN and had made her home in Scottdale since 1997.

Prior to her retirement, she and her late husband, Hugh enjoyed truck driving. Following retirement, they enjoyed traveling the US and attending church.

Feb 5, 2011

Robert Lee Landkrohn, 68, of Ruffsdale, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at his home. He was born November 18, 1942 in McKeesport a son of the late John Landkrohn and Gertrude (Sloane) Landkrohn of Cabot, Pa.

Bob was formerly employed by Westinghouse as an Electronic Technician. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard during...

Jan 28, 2011

Dorothy G. Myers, 87 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 in Golden Living Center, Uniontown. She was born June 21, 1923 in Acme a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Brown.

Dorothy retired from Southmoreland School District where she was employed as a teacher's aide. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran...

Jan 28, 2011

Irene Boone, 86, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, January 28, 2011 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 8, 1924 in Banning a daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Urban Beno.

Irene was a loving wife and homemaker and a caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the former St. Timothy RC...

Jan 17, 2011

Alice Marguerite "Mini" Alt, 78, of Scottdale, died Monday, January 17, 2011 with family by her side at her son's home.

"Mini" was preceded in death by her oldest son, William F. "Bill" Alt, her parents John T. and Alice Marguerite Brough; her brother Robert Brough and a sister Jane Weaver.

Dec 24, 2010

Ellagene M. "Toots" Diven, 95, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday evening, December 24, 2010 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 17, 1915 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Charles and Irma Hostetler Niswonger. Mrs. Diven retired from Connellsville Sportswear in 1977. She was a member of Pennsville Baptist Church where she was currently...

Dec 11, 2010

Donald J. "Don" Bateman, 76, of Mt Pleasant, beloved husband and father, went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2010.

He was born April 15, 1934 in Wilkinsburg a son of the late John McGinley Bateman and Anna Franey Bateman.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul...

Nov 30, 2010

Harriet O. Harris, 97, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born August 28, 1913 in Carbon a daughter of the late William and Hilda Coons Olson.

Years ago, Mrs. Harris, was employed as a payroll clerk by Penn Line Service and had last been employed by Lauffers Tire Service....

Nov 13, 2010

Deborah Weinman, 57, of Tarrs, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010, after a 28 year courageous and valiant battle with an incurable pulmonary disease. She was born May 13, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Homer R. Weinman and Stella Zadora Weinman. Deborah is survived by her brothers, Barry L. Weinman and his wife Jane of Dallas,...

Nov 12, 2010

Veronica F. Lewandowksi, 86, of Everson, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1924 in Everson a daughter of the late Joseph and Stephania Szwed Lewandowski.

Vern retired from Robertshaw Controls. She was a member of St. Joseph RC Church, Everson where she was a member of...

Oct 22, 2010

Annie M. Cunningham, 88 of Connellsville (Broadford), passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Joe-Ella's Personal Care Home, Lemont Furnace. Annie was born December 23, 1921 in Little Rock, Mississippi a daughter of the late George Manuel and Winnie Laird Chaney.

Annie worked as a seamstress at the former Connellsvile Sportswear. She was a member of St....

Oct 17, 2010

Eva Jean (Ansell) Hardwick, 85 of Owensdale, went home on October 17, 2010. She was born March 15, 1925 in Upper Tyrone Township a daughter of the late Martin Harry and Gertie Leichliter Ansell.

She was a teacher for many years in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Oct 15, 2010

Aldo Angelo Castelli of Connellsville (Bullskin Township) passed away, October 15, 2010. He was born July 30, 1923 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Salvatore and Concetta Ferraro Castelli.

Mr. Castelli was a self-employed general contractor. He was also a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his wife, Lida Martiner Castelli;...

Oct 11, 2010

James D. "Jim" Newton, 60 of Scottdale, passed away and went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 11, 2010 in UPMC, Pittsburgh. He was born June 25, 1950 in Frankfort, KY a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Miller Newton.

Jim served in the US Navy, which included two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded...