All Obituaries

Janice Rath loved her grandchildren, said her mother, Ruth. “She loved people. She loved kids. She lived life to the fullest.” That is how all of us, among her family and loved ones, wish to remember her, as someone so full of love, as someone taken far, far too soon. Janice Rae Rath, 59, of Mt. Pleasant, died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2020. Born September 1, 1960, at Uniontown Hospital, Janice Rae Dye was the second of three children to Raymond Kenneth Dye and...

Gary Zimmerman, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Westmoreland Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Frank and Ethel Hunter Zimmerman. Prior to retirement, Gary ran the Zimmerman Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant V.F.D. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darla K. Williams Zimmerman, a sister, Shirley Zimmerman; and a brother, Carl. Gary is survived...

Charles E. King, 80 of Scottdale, passed away March 7, 2020. Services will be private.  Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVCIES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale.   Condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Carole R. Brilhart, 76 of Scottdale, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  She was born October 21, 1943 a daughter of the late LaVerne Brilhart. Carole was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church. She enjoyed life and her relationship with Jesus and spending time with her family. She is survived by Bonnie Brilhart and her family and Herb and Donna Barclay and their family with whom she spent many special days and holidays. Additional cousins,  Kathy and Bruce Repko,...

Mary Martha Wilson, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, March 02, 2020 in Scottdale Manor and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 28, 1923 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Gould) Hafer. Mary Martha was a loving homemaker and enjoyed flowers and gardening, crocheting and reading.  Years ago, she was employed as a seamstress at the former Scottdale Casket Company.  She was an ardent animal lover and enjoyed attending antique shows.  Mary...

Bridget F. Trach, 92, of Lake Geneva, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Golden Years Nursing Home. Born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Francis and Tillie (nee Korba) Czaja.  Her early life was spent in Pennsylvania, where she attended Scottdale High School.  On September 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Trach.  They continued to reside in Scottdale following marriage.  In 2016, Bridget moved to the Burlington,...

Betty Jane Fretts Weaver, daughter of George and Blanche Hixson Fretts, passed away on Thursday, Feb.20, 2020, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Weaver, who passed away May 1983, her younger brother, George G. Fretts, and her son in law, McCawley Ballard. Most recently, her sister, Mary Lou Stiltenpole of Scottdale, PA, who died in March of 2014.  Betty Jane is survived by two daughters, Kendra (Brian) Jones and Candace Ballard...

Jack C. Aubel of New Castle, Pa. passed away February 19, 2020. There will be no public visitation or services.   Arrangements for Jack are in the care of Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 303 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, Pa. www.gjfuneral.com  

Terrence M. “Terry” Hovanec, 69 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 5, 1950 in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Delphina (Buchek) Hovanec. Terry was employed by SuperValu, New Stanton with 43 years’ service and was a member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale.  He was a member of the Youngwood Sportsman’s Association and enjoyed hunting,...

Mrs. Apolonia Kawecka, mother of Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 Fr. Andrew will receive friends from 10 am until 11 am Monday, January 13, 2020 in St. Joseph Chapel at Christ Our Shepherd Center, 2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg, PA. 15601 The Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am in St. Joseph Chapel with Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki as celebrant. Private burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh Arrangements are in the care...