All Obituaries

Rosalie Loraine (Weaver) Wiles, 88, of North Huntingdon, is once again united with her parents, sister and brothers in the presence of Our Lord on March 3, 2019. Loraine was born 3 June 1930 in Howesville, WV a daughter of the late Alma (Pyles) and Jessie Winfield Weaver.  Family and close friends called her Loraine, Rain or Rainy.  She was proud to be  “A Coal Miner’s Daughter.”  Her family was among the original homesteaders of the first New Deal...

Harry C. “Skinny” Kring, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019 at his home.  He was born June 1, 1928 in Owensdale a son of the late Clarence and Bertha (Walker) Kring. Skinny was a self-employed truck driver and was well known in the area for his reliable service.  He was a member of the Owensdale United Methodist Church and held memberships in the Scottdale Elks Lodge, the Scottdale Moose Lodge and the Scottdale American Legion and VFW Post 7781. He is...

Jack N. Helsley, 87 of Latrobe, passed away, Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born August 4, 1931 in Booth, WV a son of the late Ralph and Flossie Murl (McGill) Helsley. Jack was a finish carpenter by trade working in the construction industry.  He had also spent some time working as a mechanic.  He was a semi-professional roller skater at the Ches-A-Rena in Cheswick and was an avid golfer and enjoyed throwing horseshoes. He is...

  Iva L. Malone, 90, of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 28, 1928 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Frank and Carrie (McBeth) Carnes.  Iva was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  She had been employed by Anchor Hocking as a packer/sorter from 1946 to 1953 when she married James A. Malone, Sr. She was a member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale where she volunteered...

Robert Estep Gaut, 75 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital.  He was born May 18, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late John Carl and Alice Pearl (Greenawalt) Gaut. Bob had most recently been employed by Quest Transit, Scottdale. He was a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church and was a life member of the Scottdale Elks lodge.  He was a former member of both the Scottdale Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Bob also served in the PA National Guard...

Nancy J. Gillott, 73 of Connellsville, passed away, Thursday, January 17, 2019.  She was born February 27, 1945 in Quantico, Virginia. Nancy was a longtime and faithful member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Howard J. Gillott; her two children, Marianne J. Pouliot and her husband Roland J. Pouliot; H. Justin Gillott and his wife, Sara-Jane C. Gillott;  She was Nanny to her grandchildren,...

Roy “Unk” Miner, Jr, 89 of Scottdale, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born September 13, 1929 in Upper Tyrone Township a son of the late Roy Miner, Sr and Irene Martha (Eicher) Miner. “Unk” as he was known to many, worked as a florist for the former DeMuth Floral Shop, Scottdale.  He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, Everson and was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean conflict.  He...

Helen Leona (Leasure) Keslar, 83 of Scottdale passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 17, 1935 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Ralph and Maude (Miller) Leasure. Helen was a loving homemaker caring for her family.  She enjoyed baking, quilting and flowers.  She was also an avid reader and enjoyed genealogy research which she did with her husband, Harry.  Helen was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School Class of 1953. She is...

Patricia A. King, 78 of Owensdale, Upper Tyrone Township, passed away, Friday, November 09, 2018 at her home.  She was born January 12, 1940 in Everson a daughter of the late Anna Owad. Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking, planting, gardening and loved nature.  She also made jewelry and cherished her pet cats throughout her lifetime.  She was also a member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale. She is survived by her children,...

Eleanor L. Polyblank, 94 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville.  She was born November 25, 1923 in Cumberland, MD a daughter of the late Harry and Goldine (Hart) Lechliter. Mrs. Polyblank was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  A faithful Christian woman, she was a longtime member of Pennsville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 65 years and taught bible study.  She enjoyed gardening...