All Obituaries

William Richard “Rich” Davis, 76, of South Huntingdon Township, passed away October 20, 2021.  Rich was born November 15, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William and Sarah (Layman) Davis. Rich was a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years.  He enjoyed his occupation so much that he always said he never worked a day in his life! He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce, his children, William “Rick” Davis, Jr. (Coleen), Randy Davis (Jan), Roger...

In loving memory of William Ewart Clarkson Jr., 90, of Connellsville, PA, who passed away peacefully at Excela Frick Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones during his final days.   Bill was born October 25, 1930, to the late William Ewart Clarkson Sr. and the late Alice (Cope) Clarkson of 4th Avenue, Scottdale, PA. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, he was employed at Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation.  He retired in 1984 to focus...

Kathy G. Smith, 72 of Connellsville, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021.  She was born March 12, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Nelle (Pletcher) Ridenour. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had been employed at Seven Springs Resort, Champion and Woodcrest Senior Living, Scottdale.  Kathy was an active and  faithful member of Pennsville Baptist Church.  In her spare time, she enjoyed interior decorating, antiques...

William E. Smitley, III, 92 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, October 3, 2021.  He was born January 19, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William E. Smitley, Jr and Nellie Rodgers Smitley. Bill retired from US Steel Homestead Works and was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1948.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scottdale where he was a member of the Dartball League.  Bill cherished spending time with his family and his interests include photography,...

Patricia Dawn White, 80, originally of Fairview, PA, passed away peacefully at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg on Monday, September 27, 2021.  She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 18, 1941 a daughter of the late Dawn Zimmerman and Dale and Arlene James.  Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Robert C. White.  Patricia attended Mercyhurst College to pursue her lifetime love of art, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Edward A. Guest, 89 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was born April 24, 1932 in Scottdale a son of the late Sidney and Ina (Hixson) Guest. Early in his career, Ed had been employed by Bell Telephone Company.  He was later employed by Gamewell and also ran his own business under the name Signatronics.  He was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1950 and  faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, Scottdale.  He was a member...

Denise L. Knopsnider, 64 of Hunker, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.  She was born December 31, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Daniel and Sara (Sanner) Worry. Denise enjoyed playing bingo and cards, shopping, loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her late night phone calls with her sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon M. Vernon and fiancé, Scott; her son, Michael S. Vernon; grandchildren, Sarah E. Vernon, Haley M. Vernon, Hannah R. Vernon...

Services for Ruth Ann Close are private and in the care of Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Scottdale

Mary Ellen (Ryan) Toth, 90, of Everson (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away, September 7, 2021.  She was born May 5, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Wilhelm) Ryan. Mary Ellen was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale where she served as a eucharistic minister.  She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1949 and the Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing in 1952 where she earned her degree as a registered...

Ardis E. Smith, 85, of Scottdale, passed away Sept. 8, 2021. She was born April 17, 1936, in United, a daughter of the late Earl and Freida (Long) Smith. Ardis retired from Dickerson Construction Company, where she had been employed for 25 years. She also worked for Dental Surgeon’s, Scottdale. She was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ and served four years on the Scottdale Borough Council. She is survived by her cousin, Richard W. Smith of Mt. Pleasant. She...