All Obituaries

Mark E. Camlin, 65 of Scottdale, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born in Burbank, CA on July 15, 1954 a son of the late Paul and Dolores (Isenberg) Camlin. Mark was currently employed for Crown, Cork and Seal, Connellsville, and was a member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church, Scottdale where he was on the church dart ball team.  He served as an ASA umpire for numerous softball and baseball leagues throughout the area.  Mark always liked...

Charmaine Ann Valek, 61 of Scottdale, affectionately known by loved ones as “Lucy,” passed away April 22, 2020.  She was born January 12, 1959 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Ross of Jeannette.  Charmaine graduated from Hempfield Area High School in 1977.  She married Robert Charles Valek on December 17, 1979.  They were married for 40 years.  Charmaine was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed reading, planting and all forms of...

  Albert R. Birch, Jr., 68 of Scottdale, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 9, 2020.  He was born May 3, 1951 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Albert R. Birch, Sr and Dorothy (Martig) Birch.  Albert retired from Penneco Oil Company where he was employed as a production supervisor. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force attaining the rank of Sergeant serving during the Vietnam Conflict.  Al was a graduate of Shaler High School Class of 1969.  He...

John “Randy” Cameron, 74 of Scottdale,  passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home with family by his side. Randy was born August 31, 1945 to the late John and Theresa Kridle Cameron.  He was a graduate of Scottdale High School and California University of Pennsylvania. Randy was a supervisor at the former Walworth Company of South Greensburg and for many years served as club steward for the Scottdale Elks Lodge. He enjoyed sports, both as a participant, and a...

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,...