All Obituaries

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...

Awanda R. Sidow of Port St. Lucie, FL and a former longtime resident of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Born in Charleroi, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Wendell H. and Olive A. (Rittenour) Cottom. Awanda attended the Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing earning her degree as a Registered Nurse and had been employed by the former Connellsville State General Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Later in her career, she was a licensed...

Ellen W. Stark, 79 of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Services for Mrs. Stark will be private.  An online memorial will be shared when complete.  Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. SCOTTDALE. Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Anita M. Fabian, 65 of Scottdale passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg after fighting a courageous battle against cancer.  She was born February 20, 1953 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Arcuri) Zottola. A member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale, Anita served as a church musician for over 30 years.  She could always be found at the piano or organ playing for countless weddings, funerals and Masses....

Arlene Faye Shultz, 68 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday October 8, 2018 at 4:45 pm in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, following a battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and her two children holding her hands.  She was born April 17, 1950 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Daniel and Sara (Sanner) Worry. Arlene was a loving homemaker and especially enjoyed spending holidays with her children and grandchildren.  She had many interests including, playing bingo, shopping,...

  Jack Wesley Huff, 93 of Scottdale, passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 7, 2018.  Born December 12, 1924 in Owensdale, son of the late John Huff and Anna Mildred (Sheaffer) Huff Kastner.  Jack attended Scottdale High School then was called to service in the US Army April 15, 1943. He attended basic training at Ft. McClelland, AL, then at Ft. Benning, GA.  He was a member of the “Pioneer Platoon Demolition.” Jack went overseas to Europe January 25, 1944...

Jacqueline Biller, 52 of Ruffs Dale, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  She was born September 20, 1965 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Helen (Miller) Lynch and Jack E. Lynch of Ruffs Dale. Jackie was employed as a mortgage advisor and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. She was a loving and caring person and was a member of Faith Bible Church, Connellsville.  Jackie also enjoyed her trips to the casino. In addition to her father, Jack and his companion...

Philip F. “Huzzy” Husband, 81 of Ruffs Dale, passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born September 22, 1936 in Ruffs Dale a son of the late Jesse and Olive (Fry) Husband. Huzzy, as he was known by many, was employed as a mechanic with Montgomery Ward.  He had also previously owned the Esso Service Station in Ruffs Dale and took pride in his care and knowledge of the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Tarrs, where he served as...