All Obituaries

Pamela S. Fuller, 56, of Woodbury, Pa, died Sunday June 17, 2018 at UPMC Altoona, following an extended illness.  She was born November 1, 1961 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Cecil L. and Ina “Betty” (Steir) Anderson. She was a 1979 graduate of Southmoreland High School and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Chaminade University in 1997. On June 16, 1979, Pamela married Dale H. Fuller, her loving husband, who survives along with her two daughters, Stacy Skubinna...

  Rodney (Jerry) Cavanaugh, 81 of Scottdale went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born December 11, 1936 in Bullskin Township a son of the late Charles Donald and Dorothy Ellen Williams Cavanaugh.   He graduated from the former Connellsville High School in 1954.  He served two years in 1W service at Norristown State Hospital in lieu of military service.  He then worked at Duraloy Technologies for 36...

Esther Pritts Newlin, 97 formerly of Scottdale, PA, passed away on May 31, 2018 at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC.  She was born October 23, 1920 in Iron Bridge (East Huntingdon Township) a daughter of the late John H. and Nellie (Fry) Pritts. She was a  graduate of East Huntingdon High School Class of 1937 and a member of the First United Church of Christ, Mt. Pleasant, PA. She had also served as Past Matron and was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Esther...

Robert Dulla, Jr. 52, formerly of Scottdale and Brownsville, passed away on, May 24, 2018.  He was born September 11, 1965 in Brownsville a son of the late Robert Dulla, Sr. and Marian “Tootie” (Kvortek) Dulla who survives.  Rob was employed as the center manager for Clean Slate Addiction Treatment Centers.  He was a member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist Church, Scottdale where he served as an usher and volunteered for several church...

Dorothy M. Younkin, 89, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her home. She was born March 22, 1929 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Webster and Elma (Tedrow) Rath.  Dorothy was a loving homemaker who enjoyed time spent with her family and sitting on her porch taking in the outdoors.  She was a member of Jacob’s Creek United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #205 Monessen.  She had been a member of the former OES Chapter #383,...

  Rita Jo Seese, 92, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. She was born on July 16, 1925 in Uniontown to the late Michael Ambrose and Johanna (Pavlits) Dragon. Her husband was the late Gilbert Tannehill Seese, Sr. who passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.  Rita was able to forego her senior year of high school to attend California State Teachers College and three years later earned a Bachelors Degree in Education. She...

John Joseph “Jack” Heisterman, Sr. 75 of Dickerson Run, passed away, Monday, May 1, 2018.  He was born June 15, 1942 in Connellsville a son of the late James E. Heisterman, Sr. and Pauline (Keffer) Heisterman Porterfield. Jack was employed as a craftsman in the construction industry and held position of superintendent on several large construction projects.  He was a member of the Dunbar Township Lions Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golfing and billiards...

Melvin L. Malik, Sr, 95 of Scottdale (Kingview), passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 9, 1922 in Everson a son of the late Peter and Dora (Collins) Malik. Melvin was a machinist having been employed by US Steel Mining for over 40 years.   A creative and witty individual, Melvin used his sense of humor, ingenuity and problem-solving skills in many facets of his life.  He was well known to many for his love of...

Veronica E. “Betty” Lewis, 85 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, April 13, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born July 18, 1932 in Dunbar Township a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary (Fasulka) Alberts.  She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and had formerly been employed at Miedel’s Restaurant, Connellsville.  Betty was a certified nurse assistant and prior to her retirement worked at Scottdale Manor Rehab and Woodcrest Senior...

Barbara Ann Taylor, 80, a resident of Bridgewater, Va., formerly of Youngwood, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Mrs. Taylor was born in 1937 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Carroll and Florence Shupe. She was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and worked as a Spanish teacher. She also taught English as a second language in the Adult Education Program in Wallingford, Conn. She was an avid book lover, and she worked and volunteered at public libraries in...