All Obituaries

Jack R. Schomer, Sr., 89, of Scottdale, died peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 19, 1930, in Connellsville. Jack was a graduate of Scottdale High School, Class of 1948. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a steel worker by United States Steel for 38 years. He was also a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Scottdale. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Maxine, whom he met as a 10-year-old while...

Jeanne V. Gridler, 97 of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born February 3, 1922 in Ligonier the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen (Donaldson) Fleming. Jeanne was a loving homemaker tending to the needs of her family. Years ago, she had been employed by the Ruth Lumber Co., Bryce Brothers Glass and Laurel Vending.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale and a former member of the Clingerman Class.  She played the piano, crocheted,...

  Roger A. Kropp, 72 of Alverton, died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 22, 2019 and went to be with the Lord.  He was born December 31, 1946 in Connellsville a son of the late Lee and Edith (Crosby) Kropp.  Roger was a member of the Bridgeport fish and game commission and enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed wood-working and working on cars.  He enjoyed family vacations to the beach, but above all, Roger cherished spending time with his...

Rebecca Lee Eicher, 66, of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at home. She was born Dec. 2, 1952, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late William R. Eicher Sr. and Nancy Lee (Peterson) Eicher. Rebecca enjoyed watching her classic TV shows and walking in the backyard with her two puppies, Sadie and Ruby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Robert B. "Bob" Eicher Jr., and a niece, Cortney Eicher. Rebecca is survived by three brothers,...

Stanley W. Hastey, 73 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2019 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  She was born July 24, 1945 in Island Falls, Maine a daughter of the late Stanley and Winnifred (Clark) Wellington. Stanley had been employed as a nurse for the former Monsour Medical Center where she served as the supervisor for high-rise medical clinics. She had a zest for life and loved being involved with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially...

James V. Miller, 83 of Greensburg (Unity Township), passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at his home. He was born January 4, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Joseph Roger Coulson Miller and Naomi (Taylor) Miller. Jim retired from the former West Penn Power Company where he had been employed in the accounting department. A graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1954, Jim received his bachelor’s degree from St. Vincent University. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Michael Patrick Shirley, 44 of Lexington, KY passed away, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with his mother at his side.  He was born February 11, 1975 in Cynthiana, KY a son of Paulette (Gismondi) Shirley of Lexington, KY and the late Robert A. Shirley. At a young age, Michael was diagnosed with leukemia and defying all odds he graduated from Dunbar High School and earned a Culinary Degree from Jefferson Community College in Louisville, KY.  He had many interests including cooking and...

Helen L. Lewandowski, 86 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2019 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born March 25, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late  Michael and Helen (Junick) Sutty. Helen was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family and was a member of the Partner Parish of St. Joseph RC Church, Everson. She is survived by her four sons, Tim Lewandowski, Terry Lewandowski and his wife Cindy; John Lewandowski and his wife Julie, and Lou...

James F. “Jim” Frye, Jr, 71, of Dickerson Run, passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 4, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late James F. Frye, Sr and Helen Jane (Basinger) Frye. Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  Prior to his retirement, Jim had been employed by US Steel, Irvin Works.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam era and was a graduate of Southmoreland High School...

Caroline C. Richter, 89 of Dunbar Township, passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019 in the Uniontown Hospital.  She was born February 7, 1930 in Dickerson Run a daughter of the late Evans and Nora (Upton) Wilson. Caroline was a homemaker tending to the needs of her family.  For many years, she worked along-side her late husband James L. Richter, raising cattle, gardening, baking, canning and cooking.  While she was proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, you...