Obituaries

Scottdale, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Scottdale, PA & Surrounding Areas

Carol Westerman

Carol Westerman

Sep 30, 2025

Carol Westerman of Scottdale, age 97, peacefully passed away in her family home on September 30, 2025. She was born Dec 18, 1927, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Richard W. Westerman and Charlotte Loucks (Kelly) Westerman of Scottdale. She spent her childhood summers in Scottdale at the family home.

She was a graduate of the class of 1945...

Theresa A. Benedict

Theresa A. Benedict

Sep 22, 2025

Theresa A. Benedict, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. She was born May 29, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late John and Florence (Morrocco) Benedict.

Theresa worked in health care as a registered nurse and had been employed at Westmoreland Hospital, followed by working for several local doctors, including Dr. Gilchrist, Drs. Maxwell &...

Cassandra Ward

Cassandra Ward

Sep 17, 2025

Cassandra (Andi) Ward, 64, of Greensburg, PA, passed away on September 17, 2025.

Andi worked as a case manager for Dupixent My Way. She was a compassionate and creative woman who loved history, Ireland, and Broadway musicals. She wrote fantasy novels and crocheted beautiful Celtic knotwork blankets.

She was the daughter of Richard and Hazel Bennett, and is survived by her mother;...

Robert E. Percy

Robert E. Percy

Sep 16, 2025

Robert E. Percy, 94, of Scottdale, a local retired educator, historian, coach, professional basketball player, and family man & father of three children passed away Tuesday September 16, 2025.

Much of Bob's teaching life was devoted to giving his students info and facts that were required and relevant to their future success in real life.

He spent many decades capturing and relating...

Audrey L. Brown

Audrey L. Brown

2025

All arrangements for Audrey L. Brown are private and in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Scottdale, PA.

Paul J. Wassel

Paul J. Wassel

Jul 30, 2025

Paul J. Wassel, 67 of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born December 6, 1957, a son of the late William C. and Betty Lou (Clark) Wassel.

During his life, Paul enjoyed riding his Harley and his cabin cruiser boat.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Wassel; his children, Jason (Lisa) Wassel; Christopher Wassel; and Suzie (Matt) Mueller;...

Zachary Eisert Haras

Zachary Eisert Haras

Jul 7, 2025

Zachary “Zach” Eisert Haras sadly left us on July 7, 2025. He was born September 16, 1985 in Erie, PA – the son of Mark Haras and Melody Nassif (Halem).

Lou Reed once wrote, “There’s a bit of magic in everything and then some loss to even things out.” Zach brought magic into the lives of everyone he met, through his...

Duane W. Snyder

Duane W. Snyder

Jun 16, 2025

Duane W. Snyder, 86 of Connellsville, passed away, Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1938, in Everson a son of the late Lester and Erna (King) Snyder.

Duane was the owner/operator of Duane W. Snyder Trucking for over 40 years. He was a former member of Owensdale Methodist Church, and he also attended Hickory Square Methodist Church....

Debbie E. Montgomery

Debbie E. Montgomery

2025

Private Arrangements for Debbie E. Montgomery are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Scottdale, PA.

Lois M. Moore

Lois M. Moore

Apr 21, 2025

Lois Mae Moore took her final flight to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21st, at the age of 88.

Born smack-dab in the middle of nine children (why yes, they were Catholic, why do you ask?) in Fox Chapel, PA, on June 17, 1936, to William Ira Moore and Katherine Marie (Charlton), Lois's idyllic early life on the farm...

Linda L. Robbins

Linda L. Robbins

Mar 31, 2025

Linda L. Robbins, 75 of Yukon, passed away, Monday, March 31, 2025, at the home of her son in Scottdale. She was born on September 11, 1949, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late George and Eva (Leonard) Robbins.

Linda was the owner of Robbins Scent Inc. She and her family loved nature and the outdoors. There were always animals around...

James E. Graft, Sr.

James E. Graft, Sr.

Mar 25, 2025

James E. Graft, Sr., 85 of Everson passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Lute) Graft; his children, Brenda Cramer (Donald), Mary Hull (Ronald), James Graft, Jr. (Maelee); a sister in law, Linda Lute; his grandchildren, Leanna Cramer, Sarah Martinosky (Kevin), Taryn Graft, Stephanie Rummel, Rebecca Henderson (Brandon); his great-grandchildren, Lily Frye, Rylee Martinosky,...

Janice I. Felgar

Janice I. Felgar

Mar 21, 2025

Janice I. Felgar, 71 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1953, in Connellsville a daughter of the late George and Luella (Brooks) Sprinkle.

Janice retired from Verizon where she worked as a consultant, an FMLA administrator and was a Union Steward. She was a member of Grace Community Church of Alverton where she...

David Phillips

David Phillips

Mar 14, 2025

David B. Phillips of Normalville, passed away on March 14, 2025 at the age of 62.

He was preceded in death by his life companion, Belinda; his parents John and Joan Phillips and his sister, Cherie Pinskey.

He is survived by two sons, David and Chris; a daughter, Alyssa, a step-son, Chad and two grandchildren, David and Blayke. Also surviving is his...

Danette M. Braunstein

Danette M. Braunstein

Mar 7, 2025

Danette M. “Dani” Braunstein, 65 of East Liverpool, OH, passed away, Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born June 1, 1959 in Connellsville State General Hospital a daughter of the late John C. “Cliff” Tarr and Margaret L. (Porter) Tarr of Boardman, Ohio.

Dani worked as a nurse at Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant for 18 years prior to moving to Ohio....

Carol W. Shepherd

Carol W. Shepherd

Mar 6, 2025

Carol W. Shepherd, 75 of Scottdale passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Richmond, VA a daughter of the late James E. Shepherd, Sr and Wanda (Kapel) Shepherd.

Carol had been employed by the SONY Corporation. She enjoyed cooking and had attended Culinary School receiving training as a chef. Carol also cherished the...

Vincent M. Santarel

Vincent M. Santarel

Jan 24, 2025

Vincent M. Santarel, 87 of Everson, passed away, Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born March 7, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Vincent J. and Victoria (Kusiak) Santarel.

Vinnie, as he was known to many, served as a bailiff for the Fayette County Courts. He had previously been employed by the Fruehauf Company. A member of the...

Harry Edward Holsopple

Harry Edward Holsopple

Jan 8, 2025

Harry Edward Holsopple, 73 of Scottdale, passed away January 8, 2025. He was born November 4, 1951 in Moon Township a son of the late Ira and Alice (McClester) Holsopple. 

Harry graduated from Moon High School in 1969 and received a bachelor’s degree in music from Edinboro University. For 14 years, he was band director and taught music in the Hillsboro...

Esther M. Ridenour

Esther M. Ridenour

Jan 7, 2025

Esther M. Ridenour, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born December 25, 1934 in Owensdale a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Ann (Ansell) Pletcher.

Esther was previously employed as a proofreader and in the binding department of The Independent Observer Newspaper. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1952. A longtime...

Barbara J. Agatucci

Barbara J. Agatucci

Dec 30, 2024

Barbara J. “Barb” Agatucci, 65 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at her home. She was born July 1, 1959, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Robert D. and Florence A. (Sultzer) Hough.

She was loving homemaker to her husband, children and family. Barb enjoyed crafts and motorcycle rides with her husband. She very much enjoyed talks and...