Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

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...

May 31, 2018

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...

May 24, 2018

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...

May 15, 2018

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...

May 4, 2018

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.

May 1, 2018

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. ...

Apr 16, 2018

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...

Apr 13, 2018

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...

Mar 31, 2018

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...

Mar 11, 2018

Dorothy Alberta “Berty” Springer, 85 of Tarrs, passed away, Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born September 26, 1932 in Tarrs a daughter of the late James Albert and Rose Camilla (Scott) Kunzler.

Berty, as she was known to family and friends, retired from Westinghouse (Powerex).  She was a seamstress and had also belonged...

Mar 10, 2018

Linda A. (Firestone) Dziurzynski, 65 of Everson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 10, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 25, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Elizabeth (Hatfield) Firestone.

Linda worked in the health care field as a licensed practical nurse.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking...

Mar 9, 2018

Charles “Don” Ridenour, 85 of Scottdale, (Mt. Nebo) passed away, Friday, March 9, 2018 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born October 15, 1932 in Wyano a son of the late Thomas and Anna Gail (Smith) Ridenour.

Don retired from Westinghouse and was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean conflict.  He...

Jan 27, 2018

Nancy M. Clark, 89 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at her home in Scottdale.  She was born May 5, 1928 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Dr. William and Edith (Mellinger) McDowell.

Mrs. Clark was a lifetime resident of Scottdale and had been a teacher in the Scottdale and Southmoreland School Districts where...

Jan 16, 2018

Gene S. Wojtanowski, 71 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was born April 19, 1946 in Connellsville a son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Zielinski) Wojtanowksi.

Prior to his retirement, Gene worked as a machinist. He was a proud grandfather, enjoyed walking his dog, Holly,...

Jan 13, 2018

Ann M. Kring, 82 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg.  She was born April 28, 1935 in Everson a daughter of the late John and Stella (Klepsky) Zwierzelewski.

Ann was a loving homemaker to her family, had worked as a Sales Representative for Avon, and formerly worked for Wise’s...

Jan 6, 2018

William M. “Bill” Miller, 73 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Bill was born June 23, 1944 in Springhill Township, Fayette County a son of the late Charles and Sylvia (Martin) Miller.

Bill had been employed by Lenox Crystal, Mt. Pleasant and then for Bridgestone/Firestone, Youngwood.  Following his retirement, he was...

Dec 16, 2017

Mary L. Hough, formerly of Dawson, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Upton’s Personal Care Home, Normalville.  She was born July 21, 1926 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late H. Dennis and Daisy (Moore) Barclay.

Mary was a loving and kind homemaker caring for family.  Early in her working career, she was a window dresser...

Dec 15, 2017

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Sidlovsky, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, December 15, 2017 in South Connellsville Personal Care Home.  She was born August 12, 1921 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Dorn) Miedel.

Betty was a caring homemaker and a longtime and faithful member of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale.  She...

Nov 18, 2017

Mary Yoder Hertzler passed away Saturday November 18 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  Mary is survived by her husband, her sister Martha Oswald, her four sons, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was born on January 5, 1928 the daughter of Eugene and Esther Miller Yoder. She graduated in 1946 from Streetsboro High School and...

Oct 27, 2017

Delrosa (Snyder) Keefer, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, October 27, 2017 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born April 6, 1921 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Jacob C. and Mattie Mae (Biddle) Snyder.

Mrs. Keefer was a retired school teacher having been employed by the Southmoreland School District where she taught in...