Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

Emma Jean Sturtz, 93 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.  She was born October 9, 1923 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Edgar Walker Steele and Elizabeth Woodward Steele.

Following graduation from Scottdale High School, Mrs. Sturtz began working in the office for Uptegraff Maufacturing, Scottdale.  She was later...

Dec 16, 2016

Lillie Ayelene DeLuca, 91 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at her home with family and friends nearby.  Ayelene was born January 4, 1925 in Copan, OK a daughter of the late Dan and Bertha Waggoner.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael; her loving caregiver Barbara (Dan) Clougherty; her daughters, Georgia...

Dec 9, 2016

James W. Harris, 84 of Belle Vernon, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2016 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born July 10, 1932 in Youngwood a son of the late James Walter and Harriet (Olson) Harris.

Jim had been employed in the manufacturing industry as a methods engineer.  Previously, he was...

Dec 8, 2016

Petty Jane Kring, 84, of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2016 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born September 17, 1932 in Upper Tyrone Township a daughter of the late William and Pansey Mae (Crago) Leasure.

Mrs. Kring had been employed as a bindry worker with the former Laurel Group Newspapers. She enjoyed polkas, reading...

Nov 15, 2016

George D. Brown, 87, of Scottdale, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  He was born February 8, 1929 in Ruffsdale, the son of the late Donald Duane and Rhoda (Cavanaugh) Brown.

George received a B.S. in Geology from Earlham College, and was a guard on their football team.  Following college, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War...

Sep 29, 2016

Robert H. (Bob) Lane, 89 of Scottdale, passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his home.  He was born June 25, 1927 in Connellsville a son of the late William and Nellie (Wyatt) Lane.

Bob retired from Kendi, Inc. where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator.  He was a longtime and active member of...

Sep 21, 2016

John Vincent Koshar, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away September 21st 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

John was born July 3rd 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Stevan and Isabel (Szallars) Koshar.

He worked for the Local 354 as a pipe welder and pipe fitter. John was an avid hunter and pool player. He...

Sep 15, 2016

Beatrice L. Eckenrod, 81, of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her home.  She was born August 18, 1935 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sarah (Ritenour) Hoyle.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She had also been a member of the American Legion and the former Eagle’s Club...

Sep 9, 2016

Robert H. Bloom, 88 of Elkton, Florida, formerly of Everson, passed away, Friday, September 09, 2016 in the Bailey Center for Caring, St. Augustine, Florida.   Bob was born July 19, 1928 in Adelaide, Pa. a son of the late Frank Henry and Ethel Lulu (Hall) Bloom.

Bob retired from the Anchor Hocking Glass Plant where he was...

Aug 20, 2016

William D. Santmyer, 83, of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Greensburg Care Center.  He was born September 16, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William F. and Jane (Myers) Santmyer.

Bill retired from Duraloy Blaw Knox, Scottdale, where he was a melter.  He was a US Army veteran, an avid hunter...

Aug 7, 2016

Mary Ann Knipple, 81 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Scottdale Manor Rehabilitation Center.  She was born July 11, 1935 in Everson a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Wisniewski) Szczekocki.

Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.  She was a longtime and faithful member of the Partner Parish of St....

Aug 7, 2016

Toni R. Smithula, 72 of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at her home.  She was born March 7, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Omlor Brown.

Prior to her retirement, Toni was an educator and was employed by the Southmoreland School District and, most recently, the Connellsville Area School...

Jul 23, 2016

Anna C. “Cassie” Wildey, 87 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Excela  Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  She was born July 17, 1929 in East Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Charles and Millicent (Weaver) Kuhns.

Cassie was a loving homemaker and a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1947.  She had been...

Jul 21, 2016

Barry D. Kramer, 68 of Scottdale, passed away suddenly, Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant.  Barry was born April 28, 1948 in Connellsville a son of the late Theodore and Agnes (Siwula) Kramer.

Barry had formerly been employed by Duraloy, Scottdale and Volkwagen of America, New Stanton.  Most recently, he was...

Jun 26, 2016

Iva M. Leighty, 85, of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at The Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Dec. 25, 1930, in Rostraver Township, a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Amanda Cowan Byers. She was a graduate of the Class of 1948 from East Huntingdon High School in Alverton.

Iva...

Jun 3, 2016

Mark C. Lee, 55 of Brownsville, passed away at home, June 3, 2016.  He was born September 4, 1960 in Prince George County,   VA , the son of Mary (Herubin) Lee and  the late William Lee of Marshall, MI.

Mark was a master electrician and was a graduate of Virginia Tech and William and Mary College.

Jun 3, 2016

Arthur W. Pletcher, Sr., 76, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2016.  He was born May 15, 1940 in Scottdale a son of the late Andrew and Ella (Nichols) Pletcher.

He is survived by four sons and eight grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and one...

May 24, 2016

Phyllis H. (Byrwa) Albright, 94 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Highlands Hospital.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 5 to 8 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale where Prayers of Transfer will be offered Saturday at 10:15 am followed by a Funeral Mass At Visitation...

May 17, 2016

Phillip R. Sowash, 67 of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  He was born August 2, 1948 in Greensburg a son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Rush) Sowash.

Phillip had been employed as a machinist for DME, Youngwood and was a US Army veteran serving in the Vietnam conflict.

He is survived by his...

May 8, 2016

Eva Nelle Ridenour, 93 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Excela Latrobe Hospital.  She was born August 8, 1922 in Owensdale a daughter of the late Clarence Blaine and Ruth Anne (Ansell) Pletcher.

Years ago, Nelle had been employed by the former Kelly Pontiac and Guest and Hough Tire Service of Scottdale. She was...