Obituaries

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...

Apr 24, 2016

John E. Colland, 53, of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born October 13, 1962 in Connellsville a son of the late John and Jacquelyn (Herbert) Colland.

John had been employed by the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale.  He was...

Apr 24, 2016

Richard D. Felton, 70 of Hunker, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his home.  He was born, May 16, 1945 in Somerset a son of the late Dale M.E. and C. Louise (Sargent) Felton.

Richard retired from Versatech, Inc. in Delmont and was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School.  He enjoyed hunting and camping...

Mar 5, 2016

Ron Libengood, 69 of El Dorado, AR, formerly of McKeesport, died on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. Born on May 7, 1946 in McKeesport, PA; he was the son of the late William and Helen Beaver Libengood. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in...

Mar 4, 2016

John Loren Wright, 91, of Pittsburgh, passed away, Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born December 13, 1924 in Glenshaw a son of the late Harry Thomas and Ethel (Hunter) Wright.

John was a long time resident of Wilkinsburg and most recently resided at Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant.  He was married to Lucille Virginia Spitzer...

Mar 4, 2016

Gary G. Schenck, 60, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, March 4, 2016 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.  Gary was born November 28, 1955 in Pittsburgh a son of the late James G. Schenck, Sr and Sarah (Leaman) Schenck of Scottdale.

Gary was a graduate of Southmoreland High School Class of 1974 and Penn State University.  He was a...

Jan 25, 2016

Keith A. Queer, 67, formerly of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2016.  He was born September 11, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William and Emma Jean (Sechrist) Queer.

Keith was self-employed as an Auto Dealer operating Keith's Kars.

He is survived by three children, Brittany Queer, Shawn Queer and Neil Queer.

Jan 23, 2016

Joseph E. Scott, 87, of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care, Greensburg.  He was born January 19, 1929 in Uniontown a son of the late Joseph H. Scott and Ella Zana (Smith) Scott.

He was a 1947 graduate of Uniontown High School and proudly served in the Army during the Korean...

Jan 12, 2016

James A. Banko, 62 of Dickerson Run, passed away unexpectedly, and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.  Jim was born May2, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Walter P. and Elizabeth (Kapura) Banko.

Jim was a self-employed contractor operating the James A. Banko Construction Company.  He was an avid hunter...

Jan 9, 2016

Marjorie M. George, 95, of Scottdale, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Woodcrest Senior Living Community where she resided.

Mrs. George was a teacher having taught in the Warren, Ohio School District and was also a substitute teacher for the Mt. Pleasant Area School District.  She was a member of Reunion...

Jan 3, 2016

Judith K. “Kay” Callen, 72, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2016.  She was born September 3, 1943 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Melvin and Catherine (Williams) Hepler.

Kay was a caring homemaker who enjoyed the simple life.

She is survived by her son, Scott Callen; three step-children, Terry Callen (Susan);...

Dec 31, 2015

Gerald C. “Jerry” Libengood, Jr, 60 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away December 31, 2015 surrounded by his family.  Jerry was born August 18, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Gerald C. and MaryAnne (Permuko) Libengood.

Jerry enjoyed repairing lawn mowers, carpentry, fishing and helping others.  He had previously been employed at Firestone Building Products,...

Dec 27, 2015

Darlah K. Zimmerman, 66 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Latrobe Select Specialty Hospital.  She was born July 20, 1949 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Russell V. and Mary K. (Hopwood) Williams.

Darlah was a kind and caring wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a licensed practical nurse most recently working...

Dec 4, 2015

Curtis James Headrick, 49 of Greensburg, passed away, December 4, 2015 at his home.  Curtis was born August 8, 1966 in Johnstown a son the late Gary J. Headrick and Mary Suzanne (Schrift) Headrick Lawton and her husband, Donald Lawton.

Curtis had been employed as a bricklayer and enjoyed music, model cars, motorcycles and fishing.

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Nov 25, 2015

Ellen I. "Trixie" Boyce, 95, of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Harmon House Care Center. Trixie was born June 30, 1920 in Bigler, Clearfield County a daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Murr) Kyler. She was a graduate of Clearfield High School and had formerly been employed as a pharmacy clerk for 10 years at the...

Nov 10, 2015

Michael Clyde Adams, 64, of Scottdale, lost his battle with leukemia on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was born November 7, 1951 in Wilkinsburg a son of the late Clyde F. Adams, Jr. and Mary Ann (Connors) Adams. Mike and his wife, Sue, met in high school and reconnected 33 years later. He worked in the family business, Wilkinsburg Hardware...

Oct 6, 2015

John R. Grecco, 88 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, October 06, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 28, 1927 in Butler a son of the late Cosimo and Mary (Serosky) Grecco. Mr. Grecco retired from the Mt. Pleasant Area School District where he served as Superintendent of Schools. Prior to that, he had...