Obituaries

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...

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);...