Obituaries

Scottdale, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Scottdale, PA & Surrounding Areas

Rev. John Hicks

Rev. John Hicks

Jul 2, 2014

Rev. John A. Hicks, 87, of Scottdale, entered into the presence of his Lord Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Proctor, N.C., a son of the late John I. Hicks and Alice (Hill) Hicks. John was under the care of Excela Hospice and his loving family. He was undergirded with many prayers of his church,...

Adam Lynch

Adam Lynch

Jun 25, 2014

Adam R. Lynch, 24 of Connellsville, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born August 10, 1989 in Latrobe the son of Albert Carnes and Kerry Lynch Wettgen. Adam was a 2008 graduate of Southmoreland High School and had been employed as a bricklayer. He is survived by his mother, Kerry Wettgen and husband David; his father, Albert Carnes;...

Michael Bartko

Michael Bartko

Jun 20, 2014

Michael J. Bartko, 71 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, June 20, 2014 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born August 22, 1942 in Versailles a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Governor) Bartko. Mike was retired from General Motors, Pittsburgh where he had been employed as an electrician and safety inspector. Surviving is his loving wife, Mary Jane (Bucklew)...

Sarah Stants

Sarah Stants

Jun 7, 2014

Sarah B. Stants, 78 of Ruffsdale, passed away Saturday, June 07, 2014 in Baldock Health Care Centre, N. Huntingdon. She was born December 5, 1935 in Melcroft a daughter of the late David and Nellie Robinson Cottle. Sarah was a homemaker and a member of the Smithton Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her six children, Sherry Haines;...

Arlene Tikey

Arlene Tikey

Jun 3, 2014

Arlene R. Tikey, 78, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, June 03, 2014 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Arlene was born April 26, 1936 in Star Junction a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Nellie J. Schwartz Tikey. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Scottdale and its Missionary Circle. She was a member of the Scottdale...

James Sickles

James Sickles

Apr 16, 2014

James A. Sickles, 75 of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Westmoreland Manor. Jim was born October 8, 1938 in Canonsburg a son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Strike) Sickles. He was employed as a motor coach driver with Quest Coach of Scottdale and was previously employed by Washington Charters. He is survived by his loving companion,...

Emma Harris

Emma Harris

Mar 25, 2014

Emma Jean Harris, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born May 11, 1937 in Van Meter a daughter of the late Robert and Viola (Greenawalt) Scott. Emma Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had been employed by L.E. Smith Glass and Williamhouse both of Mt....

Margaret Young

Margaret Young

Mar 21, 2014

Margaret E. Young, 93, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born June 1, 1920 in Easton, Pa. a daughter of the late George and Grace Phifer. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Walter D. Young She is survived by her sons and their families. The family has requested private services in the care of...

Mary Stiltenpole

Mary Stiltenpole

Mar 15, 2014

Mary Lou Stiltenpole, 89, of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Excela Frick Hospital. She was born July 17, 1924 in Scottdale a daughter of the late George E. and Blanche (Hixson) Fretts. Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Scottdale where she remained active participating in many civic affairs. Most notably, she was a volunteer for Excela...

Gloria Duff

Gloria Duff

Mar 12, 2014

Gloria Ruth Duff, 85, of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born September 11, 1928 in Dawson a daughter of the late Nathan and Ruth (Ansell) Stakelbeck. Gloria was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Ralph H. Duff; two grandchildren, Jocelyn Pannell and Justin Lisbon and...

Geraldine Stillman

Geraldine Stillman

Mar 6, 2014

Geraldine M. Stillman, 77, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son. Geri is survived by her five loving daughters, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families. A memorial service for family and friends will be held Monday, March 10th, 2014 at 11 am at the Wooddale Bible Brethren Church. She will...

Donald Graft

Donald Graft

Feb 26, 2014

Donald D. Graft, 85, a lifelong resident of Scottdale and well-known business man, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. Mr. Graft was born November 28, 1928 in Scottdale a son of the late James A. "Buzz" Graft and Helen "Peg" Bixler Graft. Since 1976, Don along with his wife Patricia, owned and operated Graft Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep,...

John Clark

John Clark

Feb 21, 2014

John Lloyd Clark, 87 of Scottdale, passed away, February 21, 2014 at Walnut Ridge Memory Care in Greensburg after a valiant struggle with cancer and complications from Parkinson's. He was born July 29, 1926 in Scottdale a son of the J. Lloyd and Mary Campbell Clark. John was the devoted husband of Nancy McDowell Clark for 62 years. He is...

Michael Linko

Michael Linko

Feb 1, 2014

Michael J. Linko, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Saturday, February 01, 2014 at his home. He was born July 29, 1926 in Scottdale the loving son of the late John and Elizabeth (Tkac) Linko. Mike retired from General Motors Fisher Body Division, McKeesport as a supervisor. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Connellsville and...

William Platt

William Platt

Jan 25, 2014

William Patrick Platt, 75, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born January 24, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana a son of the late William Lester and Virginia Ruth (Sanner) Platt. William was a longtime resident of Scottdale. Early in life he was employed at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. He enjoyed spending...

Robert Earnesty

Robert Earnesty

Jan 22, 2014

Robert E. "Toad" Earnesty, 74 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at his home. Mr. Earnesty was born January 9, 1940 in Everson a son of the late Rudolph and Ethel Michaels Earnesty. He retired from Lenox Crystal, Mt. Pleasant and was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ. He had previously been employed as a...

Doris Dillon

Doris Dillon

Jan 10, 2014

Doris Jane Dillon, 57, of Acme passed away, Friday, January 10, 2014 at her home. She was born September 1, 1956 in Connellsville a daughter of the late George and Louella (Brooks) Sprinkle. Doris Jane had been employed as a floral designer at the former DeMuth Florist, Scottdale and was a graduate of Southmoreland High School class of 1975. She...

Patsy Ross

Patsy Ross

Dec 21, 2013

Patsy J. (Pat) Ross, 93, of Scottdale, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Patsy was born on May 20, 1920, in Tarrs, Pa., the son of the late John P. and Ruth L. Ross. He graduated from the former Scottdale High School in 1939 and married Anna Mary "Mame" Hernley on June 27, 1941. He was...

Sheila Mclean

Sheila Mclean

Nov 26, 2013

Sheila Kelley McLean, 36 of Searights Village passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Born January 12, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant she was the daughter of Marie Carter Kelley of Connellsville and the late Larry G. Kelley, Jr. Sheila was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors and...

Jane Yuhouse

Jane Yuhouse

Nov 16, 2013

Jane A. Yuhouse, 56, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Forbes Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Jane was born February 10, 1957 a daughter of the late Alice Jane McBeth Zwierzelewski. She was recently employed as a candy maker with Brown's Candy Kitchen, Mt. Pleasant and had previously been employed with Levin Furniture and...