Obituaries

Larue Johnson

Nov 19, 2012

Larue H. Johnson, 94 of Scottdale passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012, on her 94th birthday in Amber House, Mt. Pleasant. Larue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was born November 19, 1918 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late Christian R. and Anna M. (Hudson) Hernley. Larue...

C. Keibler

Nov 15, 2012

C. Walter Keibler, 92, of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 in Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport. Mr. Keibler was born August 27, 1920 in Charleroi a son of the late S. Edward and Alma Henrietta (James) Keibler.

He graduated from Charleroi High School Class of 1938 attended California University of Pennsylvania and graduated from...

Gilbert Seese

Nov 14, 2012

Gilbert ("Gib") Tannehill Seese, 92, of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, November 14 at his home. He was born August 13, 1920 in Uniontown, a son of the late Gilbert Seawright Seese and Florence Tannehill Seese. He attended Washington and Jefferson College and later earned a Bachelor's of Public Education from California University of Pennsylvania. Gilbert received his Master's Degree of...

Dolores Camlin

Nov 7, 2012

Dolores I. "Dolly" Camlin, 81, of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, November 07, 2012 in Hempfield Manor. Mrs. Camlin was born October 18, 1931 in McKeesport a daughter of the late H. Kenneth and Gladys (Kingan) Isenberg. Dolly retired from Hilltop Labs and previously worked as a secretary for the former Laughrey-King Insurance Agency, Scottdale. She had also been a volunteer...

Jeffrey Mclean

Oct 13, 2012

Jeffrey Paul McLean, 44 of Connellsville, passed away, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 27, 1967 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Raymond J. McLean, Jr. who died August 27, 2012 and Grace M. (Lane) McLean.

Jeff was a driver for Veolia Environmental...

Susan Killinger

Sep 16, 2012

Susan J. "Sue" Killinger, 67 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 9, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late C. Leo and Marianna (Hough) Shandorf.

Sue recently retired from her position as Treasurer for the Borough of Scottdale with thirty-eight years service. She had...

Florence Shupe

Sep 8, 2012

Florence E. Shupe, 97, of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Latrobe Select Specialty Hospital. She was born December 5, 1914 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Joel O.L. Johnson and Sara A. (Graft) Johnson. Florence was a caring and devoted homemaker. She was a lifelong and oldest member of Calvin United Presbyterian Church where she was...

Catherine Huss

Sep 4, 2012

Catherine G. Huss, 92, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, September 04, 2012 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born May 21, 1920 in Dunbar Township a daughter of the late James Gibson Hair and S. Gertrude (Koontz) Hair. Mrs. Huss was secretary-treasurer of Huss Plumbing & Heating, retiring in 1993. She was an active and faithful member...

James Vaculik

Aug 31, 2012

James V. "Jim" Vaculik, 57, of Everson, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born October 13, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late John and Emily (Percosky) Vaculik. Jim was employed as a road inspector with Maguire Construction and had previously been employed with Laborers' International Union. He was a...

Raymond Mclean, Jr

Aug 27, 2012

Raymond J. McLean, Jr. 77 of Smithton, passed away, Monday, August 27, 2012 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born May 22, 1935 in Scottdale a son of the late Raymond J. McLean, Sr. and Ada Blanche (Murray) McLean.

Ray retired from Gerald King Lumber and was a veteran of the US Army. He was...

Jean Logan

Aug 20, 2012

Jean A. Logan, 66 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, August 20, 2012 at her home. She was born November 3, 1945 in New Castle a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Steudler) Johns.

Jean was a loving homemaker caring for her family. She is survived by her husband, James F. Logan; two daughters, Candice Sue...

Samuel Greco

Aug 14, 2012

Samuel Greco, 70, of West Newton, died Tuesday, Aug. 14th, 2012, at Latrobe Select Specialty Hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1942, a son of the late Ralph and Mary Greco. After many years of service to the Singer Company, he opened the Sewing Circle which he operated until hs death. He is survived by his wife Mary Rose Greco,...

Betty Rutter

Aug 13, 2012

Betty Jean Rutter, 86, of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, August 13, 2012 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born March 25, 1926 in Armbrust a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Kalp) Hull.

Betty Jean retired from Southmoreland School District where she had been employed as a cook at the former Junior High School. She...

Janet Urbaniak

Aug 10, 2012

Janet R. Urbaniak, 80, of Connellsville, Upper Tyrone Township, passed away, Friday, August 10, 2012, in Highlands Hospital. She was born April 8, 1932 in Ralph, Pa a daughter of the late Francis B. and Rose W. (Barnett) Reagan.

Janet was a retired educator in the Southmoreland school district where she taught for 20 years. She was...

Evelyn Miller

Jul 29, 2012

Evelyn D. Miller, 81, of Mt. Pleasant (East Huntingdon Township), passed peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2012, at home surrounded by family. She was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Acme, the daughter of the late Jay T. and Elva Wadsworth.

Gramma Miller, as hundreds called her, was the center of the family and she leaves a great legacy....

Mark Sipos

Jun 23, 2012

Mark Taylor Sipos, 39, of Scottdale (formerly of Wescosville, PA) passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with leukemia.

Mark is survived by his wife, Christine (Ulery) Sipos, and his daughter Taylor Sipos, of Scottdale; His parents, Charlie and Nancy Sipos of Wescosville, PA; His brother and Stem Cell donor, Christopher Sipos and...

Elizabeth Banko

May 23, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Banko, 84, of Everson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her home. She was born October 8, 1927 in Unity Township a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Hanosky Kapura. Betty was a loving homemaker and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph RC Church, Everson....

William Balgosky

May 19, 2012

William J. "Bill" Balgosky, 79, a lifelong resident of Everson, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville while being comforted by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1933 in Connellsville a son of the late Andrew and Agnes Ferenchua Balgosky.

Bill was a devout catholic and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman...

David Lewandowski

Apr 24, 2012

David Lewandowski, 53, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 24, 2012. He was born November 18, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant a son of Alice (Beran) Lewandowski of Everson and the late Vincent P. Lewandowski who preceded him in death on June 9, 2009. Dave was employed as a bartender at the Kosciuszko Club Mt. Pleasant. He was a...

John Giagnocavo

Apr 18, 2012

John D. Giagnocavo, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born in Barto, Pa a son of the late Patrick and Mary DeLise Giagnocavo. John had been the owner & operator of a book store during his career. Locally he had been a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church. He is survived by his seven...