Obituaries

Jan 17, 2011

Alice Marguerite "Mini" Alt, 78, of Scottdale, died Monday, January 17, 2011 with family by her side at her son's home.

"Mini" was preceded in death by her oldest son, William F. "Bill" Alt, her parents John T. and Alice Marguerite Brough; her brother Robert Brough and a sister Jane Weaver.

Dec 24, 2010

Ellagene M. "Toots" Diven, 95, of Scottdale, passed away, Friday evening, December 24, 2010 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 17, 1915 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Charles and Irma Hostetler Niswonger. Mrs. Diven retired from Connellsville Sportswear in 1977. She was a member of Pennsville Baptist Church where she was currently...

Dec 11, 2010

Donald J. "Don" Bateman, 76, of Mt Pleasant, beloved husband and father, went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2010.

He was born April 15, 1934 in Wilkinsburg a son of the late John McGinley Bateman and Anna Franey Bateman.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul...

Nov 30, 2010

Harriet O. Harris, 97, formerly of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born August 28, 1913 in Carbon a daughter of the late William and Hilda Coons Olson.

Years ago, Mrs. Harris, was employed as a payroll clerk by Penn Line Service and had last been employed by Lauffers Tire Service....

Nov 13, 2010

Deborah Weinman, 57, of Tarrs, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010, after a 28 year courageous and valiant battle with an incurable pulmonary disease. She was born May 13, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Homer R. Weinman and Stella Zadora Weinman. Deborah is survived by her brothers, Barry L. Weinman and his wife Jane of Dallas,...

Nov 12, 2010

Veronica F. Lewandowksi, 86, of Everson, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1924 in Everson a daughter of the late Joseph and Stephania Szwed Lewandowski.

Vern retired from Robertshaw Controls. She was a member of St. Joseph RC Church, Everson where she was a member of...

Oct 22, 2010

Annie M. Cunningham, 88 of Connellsville (Broadford), passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in Joe-Ella's Personal Care Home, Lemont Furnace. Annie was born December 23, 1921 in Little Rock, Mississippi a daughter of the late George Manuel and Winnie Laird Chaney.

Annie worked as a seamstress at the former Connellsvile Sportswear. She was a member of St....

Oct 17, 2010

Eva Jean (Ansell) Hardwick, 85 of Owensdale, went home on October 17, 2010. She was born March 15, 1925 in Upper Tyrone Township a daughter of the late Martin Harry and Gertie Leichliter Ansell.

She was a teacher for many years in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Oct 15, 2010

Aldo Angelo Castelli of Connellsville (Bullskin Township) passed away, October 15, 2010. He was born July 30, 1923 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Salvatore and Concetta Ferraro Castelli.

Mr. Castelli was a self-employed general contractor. He was also a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his wife, Lida Martiner Castelli;...

Oct 11, 2010

James D. "Jim" Newton, 60 of Scottdale, passed away and went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 11, 2010 in UPMC, Pittsburgh. He was born June 25, 1950 in Frankfort, KY a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Miller Newton.

Jim served in the US Navy, which included two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded...

Sep 22, 2010

Ellen M. Heater, 77, of Connellsville, passed away Sept. 22, 2010. She was born October 9, 1932 at Indian Head a daughter of the late Allen Robert and Catherine Ellen Stevens Hughes.

She is survived by the following children, Donald Hughes, Richard Heater, Catherine Roadman and husband Daneil and Robert D. Murphy and wife Robin;...

Sep 21, 2010

Bernard Regis Henzler, Jr. 61, of Scottdale, died Tuesday Sept. 21 2010. Known as Rege, he was a son of the late Bernard and Rosemary Henzler. Survived by his wife Ann Ruth; a daughter Nichole Henzler; grandchildren, Ricky, Destiney, and twins Darnell and Parnell; siblings, Margaret Deitzle, Mary Lou Dubbs (Ken), Michael Henzler, Tim Henzler, Jean Monahan (Bill), Aimee Lobaugh...

Aug 20, 2010

Doris I. Mc Master, 84 of Connellsville, Upper Tyrone Twp.,passed away, Friday, August 20, 2010 in Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant. She was born September 27, 1925 in Owensdale a daughter of the late Ben and Mary Jane Shallenberger Wiggins. Mrs. McMaster was a graduate of South Huntingdon High School and was formerly employed by the Brooks Funeral Home, Connellsville. She...

Aug 4, 2010

Charles F. "Chuck" Fausold, 81, of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant. He was born May 5, 1929 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Charles R. and Olive Bitner Fausold. Chuck was a retired educator having been employed briefly as a teacher followed by his position as assistant principal and finally principal for...

Jul 23, 2010

Barbara R. (Bitner) Hines, 88 of Everson passed away, Friday, July 23, 2010 in Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 7, 1922 in Pennsville a daughter of the late Russell and Blanche (Brooks) Bitner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard P. Hines. Barbara was the loving mother to Sue Rohland...

Jul 21, 2010

Ronald "Ron" Joseph Gallagher, 71, of Oriental, NC, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Carolina East Medical Center. He was born January 29, 1939 in Brownsville, Fayette County, a son of the late Charles and Marguerite Aarisen Gallagher. Ron retired from General Motors. He is survived by his wife Jerry Gallagher; two sons, Ronald J. Gallagher and wife Lori...

Jul 15, 2010

J. Gordon Nevin, Jr. 98, formerly of Elizabeth and Scottdale (East Huntingdon Twp.), passed away, Thursday, July 15, 2010 in the Amber House, Mt. Pleasant. He was born October 15, 1911 in Elizabeth a son of the late James Gordon Nevin, Sr. and Mary Sloss Nevin. He graduated from Elizabeth High School, Westminster College and the University of Pittsburgh in...

Jul 2, 2010

Imogene Truxel Byers, 86, of Mt. Pleasant , passed away peacefully Friday, July 2, 2010, in Harmon House Care Center , Mt. Pleasant . She was born Dec. 14, 1923, in Prittstown, Bullskin Township , Fayette County , a daughter of the late John B. Truxel and Pearl Elizabeth (Paul) Truxel. A 1941 graduate of East Huntingdon High School and...

Jun 13, 2010

Nellie F. King, 61, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 8, 1948 in Manassas, Virginia, a daughter of Retha Mae Steele who survives. Nellie was a well-known and active resident of the Scottdale community having been employed by the Scottdale Bank and Trust, as well...

Jun 9, 2010

Arthur W. (Art) Bailey, Sr., 75, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Bailey was born November 6, 1934 in Jenners, Somerset County a son of the late Harry E. Bailey and Evelyn Desmonti Bailey Gray. Art retired from Derry Construction where he had been employed as a truck driver....