Obituaries

Mar 11, 2012

George Emmanuel Malik, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, and formerly of Everson, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 with his loving wife and daughter at his side. The son of the late Peter Malik III and Dora M. (Collins) Malik, he was born September 13,1918 in Valley Works, Pa. and named for both of his grandfathers. He was raised...

Mar 8, 2012

Ruth E. Shaw, 94, formerly of Tarrs, passed away, Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born June 3, 1917 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late John and Cora (Hershberger) Dodson.

Ruth was a homemaker and a loving, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Years ago, she worked at the Julie Anne Shop in Mt....

Feb 28, 2012

Dora Marie Sharp, 89 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in Scottdale Manor Rehablitiaton Center. She was born December 4, 1922 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Theodore and Antonette (Hefft) Wildey. Dora was a member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, Scottdale. She was an avid gardener and was known locally for selling her home...

Feb 3, 2012

Cherie J. Miller, 43, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in UPMC Shadyside. Cherie was born October 28, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant the daughter of Jane (Blackburn) Groomes of Connellsville and Robert Guynn of Scottdale. Cherie was employed as the office manager of Groomes Transit, Scottdale and had previously been employed at Williamhouse and Goo's Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant....

Feb 1, 2012

Isobel E. "Izzy" Brooks, 88, of Scottdale, passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Latrobe Select Specialty Hospital. Isobel was born March 18, 1923 in Luzerne Township, Fayette County a daughter of the late Nelson C. and Sara (Johnson) Porter. Isobel retired from Scottdale Bank and Trust where she was employed as a teller and then worked in the bank...

Jan 1, 2012

Savina Josephine Tulley, 93, of Everson, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Harmon House Care Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born July 28, 1918 in Everson a daughter of the late George and Rose Szczygiel. Josephine owned and operated Tulley's Beauty Shop in Everson. Years ago, she was employed by the former Bell Telephone Company and she was also...

Dec 13, 2011

Ronald K. Hyskell, 68 of Alverton, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2011. He was born May 13, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late David C. and Mabel I. (Johnson) Hyskell. Ron was a well-known local farmer, having owned and operated Hyskell Farms in Alverton for many years. He was a great outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. In...

Dec 13, 2011

Richard R. Campbell, 85, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Mr. Campbell was born May 21, 1926 in New Cumberland, WV a son of the late Frank R. and Mary Catherine (Kline) Campbell. He was a self-employed business owner and years ago was active in the Scottdale community. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr....

Nov 2, 2011

Harry Tom Barclay, 65, of Yukon, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He was born March 22, 1946 in Blairsville RD 3 a son of the late Robert E. and Anna Etta Mae Barclay. Tom was retired and had previously worked in the Excavating and Trucking business. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam era....

Nov 1, 2011

Robert D. Luft, 80 of Scottdale, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1931 in Wyano a son of the late William and Gladys (Corella) Luft.

Bob was a retired steelworker having worked at National Tube and Christy...

Oct 29, 2011

Donald A. Groomes, 78, of Connellsville, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born May 4, 1933 at Rices Landing a son of the late W. Arthur and Ida (Neff) Groomes.

Don was the owner-operator of Groomes Transit Inc. and Groomes Tours of Scottdale for 33 years and was...

Oct 15, 2011

Mary Jane Riley, 86, of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born April 13, 1925 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Clayton L. and Edna B. (Fretts) Uber. Mary Jane was retired from National City Bank, Scottdale where she was employed as operations officer. She was a graduate of Scottdale High School and...

Oct 11, 2011

Helen A. Lynch, 70, of Ruffsdale, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born August 26, 1941 in Grindstone a daughter of the late Henry and Anna Mae (Sidehammer) Miller. Helen had been employed as an animal care technician with Hilltop Labs. She was also a member of Faith Bible Church. In addition to her...

Oct 3, 2011

Dr. Richard P. Malone, Jr., MD, of Glenside, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, October 3, 2011. He was born June 25, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Richard P. Malone, Sr. and Shirley (Noschese) Malone Eckman of Everson. Richard was currently a professor of psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. He was a 1970 graduate of Geibel...

Oct 2, 2011

Melvin N. Sager, 62, of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday October 2, 2011. He was born January 5, 1949 a son of Hazel (Keyser) Grimes of Butler. In addition to his mother, Melvin is survived by his longtime friend, Rose McFern and his extended family, David & Lee Wildey and family. Private services are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL &...

Sep 26, 2011

Wayne D. "Troop" Canady, 50 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, September 26, 2011 in Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born February 10, 1961 in Williamsburg, VA, the son of Douglas and Ivy (Taylor) Canady of Williamsburg. He was a laborer with 11th Street Construction and served in the US Army attaining the rank of E-4. In addition...

Sep 11, 2011

Catherine A. Titterington, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2011. She was born July 12, 1922 in Uniontown a daughter of the late Charles E. Hagan and Mary (Hanlon) Hagan Neely.

Catherine retired from the housekeeping department of the former HC Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant and following retirement was a wonderful caregiver to many...

Sep 9, 2011

Robert Charles Seaman, Sr., 80, of Alverton, passed away, Friday, September 09, 2011 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born May 14, 1931 in Bridgeport a son of the late William Kenneth and Edna Tamblyn Seaman. Bob retired from LE Smith Glass, Mt. Pleasant and attended the Center Bethel Church of God in Alverton. He is survived...

Aug 16, 2011

E. Naomi Foss, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in Nobles Personal Care Home, Mt. Pleasant. She was born June 13, 1916 in South Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Henry L. and Lucretia M. (Goon) Hepler. Naomi was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker and was a member of the Grandview Church of God....

Aug 16, 2011

Walter A. Bennett Jr., of Everson, took his departure from this earth Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. He was born June 2, 1963, in Uniontown, the son of Carol J. (Angelo) Bailes and the late Walter A. Bennett Sr. Walter worked in the paving business and was well-known for his skill. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and attended the New...