Obituaries

Jun 13, 2023

Susan L. (Santos) Dye, 64 of Ruffsdale, passed away, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Frick Hospital.  She was born March 26, 1959 in Staten Island, NY a daughter of the late Joseph and Eileen Morrill Santos.  She was everyone’s second mom and she loved them like her own. A compassionate caregiver to so many and just a beautiful soul. Generous,...

Jun 12, 2023

 

Stanley F. Borek, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home.  He was born September 19, 1940 in Scottdale a son of the late John Joseph and Mary Margaret (Milanowski) Borek.

Prior to retirement, Stan had been employed by International Paper, Westmoreland-Fayette Municipal Sewage Authority where he was the superintendent.  He then worked as...

May 27, 2023

 

Thelma Grace (Leonard) Ware, 86 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.  Grace was born October 18, 1936 in Scottdale a daughter of the late JD and Dorothy (Stoner) Leonard.

Grace retired from the Laurel Group Press with 30 years’ service.  She was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1955.

She is survived by her son,...

May 4, 2023

 

James A. Dayoob, 94 of Scottdale, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 4, 2023.  

He was born April 8, 1929 in Everson a son of the late Alex and Alice (Nasser) Dayoob.

Jim was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian Church, Greensburg.  He was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1947 and received...

May 4, 2023

 

Gertrude D. “Trudy or Tish” Miner, 93 of Everson, passed away, Thursday, May 4, 2023.  She was born July 23, 1929 in Lower Tyrone Township a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Dull) Hough.

Mrs. Miner was a caring homemaker and enjoyed her family, crafts and the outdoors.  She especially liked gardening and flowers, her favorite being roses.

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Apr 21, 2023

 

Janice Carol (Ulery) Hurst, 67 of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 16, 1955 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Wilfred and Irene (Streittmatter) Ulery.

Janice was a graduate of Connellsville High School and Seton Hill University.  She had been employed by Scott Electric for a number of...

Apr 20, 2023

 

Harry Jesse Lint, 82, of Glen Allen, VA, formerly of Scottdale, PA (East Huntingdon Twp.)  He was born February 22, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Solomon and Anna Grace Shallenberger Lint of rural Scottdale Pa, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 20, 2023.    He was a former member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and...

Apr 9, 2023

Kenneth R. Rager, II, 61 of Rocky Mount, NC passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2023.  He was born March 18, 1962 in McKeesport a son of the late Kenneth R. Rager and Wilda (Bucklew) Hyskell.

Ken was employed as an instrumentation technician for Triaga, Inc.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and electronics.  Family was always important to...

Mar 23, 2023

 

Harry Addis Livengood, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He was born April 13, 1935 in Connellsville a son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Addis) Livengood.

Harry retired from the P & LE Railroad and was a former member of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church,  Vanderbilt. Harry was a 1953 graduate of Dunbar High School...

Mar 18, 2023

Anthony R. Barbarino, 70 of Connellsville, passed away, March 18, 2023.

Private services are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., SCOTTDALE.

www.gjfuneral.com

Mar 16, 2023

  Myrna "Dolores" (Corvin) Malik, 98, of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters, Darla Loucks and Lori Wiltrout. She was born March 20, 1924, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late James K. and Rose (Soisson) Corvin. She was a member of Pennsville Baptist Church. Dolores had worked at several local...

Mar 9, 2023

Mabel Mae (Ulery) Hesson, 88, a long time Scottdale resident, passed peacefully on March 9, 2023, at Valley View Retirement Home in Belleville, Pa.

Mabel loved Scottdale and had many friends and acquaintances over the years.  She spent her employment years at Burns Drug Store, Screw & Bolt, and finally retired from Frick Hospital.  She graduated from...

Feb 15, 2023

   Michael D. Miskove, 69 of Pennsville, passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home.  He was born July 10, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Glenn R. “Bud” Miskove and Donna (Cavanaugh) Miskove who survives.  

   Michael was employed by K & N Leasing and had previously worked as a security guard.  He...

Feb 3, 2023

James Anton Povirk, 32 of Allison Park, formerly of Alverton, passed away suddenly and was immediately in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, February 3, 2023.  He was born September 16, 1990 in Greensburg the son of Christopher Anton and Laura Elaine (Simon) Povirk.

He trusted Christ as his Savior at an early...

Jan 20, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann (Grimm) Shaw, 81, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Tarrs, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 20, 2023.  She was born on June 4, 1941 in Alverton, the daughter of the late Paul G. and Dorothy S (Shawley) Grimm.

She was a lifetime member of the Center Bethel Church of God in Alverton. ...

Jan 18, 2023

Barbara N. Bryan-Thatcher, 88, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2023 at Bayfront Health.  Barbara was born Oct. 10, 1934, at Mt. Pleasant Hospital, a daughter of the late James and Elma Bryan of Scottdale.

Barbara married David Thatcher on Feb. 14, 2013. She inherited five children, Brenda Taylor of Hagerstown, Md., David Thatcher...

Jan 7, 2023

Chalmer L. “Nip” Knipple, 87 of Scottdale passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born August 27, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Chalmer E. and Mary Ann (Babura) Knipple.

Nip retired from Anchor Hocking Corporation with 35 years’ service.  He was a veteran of the US Navy serving...

Jan 4, 2023

Grace U. Johnson, 93 of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg.  She was born April 29, 1929 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Clayton L. and Edna (Fretts) Uber.

Years ago, Grace worked as a secretary at H.F. Uber & Sons, now The Uber Company.  She began assisting as a reading aide...

Dec 31, 2022

Robert F. Leonard, 75 of Mt. Pleasant passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022.  He was born February 16, 1947 in Scottdale a son of the late JD Leonard and Dorothy (Stoner) Leonard.

Bob had been employed as a machine operator by the Modulus Corporation, Powerex, and later as a Walmart department manager.  He and his late wife...

Dec 29, 2022

Patricia J. Hastings, 75 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born October 22, 1947 in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Harrold and Sarah (Snyder) Hastings.

Pat had been employed as a dietary technician for 45 years at Allegheny General Hospital.  Following retirement, she worked part-time for...