Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

D. Jean Santarel, 85 of Everson, passed away, Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was born November 1, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Collins) Shandorf.

Jean was retired from the Southmoreland School District where she had been employed as a baker in the cafeteria.  She was a member of St. John...

Nov 12, 2021

Donald R. Leasure, 72, formerly of Scottdale, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.  He was born February 18, 1949 in Scottdale a son of the late E. Ruth Leasure.

He is survived by his uncle, Harry T. Keslar, Sr., of Scottdale and many cousins locally  as well as, Ohio, Maryland, Nevada and Florida.  The family also wishes...

Oct 20, 2021

In loving memory of William Ewart Clarkson Jr., 90, of Connellsville, PA, who passed away peacefully at Excela Frick Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones during his final days.

Bill was born October 25, 1930, to the late William Ewart Clarkson Sr. and the late Alice (Cope) Clarkson of 4th Avenue, Scottdale, PA....

Oct 20, 2021

William Richard “Rich” Davis, 76, of South Huntingdon Township, passed away October 20, 2021.  Rich was born November 15, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William and Sarah (Layman) Davis.

Rich was a self-employed truck driver for over 40 years.  He enjoyed his occupation so much that he always said he never worked a...

Oct 7, 2021

Kathy G. Smith, 72 of Connellsville, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2021.  She was born March 12, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Nelle (Pletcher) Ridenour.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had been employed at Seven Springs Resort, Champion and Woodcrest Senior Living, Scottdale.  Kathy was...

Oct 3, 2021

William E. Smitley, III, 92 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, October 3, 2021.  He was born January 19, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late William E. Smitley, Jr and Nellie Rodgers Smitley.

Bill retired from US Steel Homestead Works and was a graduate of Hurst High School class of 1948.  He was a member...

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia Dawn White, 80, originally of Fairview, PA, passed away peacefully at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg on Monday, September 27, 2021.

She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 18, 1941 a daughter of the late Dawn Zimmerman and Dale and Arlene James.

Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years,...

Sep 20, 2021

Edward A. Guest, 89 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was born April 24, 1932 in Scottdale a son of the late Sidney and Ina (Hixson) Guest.

Early in his career, Ed had been employed by Bell Telephone Company.  He was later employed by Gamewell and also ran his own business under the name...

Sep 18, 2021

Denise L. Knopsnider, 64 of Hunker, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.  She was born December 31, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Daniel and Sara (Sanner) Worry.

Denise enjoyed playing bingo and cards, shopping, loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her late night phone calls with her sisters.

She...

Sep 17, 2021

Services for Ruth Ann Close are private and in the care of Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Scottdale

Sep 8, 2021

Ardis E. Smith, 85, of Scottdale, passed away Sept. 8, 2021. She was born April 17, 1936, in United, a daughter of the late Earl and Freida (Long) Smith. Ardis retired from Dickerson Construction Company, where she had been employed for 25 years. She also worked for Dental Surgeon’s, Scottdale. She was a member of the Scottdale Church of Christ...

Sep 7, 2021

Mary Ellen (Ryan) Toth, 90, of Everson (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away, September 7, 2021.  She was born May 5, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Wilhelm) Ryan.

Mary Ellen was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist RC Church, Scottdale where she served as a eucharistic minister.  She was...

Aug 24, 2021

Jeffrey A. Corley, 60 of Scottdale passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  He was born July 8, 1961 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the Karen (Keller) Nicholson of Scottdale and the late Richard N. Corley.

Jeff enjoyed the outdoors and the mountains.  He was licensed to operate motorized hang gliders and also trained tigers.  For 20...

Aug 22, 2021

Louise A. Koza, 88 of Gilbert, Arizona formerly of Scottdale, (Upper Tyrone Township), passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2021.

She was born August 17, 1933 in Everson a daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Czerniak) Stempniak.

Louise was a former longtime member of St. Joseph R.C. Parish in Everson.  During her working career, she...

Aug 14, 2021

George H. Robertucci, 59 of Scottdale, passed away, August 14, 2021.  He was born January 12, 1962 in Connellsville a son of Alice Kathryn (Suhan) Haney and the late Richard Thomas Robertucci.

George enjoyed the simple things of life and doing yard work around his home.  He also served as a member of the National Guard.

Jul 18, 2021

Charles T. Cramer, 49 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away July 18, 2021 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.  He was born December 24, 1971 in Uniontown a son of the late John “Jack” and Janet (Shaffer) Cramer.

Charles had most recently been employed by Valley Dairy and attended services at Pennsville Baptist Church.  He enjoyed Nascar, the Pittsburgh Steelers,...

Jul 8, 2021

Henry Thomas, 93 of Scottdale, passed away, Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He was born February 24, 1928 in Everson a son of the late Henry L and Emma (Musgrove) Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a plumber/pipefitter and operated Henry Thomas Mechanical Contracting.  He was a member of Local Union #354 Plumbers and Pipefitters.  He was a member of...

Jul 5, 2021

Jack E. Davis, 93 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, July 5, 2021.  He was born August 31, 1927 at Indian Head a son of the late Vernon and Elarie (Boring) Davis.

Jack was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was a member of the former Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church where served as a trustee. He...

May 20, 2021

Jean Cavanaugh, 84 of Scottdale, PA, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. She was born June 17, 1936 in Allensville, PA, a daughter of the late Jesse George Hartzler and Bertha Annie (Hertzler) Hartzler.

She graduated from Belleville Mennonite School and attended Eastern Mennonite College. She worked 38...

May 20, 2021

Trevor Ellis Bryson, 34 of Scottdale, passed away, May 20, 2021.  He was born January 16, 1987 in Latrobe the son of David M. Bryson and Jane (Bachman) Bryson.

Trevor enjoyed fishing, biking and walking his faithful companion and protector, his dog, Karma.

Trevor would want to be remembered for his recovery; not his addiction. ...