Obituaries

Beverly Corkran

Sep 11, 2022

Beverly M. Corkran, 90 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Scottdale Manor & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born November 25, 1931 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Mae Reid.

Beverly was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed birds and flower gardening and her dog, Toby.  She was also a fan...

Sandra Bargerstock

Aug 15, 2022

Sandra L. Bargerstock, 64 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, August 15, 2022.  She was born October 17, 1957 in Kittanning a daughter of the late Vernon and Pearl (Stephens) Thomas.

Sandra was recently employed by Mid-Penn Bank of Scottdale and had previously worked at Graft Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Scottdale.  She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Scottdale. ...

Nancy Felgar

Aug 4, 2022

Nancy R. Felgar, 90 of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.

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

Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Rebecca Black

Aug 4, 2022

Rebecca A. Black, 71 of Scottdale, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.

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

Online condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Virginia Cunningham

Aug 1, 2022

Virginia K. Cunningham, 83 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, August 1, 2022.  She was born August 11, 1938 in Connellsville a daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Rigger) Bowers.

Years ago, Virginia had been employed by Anchor Hocking. She enjoyed bingo and playing cards, the country channel and country music and some of her favorite tv...

Thomas Ermine

Jul 26, 2022

Thomas C. Ermine, 89 of Scottdale, a longtime businessman and community leader passed away, Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  He was born November 9, 1932 in Scottdale a son of the late Jack and Christine (Popochock) Ermine.

Tom was owner/operator of Davis Monuments, Inc of Scottdale along with his late wife, Judy and son, Ralph.  He was a...

Marlena Solomon

Jul 20, 2022

Marlena C. Solomon, 52, of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Scottdale, died after a prolonged battle with cancer, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home, in the presence of her husband, Jeff, and children, Evan, Maia and Eli.

Marlena was born June 17, 1970, in South Vietnam. She entered the United States in February 1971 with her adoptive...

Lucille Leonard

Jun 28, 2022

Lucille Leonard, 80 of Dawson passed away, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was born February 14, 1942 in Lower Tyrone Township the youngest daughter of the late Emerson and Ruth (Oldland) Conn.

Lucille was previously employed by Connellsville Sportswear, Sony, and most recently worked at the Scottdale Public Library. She was a graduate of Frazier High School- Class of 1960,...

James Toman

Jun 13, 2022

James R. Toman, 84 of Scottdale, passed away, June 13, 2022.  He was born July 6, 1937 in Webster a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Sholtis) Toman.

Jim was an electrical engineer and always had a project to work on or think about.  He loved fireworks, cigars, audio books and trips to the casino.  He...

Angelo Ross, Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

Angelo John Ross, Jr. 71 of Connellsville, passed away June 6, 2022.   He was born November 11, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Angelo J. Ross, Sr and Antoinetta (Spisso) Ross.

Prior to retirement, Angelo was employed as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service.  He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School...

Samuel Keffer

May 17, 2022

Samuel W. Keffer, 75 of Dawson, passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  He was born December 15, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Arthur and Mary (Felgar) Keffer.

Sam had been employed by US Steel Irvin Works as an assistant roller.  He was a true outdoorsman.  He was a 4-H leader for Archery and...

Marilyn Shallenberger

May 15, 2022

Marilyn B. Shallenberger, 92 of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022.  She was born July 30, 1929 in East Huntingdon Township a daughter of the late Roy W. Browning, Sr and Alice (Willard) Browning.

Marilyn had been employed by First National Bank and retired from Gallatin Bank as a bank counselor.  She was a member of...

David Porter

May 14, 2022

David A. Porter, 78 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born November 21, 1943 in East Huntingdon Township a son of the late Edward and Mary (Gerke) Porter.

Dave retired from Southmoreland School District where he taught seventh and eighth grade science at the former Junior High School.  He was...

Ralph Duff

May 7, 2022

Ralph Hall Duff, 94, of Scottdale, passed away, May 7, 2022.  He was born April 24, 1928 in Dawson a son of the late Hugh and Dessa (Hall) Duff.

Ralph was a veteran of the US Army and received the WWII Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal.

He always fought for what was best for...

Charles Whetsel, Sr.

May 3, 2022

Charles W. Whetsel, Sr, 82 of Mt. Pleasant passed away, Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  He was born March 12, 1940 in Springfield Township a son of the late Charles J. and Marie Whetsel.

Mr. Whetsel worked as a welder for various steel plants.  He was a longtime trustee for the Mt. Tabor Cemetery and he enjoyed hunting...

J. Elizabeth Sember

May 1, 2022

June Elizabeth Sember, 90, of Scottdale, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Mountain View Senior Living Center in Greensburg.  Born on Sunday, April 3, 1932, in Lycoming County,  Elizabeth was adopted by Charles and Cora Shoemaker as an infant.

She lived all of her life in Scottdale,  except for seasons of study in college and university. Elizabeth was...

Kenneth Collins

Apr 29, 2022

Kenneth R. Collins, 82, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Everson, a son of the late Matthew and Josephine (Nardine) Collins.

Ken retired as a master sergeant from the Air Force after 21 years of faithful service. He had also been employed by the Modulus Corp. and Volkswagen....

Roy Lynch

Apr 29, 2022

Roy E. "Gene" Lynch, 89, of Scottdale, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born July 15, 1932, in Scottdale, a son of the late Roy A. and Sara (Willard) Lynch.

Roy retired from U.S. Steel Irvin works with 44 years of service. He was a veteran of the Army and a 60-year member of Masonic...

Robert Shallenberger

Apr 17, 2022

Robert E. “Buzz” Shallenberger, 83, of Scottdale passed from this life and was called from the work on April 17, 2022, after a heroic battle with cancer.

He was born in Dawson, PA to Laban J. and Sarah A.(Pratt) Shallenberger on July 23, 1938. Most of his working life was spent with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where...

Mary Ann Grega

Feb 6, 2022

Mary Ann Grega, 92 of Scottdale, passed away, Sunday, February 6, 2022.  She was born June 14, 1929 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Machina) Rolko.

Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  She was a longtime and active member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist where she...