Obituaries

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...

Ronald Frederick, Jr.

Feb 3, 2022

Ronald Edward Frederick Jr., 40, of Mt. Pleasant, PA, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ronald (Ron) was born March 23, 1981 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Ronald E. Frederick Sr. and Anita M. (Conty) Frederick.

Ron grew up an avid sports lover and athlete. From the time he could swing a bat or throw a ball,...

Mickey Conn

Jan 29, 2022

Mickey A. Conn, 64, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.

At his request all services will be private under the direction of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. SCOTTDALE, PA.

Mary Jaram

Jan 12, 2022

Mary Ann Jaram, 62 of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  She was born June 21, 1959 in Brownsville a daughter of the late William Steven Veres and Rose Marie (Pinardi) Veres who survives.

Mary Ann was currently employed in the office of Dr. Zaitoon.  She was an active and faithful member of Wooddale Bible Brethren...

Carol Myers

Jan 7, 2022

Carol A. Myers, 70 of Scottdale passed away peacefully, Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was born September 19, 1951 in Connellsville a daughter of the late Emery and Marjorie (Myers) Keefer.

After graduating from Connellsville High School, she worked at Frick Hospital.  She married the love of her life, William L. “Bill” Myers in 1974.  Carol became...

Marcy David

Jan 6, 2022

Marcy A. David, 56 of Connellsville passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 25, 1965 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Harold Glenn David and Betty Jane (Roadman) Schwartz.

Marcy was a free spirit, who shared her love of the Lord with every friend she met. She...

Daniel Crouse

Jan 6, 2022

Daniel B. Crouse, 64 of Scottdale, passed away January 6, 2022.  He was born March 3, 1957 in Connellsville a son of the late Boyd and Alice Crouse.

Dan, along with his wife Becky was the owner of Hometown Diner, Connellsville.

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Rebecca "Becky"  Crouse...

Margaret Sandzimier

Jan 1, 2022

Margaret J. Sandzimier, 87 of Scottdale, passed away, Saturday, January 1, 2022.  She was born July 24, 1934 in Everson a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Stepanic) Siwula.

Margie was a devoted homemaker and had previously worked as an operator for the former Bell Telephone Company.  She enjoyed bingo and bus trips to the casinos. ...

Dorothy Harrer

Dec 24, 2021

Dorothy Jane Harrer, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021. She was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late Andrew John Fencil and Edna Susan (Sheets) Fencil.

Dorothy was a loving and devoted mother, grammy and great-grammy. Spending time with her family brought her much joy, be it...

Milton Highlands

Dec 19, 2021

Milton A. Highlands, 80 of Ruffs Dale, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.  He was born May 10, 1941 in Jeannette a son of the late John Hiram and Barbara (McCready) Highlands.

Milton was self-employed as a land surveyor for fifty years.  He was a devoted husband and a fantastic father.  He was a former swim coach...

David Shallenberger

Dec 16, 2021

David R. Shallenberger, 58 , died suddenly at his home in Pittsburgh on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born Nov.1, 1963 in Connellsville to Robert (Buzz) and Karen Shallenberger of Scottdale. He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School and Penn State University.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his little dog Gambet...

Joseph Sabat

Dec 12, 2021

Joseph A. Sabat, 71 of Scottdale, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021.  He was born July 5, 1950 in Coraopolis a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lozen) Sabat.

Joe was a graduate of Southmoreland High School Class of 1968 and served six years in the Army National Guard attaining the rank of SP5.  He had...

Nobleen Thomas

Nov 29, 2021

Nobleen E. Thomas, 59 of Everson passed away Monday, November 29, 2021.  She was born September 1, 1962 in Connellsville a son of the late William Stimmel, Sr and Virginia (Weimer) Stimmel who survives.

Nobleen was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a lover of animals and she enjoyed shopping and walking the trails. She...

Frank Rush

Nov 25, 2021

Frank Lindley Rush, 82 of Scottdale passed away, Thanksgiving Day,  November 25, 2021 in the comfort of his home.  He was born July 5, 1939 in Connellsville, a son of Alfred M. and Sara (Engel) Rush.

Frank was a graduate of Scottdale High School Class of 1957 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania...

D. Jean Santarel

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...

Donald Leasure

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...