Obituaries

Barbara Bryan-Thatcher

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...

Chalmer Knipple

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...

Grace Johnson

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...

Robert Leonard

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...

Patricia Hastings

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...

Bernard Atz

Dec 2, 2022

Bernard F. “Bernie” Atz, 82 of Scottdale, passed away, Friday, December 2, 2022 in the VA Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born August 8, 1940 in Brownsville a son of the late Rudolph and Mary (Zolensky) Atz.

Bernie retired as the administrator for Southwest Regional Tax Bureau, Scottdale.  Previously, he was employed for a number of years as...

Rosemary Miller

Nov 8, 2022

Rosemary Miller, 76 of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 in Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe.  She was born April 12, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Helkowski) Henderson.

Rose was a devoted homemaker to her family and was a longtime member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist...

Thomas Dzambo

Oct 22, 2022

Thomas J. Dzambo, 84 of Scottdale, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at his residence.  He was born September 15, 1938, in Everson a son of the late Peter James Dzambo, Sr and Mary (Wesolowski) Dzambo.

Tom retired from the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department where he was employed as a deputy sheriff and was a former Union...

Carol Mallloy

Oct 8, 2022

Carol Ann (Page) Malloy, 76, formerly of Altoona, passed unexpectedly, October 8, 2022 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg after a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1945 in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin and Mary (Bender) Page.

She married Terry L. Malloy on May 22, 1987. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Betty Schroyer

Oct 5, 2022

Betty Ruth Schroyer, 83 of Ruffs Dale, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  She was born May 16, 1939 in Connellsville a daughter of the late John and Hazel Pearl (Halfhill) Stillwagon.

Betty was a loving and devoted homemaker to her family.  She was a caring person and always put others needs before hers.  She was a...

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...