Obituaries

Apr 22, 2020

Charmaine Ann Valek, 61 of Scottdale, affectionately known by loved ones as “Lucy,” passed away April 22, 2020.  She was born January 12, 1959 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Ross of Jeannette.

Charmaine graduated from Hempfield Area High School in 1977.  She married Robert Charles Valek on December 17, 1979.  They were...

Apr 9, 2020

Albert R. Birch, Jr., 68 of Scottdale, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, April 9, 2020.  He was born May 3, 1951 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Albert R. Birch, Sr and Dorothy (Martig) Birch.

Albert retired from Penneco Oil Company where he was employed as a production supervisor. He was a proud veteran of...

Apr 2, 2020

John “Randy” Cameron, 74 of Scottdale,  passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home with family by his side. Randy was born August 31, 1945 to the late John and Theresa Kridle Cameron.

He was a graduate of Scottdale High School and California University of Pennsylvania.

Randy was a supervisor at the former Walworth...

Mar 22, 2020

Janice Rath loved her grandchildren, said her mother, Ruth. “She loved people. She loved kids. She lived life to the fullest.” That is how all of us, among her family and loved ones, wish to remember her, as someone so full of love, as someone taken far, far too soon.

Janice Rae Rath, 59, of Mt. Pleasant,...

Mar 7, 2020

Charles E. King, 80 of Scottdale, passed away March 7, 2020.

Services will be private.  Arrangements are in the care of GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVCIES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale.   Condolences are welcome at www.gjfuneral.com

Mar 7, 2020

Gary Zimmerman, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Westmoreland Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1946, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Frank and Ethel Hunter Zimmerman. Prior to retirement, Gary ran the Zimmerman Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant V.F.D. In...

Mar 3, 2020

Carole R. Brilhart, 76 of Scottdale, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  She was born October 21, 1943 a daughter of the late LaVerne Brilhart.

Carole was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church. She enjoyed life and her relationship with Jesus and spending time with her family.

She is survived by Bonnie Brilhart and her family...

Mar 2, 2020

Mary Martha Wilson, 96, of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, March 02, 2020 in Scottdale Manor and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born April 28, 1923 in Scottdale a daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Gould) Hafer.

Mary Martha was a loving homemaker and enjoyed flowers and gardening, crocheting and reading.  Years ago, she was employed as a...

Feb 24, 2020

Bridget F. Trach, 92, of Lake Geneva, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

Born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Francis and Tillie (nee Korba) Czaja.  Her early life was spent in Pennsylvania, where she attended Scottdale High School.  On September 30, 1950, she was united...

Feb 20, 2020

Betty Jane Fretts Weaver, daughter of George and Blanche Hixson Fretts, passed away on Thursday, Feb.20, 2020, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Weaver, who passed away May 1983, her younger brother, George G. Fretts, and her son in law, McCawley Ballard. Most recently, her sister, Mary Lou...

Feb 19, 2020

Jack C. Aubel of New Castle, Pa. passed away February 19, 2020. There will be no public visitation or services.

Arrangements for Jack are in the care of Graft-Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 303 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, Pa. www.gjfuneral.com

Feb 7, 2020

Terrence M. “Terry” Hovanec, 69 of Scottdale, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 5, 1950 in Latrobe a son of the late Michael and Delphina (Buchek) Hovanec.

Terry was employed by SuperValu, New Stanton with 43 years’ service and was a member of the Partner...

Jan 9, 2020

Mrs. Apolonia Kawecka, mother of Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki, died Thursday, January 9, 2020

Fr. Andrew will receive friends from 10 am until 11 am Monday, January 13, 2020 in St. Joseph Chapel at Christ Our Shepherd Center, 2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg, PA. 15601

The Funeral Mass will take place at 11 am in St. Joseph Chapel...

Jan 7, 2020

Paul W. Kendi Jr, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, Bullskin Township, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Paul was born January 23, 1931 in Smithfield, PA, the son of the late Paul W Kendi and Sarah Ferretti Kendi.

Mr. Kendi was...

Dec 20, 2019

Albert M. Bernstein, 87 of Smithton, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.He was born July 27, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Max and Adele (Michaelson) Bernstein.

Albert was owner/operator of his independent trucking business.  He enjoyed buying and selling machinery and building.  As a youth, he enjoyed playing handball and over the years...

Dec 9, 2019

Bob Marnell, 72 of Scottdale, passed away, Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was born November 25, 1947 in McKeesport a son of the late Frank, Sr. and Anne (Kachmarik) Marnell.

Bob was employed as a state constable and was a veteran of the US Army. He was also a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church,...

Dec 8, 2019

Betty Jane Stafford, 78, of Uniontown, passed away, Sunday, December 8, 2019.  She was born April 14, 1941 in Chalk Hill a daughter of the late Stephen and Caroline (Fila) Dulick.

Betty graduated from North Union High School in 1959 and married her husband Charles in 1960.  They lived in Mansfield, Ohio and Staten Island, NY for...

Dec 2, 2019

Matthew W. Pletcher, 51 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Monday, December 02, 2019.  He was born June 27, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant a son of the late Arthur W. Pletcher, Sr. and Margaret Hollis who survives.

Matthew was formerly employed by Mt. Pleasant Distributing.

In addition to his mother, Margaret,  he is survived by fiance,...

Nov 26, 2019

Karen A. Clark 58, of Scottdale, passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  She was born September 23, 1961 in Mt. Pleasant a daughter of Dan and Joan (Maciejewski) Brown of Scottdale.

Karen worked as a clinical analyst for Westminster Canterbury Richmond of Richmond, VA. She was a graduate of Southmoreland High School,...

Nov 25, 2019

Brady Jakob Hunker, 18, born May 6, 2001 of Mount Pleasant Township and Grove City was received into the loving arms of Jesus on November 25, 2019 after a 3-year battle with Ewings Sarcoma, a childhood bone cancer.

Brady is a 2019 graduate of Mount Pleasant Area High School graduating in the top 2% of his class....