All Obituaries

Billy J. Myers, age 30, of Carmichaels, Pa, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2020.   He was born on Saturday April 29, 1989 in Uniontown, PA, the son of David and Katherine (Thorne) Myers.   Billy was predeceased by his grandfather Stanley E. Myers.     He was a member of Cross Point Assembly of God in Carmichaels, a 2010 graduate of Carmichaels Senior High School and attended PathWays SW PA Adult Training Facility in Waynesburg, PA.   Left to...

John William Wasko Jr., age 62, of Crucible, Pa, passed away on Friday January 31, 2020, peacefully at home, with his family by his side.      He was born on December 21, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of John and Shirley (Walsh) Wasko.   John was predeceased by his mother, Shirley.   He was an avid fisherman, hunter and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.   Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 42 years; Cindy (Stiner) Wasko...

Jean (Lattanzi) Malinsky, 92, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Friday January 31, 2020.   She was born on Friday September 2, 1927 in Yukon, WV, the daughter of Louis and Enrichetta Lattanzi.   Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Joseph E. Malinsky, her son Joseph C. Malinsky and her grandson David Rutherford.   She was the last surviving member of her family which included brothers; Mike Santella, Paul Santella and Attilio Lattanzi and sisters; Helena...

Deniel Renee “Dee-Dee” Pavlovich, 66, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Thursday January 2, 2020.   She was born on Saturday, December 5, 1953, a daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Kringeta) Molek.   “Dee Dee” was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown, a 1971 graduate of German Township High School and a past member of The Italian Ladies Club.   Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Tom “Hedgie” Pavlovich, her...

Flora Jean (Merti) Essig, Age 89 of Masontown, PA, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Laurel Ridge Center.   Flora was born on Friday, April 4, 1930 in Gallatin, PA to Ettore and Mary (Gennetasio) Merti. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, John, her sister Theresa Grenda, brothers, Albert (Dick), Frances (Ed), Orlando (Coog) and Edward (Bob).  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Left to cherish her memory are her son David...

George Yankulic, 92, of Adah, Pa., passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1927 in Edenborn, Pa., son of Charles and Mary Yankulic.   George was preceded in death by his parents, wife Michalina "Lena" Yankulic, siblings John, Charles Jr., Mary, Kathleen, Ann, Paul and Pete. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Mary Parish in Leckrone, and later St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Masontown. He...

Thelma Ann Kubala, age 91, of Point Marion, Pa, passed away on Monday October 14, 2019, at home with her loving nephew Ted (Pappy) Kubala and wife Marilyn by her side.   She was born on Friday February 7, 1928 to the late Stanley and Maryann (Hopski) Kubala.   Thelma was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters; Veronica (Fannie), Stella, Joseph, Edward and Ted.   She was a member of St. Hubert Roman Catholic Church in Pt. Marion. She worked for many years at...

Arthur William Jordan, age 57, of Adah, Pa, passed away on Sunday October 6, 2019.   He was born on Sunday July 29, 1962 in Uniontown, Pa, the son of late Arthur F and Lois (Cope) Jordan.   Arthur was predeceased by his parents his step father Clarence Curtis, his second mom,Violet Smalley, niece Belinda Whoolery and his nephew Marvin Foster.   He was an avid hunter, a member of the (IPL) Independent Pool League, he became a artist in the craft of drywall and it became...

  Betty J. (Connor) Berish, age 91, of Masontown, Pa, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019, with her loving husband and family by her side.   She was born on Wednesday September 14, 1927 in Nemacolin, Pa, the daughter of the late William J. and Anna M. (Jaynes) Conner.   Betty graduated from Cumberland Twp. High School with the class of 1945.   She was predeceased by a son; William J. Berish Sr. and 4 siblings; Eleanor Wilson (George), William J. Connor (Edith),...