Obituaries
Fayette County, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries From Masontown, Fayette County, PA & Surrounding Areas
James Herbert Grooms Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
James Herbert Grooms, Jr., 77, of McClellandtown, Pa., passed away on Wednesday December 3, 2025 in Laurel Ridge Nursing Center, Uniontown, PA.
He was born on Sunday December 21, 1947 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of James Herbert Sr., and Sarah (Crossland) Grooms. who preceded him in death, he is also preceded in death by his sister Kathy.
Jim was a lifelong...
Janet L. (Hart) McKittrick
Nov 30, 2025
Janet Louise (Hart) McKittrick, 83, of Lower Heidelberg Township, died November 30 2025 at Phoebe Berks Village, Wernsersville.
She was the widow of Lawrence P. McKittrick who died in 2006.
Born July 28, 1942, in Ronco, PA, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Pavlovich) Hart.
Janet was a 1960 graduate of German Township High School, McClellandtown, PA.
After graduating, she...
Stella Jesso
Nov 21, 2025
Stella, Jesso, 101, of Masontown, Pa., passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Beechwood Court in Uniontown, Pa.
She was born October 14, 1924, in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of the late Anthony Rosky and Mary (Witek) Rosky. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Stella was a member of the former All Saints Roman Catholic Church and the...
Nancy D. Terravecchia
Nov 19, 2025
Nancy D. Terravecchia, 101, of Newboro, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Beechwood Court in Uniontown.
Born on September 14, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore Georgiana and Lucia (Santore) Georgiana.
Nancy was born and raised in Uniontown, PA, where she was a graduate of Uniontown Area High School; she also was an employee of...
Robert Leslie (Bobby) Balas
Nov 6, 2025
Robert Leslie (Bobby) Balas, age 61, of Collier, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6th in Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family.
Bobby was born March 10, 1964, in Uniontown, PA to the late Robert Balas and his surviving mother Donna M. (Wilson) Balas. He was preceded in death by his father Robert (Bob) Balas on January 17,...
Deborah K. Bowers
Oct 25, 2025
Deborah K Bowers, 68, of Masontown passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 20, 1957 to the late Kenneth Lewis and Freda Schreck Lint Lewis .
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving companion Carl E Smith, with whom she spent some of her best years with and 7 brothers and sisters.
Left...
Dolores Onesko
Oct 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Dolores (Dewey) Onesko, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Penncraft.
Dewey was born on April 2, 1931, in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of the late Lillian Mae Hutzel Gadd and William E. Gadd.
Dewey was...
Joseph F. Bartock Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph F. Bartock Jr., on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 75 years young. Fondly known as JoJo by his precious mother, Viola and Rag Man by his work buddies.
Born August 29, 1950, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania he was a 1969 graduate of South Union High School and Roman Catholic by faith.
Joe battled vascular...
Donald L. Gaskill Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Donald L Gaskill Jr., 59, of Brownsville, PA. passed away tragically September 20, 2025.
He was born on Monday March 14, 1966 in Charleroi, PA., the son of the late Wilma and Donald L Gaskill Sr.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by Daughter Maranda Gaskill.
Left to cherish his memory is his Son Jesse Gaskill of Ralph, Pa., he is...
Anna Marie Fleming
Aug 22, 2025
Anna Marie Fleming, 92, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025, in WVU Uniontown Hospital.
She was born on Monday July 10, 1933 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Kragcier) Zapotosky.
Anna Marie was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harry P. Fleming.
She was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist...
Barry D. Kovell
Aug 21, 2025
Barry D. Kovell, age 75, of New Salem, Pa. passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Lafayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa.
He was born on Wednesday, September 21, 1949 in Uniontown, Pa., and grew up in New Salem, the son of the late Paul M. Kovell, Sr., and Marcella (Figus) Kovell.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53...
Kathy Yvonne Gudac
Aug 20, 2025
Kathy Yvonne Orris Gudac, 68, of Uniontown, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
She was born on May 9, 1957, in Brownsville, Pa. to Paul and Betty (Bella) Orris.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and love touched everyone she met. She had a passion as a seamstress, taking great pride in her...
Albert D. Yash
Aug 14, 2025
Albert D. Yash, 96, of McClellandtown, PA passed away Thursday August 14, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Edenborn, PA on Monday April 8, 1929, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Savochka) Yash.
A veteran, he served his Country with the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Fort Campbell,...
Charlene R. Patsko
Aug 12, 2025
Charlene R. Patsko, age 69, of Adah, Pa, passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2025.
She was born Friday February 3, 1956 to the late Charles and Olga (Rumzik) Yankulics. Charlene was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, Masontown, PA, She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Joseph Patsko, son Jeffrey...
Viola Vi “Gram” Martinko
Aug 7, 2025
Viola Vi “Gram” Martinko, age 83, entered Heaven on Thursday, August 7, 2025, peacefully, with her family by her side.
She was born on Tuesday, September 2, 1941, a beloved daughter of Edward and Mildred (Guy) King.
Vi was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Masontown. She was also an employee of the Albert Gallatin School District for...
Maxine Higinbotham
Aug 6, 2025
Maxine Higinbotham
Frances Maxine Higinbotham, lovingly known as Maxine, of Smithfield, PA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at Uniontown Hospital at the age of 85. Born on October 26, 1939, in Brownsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Hostler) and George Howard.
Maxine dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and...
Conway Orlando Huston
Jul 17, 2025
Conway Orlando Huston, 78, of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away on Thursday July 17, 2025.
He was born on Sunday April 27, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Conway and Barbara (Rivers) Huston.
Conway was preceded in death by his parents, wife Christine Agie-Houston and cousin Rose Farris.
He attended Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., Conway was a photographer,...
William J. Bastone
Jul 12, 2025
William J. Bastone (Billy), 79, of Philadelphia, Pa. passed away on Saturday July 12, 2025
He was born on June 15, 1946 in Philadelphia to Joshua and Frances Bastone.
William was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Carmen and Shirley and his brother Ronald.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Carmen, sister Francine and brother Anthony (Tony).
Arrangements are private...
Elizabeth Marie Yasenosky
Jun 28, 2025
Elizabeth Marie Yasenosky, 92, of Smithfield, PA, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at The Residence of Hilltop Assisted Living in Monongahela, Pa.
She was born in McClellandtown, on Saturday June 18, 1933, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Pearl (Pittner) Saradi.
Elizabeth was married to Joseph Philip Yasenosky for 66 years and was well known for selling her...
Dolores Buchko
Jun 19, 2025
Dolores Buchko also known as Aunt Dee of Uniontown, Pa., passed away with her lovely family by her side after battling cancer.
She was born in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of the late Michael Buchko and Agnes (Terescik) Buchko.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her sister Janet Myers and brother Michael Buchko.
She was a member of St....
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