All Obituaries

Mario Porreca, age 100, of New Salem, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 30, 2020.   He was born on Sunday, June 20, 1920 in Pretare, Italy, a son of Giuseppe and Caterina (Orsini) Porreca.   Mario was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Josephine (DeFrank) Porreca, brother Vincent Porreca, and his sister Venere Ciccolini.   He served his Country with The United States Army during World War II and was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman...

Linda D. (High) Buncic, 78, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Saturday January 31, 1942 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Gladys (Diehl) High Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Her husband Nicholas Lee Buncic, son George Andrew Buncic, grandchildren, Amanda Buncic,...

Born September 30, 1926 in Jacobs Creek, PA, Dr. John Alexander Simkovich slipped away quietly July 20, 2020. Son of Aleksander Simkovich, born in Mokra, Ukraine and Barbara Turis Simkovich Bobich, born in Whitsett, PA, he was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Caroline and his brother George. Growing up in a large family in the small coal mining town of Jacob’s Creek during the Great Depression, John overcame many challenges early in life, including the death of his father...

Clara L. Slusarick, age, 101, of North Myrtle Beach, SC., formerly of Republic, PA., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.   She was born on Friday, August 9, 1918 in Buffington, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Louise  Stoker.   Clara was a Christian woman of strong faith and love of the Lord and of her family. Clara, known as ‘Grams’, was most happy spending time with her family. In later years her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so...

Josephine (Meli) Ryan, 95, of Masontown, passed away on Sunday July 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Wednesday, January 28, 1925 in Newfield, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Sicilian immigrants Baldassare Meli and Arsilia (Russo) Meli. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husband Clement W. Ryan; their stillborn baby boy; and all her siblings: Anna, Rossi, James, Samuel, Carlo, and Carmella. Left to cherish her memory are her son William C. Ryan;...

Florence Blanche (Bodziony) Rodgers, age 91 of Upper Oliver 3, Uniontown, PA., passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2020.    She was born on Monday, September 17, 1928, in Upper Oliver 3, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Setlak) Bodziony.   In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Rodgers in 1990; and her sisters and brothers: Josephine Ochocki, Helen Zerecheck, Sophie Cindric, Cecilia Nigriny, Mildred DiVito, Steve Bodziony and...

Robert Clifford Gleason, age 62, of Uniontown, PA passed away on Tuesday June 2.   He was born August 28, 1957, Uniontown, PA, the son of the late Earl and Mary Louise (Clifford) Gleason.    Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Wife Elizabeth Ann Ferencak Gleason and his sister Marybeth Gleason-Diven.   He was a graduate of St. John’s High School and St. Vincent College. He was employed at James Masterbuilt Homes in Uniontown.   Left to cherish...

Robert Leroy Martin, Sr., age 68, of Emporium, Pa., passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  Arrangements are private and under the direction of the Baker-Terravecchia Funeral Home, Inc., 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.baker-terravecchiafh.com         

Betty Dolores Konter, 88, of Danville, In., formerly of North Huntingdon, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1931 in Fayette County,Pa. A daughter of Daniel, Sr. and Dora (Shine) Chuburko. Her parents, husband, John Richard Konter and brother, Daniel Chuberko, preceded her in death. She spent most of her time living in North Huntingdon, Pa., a graduate of Masontown High School class of 1950, where she was a majorette. She worked the tobacco...

Robert Mollett, age 48, of Coraopolis, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Arrangements are private and under the direction of the Baker-Terravecchia Funeral Home, Inc., 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401.  If you wish to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit our website: www.baker-terravecchiafh.com