Obituaries

Fayette County, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries From Masontown, Fayette County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Terri Marlene Moody

Terri Marlene Moody

Apr 26, 2025

Terri Marlene Moody, age 62, of Uniontown, Pa, passed away on Saturday April 26, 2025.

She was born on February 6, 1963 a daughter of John Edward Armel, Sr., and Deloris (Discovich) Armel.

Terri was preceded in death by her mother, daughter Christy Moody and her brother Wayne Armel.

She loved her grandchildren, and was a very hard worker and enjoyed cooking and...

Susan McCann McCracken

Susan McCann McCracken

Apr 22, 2025

Susan McCann McCracken

A lifelong resident of Masontown and treasured educator, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was a beacon of wisdom and passion, leaving behind a legacy of dedication both in her professional and personal life.

Born on June 8, 1954, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, to...

Derrick A. Avant

Derrick A. Avant

Apr 19, 2025

Derrick A. Avant, 65, of Braddock, Pa., passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025.

He was born on Tuesday September 22, 1959 in Braddock, Pa., a son of Raymond Hill and Naomi Avant.

Derrick was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Darnell Avant.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Keona Avant, step-son Ronald Frye, brother Shawn Avant, sister...

Carole L. Rochek

Carole L. Rochek

Apr 16, 2025

Carole L. Rochek, age 65, of Balsinger, Pa., died on Wednesday April 16, 2025 after a brave battle with brain cancer.

She was born on November 12, 1959 in Uniontown, PA to parents Michael F. and Bertha A. (Marcinak) Rochek, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister Janice Rochek.

Left to cherish her memory is...

Agnes L. Nalepka

Agnes L. Nalepka

Mar 28, 2025

Agnes L. “Aggie” Nalepka, 98 of Washington, Pa., formerly of Gates, Pa., passed away on Friday March 28, 2025 in Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living in Washington, Pa. 

She was born on Friday February 25, 1927 in Mammoth, Pa, a daughter of Steve and Barbara (Rudar) Franyovich. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Masontown. 

Agnes was...

Kay Nevlud R.N.

Kay Nevlud R.N.

Mar 10, 2025

 Kay Nevlud R.N., age 90, of Masontown crossed over to her eternal home on Monday March 10, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Nevlud and her 8 siblings.

She was born April 28, 1934in Uniontown to Thomas and Katherine Clark.

Kay came from humble beginnings, 1 of 8 children working at the Masontown shirt factory for a year...

James Vincent Ferranti

James Vincent Ferranti

Jan 30, 2025

James Vincent Ferranti, 75, of McClellandtown, Pa., passed away on Thursday January 30, 2025.

 He was born on Tuesday March 22, 1949 in Bessemer, Pa., a son of Vincent James and Frances Catherine (Demaske) Ferranti.

 James was preceded in death by his parents, infant twins Jeffrey and Joanne and sister Rose Marie “Chick” Lewis.

 He was a member of the St. Matthias Parish...

Linda Christine (Valencheck) Harden

Linda Christine (Valencheck) Harden

Oct 25, 2024

Linda Christine (Valencheck) Harden, 66, of Masontown, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa surrounded by her loving family & friends.

She was born on Wednesday, November 27, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa. the daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Stajnrajh) Valencheck, whom preceded her in death.

Linda was a graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, and was...

Patrick Owen Conde

Patrick Owen Conde

Oct 5, 2024

Patrick Owen Conde, 74, formerly of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Saturday October 5, 2024.



He was born on June 30, 1950 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of Francis Louis and Rita (McGinity) Conde, who preceded him in death, he is also preceded in death by his brother Timothy Conde.



Patrick was a member of The AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa.



He...

Carol A. Del Grosso

Carol A. Del Grosso

Oct 1, 2024

Carol A. Del Grosso, 75, of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024.

She was born on Monday October 18, 1948 in Waynesburg, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Cassano) Cerullo.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard Cerullo and Robert Cerullo, and grandson Julius Del Grosso (infant child).

Left to cherish her memory is...

Michael A. Fugozzotto

Michael A. Fugozzotto

Aug 11, 2024

 Michael A. “Mickey” Fugozzotto, Jr, 74, of Smithfield, Pa., passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024. 

 He was born on December 18, 1949 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of Michael A. and Ann M. (Blasko) Fugozzotto, who preceded him in death, he is also preceded in death by his brother Anthony M. “Tony” Fugozzotto.

 Left to cherish his memory is his son...

Mildred Margaret Stager

Mildred Margaret Stager

Jul 29, 2024

Mildred Stager (nee Plesh) was born in Masontown PA on September 7, 1924 to Helen Plesh (nee Kozlevcar) and Thomas Plesh.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lloyd, and her sisters, Mary, who died as an infant, Katherine Hanna, and Elizabeth (Bette) Elias.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Thomas and Tanya (Monsour), Lloyd and Barbara...

John Trivonovich

John Trivonovich

Jul 28, 2024

Some people called him “Big John”, Others called him “Mr. T” or “Coach T”.

John Trivonovich passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. He was married to his true love Barbara (Wallace) Trivonovich, who passed away in 2016. It is our hope that they are back together again.

He was the eldest son of Mildred (Kattaron) Gotch and Eli Trivonovich. He had...

Mary Ellen Meucci

Mary Ellen Meucci

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Ellen Meucci, age, 68 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Mount Macrina Manor. 

She was born on Tuesday, May 22, 1956, in Uniontown, Pa/, a daughter of Freeman and Theresa (Delligatti) DiMarco. 

Mary Ellen was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Left to cherish her...

Walter J. Malesky

Walter J. Malesky

Jun 28, 2024

 Walter J. “Mule” Malesky, 76 of Masontown, formerly of Frogtown Road in Edenborn, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024.

  He was born on September 7, 1947, the son of the late Walter S. and Mary Margaret (Coll) Malesky.

  Walter was a graduate of Father Kolb High School (All Saints), class of 1965. 

  After graduation, he served in the...

Arthur Edward Smith

Arthur Edward Smith

Jun 24, 2024

Arthur (Smitty) Smith 73 years old of McClellandtown, PA passed away on June 24 , 2024.

Art was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY on March 27, 1951, the son of Wesley Mills Smith and Audrey (Brumfield) Smith.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Dorothy Stalnaker, sisters-in-law, Nancy Gorka and Cookie Stalnaker and brothers-in-law Carr Stalnaker, and Sonny...

Joseph J. Gudac Sr.

Joseph J. Gudac Sr.

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph J Gudac Sr., passed away at home on Sunday June 2, 2024. Born on December 18, 1928 and raised in Buffington, Pennsylvania to George Anthony Gudac and Rose Zon Gudac. 

 

Joseph was married to Amelia (Emily) J. Gudac the daughter of Cezar and Mary (Bologna) Pedro (Petrucci) who passed away March 6, 2023. They were members of Saint Therese de...

Earl Calvin Sullenbarger

Earl Calvin Sullenbarger

May 29, 2024

Earl Calvin Sullenbarger, age 76 of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024, peacefully at home.   

 He was born Saturday, December 11, 1948 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of John and Irene (Campbell) Sullenbarger.

 Earl was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Betty, Carol, Mary, Rosemarie, his brother Johnny and also a infant brother.

 Left to cherish his memory...

Diana L. Davis

Diana L. Davis

May 16, 2024

Diana L. Davis, 78, of Palmer, Pa., passed away on Thursday May 16, 2024. She was born on Saturday December 22, 1945 in Palmer, Pa., a daughter of John and Mary (Dunn) Norman. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William “Bud” Davis, her sister Eleanor and brothers, George, William and Robert. Diana loved God and her church....

Steven R. Crowe Sr.

Steven R. Crowe Sr.

May 4, 2024

Steven R Crowe Sr. age 70, of Brownsville, Pa., passed away on Saturday May 4, 2024 at his home.

He was born on Saturday, July 11, 1953 in Cumberland, Md.

Steven was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School class of 1972. He worked as a Welder for Fruehauf Corp. and later as a laborer at Interstate Paper Supply. He loved playing...