Obituaries

Fayette County, PA Obituaries

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

Johnny Paul Paroda Sr.

Johnny Paul Paroda Sr.

Jul 23, 2026

Johnny Paul Paroda Sr., 61, of Fairbank, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday July 23, 2026.

He was born on Thursday, July 8, 1965, a beloved son of Patricia (Cole) Paroda and the late Frank Paroda Sr.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor (Teets) Paroda; his children, Johnny (Melissa) Paroda Jr., Brooke Ann...

Beatrice Martin

Beatrice Martin

Jul 17, 2026

Beatrice Martin, age 97, of Martin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 17, 2026.

She was born in Grays Landing, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Harry and Annie Fisher Rankin.

Beatrice was a member of the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary's Church in Leckrone. She also served...

Ronald John "Bun" Hucik

Ronald John "Bun" Hucik

Jun 28, 2026

Ronald John “Bun” Hucik, 84, of Uniontown, Pa. Passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Mount Macrina Manor after a brief illness.

Born June 5, 1942, to the late John J. Hucik Jr. and Helen (Kovalsky) Hucik, Bun attended North Union schools. An expert auto mechanic, he owned and operated Bendik's (later Bun's) Parking Lot, Uniontown's multi-tiered facility on Main...

Gary W. Myers

Gary W. Myers

Jun 20, 2026

Gary W. Myers, born in Masontown, Pa., on Thursday July 23, 1942. The son of the late Ruth and Wayne Myers, died in his home on Saturday June 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Myers and Stan Myers.

Gary loved his family and enjoyed playing golf. He served in the United States Army and was a...

Gloria D. Weaver

Gloria D. Weaver

Jun 14, 2026

Gloria (DiCarlo) Weaver, of Uniontown, PA.,  passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Vincent Weaver I.

Gloria and her husband Vincent were the original owner's of Vinny’s Drive-In.

She is survived by her son Vincent A. Weaver II and his wife Elizabeth,...

Diana M. Farrier

Diana M. Farrier

Jun 5, 2026

Diana M. Farrier, 79 of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Friday June 5, 2026, in the WVU Uniontown Hospital.

She was born on Wednesday April 16, 1947 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of the late Angelo (“Buff”) and Mary (Gradel) Albani.

Diana married the love of her life, Paul S. Farrier, on May 20, 1966. They moved to the Washington, D.C. area,...

Randall 'Hippie" Grago

Randall 'Hippie" Grago

May 27, 2026

Randall "Hippie" Grago, 66, of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on Saturday November 28, 1959, he was preceded in death by his father, Mike Grago; his mother, Margaret Grago; his sister, Joyce Mayers; and his brother, Michael Grago.

He is survived by...

Michael Gabeletto

Michael Gabeletto

May 5, 2026

Michael Gabeletto, 67, of Fredericktown, PA., passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2026.

He was born on Tuesday September 2, 1958 in Killeen, TX., a son of Harry and Joanne (Tomko) Gabeletto, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, aunts, close friends, Dr. Mike Herbik, Ted Strong and Reg Zipko. He was especially...

Bernard John Zuchelkowski

Bernard John Zuchelkowski

May 1, 2026

Bernard John Zuchelkowski, 75, of Brownsville, Pa, passed away May 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on August 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Francis “Zeke” and Agnes Kropilak Zuchelkowski. He grew up in Filbert #2. Bernie often shared his fond memories of his time there and of the wonderful life-long friendships...

David R. High

David R. High

Apr 17, 2026

With profound sadness and heartfelt appreciation for a remarkable life, the family of David R. High, age 71 announces his passing on April 17, 2026, in Ellwood City, Pa. David was born on August 14,1954 in Uniontown, PA and was the beloved son of the late James and Pauline High.

David’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life....

Richard Lee Paull

Richard Lee Paull

Apr 12, 2026

Richard Lee Paull, 65, of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Sunday April 12, 2026.

He was born on Saturday, May 21, 1960 in Uniontown, PA., a son of Louis and Marie (Mirenda) Paull, who preceded him in death, he is also preceded in death by his sister Deborah Steele.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Alexandria Paull, of West Palm...

Marlene Evans

Marlene Evans

Apr 2, 2026

Marlene Evans,, age 90, of Uniontown, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Jennie's Personal Care Home.

She was born on Thursday September 19, 1935, in Hopwood, PA to the late Delfo and Grace (Bell) Tamburri.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Evans and her brother Ernest Tamburri.

Left to cherish her memories are her children,...

Elizabeth Lydia “Betty” Gorman

Elizabeth Lydia “Betty” Gorman

Mar 20, 2026

Elizabeth Lydia “Betty” Gorman, 84, of Adah passed away on March 20, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Betty was born on June 15, 1941, in the same home where she had resided since 1976. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Tomecheck.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Gladys Marie Muchisko

Gladys Marie Muchisko

Feb 25, 2026

Gladys M. Muchisko, 77, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 8,1948 in Warren Ohio to the late Olive (Dawson) Groff Arrison.

Gladys graduated from Brownsville Area High School Class of 1966 and West Virginia Career Institute where she studied to become a Medical Office Assistant and was awarded...

Carlee Jean Ankrom

Carlee Jean Ankrom

Feb 16, 2026

Carlee Jean Ankrom, age 29, of Waynesburg, Pa., lost her battle with heart disease on Monday, February 16, 2026 at UPMC Greene Hospital in Waynesburg.

She was born Thursday May 16, 1996 in Morgantown, WV. a daughter of the late Robert Ankrom and Connie Jo Fox.

Preceding her in death were her father Robert Ankrom, sister Danielle Ankrom, maternal grandmother Karen Sue,...

Ellen Collins

Ellen Collins

Jan 7, 2026

Ellen Collins, age 82, of Ronco, PA went home to be with her Lord and savior, with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday January 7, 2026, at the Uniontown Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 3, 1943 in Uniontown, PA the daughter of John Franks and Ruth (McElfresh) Franks.

Ellen was a member of the McClellandtown Free...

Freda Mae Hospodavis

Freda Mae Hospodavis

Dec 15, 2025

Freda M. Hospodavis, age 74, of Masontown, Pa, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025.

She was born on Wednesday, September 5,. 1951 a daughter of Joseph Anthony and Freda Mae (Elnikar) Hospodavis.

Freda was preceded in death by her parents, brother Joseph P. Hospodavis and her sister Patricia Hospodavis.

She was a lifelong member of the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help...

Maryann (Rice) Kolosky

Maryann (Rice) Kolosky

Dec 13, 2025

MaryAnn (Rice) Kolosky, age 89, of Garfield Heights, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.

She was the beloved wife and best friend of Eugene for 64 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family.

MaryAnn was a devoted and loving mother to Kathy McCartney and Kenneth Kolosky (Susan), She was a proud, cherished “Grammy” to Morgan...

James Herbert Grooms Jr.

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

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...