Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

 

Charles Robert Lulich (“Cug”), 93, recently of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on June 20, 2023.

He was born on June 15, 1930, in Smock, PA, the youngest child of John and Mae Lulich.

Charles was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Beverly O’Hern Lulich, his brothers John and...

Jun 7, 2023

 

Jerome John Nypaver. of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

 

He was born on Thursday March 21, 1957, in Uniontown, Pa., the son of John R. and Eleanor M. (Sofranko) Nypaver.

 

Jerome graduated from St. Vincent College and Duquene University with a Master's Degree in History, was employed with Whitby Pluming & HVAC Inc....

Jun 7, 2023

Joseph Paul Matyus, Jr., age 72, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2023.

He was born on August 29, 1950, a son of the late Joseph Paul Matyus Sr., and Victoria Frances (Marshall) Matyus.

Preceded in death by Grandson Jason Matyus Jr., his in-laws Joseph and Ann Vargo, brothers-in-law Angelo Lutrario, and David Vargo.

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May 27, 2023

 

Thomas Eugene Bryner (Sr.) Teets of Connellsville, PA Born on August 30, 1942 (80) Passed away on May 27, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

 

He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years Janet Ryan Teets 2022. Mother Jessie (nee Teets) Bryner 1974, step father Edgar Bryner Sr 1993, known, siblings Shirley Bryner McNair...

May 11, 2023

 

Clara L. Andrews passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

She was born July 25, 1928 to Frank and Lena (Vedovato) Andrews and served as a cornerstone of the Masontown community for most of her 94 years. She led an independent and energetic life, always placing family first. Friends and community also played a key role in most of...

May 10, 2023

 

Theresa (Adamik) Petruska 93, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Wednesday May 10, 2023.

She was born on Sunday February 23, 1930 in Olphant Furnace, PA, a daughter of George and Mary (Sivak) Adamik.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband Steve Petruska.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church....

May 3, 2023

 

Carolyn Joyce (Pulice) Raspa, formerly Carolyn Joyce Daniels, passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2023, at the age of 77, with her loved ones by her side.

Carole was born on July 12, 1945 to the late Sam and Beatrice Pulice of Fairchance, PA.

She is also preceded in death by her husband Leon A. Daniels,...

Apr 11, 2023

Vincent Michael Komacko, Sr., 81 of Grindstone, Pa, passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

He was born on Thursday September 4, 1941 in Charleroi, Pa. The son of Stephen Matthew Komacko., and Ann (Yusko) Komacko.

Vincent was preceded by his son Vincent M. Komacko Jr., His brothers Gary Komacko and Stephen Komacko.

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Apr 6, 2023

Anna Mary Valusek, 74 of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

She was born April 24, 1948, in Uniontown, PA., a daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Swenglish) King.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Footdale,...

Apr 5, 2023

Wanda M. Valusek, 99 of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

She was born October 9, 1923, in Latrobe, PA., a daughter of John and Angela (Kwasnik) Sadlo.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Francis Valusek, son Matthew Valusek and her sister Alfreda Kopec.

She...

Mar 7, 2023

Vincent Michael Komacko, Jr., 47 of Uniontown, Pa, passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

He was born on Wednesday May 21, 1975 in Brownsville, Pa. The son of Vincent Michael Sr., and Barbara Joann (Donley) Komacko.

Vin was a Right Away Administrator for The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation serving Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland and Washington...

Mar 6, 2023

Amelia J. Gudac, age 91, of Uniontown, Pa. Passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on Monday, June 1, 1931 in Searights, Pa. the daughter of Cezar and Mary (Bologna) Pedro.

Amelia was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and the...

Mar 6, 2023

Virginia A. Levine, 80, of Brownsville, PA, claimed her crown in Glory Monday, March 6, 2023.

She was born Wednesday, August 12, 1942 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of Walter Eugene and Daisy Lorene (Flick) Bower. She was a former member of the Allison Church of the Nazarene and prior to her illness a member of Hopewell...

Mar 2, 2023

Cynthia L. Glad, age 65, of Aspers, PA, passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023.

She was born on Monday May 6, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of Charles Jr., and Agnes (Marincic) Cheresnye.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Chuck Cheresnye and her brother-in-law Doctor Gary Sontheimer.

Feb 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” Elliot Balestier, 88 of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Uniontown Hospital after a brief illness.

Bob was born January 5, 1935, in the Bronx, New York.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot and Mabel (Fleming) Balestier; his siblings, Lois (Balestier) Cuffe and Jackson Balestier; and his...

Feb 22, 2023

Frances Jane Fritz, age 65, of Smithfield, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 20, 1957 in Oceanside, Ny., a daughter of Jacob Erjavec and Mary Erjavec (Mandinec.)

Fran was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth C. Fritz; brothers Jack and Richie;...

Jan 30, 2023

Ronald Eugene Armel, Sr., age 35, of Fairbanks, Pa., passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

He was born on Wednesday, January 13, 1988 in Uniontown, Hospital, a son of Floyd Eugene Sr., and Constance (Paroda) Armel.

He was a graduate of Brownsville Area High School.

Ronald...

Jan 29, 2023

Kori Lynn Spohn, age 36, of Brownsville passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

She was born on Monday November 3, 1986 in Monongahela, Pa., a daughter of Raymond and Maryann Spohn.

Kori was preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael Sr., and Margaret Grago, George and Nancy Patrick, aunt Joyce Mayers and uncle Michael...

Jan 22, 2023

Ronald Terrell Lee, Sr. LPN, 53 of Uniontown, Pa, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023.

He was born on Tuesday May 27, 1969 in Cleveland, OH., The son of Ronnie Tyrone Terrell and Geraldine Lee.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Angela (Price) Lee,...

Jan 18, 2023

James Ronald “Jim” Grossman

March 21, 1947 – January 18, 2023

The archer sees the Mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with his might that His arrows may go swift and far.

__The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran

Jim was born in Doctor’s Hospital in New York City,...