Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Carl M. Litman, 82, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday January 17, 2023.

He was born on Monday, March 18, 1940 in Uniontown, PA, a son of Michael and Catherine (Putanko) Litman.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Patrick Litman, Daniel Litman, Joyce Prodan, Michael Litman and Joni Ewing.

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Dec 30, 2022

Theodore L. Farrier, age 82, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Friday December 30, 2022.

He was born on Friday October 25, 1940 in Masontown, Pa., a son of Eugene and Mary (Dayton) Farrier.

Theodore was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Pearl May, Frances Lilley, and brothers; Gene and Paul.

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Dec 21, 2022

Grace Marie Price, age 84, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

She was born on Wednesday November 16, 1938 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of Frank Moats and Dorothy Campbell.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; husband James H. Price Sr., son Gary Price, brothers; Alfred, William, Verlin, her...

Dec 15, 2022

Beatrice “Beattie” Marucci, 95, of Uniontown, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, December 15, 2022.

Beattie, the longtime owner of the Shadyside Inn with her late sister, Bushie Marucci, and late brother, Jack Marucci, was born on April 19, 1927 to Camillo B. and Julia (Gismondi) Marucci.

Beattie is survived by her sister,...

Dec 12, 2022

 

Janet Marie Ryan Teets of Connellsville, PA Born on August 12, 1946 (76) Passed away on December 12, 2022 at home surrounded by family.    She was predeceased By her father Robert Dale Ryan 1984, sister Priscilla Belle Ryan Engle 2006, mother Dawn Smiles Cagey (Ryan) Silva 2020, great granddaughter, Arielle Kinsman 2006.   Janet is survived by her...

Dec 5, 2022

John Michael “Chug” Mackovjak, age 54, of Adah, PA, passed away on Monday December 5, 2022.

He was born on Thursday, August 1, 1968 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of John Michael Sr., and Patsy Lee (Norman) Mackovjak.

John was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents Bessie and Charles Norman, Paternal grandparents, Joseph...

Dec 2, 2022

Gwendolyn Takacs, age 80 of Uniontown, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022.

She was born on Friday, September 18, 1942 in Brownsville, a daughter of Vincent G., and Helen K. (Kapolka) Owens.

Gwen was predeceased by her parents and  husband of 33 years Michael F. Takacs.                     .

Dec 2, 2022

Jay Scott Wroble “Bus Driver” age 59, of Masontown, Pa. passed from this life to enter into eternal life on Friday, December 2, 2022, after courageously battling for 8 years, a long and difficult fight with Colon cancer. Jay passed away at home surrounded with his loving family by his side. Jay was born on Wednesday, April 10, 1963,...

Nov 23, 2022

Wednesday evening, November 23, 2022, Vincent John Ficara, age 61, of Uniontown, Pa. passed from this life to eternal life after a long and difficult battle with kidney cancer at his home surrounded by loved ones. Vincent graduated from Laurel Highlands High School, class of 1979, and James Madison University, class of 1984. He excelled in track and football...

Nov 13, 2022

Charles E. Cheresnye, age 65, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Monday November 13, 2022.

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

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Gary Sontheimer.

He was a graduate of...

Nov 12, 2022

James William Reed, 67, of Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 in the comfort of his home.

He was born on Saturday, February 12th, 1955, in Indiana, PA, the son of the late James J. Reed and Mary L. Reed.  He graduated from Laurel Highlands High School, Class of 1973 and attended LaFayette College,...

Nov 1, 2022

Joseph Albert “Jupe” Jupina, Jr., age 72, of Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 1, 2022.

He was born on Sunday June 4,1950 in Uniontown, Pa., the son of Joseph Albert Jupina Sr., and Nellie M. (Soom) Jupina.

Joseph was preceded in death by his loving parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

Oct 24, 2022

Marcie Lynn Burroughs, age 53, of Washington, PA, passed away on Monday October 24, 2022.

She was born on Sunday, February 15, 1969 in Washington, Pa., a daughter of Lloyd H.Allen and Mildred Amos

Marcie was preceded in death by her grandson, Baby Floyd and her sisterin-law Candy Burroughs.

She absolutely loved animals,...

Oct 6, 2022

It is with great sadness that the loving family of Catherine Marie (Toots) Maruca announce her passing at LaFayette Manor on October 6, 2022. She was 90 years old. Toots never stopped fighting and maintained her positive, loving countenance throughtout her illness. She greeted everyone with her signature smile and always thanked them for visiting her, never questioning why...

Oct 4, 2022

Arthur Samuel Cerullo Sr., age 80, of Masontown, Pa, died peacefully on October 4, 2022. He was born on Monday August 17, 1942 to the late Antoinette and Samuel Cerullo, Masontown, Pa.

On Sept. 19,1964 he married the love of his life, Charlotte “Teddi” Smillie Cerullo with whom he shared a long and happy marriage. He has...

Sep 8, 2022

John V. “Fidget” Shinsky age 68, of Smock, PA, passed away, on Thursday September 8, 2022 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born on Saturday October 17, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, son of John N. and Dorothy (Seginack) Shinsky.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Pat Sherback.

Sep 7, 2022

Betty (Elizabeth) Rayner Bobincheck of Enola, Pa., formerly of Uniontown. Betty passed away peacefully just before 6:00 on Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022. She was born September 28,1927 in Gates, PA, the youngest of six children of Andrew and Mary (Rohal) Rayner.

Betty worked for Sears in Uniontown, PA for over 30 years, almost all of those as...

Aug 10, 2022

Mary Frances Smith Perry, age 93, residing at Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 10, 2022.

She, born on March 25, 1929, grew up in Flushing, New York, and was a 1947 graduate of the former Immaculate Conception High School. On December 30, 1950, Mary married Harold Perry and together they had 13...

Aug 5, 2022

Robert Dale Ritenour, age 87, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Saturday July 13,1935 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of George and Clara (Thompson) Ritenour.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary (Wilson) Ritenour, several sisters and...

Jul 27, 2022

Kristin Lynn Yucha, 50, of Masontown, Pa. passed away on July 27, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on February 25, 1972 to James and Carol (Rosie) Stickovitch.

She was predeceased by John Eric and Edith Jane (Shultz) Rosie, Joseph William and Goldie Estelle (Boyd) Stickovitch and Michael Yucha, Sr. Father in Law.