Obituaries

Fayette County, PA Obituaries

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

Bessie Marie Orlick

Bessie Marie Orlick

Sep 5, 2023

 

Bessie Marie Orlick, 101 of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday September 5, 2023.  

 

She was born Friday June 2, 1922, in Troy Hill, PA., a daughter of Charles and Bessie (Kulina) Hajek, Sr.

 

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, James R. Todak and Steve Orlick, grandson Jason Zizak, her sister...

Richard A. Walls III

Richard A. Walls III

Aug 25, 2023

 

Richard A. Walls III, 77 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Friday August 25, 2023.

He was born on Saturday August 3, 1946 in Smock, PA., son of the late Anna Mae and Richard A. Walls Jr.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sandra Rafter, son, David Walls, daughter, Jamie Stickle and son, James Stickle.

He...

James Thomas Maher

James Thomas Maher

Aug 9, 2023

 

James Thomas “Dr. J” Maher, Age 92, of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on Sunday January 25, 1931, the son of Dennis and Margaret (Donnely) Maher. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dennis Maher, Patrick Maher, Sr. Denise Maher, Mary...

Connie Lee Black

Connie Lee Black

Jul 30, 2023

 

Connie Lee Rich Black , Age 72 , of Connellsville, Pa., passed away on Sunday July 30, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph (Red) Rich & Mary Jane Stephenson Rich, she was also preceded in death by her son David Albert Black (2012), her loving mother in law Pauline Clark Black...

Judith P. Biller

Judith P. Biller

Jul 22, 2023

 

Judith P. Biller, 70, of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2023.

She was born on Saturday November 15, 1952 in Waynesburg, Pa. the daughter of George and Dolores (Sredinsky ) Zubal.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Rudolph and Mildred Biller and her brother-in-law Gregory Biller.

Left to cherish her memory...

Raymond Carson Evans

Raymond Carson Evans

Jul 14, 2023

  Raymond Carson Evans, 68 of Lemont Furnace, Pa, passed away on Friday July 14, 2023.  

He was born on Friday January 7, 1955 in Uniontown, Pa. The son of Floyd and Nettie (Bailey) Evans.

 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Gertrude, Margaret and brothers, Floyd “Jabo”, Tony, John and Ronald.

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Ida Holland

Ida Holland

Jul 6, 2023

 

Ida Holland, 100 of Smock, Pa, passed away at Mt. Macrina Manor on Thursday July 6, 2023.

She was born on Friday July 28, 1922 in Mutual, Pa., a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Pochinsky) Cease.

Ida was the last surviving member of her immediate family, preceding her in death were her parents, husband John E. Holland and siblings,...

Charles Robert Lulich "Cug"

Charles Robert Lulich "Cug"

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...

Jerome John Nypaver

Jerome John Nypaver

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....

Joseph Paul Matyus Jr.

Joseph Paul Matyus Jr.

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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Thomas Eugene Bryner (Sr.) Teets

Thomas Eugene Bryner (Sr.) Teets

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...

Clara L. Andrews

Clara L. Andrews

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...

Theresa Petruska

Theresa Petruska

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....

Carolyn Joyce (Pulice) Daniels-Raspa

Carolyn Joyce (Pulice) Daniels-Raspa

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,...

Vincent Komacko Sr.

Vincent Komacko Sr.

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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Anna Valusek

Anna Valusek

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,...

Wanda Valusek

Wanda Valusek

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...

Vincent Komacko Jr.

Vincent Komacko Jr.

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...

Amelia Gudac

Amelia Gudac

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...

Virginia Levine

Virginia Levine

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...