Obituaries

Jun 27, 2022

Josephine Marie LeDonne, age 96, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Masontown, Pa, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at home with her loving family at her side.

She was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1926 in Hostetter, Pa., a daughter of Stephen and Pauline (Zoldak) Kovac.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 1, 2022

Candy J. Moats age 51, of Hiller, PA, passed away on Wednesday , June 1, 2022.

She was born on Monday June 15, 1970 in Morgantown, WV, daughter of Rosco and Gladys (Hiling) Turner.

Candy was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jimmie Moats and her brother Jeffrey Turner.

She was...

May 31, 2022

Ethel Valentine, age 102, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Saturday, May 15, 1920 in Brownsville, Pa., daughter of Patsy and Maude (Harbarger) Polish.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jules R. Valentine, her brother, Louis Polish...

May 29, 2022

Linda Sue Greer, age 59, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Sunday May 29, 2022 at home in Uniontown, PA. She was born on Monday August 13th, 1962, in Martin, Kentucky, a daughter of Ivalea Greer and Claude Greer Linda was preceded in death by her family members, Chester, Gary, Lee, Claude and Kathy Greer. Left to cherish her...

May 3, 2022

Thomas “Hedgie” Pavlovich, age 72, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2022.

He was born on November 6, 1949, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth “Teta” (Albani) Pavlovich.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Deniel “Dee-Dee” (Molek) Pavlovich.

“Hedgie” was a member of St. Francis of...

Apr 23, 2022

Mary Louise “Peggy” Dulik, 94, of Masontown, PA, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022.

She was born in Nemacolin, Pa., on November 21, 1927, a daughter of John and Pauline (Jellick) Lewandowsky.

A member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Masontown Pa. “Peggy” was the last member of her immediate family.

“Peggy”...

Apr 22, 2022

Yusuff Shabazz (Joseph Lee Tillery) Jabo Born January 1, 1943 Died April 22, 2022 Son of the late Marion and Beatrice Tillery. He is survived by his children: Lynette, Joseph Jr, Anthony, Aziz, Minya, Malik, Nafessa, Bonnie and his sister Kitty. In addition, he had several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased, by his brothers Ernest, Marion Jr,...

Apr 17, 2022

Joan P. Schafer, age 70, of Uniontown, PA, passed away unexpextedly on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in the Uniontown Hospital.

She was born on Thursday July 19, 1951 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late George F. O'Brien Sr., and Virginia M. (Schepisi) O'Brien.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents.

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Apr 11, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Louis Rosso, age 70, of Herbert, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 11.

Born on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 in Uniontown, PA, Tony grew up in the small town of Herbert surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins. In fact, everyone on the street was like family to Tony. Tony was preceded...

Apr 3, 2022

Gerald E. “Jerry” Petcheny, 74, of Masontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

He was born January 24, 1948 in Uniontown , son of the late Joseph Petcheny, Jr. and Thelma (Kattaron) Petcheny.

He was a 1966 graduate of German Twp. Senior High School where he excelled in football,  Jerry served his country...

Mar 16, 2022

Robert E. (Bob) Lee, 72 of Brownsville, Pa, passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was born on Monday May 16, 1949, a son of Robert and Emma Jean (Austin) Lee.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry Lee and his sister Janet Roberts....

Mar 14, 2022

Louis Andrew Otto, age 82, of Hibbs, PA, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born on Monday October 2,1939 in Tower Hill 2. a son of Louis P. and Catherine (Brachna) Ottoviani.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Feb 27, 2022

Linda Sue Show age 71, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Sunday February 27, 2022.

She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1951 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of Robert Michael and Marjorie Irene (Clingan) Volesko.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband William J. Show, daughter Terri Jo Tassone, brothers;...

Feb 18, 2022

Charles Bryant Toms, 77, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022 at home with his sole caregiver and loving wife by his side after several years of many health complications.

He was born on Thursday August 3, 1944 and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of John Jacon Sr., and Mary (Turek) Toms and later...

Feb 18, 2022

Grace “Snooks” Giachetti, age 85, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022.

She was born on Friday September 25, 1936 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of Patsy and Latitia (Merchant) Giachetti.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a member of...

Feb 11, 2022

Darlene E Miller Yanak- Sharpnack (Cookie) age, 69, of New Geneva PA

She was born on Thursday, June 5, 1952, a daughter of James and Irene Miller.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald Yanak, and husband Gary L Sharpnack Sr of 40 years. Grandson Austin Sharpnack, brothers and sisters, Beatrice Irene,...

Feb 10, 2022

Regina Franks, 55, of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was born July 1, 1966 in Uniontown. Gina joins her beloved parents in Heaven, Judge William J. Franks and Lena Trafficante Franks who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her grandparents, Ralph and Mary Franks and Frank and MaryAnn...

Jan 26, 2022

Steven Douglas Buncic, 61, of Masontown, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

He was born on Friday, November 25, 1960 in Morgantown, WV., son of John and Helen Buncic.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bobby Buncic.

Left to cherish his memory is his siblings; Debbie...

Jan 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Gibson, 75, of Masontown, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born on Sunday, June 16,1946 in Crucible, Pa. the daughter of Lois Wingard and the late Edward Raymond Jordan.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband William Gibson, daughter Janine Anthony and father Edward Raymond Jordan.

Left to cherish...

Jan 11, 2022

Paul D Lukac, 75, went to be with his lord and savior, Jesus this pass Tuesday, January 11, 2022 with family by his side in Mercy Hospital.

He was born on Saturday, October 19, 1946, in Uniontown, PA, a son of Anna M (Palaisa) Lukac and George J. Lukac, both members of Saint Mary’s Church and both...