Obituaries

Cynthia Glad

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.

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Frances Fritz

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;...

Robert Balestier

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...

Ronald Armel Sr.

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...

Kori Spohn

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...

Ronald Lee Sr.

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,...

James Grossman

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,...

Carl Litman

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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Theodore Farrier Sr.

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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Grace Price

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...

Beatrice Marucci

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,...

Janet Teets

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...

John Mackovjak Jr.

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...

Jay Wroble

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,...

Gwendolyn Takacs

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.                     .

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Vincent Ficara

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...

Charles Cheresnye

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...

James Reed

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,...

Joseph Jupina Jr.

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.

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Marcie Burroughs

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,...