Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Charles Smith, 77, of Masontown, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Uniontown Hospital, after a brief illness.

He was born on September 22, 1944 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Victoria (Stemkovich) Smith formerly of Gates, Pa.

Tom was a 1962 graduate of German Township High School....

Dec 25, 2021

Patricia LouiseYakubec, 75, of Masontown, PA, died on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. She was born on December 11, 1946 in Charleroi, PA, daughter of the late Robert George West and F. Irene (Rosborough) West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph E. Yakubec,...

Dec 23, 2021

Ron (Ty) Slavic, 52 of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 23, 2021, after a short battle with COVID.

He was born on June 21, 1969, in Uniontown., Pa.

Ty is predeceased in death by his mother, Mary (Dolly) Slavic.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife...

Dec 16, 2021

Michele Houck Wilcosky, 65 of Uniontown went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2021.

Born July 30, 1956, her parents Virginia (Beal) & Michael Houck, grandparents Dorothy “Baba” & John Beal and her numerous beloved dogs preceeded her.

Michele was a graduate of Uniontown Area High school & California State College.

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Dec 14, 2021

Frank C. Lally age 87, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on Wednesday, June 6, 1934 in Uniontown, PA, son of Martin P., and Blanche A. (Shutok) Lally.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Dorothy...

Dec 12, 2021

Gregory Allen Panos Sr., age, 53 of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Sunday December 12, 2021.

He was born on October 31, 1968 in Uniontown, a son of Nick and Agnes Mae (Workman) Panos.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Nick Panos, Rick Panos and his sister Stella Moldovan.

He...

Dec 9, 2021

David J. Walls, age, 49 of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born on Friday December 8, 1972 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of Richard A. Walls and Sally (Melnik) Maglet.

David was preceded in death his mother, grandparents; Richard...

Dec 7, 2021

Janet J. Sopkovich, age, 82 of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in the Uniontown Hospital.

She was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1939 in Oliver, Pa., a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Olesko) Duranko.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Frank Duranko and Richard Duranko.

She...

Nov 30, 2021

Timothy David Chesler, age 72, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Uniontown Hospital with his loving daughter by his side.

He was born on Saturday September 17, 1949 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of Adrian Sr., and Clara (Dobberstein) Chesler.

Timothy was preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2021

Anna M. Knox, 53, of Masontown, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 in J.W.Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia.

She was born on Wednesday, May 29, 1968 in Uniontown, Pa. the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Wolfe) Ponick, whom preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Richard D. Knox,...

Oct 23, 2021

Emilio John Settimi, age 95, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Saturday October 23, 2021. He was born Sunday, May 30, 1926.

Emilio was preceded in death by his parents Pietro & Agata, wife Josephine “best wife ever”, brothers Salvatore & Louie, and sister Elizabeth.

He was a member of St. Therese de Lisieux Roman...

Oct 17, 2021

Linda Donkers, age 75, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Sunday,  October 17, 2021.

She was born on Sunday, June 9, 1946 in Brownsville, Pa.,  a daughter of John and Mary (Skudar) Raven.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Dennis Donkers, her brother John Raven and grandson Joseph Donkers.

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Oct 13, 2021

ArchBishop Paul W. Seese, age 73, of Smock, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021

He was born on Thursday, July 1, 1948 in Upper Middletown, PA. a son of Paul I. and Betty (Mullen) Seese.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, friend Clifford A. Clark, Jr.

Left to cherish his...

Oct 3, 2021

Marie “Marcy” (Marovic) Renocks, 85, of Masontown, passed away on Sunday,October 3, 2021 in

J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia.

She was born on Monday, September 21, 1936 in Leckrone, PA, daughter of the late George and Irma (Vrabel) Marovic.  In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her spouse,...

Sep 29, 2021

Lucas Paul Mathias, age, 14 of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021

He was born on October 29, 2006 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of Terry and Mary Jo (Kopachko) Mathias.

Lucas was preceded in death by his Paternal grandfather Robert Mathias and his maternal grandparents Joseph and Josephine Kopachko.

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Sep 26, 2021

William S. Hoist, 69 of Masontown, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

He was born on July 8, 1952 in Waynesburg, Pa., son of the late Stephen J. and Betty J. (Lipchinsky) Hoist.

William was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Angela Hoist.

He...

Sep 25, 2021

Katherine Irene Ciaramella, 83 of Masontown, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

She was born on May 26, 1938 in Garards Fort, Pa, daughter of the late George and Gladys (Lewis) Blumish.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl E. "Shooloo" Ciaramella and her brother George Blumish.

She...

Sep 15, 2021

She was born on Thursday, January 22, 1931 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of Frank and Mary (Salapa) DeFrank.

“Josie” was preceded in death by her parents and husband James V. Filiaggi.

She was a member of  St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, St Therese Altar Society, St. Therese Choir, she was a Eucharistic Minister,...

Sep 9, 2021

Jackson Carth Malenich the beloved stillborn son of Ashley Albani and Chris Malenich passed away on Thursday September 9th 2021 at MaGee Womens Hospital.

Left to grieve this loss are his parents, a Big Brother Jameson, maternal grandparents James and Tammy Albani, paternal grandparents Mike and Denise Malenich, as well as his aunts and uncles....

Sep 8, 2021

Mary E. Lulich, 90, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021.

She was born on Wednesday November 19, 1930 a daughter of Emery Sr., and Mary (Zebe) Bota.

.Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband William R. Lulich, brothers; Joseph Bota, Emery Bota Jr., and Albert Bota.

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