Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Josephine (Szuba) Stansick, age 96, of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1924 in Footedale, Pa., the daughter of John and Anna (Solarczyk) Szuba.

In addition to her, parents she was preceded in death by her husband John A. Stansick, 7 brothers and 1 sister.

Feb 1, 2021

Shirley Maxine Rutherford, age 85, born October 28, 1935, daughter of Troy Lee Sells and Elizabeth Catherine Sells, passed away February 1, 2021.

Our beloved motherwas born in Volney, Virginia and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. She devoted her early life to her husband, Charles Rutherford, and to raising her three children....

Jan 29, 2021

Thomas Edward Shutz, age 72, of McClellandtown, PA, passed away on Friday January 29, 2021.

He was born on Monday August 23, 1948 in McClellandtown, Pa. a son of Edward R. and Josephine (Vargo) Shutz.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Derek Endsley Sr., and father-in-law Carl VanHorn....

Jan 28, 2021

Cynthia Rose Cuteri Chuma, 65 of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Cindy was born May 25, 1955 in Uniontown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Malfalda Erminio Cuteri, and her father and mother-in-law, Edward and  Waltraude “Toots”  Kirchner Chuma. Her maternal...

Jan 28, 2021

Glenda Lee Hoffman, 61, of Masontown, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 23, 1959 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Amadee Milland and Audrey Rose (Griffith) Provance.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 44 years James Hoffman, Son Jadian Hoffman fiance (Krystle Patterson) of...

Jan 23, 2021

Robert E. Fulton, of Masontown, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2021.

He was born on March 22, 1923 in Alicia, Pa., the son of Stephen and Mary (Soika) Fulton.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Joyce Lee (Walker) Fulton, a brother Stephen Fulton, his sisters; Eleanor Krajnak, Pauline Francis and Elizabeth...

Jan 18, 2021

George E. Pavlovich age, 89 of Masontown, Pa., went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 18, 2021 he passed away at home.

He was born on Monday September 21, 1931 in the old stone house on Ronco/Gates Road Masontown (The Andrew Rabb House) to the late Emil and Mary (Mesich) Pavlovich.

Survived...

Jan 16, 2021

Gloria (Benamati) Rossi, age 95, of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the Uniontown Hospital.

She was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1925 in Wehrum, Pa., the daughter of Thomas and Maria (Casella) Benamati.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Evo Rossi, brothers, Roy,...

Jan 14, 2021

Eleanor Marie “Nannie” (Sofranko) Nypaver. of Uniontown, PA., went to heaven on Thursday January 14, 2021 to be with her loving husband John R. Nypaver.

She was born on Sunday July 13, 1930 in Uniontown the daughter of Stephen P. and Martha Rose Sofranko.

Eleanor was employed at Dudley Electric Motor Company whom her father Stephen owned...

Jan 11, 2021

Barry Wayne Sisler passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hillside Manor Personal Care Home.

Born July 25th, 1949 in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Stephen and Doris Cehula and Frank Sisler. Barry was always able to spread joy by his bright blue eyes, infectious smile, and animated voices. Barry enjoyed working with...

Jan 7, 2021

James V. Filiaggi, age 89, of Uniontown, Pa, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2021.

He was born on Monday October 26, 1931 in Uniontown, Pa., a son of James V. Sr., and Christine (Torcha) Filiaggi.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Nancy Coffman.

He was a member...

Jan 4, 2021

Donald Lee Lilley of Masontown,  was born in Uniontown, Pa on January 30, 1938. He entered Heaven's gates on January 4,2021. He was reunited with his loving wife of 56 years, Frances Ethel ( Farrier) Lilley.  He arose  each morning to his devotions and hymns praising his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

If you asked...

Jan 3, 2021

Frank W. McLaughlin, 89, of Masontown, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 18, 1931 in Masontown, Pennsylvania, the son of Bill and Martha (Oberleitner) McLaughlin.

Frank was preceded in death by parents, loving wife Dorothy (Moredock) McLaughlin and daughter Pamela McLaughlin.

Left to...

Dec 31, 2020

Kathleen Gulino, 70, of Uniontown, passed away in Shadyside Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.

She was born in Uniontown, the daughter of Ross and Dolores (Palumbo) DiMarco.  She is survived by her loving husband, Joe; her daughter and son-in-law, Tia and Nick Fragello of Pittsburgh; her son, Joe, of Miami; and her granddaughters, Ella and Vita...

Dec 29, 2020

Harry J. Nedley Sr., age 90, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Beechwood Court from COVID-19.

He was born on Thursday December 4, 1930 in Juniata, Pa.  a son of Harry M and Maude (Harshman) Nedley.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 63 years Mary Gloria,...

Dec 24, 2020

Mallory Elizabeth Frances Chaikcic, age 11, of Smock, PA passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday December 24, 2020.

She was born on Tuesday October 27, 2009 in Morgantown, WV., the daughter of Ronald R and Jennifer (Blosser) Chaikcic.

Mallory was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Margaret Danovich peacefully entered eternal life surrounded by her loving family in her home in Yeadon, Pennsylvania on December 19, 2020 at the age of 97. Mary Margaret was born to the late Henry and Augusta (nee Schott) Reeping in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on January 7, 1923. In addition to her parents, Mary Margaret is preceded in death by...

Dec 11, 2020

Ethel Kronish, age 94, of McClellandtown, Pa, , passed away on Friday December 11, 2020 at the Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehab Center in Waynesburg, Pa.

She was born on Sunday, August 8, 1926, in Poland Mines, Pa., the last surviving sibling of nine children of Michael and Elizabeth (Kohut) Bobtown, Pa.

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Dec 7, 2020

Clara Barbara Durinzi, 95, of Uniontown, formerly of Masontown, died on December 7, 2020,        at Mt. Macrina Manor from the effects of the COVID 19 virus.  She was born in Republic, PA, on November 28, 1925, the daughter of Ermelindo and Rose Maraney Durinzi. She was a loving daughter, sister and bevoved Aunt Babby.

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Dec 5, 2020

On December 5, 2020 Michael Francis Takacs (Mike) was called home to the lord after a courageous fight against this terrible virus. Mike was born on August 13, 1940 and has lived in Smithfield, Masontown, Penn Craft and Uniontown PA. Mike is survived by his loving wife Gwen of 33 years. Mike was predeceased by his parents Michael and...