Obituaries

Marie M. Sulik Rifenburg

August 6, 2023

Formerly of New Salem, PA Venice, FL Marie Magdalene Rifenburg Marie Magdalene Rifenburg, 92, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Venice, FL. She was born on July 21, 1930, in New Salem, PA to Anthony and Magdalene (Owcarz) Sulik. Marie graduated

John C. Daye, III

August 5, 2023

John Celcus Daye, III, 33, of McClellandtown, PA passed away August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born in Milan, OH on February 12, 1990, the son of John Celcus and Starlette (Miller) Daye of Uniontown, PA.. John was a graduate of Connellsvill

Mary A. Golden

August 5, 2023

Mary Ann Golden, 85, of Martin, PA. passed away August 4, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown WV with her family by her side. She was born in Orient, PA on January 2, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Nichlow) Pavone

Timothy J. Angelo

August 5, 2023

TIMOTHY JAMES ANGELO Timothy James Angelo, 40, of Leckrone # 1 Road, Masontown, PA, passed away July 29, 2023 at home. He was born in Uniontown, PA on December 4, 1982, the son of Sullivan Angelo III and Mary A. (Kondrla) Angelo. Timothy

Dennis R. Ballas

July 30, 2023

Dennis Ralph Ballas left this world on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born on Saturday, December 22, 1951 the son of the now late Sam and Rose (Cavalcante) Ballas. He was also predeceased by his sisters Cynthia Richnafsky and Jacqueline Peters

Marvin D. Truley

July 26, 2023

Marvin Duane Truley, 60, of Fort Mason Village, Masontown, PA passed away July 24, 2023 at WVU Uniontown Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Uniontown, PA on March 27, 1963, the son of the late Kenneth Duane and Christine Betty

Charles R. Adams, Sr.

July 8, 2023

Charles R. Adams, Sr., 84, of Uniontown, passed away July 7, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Oliver #3 on June 9, 1939 son of the late Clark and Blanche (Harford) Adams. Before retiring he was employed as a C

Deborah R. Paschke Paschke

July 5, 2023

Lemont Furnace, PA DEBORAH RAE PASCHKE Deborah Rae Paschke, 57, of Lemont Furnace, PA. passed away July 3, 2023 at Uniontown Hospital - WVU Medicine, Uniontown, PA. She was born in Uniontown, PA on January 31, 1966, the daughter of Martha Ra

Mary E. McLaughlin Karafa

June 22, 2023

Pittsburgh formerly of Masontown MARY ELLEN KARAFA On June 21st, the first day of summer, the beautiful blue eyes of a lovely lady closed for the last time and the angels carried her to a place of eternal rest and happiness. Her beautiful smi

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DONALD W. TAKACS

June 16, 2023

Greensburg PA formerly of Masontown, PA DONALD W. TAKACS Donald W. Takacs passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2023 in Westmoreland Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of John S. Maykuth Jr. Funeral Home, Masontown, PA. As p

Renee Ansel Valencheck

June 13, 2023

RENEE VALENCHECK Renee Valencheck, 56, of McClellandtown, PA passed away June 10, 2023 at her home. She was born in Uniontown, PA on September 16, 1966, the daughter of Sue (Carrick) Ansel and the late Lou Ansel, Sr. Renee was a graduate of

James E. Sittig

June 7, 2023

JAMES EDWARD SITTIG James Edward Sittig, 58, of Masontown, PA passed away June 6, 2023 at WVU Medicine Uniontown E.R., Uniontown, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 7, 1964, the son of Jacob Armel Albright and the late Angelina (Padil

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John Hospodavis

June 1, 2023

John Hospodavis, 83, of Masontown, PA passed away May 31, 2023 at WVU Uniontown Hospital. He was born in Woodside, PA. on November 29, 1939, the son of the late John and Effie (Latination) Hospodavis. John was a graduate of Masontown High Sch

Toby R. Maykuth

May 31, 2023

Toby R. Maykuth was a cherished son, uncle, friend, teacher, and mentor. He was a kindergarten teacher and high school drama director for the Albert Gallatin School District, a founding member of the Main Street Theatre Company in Uniontown, and a

Domenick L. LeDonne

May 25, 2023

DOMENICK LEO (PINKY) LeDONNE Domenick Leo LeDonne, 96, of Masontown, PA died peacefully on May 19, 2023. Domenick was born on December 3, 1926, in Adah, PA to Francesco LeDonne Sr. and Mary (Ricci) LeDonne. He was a graduate of German Townsh

Guy R. Skupnick

May 25, 2023

Guy Raymond Skupnick, 43, of Masontown, WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born in Waynesburg, PA. on May 29, 1979, the son of Rose (Johnson) Skupnick and the late Alex Joseph Skupnick. He was a graduate of Tri Valley Hig

Michael J. Shine

May 19, 2023

Michael James Shine, 39, of New York, NY formerly of Masontown, PA passed away May 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Uniontown, PA on July 15, 1983, the son of Harry Lewis and Robbin (Curtis) Shine of Masontown. Michael was a grad

John M. Howard

May 18, 2023

JOHN MILTON HOWARD John Milton Howard, 59, of Lemont Furnace passed away May 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Uniontown, PA on April 27, 1964, the son of Mary (Snyder) Hixon and the late James A. Howard, Sr. John was a graduate of Germa

Ludwig L. Miscovich

May 12, 2023

Ludurg, Ludwig (Steve) Miscovich, born in Masontown, PA on September 28, 1940, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 11, 2023 on the farmstead where he grew up. He was preceded in death by wife, Linda Faye Cook, son Stephen Miscovich, paren

Joanne M. Kozel

May 10, 2023

Joanne M. Kozel, 76, of Uniontown, PA passed away May 9, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Uniontown, PA on January 9, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mildred E. (Petran) Kozel. Joanne graduated from G

Mary Becker Steinman

May 6, 2023

Mary Steinman, 101, of Masontown, PA passed away May 4, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cumberland, MD on December 10, 1921, the daughter of the late Joseph Peter and Rachel Carr (Hollenberger) Becker. Mary was graduate of Ursuline Academy a

Leona L. Newman Galloway

May 2, 2023

On May 1, 2023, Leona L. Galloway, 83, of Masontown, PA passed peacefully surrounded by her loving children. Leona was born at home in McClellandtown, PA to Curtis C. and Armeda (Schiffbauer) Newman on August 11, 1939. After raising her family,

Patricia A. Beattie Kovach

May 2, 2023

Patricia “Patti” Ann Kovach, 73, of Uledi, left her earthly body to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023 at Madison Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born in Uniontown, PA August 8,1949. She was preceded in death by her paren

Carol E. Weaver Brownlee

April 27, 2023

Carol Elizabeth Brownlee, 64, of Carmichaels, PA passed away April 23, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cleveland, OHIO on June 5, 1958, the daughter of the late Shirel Rodgers and Mary Lee (Weaver) Gump. Carol was a Certified Nursing Assist

JOHN E. RICHNAFSKY

April 14, 2023

John E. Richnafsky, 71, of McClellandtown, passed away April 13, 2023 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Hills, PA. He was born in Uniontown, PA on March 3, 1952, the son of Alice (Bobincheck) Richnafsky and the late John Richnafs