Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Vincent Michael Komacko, Sr., 81 of Grindstone, Pa, passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

He was born on Thursday September 4, 1941 in Charleroi, Pa. The son of Stephen Matthew Komacko., and Ann (Yusko) Komacko.

Vincent was preceded by his son Vincent M. Komacko Jr., His brothers Gary Komacko and Stephen Komacko.

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Apr 6, 2023

Anna Mary Valusek, 74 of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

She was born April 24, 1948, in Uniontown, PA., a daughter of Herbert and Agnes (Swenglish) King.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents and her in-laws.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Footdale,...

Apr 5, 2023

Wanda M. Valusek, 99 of McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

She was born October 9, 1923, in Latrobe, PA., a daughter of John and Angela (Kwasnik) Sadlo.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Francis Valusek, son Matthew Valusek and her sister Alfreda Kopec.

She...

Mar 7, 2023

Vincent Michael Komacko, Jr., 47 of Uniontown, Pa, passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

He was born on Wednesday May 21, 1975 in Brownsville, Pa. The son of Vincent Michael Sr., and Barbara Joann (Donley) Komacko.

Vin was a Right Away Administrator for The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation serving Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland and Washington...

Mar 6, 2023

Virginia A. Levine, 80, of Brownsville, PA, claimed her crown in Glory Monday, March 6, 2023.

She was born Wednesday, August 12, 1942 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of Walter Eugene and Daisy Lorene (Flick) Bower. She was a former member of the Allison Church of the Nazarene and prior to her illness a member of Hopewell...

Mar 6, 2023

Amelia J. Gudac, age 91, of Uniontown, Pa. Passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on Monday, June 1, 1931 in Searights, Pa. the daughter of Cezar and Mary (Bologna) Pedro.

Amelia was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and the...

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.

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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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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.

Left...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...