Obituaries

Apr 17, 2022

Joan P. Schafer, age 70, of Uniontown, PA, passed away unexpextedly on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in the Uniontown Hospital.

She was born on Thursday July 19, 1951 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late George F. O'Brien Sr., and Virginia M. (Schepisi) O'Brien.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents.

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Apr 11, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Louis Rosso, age 70, of Herbert, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 11.

Born on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 in Uniontown, PA, Tony grew up in the small town of Herbert surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins. In fact, everyone on the street was like family to Tony. Tony was preceded...

Apr 3, 2022

Gerald E. “Jerry” Petcheny, 74, of Masontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

He was born January 24, 1948 in Uniontown , son of the late Joseph Petcheny, Jr. and Thelma (Kattaron) Petcheny.

He was a 1966 graduate of German Twp. Senior High School where he excelled in football,  Jerry served his country...

Mar 16, 2022

Robert E. (Bob) Lee, 72 of Brownsville, Pa, passed away on Wednesday March 16, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

He was born on Monday May 16, 1949, a son of Robert and Emma Jean (Austin) Lee.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry Lee and his sister Janet Roberts....

Mar 14, 2022

Louis Andrew Otto, age 82, of Hibbs, PA, passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born on Monday October 2,1939 in Tower Hill 2. a son of Louis P. and Catherine (Brachna) Ottoviani.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Feb 27, 2022

Linda Sue Show age 71, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Sunday February 27, 2022.

She was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1951 in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of Robert Michael and Marjorie Irene (Clingan) Volesko.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband William J. Show, daughter Terri Jo Tassone, brothers;...

Feb 18, 2022

Charles Bryant Toms, 77, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022 at home with his sole caregiver and loving wife by his side after several years of many health complications.

He was born on Thursday August 3, 1944 and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of John Jacon Sr., and Mary (Turek) Toms and later...

Feb 18, 2022

Grace “Snooks” Giachetti, age 85, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022.

She was born on Friday September 25, 1936 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of Patsy and Latitia (Merchant) Giachetti.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a member of...

Feb 11, 2022

Darlene E Miller Yanak- Sharpnack (Cookie) age, 69, of New Geneva PA

She was born on Thursday, June 5, 1952, a daughter of James and Irene Miller.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald Yanak, and husband Gary L Sharpnack Sr of 40 years. Grandson Austin Sharpnack, brothers and sisters, Beatrice Irene,...

Feb 10, 2022

Regina Franks, 55, of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was born July 1, 1966 in Uniontown. Gina joins her beloved parents in Heaven, Judge William J. Franks and Lena Trafficante Franks who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her grandparents, Ralph and Mary Franks and Frank and MaryAnn...

Jan 26, 2022

Steven Douglas Buncic, 61, of Masontown, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

He was born on Friday, November 25, 1960 in Morgantown, WV., son of John and Helen Buncic.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bobby Buncic.

Left to cherish his memory is his siblings; Debbie...

Jan 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Gibson, 75, of Masontown, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born on Sunday, June 16,1946 in Crucible, Pa. the daughter of Lois Wingard and the late Edward Raymond Jordan.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband William Gibson, daughter Janine Anthony and father Edward Raymond Jordan.

Left to cherish...

Jan 11, 2022

Paul D Lukac, 75, went to be with his lord and savior, Jesus this pass Tuesday, January 11, 2022 with family by his side in Mercy Hospital.

He was born on Saturday, October 19, 1946, in Uniontown, PA, a son of Anna M (Palaisa) Lukac and George J. Lukac, both members of Saint Mary’s Church and both...

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...