Obituaries

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.

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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...

Dec 5, 2020

Vera Ann Bilonick, age 71, of Uniontown, PA passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday December 5, 2020.

She was born Saturday March 5, 1949 in Waynesburg, PA.,  a daughter of Stephen and Theresa (Guritza) Stralets.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Sam Bilonick and her uncle Pete Guritza.

Dec 1, 2020

Sara J. Petro, 97, of Uniontown, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 1, 2020.

She was born on November 3, 1923, daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Jordan) Franks. She graduated from Uniontown High School in 1941 and attended Waynesburg Center and Penn State Fayette Campus, where she was an active...

Nov 28, 2020

Joseph S. Marian, age 77, of Uniontown, Pa. passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Wednesday, September 29, 1943 in Bitner, Pa.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Virginia Capan; brothers, Dominic and Philip Marian.

Oct 25, 2020

Dolores R. Hower (“Aunt Dee”), 90, of Masontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the Harmon House Care Center in Mt Pleasant. She was born September 9, 1930, the daughter of John and Emma (Raubaugh) Hower.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by 4 brothers (Delmar, Charles, Joseph and John) and 2...

Sep 20, 2020

Joseph P. Tassone, of Oro Valley, Arizona, formerly of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, died on Sept. 20.  He was 94.

Mr. Tassone was born on Dec. 19, 1925 in New Geneva, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Mary Grace (Valentine) Tassone.

At the age of seventeen, following his high school graduation, Mr. Tassone volunteered for...

Aug 30, 2020

Mario Porreca, age 100, of New Salem, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

He was born on Sunday, June 20, 1920 in Pretare, Italy, a son of Giuseppe and Caterina (Orsini) Porreca.

Mario was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Josephine (DeFrank) Porreca, brother...

Aug 21, 2020

Linda D. (High) Buncic, 78, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Saturday January 31, 1942 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Gladys (Diehl) High Stewart.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by Her husband Nicholas Lee Buncic, son George Andrew Buncic, grandchildren, Amanda Buncic, Brandon Buncic, stepfather Freedom H. Stewart and her loyal fur baby Sugar.

Left to cherish...