All Obituaries

Dale Higbee, age 62, of Thompson #2, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at The Uniontown Hospital with his loving wife at his side, after having numerous complications after a 2017 lung transplant. He was born on September 21, 1958 in Uniontown, PA Son of the late Willis C. and Ruth (Patterson) Higbee Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Riggin. Dale was a member of The First Christian Church of Grindstone, PA and looked forward to attending church...

Wilma Jean (Brant) Rodeheaver, age 88, of Keisterville, went home to be with her Lord,  on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1932 in Kingston, PA daughter of the late Oliver and Lula (Thiel) Brant. Wilma was a member of the Keisterville Union Church, and served as Sunday School Superintendent and Elder. She was also a member of the Keisterville Ladies Auxiliary and an active Cub Scout leader. She enjoyed bowling and traveling  with the Prime Timers of the...

Sharon H. (Yekel) Blair, age 78, of Cardale, passed peacefully at her son's residence surrounded by family on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1942 in Fairchance, daughter of the late Henry and Rosella (Darby) Yekel. She was a retired machine operator of Rockwell International. She was an active den mother in the Cub Scouts, served as an auxiliary police officer, and in general loved to serve her community. She is survived by four children: Clinton Blair and...

Fred James Tobin, Sr. "Jim", age 68, of Keisterville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 11, 1952 in Greensboro, PA Son of the late John and Emma Jane (Hughes) Tobin Jim was a Veteran of The Vietnam War, serving with The United States Army He was preceded in death by his wife:  Linda Tobin 2 sons:  Ronnie and Jimmy Tobin son-in-law:  Edward Straitiff, Jr. Jim is...

Barbara Ann Thomas, age 72, of Vanderbilt, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born on September 1, 1947, in Masontown, PA, daughter of the late James and Mildred (Forsyth) Thomas. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandy Gillis; her brother, Robert "Berky" Thomas; and a nephew, Thomas Dailey, Jr. Barb is survived her sister, Nancy Bailey; niece, Cindy Thomas; three nephews, Thomas Dailey, Sr.,  Robert Thomas, Jr., and Frank Thomas. Visitation will be held at...

Mary Ann Kilgore, age 84, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Uniontown Hospital.  She was born October 25, 1936 in Smock, PA to the late John and Sophie (Svyantek) Seman. She was the last surviving member of her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Susan Dzurnak (David) of Uniontown, PA, Deborah Brownfield (Merchant C. III) of Uniontown, PA, Timothy Kilgore (Shelley) of Farmington, PA; eleven grandchildren: Allison (Dzurnak) Kotarsky (Robert), Michael Dzurnak...

“This is my story, this is my song. praising my Savior all the day long".  Alex is now singing his favorite hymn in heaven, holding the love of his life’s hand (Dot).   Alex Yurick, age 96, of Uniontown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Uniontown at the Uniontown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on July 25, 1924 in Keisterville, PA to the late John and Anna Yurick.. He was the loving and adoring husband of the late...

Jeffrey Lee  "Jay"  Kuhns, Jr., age 35, of Ralph, PA passed after a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Jay was born on April 5, 1985 in Uniontown, PA son of Jeffrey Lee Sr. and Cheri L. (Silbaugh) Kuhns. Jay was graduate of Albert Gallatin High School. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed working on cars and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Virginia Silbaugh; paternal grandparents, Carl and Harriett Kuhns; and his fur...

Christina Riley, age 77, of Republic, PA passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in The Uniontown Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1943 in Yonkers, New York Daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Spoljarick) Malec of Republic, PA Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Basil Riley two sisters:  Deanna Rebar and Evelyn Janos brother:  Theodore Malec Christina is survived by her sisters:  Gladys Poyma - Bay Village, OH Mary Ward -...

Paul McKinley Carroll, age 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, of New Salem, PA, passed away quietly on Friday, January 29th, 2021, at his home. He was born  on August 12, 1926, in Beallsville, PA, son of the late Hobart McKinley and Lillian May (Amos) Carroll. Paul was a member of The New Salem Presbyterian Church where he served as  Deacon, Trustee, and President of The Corporation.  He was a Veteran of World War II where he proudly served with The...