All Obituaries

Gertrude L. (Gertie) Crable, age 84, of Ralph, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born on February 7, 1935 in Ralph, PA Daughter of the late Mabel Vernon and Ralph Campbell, Sr. Gertie was an avid bowler and loved to play cards, bingo, and board games. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years:  Robert J. Crable 2 sons:  Robert Crable, Jr. and Donald Crable Granddaughter:  Maranda Gaskill Maternal...

Francis A. Erminio, age 76, of Midlothian, VA, formerly of Leckrone, PA passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Francis was born on July 15, 1943 in Leckrone, PA, son of the late Olivio and Elizabeth (Ferruti) Erminio. Francis was a 1961 graduate of German Township HS (PA) where he was involved in football and theater. He spent his entire professional career in the automotive industry specifically in undercar sales and repair and was instrumental in opening and managing...

Mary Jane Brown (Yoders) died at the age of 84 on December 16, 2019. She was born April 21, 1935 in Grindstone PA., the daughter of William and Martha Yoders, son Kenneth Knestrick and sister Nancy Abbott which preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Dennis Brown of 52 yrs and her daughter Pamela Hardy. In addition she is survived by her son-in-law Mark Hardy, granddaughters Danielle Hardy, Kelly Stover and husband Matt, Lisa Shultz and husband Ben. Grandson’s Mark Hardy...

Marilyn Lillian Burton Hillen, age 75 of Tower Hill #2, PA went to be with the Lord and her loving husband James "Sonny" Hillen and her son Michael on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born on October 9, 1944 in Cheverly, MD to the late John H. Burton, Sr. and Helen Maclin Burton. Marilyn was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She loved people, playing bingo, gardening and to play tricks on her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She graduated from Southern Junior Senior...

John Paul Musisko, Sr. age 87, of Grindstone, PA died on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born on August 25, 1932 in Isabelle, PA to the late John and Rose Engle Musisko. John is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Ann Mills Musisko; four children, Deborah Seaton and husband Skip of New Salem, PA, John P. Musisko, Jr. at home, Pamela Martin and husband Glenn of Montana, Paula Lombardo and husband Scott of Greensboro, PA five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a great great...

David Edward Smith "Snuffy", age 80, of McClellandtown, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1939 in East Millsboro, PA Son of the late Alvin and Nellie Smith Snuffy was preceded in death by his wife - Carolyn June (Wiles) Smith 2 sisters:  Cleo Skidmore and Patricia Bowser He is survived by 5 children: David Smith and Lori; Patricia Guynn and Alley; Robert Smith and Allaire; James Smith and Bobbie; Alvin Smith...

Bernice E. Sitok, age 88, of Newboro, PA passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Lasosky's Personal Care Home in Clarksville, PA. She was born on December 20, 1930 in Buffington, PA Daughter of the late John and Mary (Shimko) Sitok. Bernice was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church of New Salem, PA She was retired from Stroehman Bakery where she was employed as a secretary. Bernice had 2 sisters:  Delores Sabo and Jane Conway and also several nieces, nephews,...

Patricia A. "Pat" Shuba, age 76, of New Salem, PA passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Uniontown, PA Daughter of the late Frank William and Julia Frances (Rudziensky) Papa Pat was a member of the former St. Thomas R.C. Church of Footedale, PA and currently a member of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church of Footedale, PA Pat was the owner of Pat's Gold and Gems in New Salem for many...

F. Lee Cropp, age 74, a lifelong resident of New Salem, PA passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 53 years by his side after a lengthy battle with NASH (Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). He was born on April 13, 1945 in Uniontown, PA Son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Evans) Cropp Lee was an avid golfer and scuba diver.  He was a former volunteer fireman with  New Salem, a member of The New Salem Neighborhood Watch, member of New Salem Presbyterian Church and a...

On the morning of Monday, October 21, 2019, Charles T. Robbins, age 81, of Keisterville, PA passed away peacefully in his home with his wife of 45 years, Wilma L. Robbins by his side. He was born on June 18, 1938 in Keisterville, PA Son of the late William and Mary (Sanner) Robbins After graduating from high school, Charles chose to enlist in The United States Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in the year 1960. Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his...