All Obituaries

Tony V. Galie, age 68, of Uniontown, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 after a year long illness. He was born on June 22nd, 1954 in Connellsville, PA Son of the late Geano Vincent and Gertrude L. (Barber) Galie Tony was a member of Chestnut Ridge Church in Morgantown, WV. He had over 41 years in the coal mining industry. Tony worked for various coal mines throughout his career, with his last mine being Emerald Resources. Tony ended his career as a Pennsylvania State...

Michael Reposky, age 84 of Herbert, PA passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1939 in Allison, PA, son of the late Michael and Helen (Lizanich) Reposky. Michael was a proud Navy Veteran, stationed on the U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy. After being honorably discharged in 1959, he returned home and met the love of his life, Kathleen. Michael and Kathleen raised their family near Cleveland, Ohio, where Michael first was employed...

Charles M. “Chuck” Kozub, Sr., age 83, of Penn Craft, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1st, 1940 in Herbert, PA Son of the late John A. and Anna V. (Sladisky) Kozub Sr. Chuck was a lifetime member of the former St. Thomas R.C. Church of Footedale, PA which is currently St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church of Footedale, PA. He was also a lifetime member of The Fairbank Rod and Gun Club and a member of The AMVETS...

Kenneth A. Polando, Sr. age 87, of Smock, PA; formerly of Keisterville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1935 in Keisterville, PA, son of the late Benjamin Polando and Aurora  (Gardeni) Polando. Kenneth is a Knights of Columbus member, a Korean war era veteran of the Air Force, and served veterans over a decade of his working years driving a shuttle bus for veterans to Pittsburgh, PA enabling veteran medical appointment attendance. He also was a steel...

Thomasina Garden, age 97, of New Salem, PA passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1925 in Blackridge, Scotland, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Dickson. She was a member of the Loyal Daughters at The First Christian Church of New Salem. In 1947, Thomasina traveled to Germany to assist in supporting the British troops through NAAFI. This is where she met her future husband. She married Zoy “Jerry” Garden on May 15, 1948 in Scotland and shortly...

Eugene L. “Lou” Gaggiani, age 76, of Cardale, PA unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 24, 1947, in Brownsville, PA, son of the late John and Kathryn (Bartolotti) Gaggiani, Sr. Lou was a very avid Pittsburgh Steelers' fan and loved all sports. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and played softball for many years. He was a member of The Fairbank Rod and Gun Club and Brownsville...

Donna L. (Newcomer) Knox, age 79 of Grindstone, PA passed unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1943, in Grindstone, daughter of the late Layton F. and Agnes E. (Morrison) Newcomer. Donna loved gardening and baking . She enjoyed crafting and needle-point, as well as being an avid organist. Her greatest love however, was her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry T. Knox, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her five...

Terry Lee Rodeheaver, age 68, of Keisterville, PA passed away on April 27, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Uniontown, son of the late Homer and Wilma (Brant) Rodeheaver.   Terry was retired from US Steel, Duquesne and a former employee at The Herald Standard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed watching the Steelers. He was a member of The Keisterville Sportsmans Club and The Keisterville Union Church.   Besides his parents, Terry was preceded in death by...

Brian J. Hunter, age 55, of Keisterville, PA, died on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1967 in Uniontown, PA, son of Marlene R. (Blataric) and the late Thomas J. Hunter.   He was an electrician by trade and was employed by IBEW #5, Pittsburgh, PA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Keisterville Sportsmen Club.   Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Marlene Hunter; brother, Thomas and wife Martha Hunter; brother, Joseph Hunter; sister...

Randall John Linderman, Sr. “Randy”, age 70, of Republic, PA passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 with his loving family at his side. He was born on November 3rd, 1952 in Connellsville, PA Son of the late Gilbert Lee and Mary Louise (Riter) Linderman. Randy was a member of Pleasant View Presbyterian Church in Smock, PA. Besides his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his wife: Cindi (Myers) Linderman Brother: Gilbert “Gib” Linderman and his wife...