All Obituaries

Deborah Davis

Deborah Ann Bock Davis, 55, of Longview, TX and formerly of Brownsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 while visiting her grandchildren in Brownsville. She was born January 7, 1964, the daughter of Thomas Bock, Sr. and Janice (Fisher) Bock. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Tommy Bock, Jr. Debbie will be sadly missed by her husband, Bill Davis, Longview, TX; three children, Brandon Bock, Brownsville, PA, Taylor Davis and...

Deborah Ann Bock Davis, 55, of Longview, TX and formerly of Brownsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 while visiting her grandchildren in Brownsville. She was born...

W. Clark Draper Brownsville

W. Clark Draper, 88, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in Bobtown, PA, the son of Holland O. and Alice Ruth (Collins) Draper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Fae Louise Draper. He is survived by his two children, Lynn A. Swentko, Brownsville, PA and Richard C. Draper, Northampton, PA; three granddaughters, Sara A. Swentko, Republic, PA, Elizabeth F. Swentko Jenkins, Clarksville,...

W. Clark Draper, 88, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in Bobtown, PA, the son of Holland O. and Alice Ruth (Collins) Draper. In...

Richard "Rich" Geletei Brownsville

Rich lived his life with no regrets and passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019, with his loving wife, Robin, of 23 years and his faithful companion, Tinker, at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Ladayni Geletei and Mike Geletei; sisters, Shirley Geletei Basile and Helen Geletei Herre; aunt, Ethel Zimmerman and Nittany Lion his bestest buddy for 16 years. In addition to his wife, Robin, he is survived by his step daughter, Monica Virgilio and husband...

Rich lived his life with no regrets and passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019, with his loving wife, Robin, of 23 years and his faithful companion, Tinker, at his side. He was...

Dorothy Dale Fayette City

Dorothy L. Dale, 87, of Fayette City, PA, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born April 18, 1932 in Braznell, PA, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Sweeney) Hutchison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her lifelong companion Robert Lilley; brother James Hutchison, son in law, Michael Guido and great niece Sara Jean Redman. She will be sadly missed by her children, Harry (Gloria) Davis, Jerry (Carol) Dale and Jeanie Guido; grandchildren, Lori (Rich)...

Dorothy L. Dale, 87, of Fayette City, PA, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born April 18, 1932 in Braznell, PA, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Sweeney) Hutchison. In...

Melinda Bowman Brier Hill, PA

Melinda W. Bowman, 75, of Brier Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Melville Ames Wardwell and Mary Gorgas Wardwell. Her parents preceded her in death. Melinda graduated from Buchtel High School in 1961 and went on to Denison University from which she graduated in 1964. She was a selfemployed artist who worked in many mediums. She belonged to Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. One of...

Melinda W. Bowman, 75, of Brier Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on December 23, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Melville Ames Wardwell and Mary Gorgas...

Bruce Wells Brownsville

Bruce Nicholas Wells, 68, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg, PA. He was February 11, 1951 in Brownsville the son of Nicholas and Ida (Pacione) Wells. Both of which preceded him in death. Bruce graduated from California University of Pennsylvania and worked as a special education teacher. Bruce was a member of the Historic Church of St. Peter in Brownsville. He also was involved with the Benedictine monks at St....

Bruce Nicholas Wells, 68, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg, PA. He was February 11, 1951 in Brownsville the son of Nicholas and Ida...

Donald Bartowick Grindstone, PA

Donald M. Bartowick, 58, of Grindstone, PA, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born July 25, 1960 in Brownsville, PA the son of Vincent and Louise Politte Bartowick. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew and Vincent (Sonny) Bartowick and sister Barbara Lotempio. Don is survived by his wife, Melody (Davis) Bartowick; son Justin and girlfriend Rachel; daughter, Robin and boyfriend Abdullah; beloved sister Patty...

Donald M. Bartowick, 58, of Grindstone, PA, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born July 25, 1960 in Brownsville, PA the son of Vincent and Louise Politte...

William Johnson, Jr. Brownsville

William Frank Johnson, Jr. of Brownsville passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019. Born January 23, 1926 in Brownsville, Pa., the son of the late William Frank Johnson, Sr. and Grace (Furlong) Johnson, and brother of the late Muriel (Johnson) Schendel. He graduated from Brownsville High School in 1943 and enrolled in pharmacy school at the University of Pittsburgh. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy in August 1944 and served during WWII at the Bainbridge Maryland Naval...

William Frank Johnson, Jr. of Brownsville passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019. Born January 23, 1926 in Brownsville, Pa., the son of the late William Frank Johnson, Sr. and Grace (Furlong)...

James Samol Brownsville

James M. Samol, 59, of Richeyville, PA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born July 15, 1959 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Edward and Emelia (Krcelich) Samol. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father and mother in law, John and Lucille Robison and brother and sister in law, Jack and Lighann Robison. James was a loving husband and dad. He worked at Metalico Brownsville, formerly Assad Iron and Metal, for over 30...

James M. Samol, 59, of Richeyville, PA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born July 15, 1959 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Edward and Emelia (Krcelich) Samol. ...

Michael Martinko Brownsville, PA

Michael B. Martinko, 85, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at home. He was born September 12, 1933 in Edenborn, PA, the son of Michael and Julia Martinko. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Joe, Paul and Steve and two sisters, Vilma Kotcho and Katie Tresky. Michael worked for J & L Steel for 35 years. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic...

Michael B. Martinko, 85, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at home. He was born September 12, 1933 in Edenborn, PA, the son of Michael and Julia Martinko. In...