All Obituaries
Eric Fertal, Sr. Brownsville, PA
Eric Scott Fertal, Sr., 54, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.
He was born April 11, 1966 in Monongahela, PA, the son of Thomas Fertal, Sr. and Ethel (Dolan) Fertal. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Thomas Fertal, Jr. and Butch Liston.
Eric was the owner of Krause’s Furniture Store in Brownsville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a great friend to everyone and was loved by all that knew him. You could always...
Eric Scott Fertal, Sr., 54, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.
He was born April 11, 1966 in Monongahela, PA, the son of Thomas Fertal, Sr. and Ethel (Dolan) Fertal. In...
Edith Jenney Brownsville, PA
Edith Marie Jenney went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 95.
Born June 6, 1925, she was a lifelong Brownsville resident. She was the daughter of Hazel and Alivia Keefer and was the last remaining sibling of two brothers and two sisters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Jenney, brothers Donald and Harold Keefer and sisters Catherine Harden and Jean Keefer.
Edith was a charter member of the Bible Baptist...
Edith Marie Jenney went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 95.
Born June 6, 1925, she was a lifelong Brownsville resident. She was the daughter of Hazel...
Lynn Christopher Mesa, AZ
Lynn H. Christopher, 78, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born October 27, 1941, the daughter of Samuel and Ella (Illig) Rankin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dale Christopher.
Lynn will be sadly missed by her three children, Todd Christopher, Petersburg, IN, Terry Christopher, Mesa, AZ and Robin Dunlap, Tiffin, OH; four grandchildren and two...
Lynn H. Christopher, 78, of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born October 27, 1941, the...
Verlinda Kay Boger, 69, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
She was born November 8, 1950, the daughter of Ralph Boger and Edith Tyrrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Matthew.
Verlinda will be sadly missed by her three sons, Eric Boger, Daniel Boger and girlfriend Charlotte Phillips and Ryan Boger, all of Brownsville; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, William and Mike Boger; two sisters, Lugene...
Verlinda Kay Boger, 69, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
She was born November 8, 1950, the daughter of Ralph Boger and Edith Tyrrell. In addition to her parents she...
Harley Voytovich, Sr. Grindstone
Harley A. Voytovich, Sr, 83, of Grindstone, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
He was born May 28, 1936 in Braznell, PA, the son of Andrew and Sarah (Nelson) Voytovich. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Lois Jean (Shepley) Voytovich and four siblings, Eileen, Erma, Patricia and Thomas.
Harley was a coal miner with Gateway Coal Company.
He will be sadly missed by his five children, Tammy, Harley, Jr. (wife Lori), Janet, Lennie and...
Harley A. Voytovich, Sr, 83, of Grindstone, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
He was born May 28, 1936 in Braznell, PA, the son of Andrew and Sarah (Nelson) Voytovich. In...
Edward Childs East Millsboro, PA
Edward William Childs, 77, of East Millsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
He was born August 29, 1942 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Edward and Sarah (McAndrews) Childs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his twin sister Rose Mary Typovsky.
Edward was a Sergeant in the United States Army. He served two tours in the Vietnam War. He worked as a Master Mold Machinist at Corning Glass in Charleroi, PA, and was an avid gun collector.
He will...
Edward William Childs, 77, of East Millsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
He was born August 29, 1942 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Edward and Sarah (McAndrews) Childs. In...
Elmer Kisner, Jr. Smock, PA
Elmer Lewis Kisner, Jr., 94, of Smock, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
He was born April 25, 1925 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Elmer Lewis, Sr. and Rebecca Jane (Thompson) Kisner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Robert Kisner.
Elmer was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He owned Kisner’s Garage in Brownsville, PA and also worked as an equipment inspector for the State of...
Elmer Lewis Kisner, Jr., 94, of Smock, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
He was born April 25, 1925 in Brownsville, PA, the son of Elmer Lewis, Sr. and Rebecca Jane (Thompson) Kisner....
Florence Basista Orchard Park, NY
Florence M. Basista, of Orchard Park, NY, and formerly of Hiller, PA, entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Basista; devoted mother of Christopher (Jela) and Scott (Carrie) Basista; cherished grandmother of Barbora, Daniela, Andrew and Matthew; loving daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Strang.
Friends will be received in the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, PA on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 4 – 7 PM and Friday,...
Florence M. Basista, of Orchard Park, NY, and formerly of Hiller, PA, entered into rest Monday, March 2, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Basista; devoted mother of Christopher...
Hazel Elby Brownsville
Hazel Mae (Elliott) Elby, 83, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020.
She was born May 3, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Mae (Bennett) Elliott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Elby in 1981 and three brothers, Jack, Bill and Jerry.
Hazel will be sadly missed by her children, Tammy Jablonsky and husband Stanley, Laura Turosik and James Elby; five grandchildren, Amy, Jackie, Andrew, Melanie and Alaina;...
Hazel Mae (Elliott) Elby, 83, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020.
She was born May 3, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of Earl and Hazel Mae (Bennett) Elliott. In...
Carey "Skip" Kyper West Brownsville
Carey "Skip" Nelson Kyper, 71, of West Brownsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
He was born December 6, 1948 in West Brownsville, PA, the son of Hubert and Mary (Vargulich) Kyper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Dolly Dascenzo.
Carey graduated from Brownsville High School and went on to California University of Pennsylvania where he played baseball. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served during the...
Carey "Skip" Nelson Kyper, 71, of West Brownsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
He was born December 6, 1948 in West Brownsville, PA, the son of Hubert and Mary...