All Obituaries

John Edward Novak, 81, of Grindstone, PA passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1940, in United, Pa. John was preceded in death by his parents John, Sr. and Agnes (Depto) Novak, his daughter Jody Alisa Novak and his daughter-in-law Janice Lynn Novak. He was an active member of the Grindstone Lions Club, and a member of Saint Cecilia R.C. Church, Grindstone, PA.  His hobbies were farming and traveling with his wife. John will be sadly missed by his wife of 51...

Patricia “Patty” Marie Kordish, 85, of Republic, was called to join her parents in heaven on Monday, April 4, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born November 30, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, daughter of the late Ivan Kordish and Elizabeth Balok Kordish. Patty graduated from Redstone High School Class of 1955. She was a 1994 graduate of the Pittsburgh Beauty School. After graduation, Patty spent several years working as a secretary in Harrisburg, PA before continuing her...

Dolores Bernice McConville, 91, of Grindstone, passed away peacefully in her own home on April 1st, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Brier Hill, Pa, on January 15th, 1931, Dolores was the daughter of late Joseph and Lillian (Frampton) Jacobson. Surviving to cherish Dolores’ memory; her daughter Coleen of Grindstone, her son Cletus (Shawn) Laughlintown, her sister Sandra, her brothers Ronald, Robert, and Joseph. Her beloved grandchildren: Louis, Deeana, Angela, Cletus II,...

Mahalah VanDivner, 86, of Grindstone, passed away on March 29, 2022. Born in Brownsville, on July 2nd, 1935, Mahalah was the daughter of late Walter & Blanche (Smith) Kaiser. Christian by faith; Mahalah was a member of the First Christian Church in Brownsville and a member of the Brownsville Sportsman Club’s Woman’s Auxiliary. An avid reader, Mahalah was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and PIC Connection radio show. However, what Mahalah enjoyed the most was spending...

Timothy “Timmy” Lew Scott Sr., 62, of Brownsville, entered the gates of heaven Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 13, 1959, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Robert Scott, and Ruth Simmons Scott. “Timmy” graduated from Brownsville Area High School Class of 1977.  In 1981, he met the love of his life, Rhonda Kordish.  They married March 18, 1992.  Together they had two children, Timothy Lew Jr.,...

Vincenza Ann "Vince Ann" Pasqualucci Congelio, 85, of Grindstone/Brownsville, passed away peacefully, in her home, Saturday, March 5, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born Saturday, April 11, 1936, to Emilio and Lucia Maccarone Pasqualucci in Vestaburg. Vincenza attended Prospect Elementary School in Brownsville and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1954. She attended Seton Hill College in Greensburg for two years when she returned home to assist in the...

Dale Cleaver Jones, of Uniontown, son of the late Wilbur Jones and Mildred Sickles Jones, was called home to the Kingdom of God, he died peacefully in his sleep, the morning of February 17, 2022. Formerly of Brownsville, where he served in the South Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department. Dale worked for the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company and the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. (PIC) helping economically disadvantaged children. After retirement, Dale enjoyed always...

Brittanie Lynn Heikkila, 31, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Monday February 14, 2022. She was born on Saturday, October 20, 1990 in Uniontown, Pa., a daughter of John and Paulette (Ozanich) Heikkila. Brittanie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents John Heikkila and Pam Houston , maternal grandfathers George Ozanich, Maynard Levine, her great grandparents and several other relatives. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, John and Paulette (Ozanich) Heikkila,...

Duane L Murray passed away Monday February 14th, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1932 in Cardale, PA. He was a resident of Tower Hill #2. A graduate of Redstone High School, Duane proudly served as a corporal in the United States Army. Upon his return from service, Duane worked construction for many years. Duane was a devoted volunteer firefighter for South Brownsville Fire Company. Duane begrudgingly served as a clerk at the Brownsville Post Office until his retirement in...

Kenneth M Wilson, 72, of Brownsville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael M. Wilson, and Pauline Ruth (McKnight) Wilson, loving wife, Jill Marie (Kelly) Wilson, and his brother, Gary Wilson. Kenneth was a member of the First Christian Church D.O.C. of Brownsville and the Nixon Gun Club. He is survived by his daughter, Hayley Godfrey and husband, Jeffrey of Rostraver; son Ryan Wilson and wife Rebecca, of...