All Obituaries

Richard Szuch Brownsville

Richard Lee Szuch, Sr., 73, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born June 9, 1947, the son of John Frank Szuch, Sr. and Elizabeth (Umbel) Szuch Lutes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy, Chuckie and Dale. Richard was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 940 for 55 years, Brownsville Eagles, Brownsville...

Richard Lee Szuch, Sr., 73, of Brownsville, PA, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born June 9, 1947, the son of John Frank Szuch, Sr. and...

David Batovsky Chestnut Ridge

DAVID T. “BAKER” BATOVSKY CHESTNUT RIDGE, PA David T. “Baker” Batovsky, 65, of Chestnut Ridge, PA (Royal) passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 30, 1955 to John and Anna (Hisnanick) Batovsky of Rowes Run, PA. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by sisters Marlene Valente and Patty Batovsky, mother-in-law Mary Shaneyfelt, his best friend Mike Defino Sr, special...

DAVID T. “BAKER” BATOVSKY CHESTNUT RIDGE, PA David T. “Baker” Batovsky, 65, of Chestnut Ridge, PA (Royal) passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Ruby Memorial...

Thomas O'Brien, Jr. Brownsville, PA

Thomas J. O’Brien, Jr., 85, of Brownsville, PA, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born June 7, 1935 in Uniontown, PA the son of Thomas J. Sr and Kathryn C. (Kelly) O’Brien. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Cecilia Ann Jaworowski, brother-in-law, Frank (Gil) Jaworowski and brother-in-law, Thomas Patterson. Tom graduated from Brownsville High School Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving as an air crewman in Patrol...

Thomas J. O’Brien, Jr., 85, of Brownsville, PA, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born June 7, 1935 in Uniontown, PA the son of Thomas J. Sr and Kathryn C. (Kelly)...

Joan Burke Brownsville, PA

Joan Burke, 90, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born August 21, 1930 in Cochranton, PA the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Lechie) Dale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Daniel Burke, Jr.; brothers, William, Paul, Thomas, Robert and Donald Dale; sisters, Betty Vickers, Maxine Thompson and Nancy Dale. Joan grew up in Grindstone, PA and was raised by her special aunt and uncle, the late Matthew and Helen Dale. She graduated...

Joan Burke, 90, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born August 21, 1930 in Cochranton, PA the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Lechie) Dale. In addition to her...

Ronald Zupic Brownsville

Ronald M. Zupic, 75, of Brownsville, PA passed away January 29, 2021 at home. He was born December 16, 1945 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Booze) Zupic. He was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Reposky. Ronald was a member of the Denbeau Heights Christian Church and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Surviving are his wife: Jacqueline L. Zupic; 2 step-daughters: Rachel Williams and Stephanie Ruby; step-granddaughter: Lacey Koster; step-grandsons: Chris,...

Ronald M. Zupic, 75, of Brownsville, PA passed away January 29, 2021 at home. He was born December 16, 1945 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Booze) Zupic. He was...

Lennie Voytovich Grindstone

Lennie Voytovich, 56, of Grindstone, PA passed away on January 28, 2021 at home. He was born August 28, 1964 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Harley A. and Lois Jean (Shepley) Voytovich, Sr. Surviving are his fiancé: Michelle Delara; daughter: Sara Voytovich,; step daughter: Courtney Delara; step son: Fred Johnson; Siblings: Tammy, Harley, Jr. (Lori), Janet (Richard) and Michael (Wendy); grandchildren: Mylena Brown and Carter Flaherty and also several nieces and nephews....

Lennie Voytovich, 56, of Grindstone, PA passed away on January 28, 2021 at home. He was born August 28, 1964 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Harley A. and Lois Jean (Shepley) Voytovich,...

George "Bill" Christner Grindstone, PA

George “Bill” Christner, 98, of Grindstone, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Brownsville, PA on September 23, 1922, the son of Grace Ellen Christner. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Betty Broadwater Christner; two children, George “Bill” Christner and Margaret “Peggy” Lee; and one sister, Frances Hough. Bill will be sadly missed by son Ray Christner and wife Theresa, Brownsville,...

George “Bill” Christner, 98, of Grindstone, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Brownsville, PA on September 23, 1922, the son of Grace Ellen Christner. In...

Jonathan Sobek Rowes Run

Jonathan Stanley “Mush” Sobek, 35, of Rowes Run, PA passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born June 9, 1985 in Uniontown, PA the son of Stanley “Stush” Sobek Grindstone, PA and the late Joyce Ann (Karlyak) Sobek. Mush was a 2003 graduate of Brownsville Area High School where he was part of the football team (#55), the wrestling team and the baseball team. Quoted by his high school football coach and friend “Mush was the...

Jonathan Stanley “Mush” Sobek, 35, of Rowes Run, PA passed away on January 5, 2021 at the Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born June 9, 1985 in Uniontown, PA the son of Stanley...

Joyce Sobek Grindstone

Joyce Ann Sobek, 69, of Grindstone, PA passed away on January 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1951 in Brownsville, PA the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Bosak) Karlyak. Joyce was retired as a Fiscal Technician at Laurel House with over 40 years of service and she was the first person that they hired. She loved to shop, make crafts (especially her beautiful wreaths) and supporting the JET PAC Dancers. She was also a member of St. Cecilia RC Church,...

Joyce Ann Sobek, 69, of Grindstone, PA passed away on January 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1951 in Brownsville, PA the daughter of the late John and Dorothy...

Dr. Paul Burd Brownsville, PA

Dr. Paul E. Burd, 77, of Brownsville, PA passed away at home on December 30, 2020. He was born August 26, 1943 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Edgar and Beatrice (Bakewell) Burd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Burd. In his youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from the J.A. Brashear High School in 1961. After graduation from high school he attended West Virginia University,...

Dr. Paul E. Burd, 77, of Brownsville, PA passed away at home on December 30, 2020. He was born August 26, 1943 in Brownsville, PA the son of the late Edgar and Beatrice (Bakewell) Burd. In...