Christina Lee (Szuch) Seidel, 49, of Brownsville, passed away on November 30th, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Born on August 3rd, 1973, in Uniontown, Christina was the daughter of Patricia A. (Bella) Szuch and the late Richard Lee Szuch Sr.   Christina was a loving, caring person and an even more loving wife and mother. Though a force to be reckoned with, she was a kindhearted person who always told the truth and called it how she saw it.   Surviving to cherish...

Mary E. Hartmann, 101, of Brownsville, passed away at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital on November 26, 2022.  Mary was born on August 16, 1921 in Captina, West Virginia to the late William and Augusta (Oswald) Keck.   Presbyterian by faith, Mary was a lifelong member of Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. She loved her job at the preschool there.  Miss Mary kept in touch with many of her “students” throughout the years after her...

Sandra J. Rhodes, 81, of Deemston PA, passed away peacefully on October 7th, 2022 in the Washington Hospital. Born in Deemston on March 23rd, 1941, Sandra was the daughter of the late Homer “Tacky” & Ruby (Boger) Harden. A member of East Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sandra worked for Waynesburg University for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, baking, scrapbooking her photos, building her stamp collection, and attending her children’s...

Charlene Berish Elish, 61, of Hiller, passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2022, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley. Born on June 27th, 1961, in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sr. & Charlotte (Rankin) Berish. Charlene was a loyal, dependable, and very loving person who will be missed by many. Surviving to cherish her memory, daughters, Billie Jo Holp, and Tanya Voytovich. Her brother Robert Berish Jr. Her grandchildren; Destiny Hackett, Christopher Hackett, Shaynn...

Paul “Paulie” Stephen Shenal Jr., 57, of Smock, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Paulie was born on September 3, 1965, in Uniontown, PA to Paul & Mildred (Kalafut) Shenal. Paulie was a member of the St. Cecilia’s R.C. in Grindstone, PA. Paulie was the world’s greatest uncle to all his nieces and nephews who meant the world to him. Surviving to cherish Paulie’s memory; his father Paul S. Shenal Sr....

Kathryn “Kitty” Ann Hay, 60, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on August 15, 2022. Kitty was born on March 15, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Darlene Blanche Conner & Charles Eugene Norman Jr. Kitty had a loveable personality, a heart of gold, and a great sense of humor. She was outgoing and loved being around people, especially at her bingo nights and cash bashes. She enjoyed lottery scratch offs and playing her online slots...

James Crawford Vance, age 60, lifelong resident of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 10th, 2022. He was born on Friday, January, 19th 1962 in Brownsville, PA., the son of James K. Vance and Sara (Crawford) Vance. James was preceded in death by his parents. Jim spent 18 years working for the Municipality of Penn Hills before starting D&B Environmental Services with his partner Josh Sphar. Jim was a Free & Accepted Mason and was a...

Christopher Aaron Hellmann, 26, of Newell, passed away on July 26, 2022. Born in Uniontown, on August 21, 1995, Chris is the son of William Hellmann & late Jackie Hixson. Chris was an avid car fan, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing video games, and loved fishing and hunting. Chris was a loving father and excited to have a new baby on the way with his fiancé Sammie. He will be remembered as loving son, father, and fiancé. Surviving to cherish Christopher’s...

Lisa Gay Orris, 61, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2022 in her own home. Born in Brownsville on April 29th, 1961, Lisa is the daughter of the late Emil Sr. & Dorothy Jean (Seach) Orris. A graduate of Brownsville Area High School class of 1979, Lisa would go on to work as a certified lab technician at the Brownsville General Hospital from 1983 until the hospital closed in 2009. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, supporting the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins....

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...