All Obituaries

Patrick Purcell Brownsville

Patrick Francis Purcell, 80, of Brownsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born June 20, 1940 the son of John and Rose Genevie (Rocks) Purcell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Maranne Welsh. Pat was a United States Navy veteran. He worked as a computer programmer for Pratt-Whitney Aircrafts in East Hartford, CT. Pat organized and ran the Brownsville Class reunions for 24 seasons. He enjoyed...

Patrick Francis Purcell, 80, of Brownsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born June 20, 1940 the son of John and Rose Genevie (Rocks) Purcell. In...

Joseph "Church" Marshall, Jr Brownsville, PA

Joseph “Church” Marshall, Jr., 41, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on November 16, 2020. He was born April 7, 1979 the son of LouAnn (Muchisko) Marshall. “Church” was a good and kindhearted person who loved to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will be sadly missed by his mother, LouAnn Marshall, Brownsville, PA; brother, John Dukman and wife Tiffany, Hopwood, PA; four nieces and nephews, John Michael Dukman and wife Miranda, Shyane Dukman, Jacob Dukman and...

Joseph “Church” Marshall, Jr., 41, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on November 16, 2020. He was born April 7, 1979 the son of LouAnn (Muchisko) Marshall. “Church”...

John "Jack" Gaskill Brownsville, PA

John “Jack” Gaskill passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsville, PA on Sunday, November 15, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. He is buried with his family at Redstone Cemetery in Brownsville, PA. Jack was born November 22, 1936 to Freeman and Elsie Gaskill. After graduating from a Brownsville high school, Jack joined the U.S. Navy where he served honorably from 1955-1959. He was assigned and served as a Fire Technician on the USS Sierra during the Korean War. Jack...

John “Jack” Gaskill passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsville, PA on Sunday, November 15, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. He is buried with his family at Redstone...

Franklin Teslovich Brownsville

Franklin D. Teslovich, 82, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born June 12, 1938 in Brownsville, PA, the son of John and Mary (Staso) Teslovich, who preceded him in death. Franklin was a construction worker for Solomon and Teslovich Construction. He loved working on his farm, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carole (Porter) Teslovich; two children, Linda June Teslovich and Daniel Frank Teslovich and wife Nancy; four...

Franklin D. Teslovich, 82, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born June 12, 1938 in Brownsville, PA, the son of John and Mary (Staso) Teslovich, who...

Kenneth Frye Fayette City

Ken Frye -- Celebrating a Life Ken Frye died peacefully in the personal care home of Country Care Manor in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, on November 1, 2020, at the age of 88. Ken was born and grew up in Turtle Creek, PA. He was one of three children born to Howard and Cecilia Keating Frye. Ken was quite young when he signed up with the U.S. Navy, becoming a Medic in the Korean War. From 1949 to 1953, he served, and he earned a Bronze Star for Bravery Under Fire. On the GI bill, Ken...

Ken Frye -- Celebrating a Life Ken Frye died peacefully in the personal care home of Country Care Manor in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, on November 1, 2020, at the age of 88. Ken was born...

William Holt, Sr. Grindstone, PA

William James Holt, Sr., 78, of Grindstone, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. He was born January 2, 1942 in Vesta 6, Denbo, PA, the son of William and Edna (Abbott) Holt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by both of his sons, William James Holt, Jr., and Craig Allan Holt. William was a Corrections Officer starting out at SCI Pittsburgh and retiring from SCI Greensburg after 30 years. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed...

William James Holt, Sr., 78, of Grindstone, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. He was born January 2, 1942 in Vesta 6, Denbo, PA, the son of William...

Ruth Caraway Pittsburgh

Ruth Ann (Cramer) Caraway of Pittsburgh, PA went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020. Born on Simpson Road, Luzerne Twp, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Bessie Cramer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Caraway, sister, Rev. Martha O’Brien and her husband John O’Brien, brothers James Cramer, Arthur Cramer and his wife Anna, niece Carol Gall and brother in law, Richard Sharp. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor...

Ruth Ann (Cramer) Caraway of Pittsburgh, PA went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020. Born on Simpson Road, Luzerne Twp, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Bessie Cramer. In...

Barbara Roule California, PA

Barbara D. Roule, 86, of California, PA and formerly of, Washington, PA, Ocala, FL, and Lakewood, OH, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born April 27, 1934 in Detroit MI, the daughter of William and Lottie (Apsey) Donnelly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Nelson. Barbara graduated from Lakewood High School and then from Bowling Green University. She was an administrative assistant and Human...

Barbara D. Roule, 86, of California, PA and formerly of, Washington, PA, Ocala, FL, and Lakewood, OH, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born...

Ann Beck Merritstown, PA

Ann Beck, 86, of Merritstown, PA, passed away September 20, 2020. All services were private.

Steve Grahek Brownsville

On Friday, September 18, 2020, Steve Grahek, 96, of Grindstone, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at Anna Lisa Personal Care Home. Steve was born on July 18, 1924 in Brownsville, PA to Frank Grahek and Helen (Marcus) Grahek. On April 8, 1948, Steve married the love of his life, Hazel (Redman) Grahek. They enjoyed 66 wonderful years together in their home in Braznell. He is survived by his son Steven Grahek and wife Robin of Brownsville, Granddaughters Maggie and husband Joe...

On Friday, September 18, 2020, Steve Grahek, 96, of Grindstone, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at Anna Lisa Personal Care Home. Steve was born on July 18, 1924 in Brownsville, PA to...