Zelda A. Cossell, 88, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Monday December 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born February 20, 1930 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late John and Della (Bates) Foust. She worked for many years at Meidels Restaurant as a cook until her retirement. Zelda was a quiet woman, who loved her grandchildren and her family dearly. She enjoyed John Wayne movies, watching T.V. and watching her...

Joseph J. Cherichetti, 91, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Friday November 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 4, 1927 in Dunbar, the son of the late Pomfillio and Lucia P. (Pomroy) Cherichetti. He was a member of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Dunbar. He was a graduate of Dunbar Township High School. Once he graduated, Joseph proudly served his Country in the United States Army for 8 years and then served with the United States Navy for 22 years...

 Sarah Grace Steindl, 88, of Dawson, passed away peacefully on Friday November 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant. She was born August 8, 1930 in Normalville, the daughter of the late Ben and Leona (Ritenour) Porterfield. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. Sarah was employed through Connellsville Sportswear as a seamstress and she was also employed as a reliever through Anchor Hocking. She was a...

Mary L. Karwatsky, 85, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 18, 2018 at Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown. She was born June 20, 1933 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late James and Mildred (Collins) McClure. Mary graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 1951. Once she graduated, she became employed at Troutmans, where she worked for many years. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, and going to the casino. She was a...

Donald W. “Goody” Goodwin passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 17,2018,in Uniontown Hospital. Goody was born Aug. 29, 1933, at home in Mt. Braddock. He was one of 11 children of the late Grant G. and Mary C. (Russman) Goodwin. Heretired from Homestead Works of U.S. Steel after 39 years of employment. He also served briefly in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a member of multiple organizations: The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, American Legion,Slovak Club, Sons...

Martha "Marty" (Collins) Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully at Greensburg Care Center on Friday November 23, 2018. Marty was born on August 4, 1945 in Scottdale, the fourth child out of six to Roy And Harriet Collins.  She graduated from Scottdale Joint High School in the Class of 1964.  Marty enjoyed fishing at Greenlick Lake and worked as a baker for a number of years in various places.  Marty is survived by 2 sisters, Margaret Collins Eckenroad and Deborah...

Margaret “LaVerne” (King) Caringola, 92, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Friday November 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at South Connellsville Personal Care Home. LaVerne was born June 11, 1926 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary Elizabeth (Andursky) King. She was a graduate from Immaculate Conception High School in the Class of 1944. In Laverne’s younger years, she worked at McCrory’s and at Troutmans for a short...

Frederick Shultz, 79, of Masontown, passed away on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at Uniontown Hospital. He was born November 29, 1938 in Connellsville, the son of the late Joseph and Eunice (Galley) Shultz. Fred served his Country in the United States Air Force until he was medically discharged due to an injury. Funeral arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425. In following with Fred's...

Harry Lee Ritenour, 81, of Normalville, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at his home. Harry was born August 8, 1937 in Rogers Mills, PA, the son of the late Ralph and Helen Mary (Biestle) Ritenour. He worked as a coal miner and laborer in the stone quarry. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Harry is survived by his wife, Elma Jean (Daniels) Ritenour; 2 sons, Harry Gray and wife Cheryl of VA and Barry Gray and wife Karen of VA; 3...

Joseph Peter Zozula, “Joe”, 82, of Scottdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 1, 2018 at Hillside Estates, Connellsville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 1, 1936 in Scottdale, the son of the late Michael and Mary (Yelenosky) Zozula. Joe graduated from Scottdale High School in the Class of 1954. Prior to enlisting into the United States Air Force where he proudly served his Country from 1956 until 1960, he was employed at McCrory’s in...