Stanley Paul Welsh, 80, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1939 in Connellsville, a son of the late William Wallace and Bertha (Brosky) Welsh. Prior to his retirement from July of 1966 to January of 1990, Stanley was employed as a police officer for the Connellsville Police Department. Then from 1990 to 2002, he worked for CSX Railroad in their police department until his retirement. He was...

Shirley June Lincoln, 91, of South Connellsville, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 at Eicher’s Family Home, Normalville. She was born February 27, 1929 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Marguerite (Sandusky) Rice. She graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 1948. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Connellsville, where she was active in the Von Bora. For several years, she attended to the altar flowers of her church. For over 25...

Harry L. (Junior) Heater, Jr., 67, of South Connellsville, died, Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Uniontown Hospital.  He was born October 11, 1952 in Connellsville.  He served Honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was Protestant by faith and was a member of the Sons of Italy, American Legion Post 301, South Connellsville Rod & Gun Club and the Connellsville Gun Club.  Prior to his retirement, he worked many years as a laborer with Local 1058. He is survived by his siblings...

Joseph (Joe) A. Alesantrino, 86, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, at Forbes Hospital. He was born August 15, 1933, in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Pellegrino and Mary (Panzella) Alesantrino. Joe was a lifelong member of St. Rita R.C. Church, Connellsville. He graduated in 1951 from Connellsville High School. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked at The Daily Courier as a printer for 44 years before retiring. He was a longtime...

Robert Earl Keefer, 65, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 3, 1954 in Connellsville, a son of Doris (Burkholder) Keefer and the late Kenneth Keefer.Robert was Catholic by Faith and was baptized on Thursday July 16th.Robert enjoyed spending time watching and video-chatting with his grandbabies. He also loved spending time with his special dog, Mya.Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon R....

Homer Edward Richter, 88, of Connellsville, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 10, 1931 in Searights, a son of the late Arthur and Bessie (Whitehair) Richter. Prior to his retirement he worked at Anchor Hocking Cap where he was a tow motor operator. Homer was a lifetime member of the Irishtown Sportsmans Club. He attended the First Baptist Church of Connellsville. Homer is survived by his wife, Norma J. Richter; step-son,...

Joan Rae Frazier, 83, a lifelong resident of Connellsville, died suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Uniontown Hospital, after suffering the past year from a fall last summer.  Joan, daughter of the late Jack and Florence Muzina, was born on May 4, 1937 in Connellsville.  She was a 1955 graduate of Connellsville Joint High School.  Joan is survived by her husband, Patrick Frazier, whom she married on July 14, 1956.    Joan was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Mary Frances Frazier, 100, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at her home. She was born April 23, 1920 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Pittsment) Smarto. Mary was a life long member of St. Rita’s R.C. Church, Connellsville. She retired from working at Anchor Hocking and Lakeview Lounge after many years. For all of her 100 years, Mary was generous, lively, and resilient. She called her two sons, Tim and Jeff Frazier, the...

Kay M. (Dugan) Mathews, 81, of Donegal, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2020 at home. She was born in Somerset, PA in 1939, a daughter of the late Emerson and Maggie (Shawley) Dugan. Kay worked at Seven Springs in the food service department for many years. She will be deeply missed by her family. Kay is survived by her daughters, Cindy Miller, Connie Eachus, and Jackie Meyers and her husband Russell; grandchildren, Gary Ritenour, Amanda Keller and husband Mike, Cory Eachus...

Steven Vincent Campbell, 46,  died at home on Thursday July 16, 2020. He was born May 20, 1974 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Marsha (Hickle) Campbell-Shaffer and the late John M. Campbell. Steven was a graduated of Laurel Highlands High School. He was a full-time caregiver at Patriot Homecare. When he wasn’t working, Steven enjoyed golfing with his brother, John. Steven was a member of Sandy Hill Church. Steven is survived by mother, Marsha (Hickle) Campbell-Shaffer; fiancée, Kristie...