Franklin Andrew Housel, Sr., 53, of Acme, passed away on Wednesday October 13, 2021 in Normalville, Springfield Township after his tough battle with cancer. He was born April 12, 1968 in Connellsville, a son of the late John H. and Mary A. (Pirl) Housel. He was Protestant by Faith. For what seemed like his whole life, Frank was a self-employed mechanic who enjoyed tinkering and fixing cars. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching the Steelers. The most...

Earl Junior ‘Earl the Pearl and Vi DJ’ Dowden, 79, of Leisenring, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 10, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, with his family by his side. He was born April 20, 1942 in Vanderbilt at his family home, a son of the late Earl Sr. and Pauline (Lint) Dowden. He graduated Connellsville High School in the Class of 1960 and he also attended Penn State for a period of time. He was Methodist by Faith. He married his life partner, Viola...

Jacqueline Ann (Stillwagon) Percy, 89, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born January 19, 1932 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Charles Patterson and Mary Ellen (Flanagan) Stillwagon. She graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 1949. For many years, Jacqueline was a lab technician for Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Jacqueline was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and enjoyed going to casinos and...

Robert Shane Ohler, 31, of Tarrs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 2, 2021. He was born November 27, 1989 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Robert McFadden Sr. and Rose (Adams) Thomas. Robert graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 2008. He was employed through Logan Construction as a construction worker. He was proud of his job and did well at the work he did. In his downtime, Robert loved hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors. He also enjoyed hanging out with...

Joseph P. Connell, Sr., 87, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown. He was born October 19, 1933 in Filbert, PA, a son of the late William C. and Coletta (Callahan) Connell. He graduated in from Dunbar Township High School in the class of 1952. For over 40 years, Joe worked at Anchor Hocking Glass up until his retirement. He was a very active member of St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Dunbar, the church choir of St. Aloysius and Immaculate...

Pearl M. (Ray) Adams, 73, of Scottdale, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, with her loving family by her side. She was born January 22, 1948 in Whitsett, PA, a daughter of the late Robert F. Sr., and Sarah E. (Strothers) Ray. She graduated high school in the Class of 1966 from Scotland School for Veterans' Children. For many years, Pearl was employed through the state government where she handled taxes. If anyone knew Pearl, they knew...

Darrell L. “Buddy” Ritenour, Jr., 68, of Connellsville (Springfield Twp), passed away peacefully on Thursday September 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1953 in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Darrell L. Sr. and  Shirley Lorraine (Johnson) Ritenour. Buddy was musically inclined, and could easily listen to a song and immediately know how to play it on any instrument. He even would write his on songs that he would play on multiple...

Mark A. McDowell, 55, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 12, 2021 at his residence.He was born May 23, 1966 in Connellsville, a son of the late William and Roberta (Guthrie) McDowell.He served in the United States National Guard.For many years, Mark worked security.Mark is survived by his children, Jessica Keefer, Kira Weeks (Shawn), Kayla McDowell, Brittney (Josh Causey), and Skylar McDowell; grandchildren, Frank Keefer, Julian Weeks, Shawn Weeks, Jr., Melonie...

James W. Striner, Jr., 46, of Connellsville (Springfield Twp), went home to be with the Lord on Monday September 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1975 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Winifred (Hyatt) Striner and the late James W. Striner, Sr. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God. For many years, James was a roofer for Pat Hileman Roofing. James was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and always made sure to watch the games and yell at the tv when the Steelers decided to...

Armeda Mae (Savage) Keedy, 84, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday August 31, 2021 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born July 8, 1937 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late William R. and Dantie K. (Friend) Savage. She was a former member of the Central Fellowship Church, where she was baptized. For many years, Armeda was employed as a cashier at Martucci’s Market and Herbert Williams Market. Armeda adored the color pink and...