Agnes Rose (Gmitter) FitzGerald, 94, of Connellsville,  passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mt. St. Macrina Manor, Uniontown. Agnes was born on January 18, 1925 in Monarch, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Struhalla) Gmitter. She was a graduate of Dunbar Township High School Class of 1943.  In school, as well as later in life, Agnes loved to sing. In addition to her deep love of family and church, she was happiest when working and held...

Audrey Mae (Barkand) Mirt, 89, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at the Walnut Ridge Memory Care Center, Greensburg. She was born February 24, 1929 in Meadville, PA, the daughter of the late Mildred (Grimes) Large. Audrey was a member of the First Baptist Church of Connellsville and was employed as a housekeeper for many years.  She also worked on the riverboats during the 1940’s, which she loved.  Audrey had many hobbies, including...

Rebekah “Bekah” L. (Reece) Zoldi, 47, of Connellsville, passed away on January 20, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Bekah was born July 3, 1971 in Columbia, S.C., the daughter of Kathryn F. (Bloom) Snyder and the late John D. Reece. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville and was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. Bekah was a Geibel graduate in the Class of 1989. She continued on to Seton...

Cindy Rose (Maust) Perdikaris, 47, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Lord and Savior and is reunited with her mother who she lost in 1984. Cindy was born on July 9, 1971 in Uniontown, the daughter of Carl Maust Sr. and the late Bonnie Jean (Tressler) Maust. She attended Connellsville Area High School and she was a devoted and loving housewife throughout her life. She was always a devoted wife, mother,...

Barbara Ann (Cole) Leonard-Ritenour, 79, of Connellsville, joined her husband, Cecil Ritenour and children, Roy Allen “Junior” Leonard and Margaret “Peggy Sue” (Leonard) Kriek, to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born June 12, 1939 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Taylor) Cole. She was a devoted member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church, Connellsville. Barbara was blessed...

Nancy Jane Miller, 74, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday December 22, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born October 26, 1944 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late George and Agatha (Ernesty) Albert. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. She was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. Nancy was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the I.C....

Thomas E. Riley, 80, of Brookvale in Dunbar Township, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Cherry Tree Nursing Center in Uniontown. A lifelong resident of Brookvale, Tom was born on December 28, 1938, a son of the late John and Helen (Vozar) Riley. Tom graduated with the class of 1957 from Dunbar Township High School.  He spent the majority of his working life at the Anchor Hocking Cap Plant (now Crown Cork and Seal), beginning in the tele-control department and working his way up to...

Edward E. Shelton, Sr., 91, of Dunbar Township (Wheeler), passed away peacefully on Saturday December 29, 2018 at home. He was born September 28, 1927 in Connellsville, the son of the late Joseph P. and Emily Lynn (Preston) Shelton. He was a member of the United Baptist Church, Connellsville. Ed served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an 812th Engineer in the Aviation Battalion. Once returning from the War, Ed was employed as a steelworker through U.S. Steel until his...

John Michael Herron was called home on December 27, 2018. Mike was a cherished son, brother and uncle. He was baptized as a member of the Franklin Methodist Church. He was renowned for his gift with numbers and he could always be counted on to remember every single birthday and special occasion. He loved cheering on his Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and his favorite times were spent watching his teams play while sipping his iced tea.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents,...

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...