Anna Catherine “Kitty” Reed-Strawn, 86, of Connellsville, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at home. She was born in Connellsville State Hospital on January 25, 1934, a daughter of the late James B.(1947) and Catherine (Miller) Reed (2004). Even though Kitty resided in Connellsville, she was a resident of Dunbar for most of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of Connellsville Joint High School and served on the reunion committee where she organized the reunions for many years. She...

Robert Bryner, Jr., 42, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 24, 2020 at his home.He was born January 1, 1978 in Connellsville, a son of Robert Bryner, Sr.Robert was a graduate from Brownsville High School in the Class of 1996. He met his wife Kimberly during school and later married the love of his life on July 31, 1999.Since Robert turned 16 years old, he was a devoted and proud fireman, volunteering at many departments. Most recently he was a volunteer fireman at...

Barry Gene Soliday, 79, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 10, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 29, 1940 in Connellsville, a son of the late Ralph and Katherine (Oglevee) Soliday. He graduated from Connellsville Area High School in the Class of 1959. He began working at Anchor Hocking as a machinist for over 35 years until his retirement. Barry was a founding member of the Connellsville Rod and Gun Club and was a member of the Ruffsdale Rod and...

Joseph Robert Wojtanowski, better known Robert Wojtanowski, 78, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 2, 2020 at his home.He was born January 1, 1942 in Connellsville, a son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Zielinski) Wojtanowski.Robert was a member of the former Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Connellsville, and a current member of St. Rita R.C. Church, Connellsville.He served his Country in the United States Marines and was extremely proud of his service.He attended West...

Donna Rae (Basinger) Geary, 71, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her home. She was born September 9, 1948 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Howard Earl and Hazel (Taylor) Basinger. Donna was a loving homemaker to her family. She was an avid bingo player and you could always catch her playing at one of the many local fire departments in the area. She was Protestant by Faith. Donna is survived by her loving...

Thomas Anthony Waggett, Sr., 57, of Smock, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Uniontown Hospital. He was born June 8, 1962 in Baltimore, a son of the late Albert and Opal (Friend) Waggett. Tom was employed through and retired from Joby Golf as a tow truck driver. Thomas is survived by his children, Thomas Anthony Waggett, Jr., Albert Eugene Waggett, Michelle Lee Waggett, and Timothy Allen Waggett; grandchildren, Benicio Nathaniel Lawrence Little, John Lee Waggett, Mieke Nicole...

Ashley N. McDowell-Eans, 27, of Connellsville, passed away on Monday April 20, 2020 at home. She was born October 14, 1992 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of Brenda McDowell. Ashley graduated from Connellsville Senior High School in the Class of 2011. She was employed as a pipe manufacturer. Ashley is survived by her beloved children, Christopher Michael Eans and Alayna Nicole Eans; loving mother, Brenda McDowell; grandmother, Judy Geehring; grandfather, Charles D. McDowell; ex-husband,...

Thomas P. “Buck” Beucher, Sr., 75, of Connellsville, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2020 at Uniontown Hospital. Buck was born in Connellsville on June 30, 1944, a son of the late Joseph G. Dutch and Elizabeth A. (Bartholomi) Beucher. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in the Class of 1966. He served in the United States National Guard. He began working in Maryland as a clerk in the treasurer department. Buck received an apprenticeship through Honeseck where...

Shirley B. (Kent) Stewart, 84, of Normalville, passed away peacefully Monday April 13, 2020 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born February 19, 1936 in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, the daughter of the late Irvin and Annie (Keefer) Kent. Shirley was a homemaker. She loved cooking and baking, but especially loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. That meant the world to her. Shirley is survived by her children, Tillie Fulton, Eliza Tinkey and companion Phil...

June Lovis Crews, 90, of Grafton, WV, passed away on Monday April 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1929 in Cass, WV, a daughter of the late Everett and Pearl (Friel) Oxier. June was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation of Grafton, WV for over 47 years and the Lakewood Ohio Congregation. She was a Doctor's Assistant and a nanny as a teenager. She was also a waitress and restaurant owner, where she was a short order cook. She enjoyed...