David K. Bossart, age 57, passed away January 14, 2020 at his home in Madison surrounded by his family.  He was born August 25, 1962 in Mount Pleasant, PA to William and Nancy (Black) Bossart.  He married his high school sweetheart Lisa Farris on June 2, 1984.  David spent 31 years as an engineer at DeNora Tech.  His family was very important to him and he loved to spend as much time as he could with his kids and grandkids.  He enjoyed working on and shopping for...

Theodore R. “Ted” Martin, 77, of Connellsville, passed away on Monday January 6, 2020 at Mt. Saint Macrina Manor, Uniontown. He was born May 15, 1942 in Monarch, a son of the late Paul and Catherine (Struhalla) Martin. Ted graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in the Class of 1960.  He was a lifelong, devoted member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Connellsville. Ted proudly served his Country in the United States Army. In his early years, Ted worked as...

Judy Dian Homer, 72, of Vanderbilt, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family in Uniontown Hospital. She was born November 22, 1947 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late John and Alberta (Robaugh) Fritsky. She worked as a custodian for the Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville. To put that she was an avid hunter was an understatement. Dian loved hunting and...

James (Yabbit) Flynn, 89, of Connellsville, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family on Saturday December 21, 2019. Jim was a lifelong resident of Connellsville where he spent all of his  years surrounded by his many friends and family. He was a staple of the community and one of the kindest souls there ever was.   Jim's pride and joy was his family.  He was always there for his wife and children. He supported his...

Norma Jean “Pat” Hogan, 91, of Connellsville, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Country Meadows Assisted Living, Bridgeville, PA. She was born July 21, 1928 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Dortha (Gallentine) Craft. She graduated from Connellsville High School. Pat was a CSX Railroad Operator for 40 years until her retirement. Pat is survived by her sister, Loretta Craft-Tannehill (Dollie); 7 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces...

Anne Lillian Clemmer of Bethesda, MD, 63, passed away on December 2, 2019, after losing the battle against pancreatic cancer, 28 days after the initial discovery of the tumor. Anne was born in Connellsville, PA, daughter to the late Norman Clemmer (Dec. 1974) and Mary Louise Hickey Clemmer Fiesta. Anne graduated from Connellsville Area High School, Class of 1974, and received her Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. Anne’s work history includes: Candy Striper at...

Kimberly Sue (Hixson) Case, 51, of Latrobe, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born July 11, 1968 in Greensburg, daughter of the late William J. and Jean (Giganti) Hixson. Kim is survived by her sisters, Kathleen Reedy and husband Brian of Uniontown; niece and nephew, Sarah and Stephen Reedy; and her boyfriend, Frank Rysz of Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two uncles and three aunts. Funeral arrangements...

Angela (Basile) Brooks, 88, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at Eicher’s Personal Care Home, Normalville. She was born February 9, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose (Palladino) Basile. Angela graduated from Connellsville Area High School in the Class of 1949. Throughout her life, Angela was a loving homemaker to her family. She was Catholic by Faith. Angela is survived by her children, Donald Brooks and wife Beverly of...

Dorothy A. (Smorada) Kelly passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. She was 94. Daughter of the late Anna (Bilpuch) and Louis Smorada, Dottie is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Murray (Michael); her beloved grandchildren, Robert Kelly, Colleen Templeton (Mark), Tommy Kelly (Dana), Moira Kelly, Lliam Kelly (Bethany), Heather Simoneau (Scott), and Susan Sluk; great- grandchildren, Finn Kelly, Anna Rose Simoneau, Michael Simoneau, John Michael Sluk, and Eryn Sluk; her beloved sister,...

George Edward Wettgen Jr., 86, of Connellsville, passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 at Highlands Hospital. George was born May 26, 1933 in Connellsville, a son of the late George Edward Sr. and Ada (Burley) Wettgen. George was a proud veteran of the United States Marines, where he served in Korea and Japan. Once returning from his service, George was self-employed as a Sub Contractor for many local home builders for over 50 years. Digging foundations, block and concrete work. George...