Ida Mae “Cookie” Connor McKenzie, 77, of Connellsville, passed away on Friday April 21, 2024 at Penn Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born May 3, 1946  in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Burley Rummell and Dorothy Nicholson. Throughout her life, Cookie was a loving homemaker to her family. She was the most loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time cooking and baking for herself and her family and she loved to...

Genevieve Marie Sherwood, 98, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Friday April 19, 2024 at home. She was born December 28, 1925 in South Connellsville, a daughter of the late Andrew G. and Rose P. (Borak) Vinoski. For a few years, Genevieve worked at Anchor Hocking as a selector. She then began a job as a waitress for Schraft's Restaurant in N.Y., where she received a gold medal for 10 years of service. When she returned home to Connellsville, she became employed at...

Julia Rosalie Goretsky, 98, of Trotter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday April 15, 2024 at Woodcrest Senior Living Community, Scottdale. She was born January 29, 1926 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Vozar) Herchko. She graduated from Dunbar Township High School in the Class of 1944. For many years, she was employed as a seamstress for Connellsville Sportswear Company. Julia was a member of the former Holy Trinity R.C. Church,...

Wilbur E. Felton, 94, of Dunbar Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown.He was born August 15, 1929 in Ralph, PA, a son of the late William and Bernice (Stark) Felton.He was a member of the former Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Connellsville and upon its’ closure, he became a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Connellsville.He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was a special ops in...

Larry Wayne Roberts, Jr., 51, of Youngwood, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at his home.He was born November 3, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a son of the late Larry Wayne Sr. and Ruthie Jean (Clark) Roberts.Wayne graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 1990. Throughout the years, he worked as a truck driver for many different companies locally and all over the United States.He was a Christian man, who looked to God when he was going through trying times.Wayne was known...

Stella L. Zitney, 75, of Uniontown, originally of Vanderbilt,  passed away peacefully on Friday April 5, 2024 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown.She was born July 30, 1948 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Peter and Veronica (Myden) Zitney. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.She attended Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Connellsville, where she was a member of the Holy Trinity Rosary Society, until the church closed.For the past 5 years, Stella was a resident of Mt....

Susanna Katherine (Swaney) Hart passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the age of 92, at home with family. She was a lifelong resident of Connellsville, born on April 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Katherine (Laughery) and Edson Swaney A graduate of Connellsville High School in 1949, Sue was an early phone operator for Bell Telephone and helped her husband with the family business of Abel Dental Laboratory until their retirement in 2007. Her legacy of love is carried on by her...

Noah Hyatt, beloved baby boy of April and Steven, passed knowing the love and warmth of his family, on April 3, 2024 at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, Morgantown. He now watches over his Mommy, Daddy, and his two sisters, Skylar and Cassidy. Cremation services are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425. There will be no viewing or services held. -   "Don't let them say, I wasn't...

Ruth Arlene Stenger, 60, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born July 30, 1963 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Darrell and Shirley Lorraine (Johnson) Ritenour. Ruth attended Greenwood Heights Church of God. Throughout her life, she was a loving homemaker to her family. Ruth is survived by her husband, Randel E. ‘Randy’ Stenger of South...

Denise M. Voda, 69, of Connellsville, passed away on Monday April 1, 2024 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 20, 1954 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Edward and Marie Dolores (Kapella) Voda. She graduated from Connellsville High School in the Class of 1972. For many years, Denise was employed through the management Department of Gabriel Bros, Greensburg. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Connellsville and was devout in her Faith....