Charlotte L. (Shaw) Francy, 76, of Dunbar Township, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023 in WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 15, 1946 in Woodale, PA, a daughter of the late Clair and Velma Faye (Scarry) Miller. For 16 years, Charlotte was employed as an aide through the Laurel Highlands Association, where she compassionately cared for handicapped children and the elderly. Charlotte is survived by her beloved 3 daughters, Michele Nicholson, Lori Kuhns and Ami Beth...

Randy Lee Halfhill, 62, of Bullskin Twp, passed away, Wednesday May 17, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 22, 1960 in Connellsville, a son of Virginia (Martin) Halfhill and the late Eddie Halfhill. Randy proudly served his Country in the United States Navy.  He worked for many years as a delivery driver with Tom & Jerry’s  Medical Supply Company, Connellsville. Randy is survived by his wife, Beverly (Tomajko) Halfhill; son, Michael Tomajko...

Kathleen Sue (Connors) Schott, 92, of Pickerington Ohio, formerly of Connellsville, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Westmoreland County on December 18, 1930 to the late Patrick and Mary (Weimer) Connors, Kathleen grew up in Everson, PA. She graduated from Scottdale High School and later attended Franklin Business School. Kathleen worked at the Connellsville Daily Courier, where she met her future husband, Edward Schott, Sr. She later worked in the cafeteria at Geibel Catholic...

Gregory Wayne Miller, Sr., 64, of Carmichaels, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1958 in Spokane, Washington, a son of the late Robert and Iva (Daniels) Miller. For a number of years, Greg was a delivery driver for many different newspaper companies around the area. In his spare time, he enjoyed going camping with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Miller of Carmichaels; his 4 children; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 8...

Gary Lee Ritenour, Jr., 43, of Monarch, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 12, 2023. He was born January 6, 1980 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Gary Lee Ritenour, Sr. and Florrendia Shrader. Gary was a graduate of Connellsville High School in the Class of 1999 and he was Protestant by Faith. For over 25 years, Gary was employed through B&K, where he was a member of the Local 66 Labors Union. He loved animals, hunting and fishing  and his restored 69 Nova. Gary is survived by his...

Maureen Ann (Moore) Gollihue, 64, of Perryopolis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday May 6, 2023. She was born June 8, 1958 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Donald Moore Sr. and Anna Marie (Marusek) Lucas. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. She attended and was a prior member of the Vanderbilt Church of Christ and she was a current member of the Perryopolis Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Maureen was a loving homemaker to her family....

Kenneth Roy (Hip) Skelton, 50, of Mill Run, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 4, 2023. Hip was born March 27, 1973 in Somerset County, a son of Dottie (Swope) Upton and the late Paul Skelton. He was a graduate of Connellsville High School. Hip was employed through Mountain Pines Campground. He formerly was employed through Ohiopyle Prints and Armstrong Drilling where he was a heavy equipment operator. Hip was known for living his life to the absolute fullest. He enjoyed spending...

Barry Lee Giles, Sr., 65, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023 in WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital. He was born August 14, 1957 in Connellsville, a son of the late Lee Miller and Margaret A. “Peggy Sue”  Giles. For many years, Barry was employed at Williamhouse where he was a machine operator. Barry was a known jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, numerous different cowboy movies and playing bingo. Barry is survived by his children, ...

Scarlet passed over the Rainbow Bridge on Thursday April 27, 2023 at 10am at Copper Ridge Veterinary Clinic with her loving family at her side. She was the most amazing girl ever. She never met a person or animal she didn’t like. Her personality was the best, and she was the best garage dog ever to her fur-dad, Greg.  In December, Scarlet was diagnosed with breast cancer and lived her life full of love until April 26th, when she began her transition last night over the Rainbow...

Margaret L. “Peggy” Baumann, 72, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 13, 2023 at her home.She was born November 16, 1950 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Harry D. and Evelyn (Mason) Evans.Peggy graduated from Geibel Senior High School in the Class of 1968 and she was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville.A few short years after graduating, Peggy met and married her beloved husband, Don, on February 22, 1973, having just...