Debie Diane Johnson, 59, of Connellsville, passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was born February 11, 1962 in Manhattan, Kansas, a daughter of Larry Duane Hasenback and the late Virgie Christine Sexton. Throughout her life, Debie was a loving housewife, mother, and grandmother. She was the most loving, caring woman anyone could ever meet. Debie meant the world to so many people and she will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Debie...

Joseph Michael Earnesty, 33, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 17, 2021 at home. He was born September 12, 1987 in Mount Holly, New Jersey, a son of Robert Paul and Lorrie Ann (Hilligas) Earnesty. Joe was a proud member of the Local 449 Steamfitters, and through the Steamfitters, he worked hard as a welder at the Shell Oil Cracker Plant in Monaca, PA. He found true brotherhood being a member of the Steamfitters. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing...

Louis Eugene “Chuck” Zitney, 76, of Vanderbilt, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 25, 1945 in Connellsville, a son of the late Peter and Veronica (Myden) Zitney. Throughout his life, Chuck was a hardworking farmer. He knew the true meaning of hardwork and working for what he had. He was a member of the Juniata Sportsman Club, Polish Club, Slovak Club, and the Dunbar Eagles. Chuck is survived by his beloved god-daughter,...

SGT. Rosemary Louella Akers, 64, of Dunbar Twp. (Monarch), passed away peacefully on Monday July 12, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Washington, PA after her battle with ALS. She was born February 25, 1957 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Charles and Harriet (Dawson) Shrader. She was Baptist by Faith. Rosemary proudly served her Country in the United States Army, where she achieved the rank of Sergeant. She also served the U.S. Government in the Secret...

William Eutsey, 72, of Hibbs, PA, passed away on Saturday July 10, 2021 at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, Oakland. He was born September 20, 1948 in Owensdale, a son of the late Frank and Erma Jane (Knopsnider) Eutsey. He was a graduate from Scottdale High School. For many years, he worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the Normalville Gun Club. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Lancaster and husband George of Redstone; granddaughter, Abigail Lancaster of Connellsville;...

Dorothy V. (Pollard) Brown, 95, of Connellsville, Pa., was called to her Heavenly home by our Lord, on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Dorothy was born July 18, 1925 to the late Bessie and Tom Pollard in Mt. Braddock, Pa, where she attended school. Later she met and married her late husband; Samuel D. Brown, Sr. and were Blessed with 5 children. Dorothy was employed by Anchor Hocking in Connellsville, Pa., for many years, after which she worked as a caretaker in...

Paul Joseph “Joe” Homer Jr., 62, of Dunbar Township, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his residence. He was born Jan. 30, 1959, in Connellsville, a son of Evelyn (Petro) Homer and the late Paul Joseph Homer Sr. Joe graduated from Connellsville High School Class of 1977. He was a longtime member of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, Leisenring. Joe was employed as a carpenter and worked for the Carpenter’s Union Local 432. He was also a...

Roberta Gail Pyle, 98, of Connellsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Hillside Estates. She was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Walter and Ada Mae (Alexander) Richey. Throughout her life, Roberta was a homemaker. She was lifetime member of the Connellsville Church of the Brethren. For a period of time, Roberta was a member of the Eastern Star and the Gradale Sorority. Roberta is survived by her daughters, Bette Steich of Connellsville and...

Judith A. “Judy” Meyers, 60, of New Salem, passed away on Sunday June 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1960 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Leo K. and Jeanne T. (Bittner) Meyers. She graduated from Geibel Catholic High School in the Class of 1979. For many years, Judy was a member of Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville. Judy enjoyed playing tennis and going bowling. Judy is survived by her brothers, Leonard ‘Lenny’ Meyers of...

David Wayne Jordan, 61, of Connellsville Township, passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021 at his home. He was born November 14, 1959 in Connellsville, a son of the late Charles Edward and Shirley Mae (Auer) Jordan. When living in Florida, David was employed as a metal roofer. He enjoyed watching the wildlife here in PA and when he was in Florida. David is survived by his sister, Linda Bartley-Porterfield and husband Ronald of Connellsville; brother, Dennis Jordan and wife Judy of Rockton,...