Joseph E. Bollibon, Sr., 87, of Elm Grove, passed away on Friday August 17, 2018 at Uniontown Hospital. He was born February 12, 1931 in Elm Grove, the son of the late Anthony S. and Josephine A. (Puskar) Bollibon “Balaban”. Joe was a lifelong and devoted member of the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville. He retired from the Duraloy Corporation. He was a Democratic committee member for over 50 years. He was a proud Veteran and served his Country in the...

Glenn W. Geary, Sr., 70, of Scottdale, passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018 at UPMC East Monroeville. He was born December 7, 1947 in Scottdale, the son of the late Carl E. and Agnes (Clark) Geary. Glenn was a railroad engineer for P&LE Railroad and then he became employed through CSX Railroad until his retirement. He was member of the American Legion and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and he was a member of the Central Fellowship Church, Connellsville. Glenn is survived by...

Georgetta P. Ritenour, 84, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Friday August 3, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 28, 1934 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mabel (Tedrow) Aller. Georgetta was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Connellsville. Throughout her life, she was a loving homemaker to her family.   Georgetta is survived by her husband of 62 years, Russell E. Ritenour; children, Cynthia Gibson, Linda Schroyer and...

Joseph T. "Joe" Fierschnaller, 91, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully Friday June 22, 2018, at Brightview Assisted Living, Catonsville, Md., surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born April 13, 1927, in Connellsville, the son of the late Joseph F. and Edna Marie (Helms) Fierschnaller. He served our country in the Army Air Force from 1945 to 1947 as a supply clerk. Ironically, he never flew in an airplane until the 1970s when he had to travel for a business trip....

Margaret M. (Hall) Bryner, 76, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 30, 1942 in Dunbar, the daughter of the late Hiram and Dorothy (Murphy) Hall. Margaret worked as a health aide for many years. Margaret is survived by her children, Thomas E. Teets and wife Charlene and Deanna Teets Logan and husband John; grandchildren, Tommy, Christopher, and Michael Teets, John and Sara Malone, Johnny Brink,...

Marlene D. Brienza, age 78, from Penn Hills, (Formerly of Connellsville), passed away peacefully at home with her 2 children on Friday July 13, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond M Brienza; Loving mother of Daniel R. (Butch to Mom at times) Brienza & Lisa M. (Tim) Brienza; Daughter of the late John & Anna Wardzella; Sister of the late Leonard Wardzella, Rita (Bill) Pearson, Valeria (Bob) Childress, her identical twin sister Arlene Zorichak, Maryann Hunchuck & Paula...

Clark Edward “Popeye” Rhoades, Jr., 49, of Normalville, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 at home. He was born August 4, 1968 in Mill Run, the son Clark Rhoades, Sr. and the late Beulah M. (Johnson) Rhoades. He was a laborer for Mountain Top Salvage/Robert Platt Auto Salvage. Clark is survived by his children, Christopher Martial and Michael Lilley of Normalville; siblings, Barbara Raymond of Normalville, Evelyn Rhoades and fiancé Bill Sypin, Barton Rhoades, Kevin...

John ("Jack") F. Mundorff, 91, of South Connellsville, passed out of this life on July 2, 2018, after waging a courageous battle against heart, lung and renal disease, in the comfort of his home, with his loving daughter Gretchen and her husband Don at his bedside. One of nine children of Wilma Grace (Durbin) Mundorff and John F. Mundorff, Jack was born on April 1, 1927, at the family's home place on Dickerson Run Hill. Jack graduated from Dunbar Township High School in 1945,...

Kenneth Albert Schobert, 65, of Dunbar Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 4, 2018 at home. He was born June 23, 1953 in Connellsville, the son of the late Harry Leroy (Hyst) and Erma Mae (Stewart) Schobert. Kenny was a self-employed contractor for carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Schobert; daughter, Tanya Leigh Schobert-Brooks and her husband Richard of Dunbar; granddaughter, Brandi Leigh Brooks of Dunbar; siblings, Barbara Schobert-Hennessey, Robert Schobert,...

Richard Earl Graft, Jr., 50, of South Connellsville, passed away on Thursday June 14, 2018 at home. He was born July 25, 1967 in Connellsville, the son of  Richard Earl Sr. and Judy Graft of Minnesota and the late, Nancy Fesh Rich was Protestant by Faith. He was member of the South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club. Rich worked as a dismantler for Sechrist Auto Wreckers. Rich is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Rachal Marie (Edwards) Graft; children, Kristie Gibbs of...