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...

Connie Lee (Rimel) Hatter, 68, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Connie was born October 3, 1951 in Connellsville, daughter of the late Charles P. and Ruby E. (Sullenburger)  Rimel. Connie attended Mary Fuller Frazier Memorial High School in Perryopolis, Pa. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity RC Church and the Rosary Society as well as the present Immaculate Conception Partner Parishes of Connellsville...

Anthony J. Colatch, 85, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Saturdy October 12, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on May 25, 1934, the son of the late Anthony S. and Margaret (Callahan) Colatch. Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army, where he proudly served his Country in the Vietnam War. He was extremely proud of his time in the service. Once returning from the war, Anthony became employed through Modulus LLC. where he worked as a scaleman for...

Lillian Carol Eutsey, 72, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 13, 2019. She was born April 20, 1947 in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Allen P. and Cora (Miller) Eutsey. She was a lifelong member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, Connellsville. Throughout her life, Lillian worked as a housekeeper at Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Lilliann enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and word searches. She loved her children and her grandchildren with all...

Harry Earl Hixson, 71, of Connellsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 10th, 2019. He was born April 4th, 1948 in Wooddale, the son of the late Elmer Eugene (Pete) and Ella Jean (Wiltrout) Hixson. Harry was a long time member of South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid ginseng seeker and loved hunting, fishing, and golf. He also enjoyed pitching horseshoes and playing cards. Harry worked at Pennline and Boilermakers local #154 for many years. Harry...

Patricia A. (Hominsky) Check, age 80, of Connellsville, PA, passed away on Sunday September 29, 2019 at Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center in Greensburg, PA. Patty was born August 14, 1939 in Monarch, PA, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Lasinak) Hominsky. She was a graduate of Connellsville High School with the Class of 1957. She was employed with the Argus Camera Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1957 to 1959. She then returned to Connellsville and began her employment as a...