Sonny Lee Lowry, 77, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday April 16, 2021. He was born August 15, 1943, a son of the late Blair Joseph and Margaret Cecilia (Wilson) Lowry. For many years, Sonny worked as a security guard for St. Moritz. Sonny enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, and spending time with his beloved family. Sonny is survived by his children, Joseph Wayne Lowry (Charlotte) of Uniontown, Sonny Lowry (Faith Hayducko) of Uniontown, and Timothy Lowry...

Paul Peter Zitney, 78, of Vanderbilt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 27, 1942 in Bitner, PA, the son of the late Peter and Veronica (Myden) Zitney. He was a member of the former Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Connellsville. Throughout his life, Paul was a hardworking farmer, where he would rent farms throughout different counties in PA to get the work done. He was a member of the Westmoreland Tractor Pulling...

Patricia Walt, 76, of Hunker, passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at Uniontown Healthcare and Rehab Center. Patricia's funeral arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425. In following with Patty's wishes, no visitation or services were held, interment will be private, and no obituary will be ran in the papers or online.

Richard B. “Kats” Kieta, 81, of Smock, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 11, 2021 at his home. He was born March 15, 1940 in Smock, a son of the late Frank and Ella (Fudala) Kieta. For many years, Kats worked for and retired from Franklin Township. He was a member of the Amvets General George C. Marshall Post #103. Kats is survived by his stepson, Darrell Morris and wife Michele of Dunbar; step-daughter, Tammie Nelson and husband Roy of Dunbar; step-grandchildren,...

Naomi Welsh-Lentz, 101, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 11, 2021. Naomi was born February 10, 1920 in Indiana County, the daughter of the late Oliver and Myrtle (Miller) Deemer. Naomi attended Connellsville Church of God. Naomi was a very hard worker. In her earlier years, she cleaned houses for many of our small town business owners. In the 1960’s, her wages for an 8 hour day of cleaning a 2-story house was just $5.00.  Her work not only...

Anastasia Chernitsky, SCN, 87, born in Juniata, Pennsylvania, died March 27, 2021, at Nazareth Home, Louisville, Kentucky. Sister was in her 67th year of professed religious life. In 1951, Sister Anastasia entered the Vincentian Sisters of Charity (which merged with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth) from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Connellsville, PA. Sister Anastasia had always been drawn to caring for the ill and elderly and first ministered at Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh,...

Carol Ann Swink, 64, of Bullskin Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 26, 2021 at Excela Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant with her loving husband by her side. She was born January 22, 1957 in Kiski Valley, a daughter of the late June Ansell. For many years, Carol was employed through Head Start where she taught children in preschool. Once she continued on from Head Start, she became a fulltime housewife to her family. Carol enjoyed doing a variety of crafts, depending on what...

Peggy Ann Darbro, 67, of Jones Mills, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1953 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, a daughter of the late Herman Darbro and Karen Monica (Andrews) Walker. For many years, Peggy worked as a CNA caring for others. She was a member of the American Legion and Sons of Italy, Connellsville. Peggy is survived by her children, Melissa Ann Swanson (Jason Elliott) and Christine Marie Davis (Beth...

Gregory Wade Schroyer, 54, of South Connellsville, passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh with his family by his side. He was born June 27, 1966, a son of Beverly S. (Filburn) Schroyer and the late Frank E. Schroyer. Greg was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Connellsville. For many years, Greg worked as a self-employed carpenter. Greg was a very kind man with a heart of gold and that would help anyone. He will be sadly missed by many. Greg is...

Domer W. Burkholder, Sr., 70, of Connellsville, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1951, in White, a son of the late Jess and Violet (Keefer) Burkholder. He was a self-employed Junk hauler and was Protestant by Faith. Domer is survived by his beloved wife and companion, Betty Linko; children, Kathy Hauger, Robert Burkholder Sr., twins, Kieth and Kevin Burkholder, Khris Burkholder, Melissa Burkholder, and Domer Burkholder...