Reginald A Kostelac, 78 of Fallowfield Township, formerly of Fairhope, Pa., passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1940 in Washington Twp., PA, son of  Paul Kostelac and Zora Shelleby Kostelac.  Reginald graduated from Point Park College and retired from Dick Coprpoation in 2001.  Reg was a member of Mary Mother of the Church, Charleroi, Pa. , Ruffed Grouse Society, Croation Faternal...

Gary "Soapy"  Shaporka, 73, of  Jefferson Township, died peacefully July 30, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born May 29, 1946 in Charleroi, PA, son of Harry Shaporka  and Olga Andreas Shaporka.    Gary was a very talented artist working in Rochester, NY and Pittsburgh, Pa.  He also worked at Allenport Steel Mill. Enjoyment of his life was being the original "Steel Man"at the 1970's & 1980's Steelers games, being a proud...

Lorraine  Babich, 84 of  Jefferson Twp., Fayette City PA, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019  in Uniontown, Pa.at the residence of her caregiver, Vicki Seftas. She was born September 17, 1934 in Jefferson Twp., PA, daughter of Anthony McCune  and Sophia Blaschak McCune.    She is survived by her, sister, Anita Filchock and sister-in-law Betty Jean McCune both of Fayette City, Pa. and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Michael  S. Perry, Sr., 86 of Fairhope, Belle Vernon, PA, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in the VA Medical Center, Aspinwall. He was born July 23, 1932 in Brier Hill, Pa.,, son of Anthony Perry and Julia Holis Perry.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Mike was a avid hunter and especially enjoyed fly fishing.  He enjoyed spending time in Tionesta and Florida.  He loved to travel with his wife and going to the casino. He was a mentor to many people...

James W.  Stockett, 72, of Bruceton Mills, WV (formerly of Rostraver) died peacefully at his home on July 4, 2019.  He was the loving husband of Catherine Dianne Stockett, his wife of 53 years who he is survived by and resides in Bruceton Mills, WV.  He was a devoted father to his three children: Noel Roebuck (Danny) of West Newton, PA, Jami Moody (Wes) of Fayette City, PA and Kimberly Cupplo (David) of Bruceton Mills, WV.  He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren:...

John George Hela, 79 of Jefferson Twp., Perryopolis, PA, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital. He was born July 5, 1939 in Fayette City, PA, son of George Hela  and Elizabeth Brody Hela . He was retired from the US Air Force and also retired from the Pa State prison system as a Correction officer. He was a member of  the NRA and American Slovanic Citizens Club of Fayette City. He is survived by two daughters, Lesley Gilmore and Belinda Basters; brother,...

MARION LAVADA BARTOLLI, 92, formerly of Newell, Pa., passed away Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her family.  Born on April 21, 1927 in Irwin, predeceased by her husband, Membrain John Bartolli, her parents Andrew James Prost and Mary Ursic (Prost) Sivey and her stepfather Andrew Sivey.  Marion was Catholic by faith and a member of the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Newell.  She loved cats, cross-stitching, playing cards, puzzles,...

Donald  Ward, 85 of Brownstown, Fayette City, PA, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his daughter Yvonne's residence, surrounded by family. He was born August 21, 1933 in Denbo, PA, son of John Ward  and Ann Snock Ward.   Don was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the Brightwell-Daughtery American Legion Post 484, Fayette City, Pa.  He was a life member of the Naomi Athletic Club and was an avid baseball player and golfer.  He was known as...

Ronald E.  Delbarre, 79  of Dunbar, PA, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 10, 1939 in Washington Co., PA, son of Albert Shipley and Erma Wilson Manella . He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  Ron was a retired car inspector for the Union Railroad. He is survived by four children , John E Delbarre of Frost,MN, daughter, Cherri Holtz of Rifle,CO., son, Ronald Delbarre, Jr. of Uniontown and son, Thomas...

Gerald A Powell, 87 of Newell, PA, PA, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born September 22, 1931 in California, PA, son of Cabe Powell  and Elizabeth McGinnis Powell. He was United States Army Veteran, member of the Newell Santa Barbara Club, VFW and the Loyal Order of the Moose.  He was a retired Truck driver for Guttman Oil Company. He is survived  by his daughter, Mary Vogel and husband Donald of Newell,Pa., sister, Sophie Hotz and brother, Bert Powell...