All Obituaries

Ada Myers Miller, Fairchance, Pa.      Ada Myers Miller 98 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away on June 4, 2026.      Surviving are her brother Rob; and many loving nephews and nieces.      The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A short Time of Remembrance Service will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill ...

David Clark “Dave”, Masontown, Pa.      David Clark “Dave” 70 of Masontown, Pa. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at WVU Uniontown Hospital.      He was born August 13, 1955 in Uniontown, Pa.      Preceding him in death were his parents, Edward and Violet Clark and grandson, Jacob Matthew Clark.      Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Sonia; four children, Todd and wife ...

Carl Edward Haines, Fairchance, Pa.      Carl Edward Haines, 73 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 17, 2026.      He was born February 8, 1953 in Fairchance, Pa.      Preceding him in death were his parents, Wilbur and Catherine Haines and siblings, Bruce Haines, Larry Haines, Betty Haines Brempell and Kenny Haines.      Surviving are his children, Heather Jean and John Kowalski, and ...

Howard Cecil Gordon II of Uniontown, Pa.      Howard Cecil Gordon II, affectionately known as “Howdy,” passed away on May 17, 2026.       Born in Oliver, PA, November 21, 1951, Howard was the patriarch, the eldest and last surviving sibling of his family.      He was preceded in death by his parents Betty (Holland) and Howard Cecil Gordon; brothers, Jim, Gary, Ken, and Bill Gordon; and sisters Diane Morgan, Helen ...

     Michele Layhue 69 of Fairchance Pa. passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at home with her family by her side.      She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard Layhue Sr.; parents, Arthur and Ethel Engle; siblings , Elmer Engle , Dolores Angelo , Harry Engle, Violet Engle, Arthur Engle ,Osabee Thomas, Ethel Meade, Roy Engle and Samuel Engle. She was the last surviving member of her parent’s immediate ...

     Dawn Marie Moats 55 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 9, 2026.      She was born April 24, 1971 in Trenton, N.J. to her late parents, Douglas and Rosella Livengood Springsteen.      Surviving are her husband of 33 years, Harry Moats III; sons, Zachary Moats and Connor Moats; two grandchildren, Ryker and Zaylynn; brother, Mark Springsteen and wife Peggy; sister, Polly Wilson ...

James “Jim” C. Wilson III, 75, of Ohiopyle, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and close family. Born on January 19, 1951, Jim lived a life rooted in family, friendship, and hard work. He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. Wilson II and Louise Wilson. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Sherri Wilson, whose love story began through their shared connection at Wilderness Voyagers. Together they built a beautiful life filled ...

Conway E. Bechtol, Smithfield, Pa.      Conway E. Bechtol, 66 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, May 7, 2026.      He was born December 22, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pa.      Preceding him in death were his parents, Darris Clyde and Alice Jane Alkire; two sisters, Wanda Gillen and Kathy Hardin, and daughter, Teresa Stafford.      Surviving are his wife, Sarah ...

Michelle Rebold Swihart, Smithfield, Pa.      It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Michelle Rebold Swihart, who left us May 6, 2026 at the age of 58.      She was born in Morgantown, WV and lived in Smithfield, PA.      Preceding her in death were her parents, August Allen and Sarah Louise Rebold and sibling, Veronica Hartman.      Surviving ...

Betty L. Everly, Smithfield, Pa.      Betty L. Everly, 82 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.      She was born December 7, 1943 in Uniontown, Pa.      Preceding her in death were her parents, Malic and Myrtle Kulenovic; first husband, Donald Hart; second husband, James Everly; son, Donald Hart Jr.; many brothers and step-son, Thomas Everly.      Surviving are her daughter, Janet Williams ...