All Obituaries

Cecilia M. Yantko Strauser Durant, Fairchance, Pa.      Cecilia M. Yantko Strauser Durant passed peacefully at Laurel Ridge Nursing Facility on Thursday, January 17, 2019.      She was born June 7, 1930 in Buffington, Pa.      Preceding her in death were her parents; Michael and Mary Marcovics Yantko; her first husband, Harry J. Strauser Jr and her second husband, William Durant; daughter, Debra Sabarese and granddaughter, Rachelle...

Frank Theodore “Ted” Bobish, Continental # 2, Pa.      Frank Theodore “Ted” Bobish, 80 of Continental # 2, Pa. died at home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.       He was born September 16, 1938 in Continental # 2, Pa. the son of Frank Bobish and Kathryn (Hantosh) Bobish.      In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Larry Bobish and his wife JoAnna and their daughter...

Janet High 82, of Waynesburg, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 with her children by her side.      Janet was born on August 5th, 1936 in Ohiopyle, Pa.  She was the eldest daughter of John Henry Thorpe and Myrtle Virginia Smitley Thorpe, by whom she was predeceased.  She was also predeceased by her eldest brother, Richard, who died in infancy and her brother John "Beaver" Thorpe.       On December 18th, 1954 she married the...

Carol Ann McClain, Smithfield, Pa.      Carol Ann McClain, 76 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 and went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.      She was born August 19, 1942 in Brier Hill, Pa.       Preceding her in death were her parents, John Hixenbaugh and Sara (Moody) Hixenbaugh and daughter-in-law Robin.      Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Charles...

  Bonnie Brashear Decker, age 77, of Uniontown, Pa. died at her home on Saturday, January 12, 2019.  She was born on September 13, 1941 in Uniontown to T. Lackey and N. Mildred (Hager) Brashear.  Bonnie graduated from Uniontown High School in 1959 and completed an elementary education degree from California University of Pa.   Bonnie’s passion was teaching and inspiring children with her creative spirit.  She enjoyed a good book, loved antiquing and...

Robert Lowell “Bob” “Botto” Fisher, Ronco, Pa.      Robert Lowell “Bob” “Botto” Fisher, 77 of Ronco, Pa. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 at his home. He was affectionately known as “Bro” to his family.      Born October 28, 1941, he was the son of the late George Webster “Buzz” Fisher and Celia Belle Cooper.      He was predeceased by his parents;...

Loretta J. King, Fairchance, Pa.      Loretta J. King, 84 of Fairchance, Pa. passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at LaFayette Manor.      She was born February 18, 1934 in Monongalia County, W.Va. the daughter of Ernest Wolfe and Elizabeth (Engle) Wolfe.      Preceding her in death were her parents; husband of 20 years, James King and her son, Jimmy King.      Surviving are...

Nancy Carol Wiles, Smithfield, Pa.      Nancy Carol Wiles, 61 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away in the Uniontown Hospital on December 24, 2018 with her loving family by her side.      She was born May 28, 1957 in Uniontown, Pa. the daughter of John Dale Wiles Sr. and Hazel Anna (Myers) Wiles.      Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, John Dale Wiles Jr.; niece, Terra Lynn Wiles; sister-in-law, Mildred House Wiles...

Reverend Robert L. “Bob” Whoolery, Masontown, Pa.      Reverend Robert L. “Bob” Whoolery, 91 of Masontown, Pa. passed away on December 22, 2018 in the Jefferson Hospital at 4:00 p.m. Brother Whoolery went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving family and close friends.      Bob, born July 7, 1927, was preceded in death by his daughter, Roberta Griffiths; parents, Sidwell Whoolery and Violet...

 Karol E. Coddington, Georges Township, Pa.      Karol E. Coddington, 79 of Georges Township, Pa. passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 with his family by his side.      He was born March 19, 1939 in Friendsville, Maryland, the son of Ernest and Blanche (Article) Coddington.      Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Nancy (Hostetler) Coddington and son, Mark Coddington.      Surviving are...