All Obituaries

Sylvia Jean Sunny Lester, 94, of Brownsville, passed away on June 14, 2026 from complications following an unexpected injury that occurred a few days before at Hillside Manor in Uniontown. Born on December 18, 1931, in Brownsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Paul Sunny (Szanyi) and Julianna Beres Sunny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Carolyn Szanyi, Rose Kelley, John Szanyi, Regis Sunny, Aulga Sheppleman, Irene Draheim, Eleanor Black, ...

Faye Marie Biddle, age 94, of Maxwell, PA passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in The Gathering Place Personal Care, Uniontown, PA. She was born on November 19, 1931 in Maxwell, PA to the late Frank and Lena Shaneyfelt Mains. Faye was a member of the First Christian Church of Republic, PA. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard Biddle, Jr., grandson, Thomas Marshall, Jr., great grandson, Thomas Biddle. Faye ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Joseph DelVerne on June 2, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 25, 1951, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Bob was the son of the late Verna Anastasi DelVerne and Joseph A. DelVerne Jr. He lived a life a marked by his passion, courage, and devotion to his family. Despite being diagnosed with end-stage heart disease, Bob displayed unwavering tenacity and strength, maintaining his sense of humor throughout diagnosis and treatment. Driven ...

Ruth Ann Furlong, age 68, of West Brownsville, PA, went to meet her Mom and Brother at the gates of Heaven on Monday, June 1, 2026. Ruth Ann was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Burke McManus and was predeceased by her brother Jerry. She enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching, and decorating her tree and the apple of her eyes, her grandkids. Ruth Ann is survived by her children, Melissa Furlong, Larry Furlong and wife Carla, and Brittany Show and husband Brian. She has 6 ...

Robert “Mousie” Koval, age 79, of Brownsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 2nd, 1946 in Brownsville, PA Son of the late Frank and Vivian (Ventura) Koval, Sr. Mousie was a very proud veteran, serving with The United States Army during The Vietnam War. He received The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Mousie was very proud of and always talked about his three ...

Paul Richard Ochran went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday May 26, 2026. Paul was 93 and passed away in Lehigh Acres Florida where he resided for the last 37 years. He was born on May 19, 1933 in Brownsville PA. He was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Nee) Kelley of Brownsville, PA. He moved to Ohio and raised a family for years before moving to Florida. Paul worked at TRW as a Quality Control Supervisor until he retired to Florida in 1988. He ...

Betty G. Rankin, age 98, formerly of Clarksville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 25, 1927 in East Millsboro, PA to the late Andrew and Gertrude Moore Ainsley. She was predeceased by her husband Grant Rankin, Jr., who she married on July 4, 1948. Betty is survived by her daughter Beverly Gray of Pittsburgh, PA whom she lived with for the past 21 years. Two granddaughters, Jennifer Wilt and husband Shawn 0f ...

John Drew McGukin, age 73, of Farmington, PA, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. Drew was born on January 16, 1953 in Carrollton, Georgia to the late Ben and Myra Grant McGukin. He graduated from Temple High School in 1971. He received an Associate of Arts degree in 1973 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976 from Freed Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee, a Master of Arts degree in 1978 and a Specialist in College Teaching degree in 1979 from Murray State University in Kentucky, ...

Karen Lee Carder, age 86, of Brownsville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1939 in Seymour, Texas, daughter of the late George and Roselynn Nelson. Karen had strong religious convictions and beliefs.  She was a very gentle and artful soul and loved to crochet.  She was a loving mother who loved her children more than life itself. She enjoyed spending time with her best friend Connie Morris, of Clarksburg, ...

George E. Malek, age 84, of Brownsville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 3, 1941 in Wyano, PA to the late Anthony and Catherine Mlinek Malek. He taught at Brownsville School District for over 30 years. He was a member of the Nixon Gun Club for over 60 years and President there for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ellen “Elaine” Marie Ryan Malek, Three daughters, Lori Illar and husband ...