All Obituaries

Jack D. Miller, age 65, of Uniontown, PA formerly of Brownsville, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.  He was born in Brownsville, PA on April 17, 1958, son of the late Jack and Juliana (Medved) Miller. Jack worked for many years in Social Services. He had a gentle soul. He was a member of the former St. Mary’s Parish and currently The Historic Church of St. Peter.  Sir Knight Jack D. Miller was a Fourth Degree member of Assembly #926, Knights of Columbus,...

Evelyn "Jean" Ryan Radvansky, 94 of Brownsville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the Uniontown Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Brownsville to the late John and Margaret Burns Ryan. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded on death by her husband, John "Lefty" Radvansky, Jr., brother, David Ryan and sister, Eleanor Ryan Basile also mother-in-law Margaret Hudachek Radvansky and her husband John Radvansky, Sr. Jean was a...

Dr. Robert J. Swinker, age 98, of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Lafayette Manor. He was born August 13, 1925 in Dunbar, PA to the late James V. Swinker and Mary Jane Lynch Swinker. Robert grew up in Point Marion and Deemston. He attended Centerville High School. He served in the Naval Reserves during World War II and was stationed in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Naval Air Medal. After the war, he attended California State College and Pennsylvania...

Raymond S. Mrozek, age 89, of Chestnut Ridge (Royal), PA passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 31, 1934, son of the late Rudolph and Mary (Sczypta) Mrozek. Ray was an avid hunter, Steeler, Pirate and Penguin fan. He was a wonderful brother and uncle to his 42 nephews and nieces, whom he loved very much. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, a special thanks to Lindsey, Chris, and Nicole; and...

Gloria Jean "Granny" Lancaster, age 77 of Bentleyville, PA formerly of Fredericktown, passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1945 in Brownsville, PA daughter of the late Ray and Anna Mae (Popish) Redmond. Gloria lived for her children and grandchildren. Granny was well known for her fried potatoes and her love of shopping.  Besides her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Jack "Johnny" Lancaster; her son, Robert...

Melissa Renee Meese, age 62, of Brownsville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, after a long and courageous health battle over the last several years. She was preceded in death by her parents George A. and Elizabeth Bakewell Meese. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting Melissa is survived by her brother, Lawrence (Beth) Meese, sister, Joyce Carnahan, brother,, Kevin (JoAnna) Meese; and...

Cheryl A. Kosco, age 75 of Centerville, PA passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1948 in Brownsville, daughter of the late Angelo and Irma (Paroda) Parrella. Cheryl was the last remaining member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her two brothers, Angelo Parrella, Jr. and Victor M. Parrella. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 45 years, Gerard D. Kosco; brother-in-law, Raymond (Judi) Kosco; and...

Rose Pinardi Horka, age 97, of Brownsville, PA passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. She was born on October 22nd, 1925 in Allison, PA Daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Bartoli) Pinardi Following graduation in 1943 from Redstone High School in Republic, PA, she worked for several years before marrying her husband, Frank in 1950, a marriage that lasted 72 years!. She and Frank loved going dancing (particularly polka dances), enjoyed trips to the casino, and watching the...

Yvonne Mae Kollar, age 86 of Uniontown, PA passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1937 to the late Francis and Doris McCullough Thomas. Also predeceased by a brother, Ronald (James) Thomas. She was a member of St. Therese RC Church in Uniontown, PA. Yvonne retired from Uniontown Sears and volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul. She was an avid card shark and enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. Yvonne is survived by her husband, Louis T."Woody"...

Edward J. Fudala, age 86, of Penn Craft, PA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 25, 1937 in Grant Town, WV to the late John Fudala and Josephine Chrobak Fudala Mamot. He was also predeceased by a son, Glenn Edward, brother, John, sister, Jean. Edward was a member of the UMWA working at Gateway Coal Co. and a member of the Republic Christian Church and the Masons...