All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” L. Minkus, age 91of Republic, PA passed away peacefully into heaven on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Lakeview Personal Care Home, Darlington, PA where he was a resident since January 2022. Robert is survived by his son, Daniel J. (Debra) Minkus; grandchildren: Jennnifer (Daniel) Cox, Daniel A. (Kristin) Minkus, David J. (Daphne) Minkus, Elizabeth (Michael) Davis, Elayna (Brad) Minkus; eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph H....

George John Stiner, Jr., age 58 of Republic, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 11, 1964, a son of George John Stiner, Sr. and Helen Rose Kopacko Stiner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Monica Weisberg (Richard) of N. Haledon, N.J.. Gregory Stiner, Sr. (Angela) of Brownsville; aunt Mary “Sis” Medved; Godmother, Joanne Bator; nephews:...

Rose M. (Yocabet) Dirda age 76 of Uniontown, PA passed away Thursday August 31, 2023, in WVU Uniontown Hospital. She was born September 13, 1946, in Thompson # 2 PA a daughter of Larry Sr. and Alverta (Hennessey) Yocabet In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the following brothers: Larry Jr., Edward, Harold, Ronald, David, and Richard Yocabet; sisters: Betty Wilson, Shirley Hough, Judy Onderko, Patty Hmelyar, Linda Brown and Alice Brown. Rose was a member of the St...

Joan Cecelia Mullen Cech, age 91 of Cardale went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born May 28, 1932 in Herbert, a daughter of Peter Joseph and Veronica Ksenzak Mullen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Paul J. Cech, Sr.; son, Paul J. Cech, Jr.; ten siblings: Frances “Bonnie” Sylvester, Joseph Mullen, Catherine Zwolinski, Thomas Mullen, Mary Kastanis, Veronica Gancos, Cecelia Kotyuha, Eileen...

Tiffaney Marie Smithburger, age 43 of Grindstone, Pa passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on February 22, 1980,  the daughter of Steven P. and Yvonne “Bonnie” Domico Pindrock. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Randy Allen Smithburger. She was preceded in death by her adopted daughter, Melina Grace. Tiffany’s family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at...

Debra J. (Murray) Kopec, 64 of Grindstone, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 24, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1959, in Brownsville PA a daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (McNatt) Murray. Debi was employed at Gee Bee Department store, Tobacco World, and the Intermediate Unit 1. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostle and Prophet Ministry in Juniata, PA In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Ashley Kopec; brothers: Norman...

Mom, Mary, Mecky, Grandma, Grandma Gigi only made it to 102.  Mary Alice Kubitza went home to be with the Lord and join her parents, John and Maryanna Findysz Berisko. Also welcoming her were 3 brothers and 6 sisters, all who preceded her in death, along with her daughter Darlene.  The family circle was completed on July 17, 2023 when she entered into rest at the Lafayette Manor personal care home in Uniontown, Pa.  For over a century she loved and blessed her family and...

James “Jim” Boone, age 85 of Brownsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1938 in Perryopolis, PA son of William & Isabelle (Ferris) Boone.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Sarah, Florence, George, John, Charles, Elizabeth, and Isabelle.  Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores (Stefek) Boone; Daughter, Diane Beregi & her husband, David; son, Stephen Boone, and his wife, Jennifer...

Robert Charles Porter, Sr. age 68 of Brownsville, Pa passed away peacefully June20, 2023 with family and friends by his side. He was born November 18th, 1954, in Isabella, Pa, a son of Ervin W. Porter of Keisterville, Pa and Virginia G (Cole) Porter of Dunbar, Pa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Wilbur (Butch) Porter. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Sharon Porter;  daughter, Elizabeth Porter (husband James R. Ansell, III); son, Robert Porter,...

Ella L. Williamson, 65, of Brownsville, PA, unexpectedly passed away quietly at home with her with her caretaker and close friend by her side on Saturday June 10, 2023. She was born January 27, 1958, in Brownsville, PA to the late Marie Martin-Brooks of Brownsville, PA and the late James Christian of Cleveland, OH.  Ella will be greatly missed by her close relatives and friends.  A lot whom enjoyed sharing time with her on a fishing bank, as FISHING was her favorite...