All Obituaries

Lisa Marie Gallagher, 39, of Connellsville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at home.  She was born March 21, 1983 to John A. Gallagher and Kimberly M. Bryner Baldwin.  Lisa will be remembered for her constant smile and infectious laugh. A true angel has left this world. Having been in her handicapped body for 39 years, her family grieves their loss, but they also rejoice in knowing that she has now been set free and is with Jesus, her savior.  In addition to...

Daniel McDonough, 89, of Dunbar, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, PA.  Dan was born May 12, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, to Irish immigrants, the late John McDonough and the late Martha McHale McDonough.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June Costello McDonough; seven brothers and one sister.  Dan and June raised five children together and they are survived by Kathleen Neumann,...

Carmella F. Hardy, 95, of Dunbar, passed away, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 23, 1927 in Upper Tyrone Township, PA,  to the late Joseph Cope and the late Lucy Mardis Cope. Carmella enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery, and doting on her many Dachshunds that she had over the years. She was a collector of many things, but in particular she was very proud of her tea pot collection, which she used for tea parties...

Tracy C. Hall, 57, of Dunbar, passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born January 27, 1965 in Connellsville, PA, to the late Ronald L.“Jake” Hall and Donna Leonard Hall.  She worked as a tow operator for Berkley Medical and attended Laurel Highlands Union Sunday School.  In addition to her mother, Tracy is survived by her sons, Donald W. Klink III and Dayne C. Hall; sister, Pamela W. Hall; nephews, Mark Pounds...

  William H. Matthews, 84, of Lemont Furnace, PA, died March 31, 2022 at home.  He was born in Uniontown, PA, on February 9,1938, to the late William Herbert Matthews and the late Rose Marie McNatt Matthews. William worked as a welder for Steel Scaffolding until his retirement. In his spare time, he most enjoyed hunting with his sons.  He is survived by his significant other, Catherine Danko; his children, Pam (Peter) Metts, Rose (Jonathan) Johnson, William (Debra)...

Shirley Ann Lynch Halfhill Yauger, 83, of Lemont Furnace, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. She was born December 3, 1938, in Bruceton Mills, WV, to the late Hugh Lynch and the late Evelyn Isa Maust Lynch Board. Shirley thoroughly enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing and shopping in her spare time. She is survived by her husband, Montgomery Yauger; three children, Karen (Donald) Landman, MaryJean Halfhill and significant other,...

Danny Keith “Big Man” Leapline, 27, of Dunbar, went to be with his Lord, Friday, March 18, 2022. He was an auto mechanic by trade. Danny had a love for restoring old cars and trucks and was a talented mechanic and welder. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to music and riding quads. He is survived by his parents, Danny Ray Leapline Jr. and Kristy Lynn Spackman; grandfather, Danny “Smoke” Leapline; aunts and uncles, Dana (Ron) Herman and Brian (Heather) Spackman...

 Ivy Pearl “Pudge” Bowser Garletts, 77, of Dunbar, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 30, 1944, to the late William Wesley Bowser and the late Blanche Almanary Mae Hawk Bowser.  Ivy worked for Anchor Hocking Glass as a selector for 31 years until her retirement. She was a member of Pechin Chapel, Dunbar, where she truly enjoyed attending church.  She will be...

Melissa Renee “Liss” Matthews, 24, of Uniontown passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in her home. She was born on July 3, 1997 in Mount Pleasant, PA to Thomas O. Matthews and Jennifer K. Pressacco Matthews Caldwell.  She attended Cove Run Church and was a 2015 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School. She will be remembered as a kind, caring and loving girl who was beautiful both inside and out. She had a huge heart; could make anyone laugh; was carefree and could never...

Charles David “Dave” McDowell, 75, of Connellsville, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at home. He was born April 2, 1946 to the late William H. McDowell Sr. and the late Dolly Showman McDowell.  Dave was a longtime railroad worker, most recently employed by CSX. He enjoyed playing cards with his buddies in his free time.  He is survived by his wife, Mabel Burnsworth McDowell; children, Brenda McDowell and Bonnie (Shawn) Wingrove; grandchildren, David, Joshua, Travis,...