All Obituaries

Donald Keith Landman, 65, of Dunbar, PA, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 in WVU Uniontown Hospital.  He was born, July, 24, 1957 in Connellsville, PA, to the late Donald W. Murphy and the late Annabelle Vandine.  Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed many outdoor activities including  hunting, fishing and quad riding. He also enjoyed working on vehicles.  He is survived by his wife, Karen Lee Halfhill...

Loretta Sarah Hatter Martin, 97, of Connellsville, passed away, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at home. She was born in Connellsville, Aug. 30, 1925, to the late Andrew Hatter and the late Lila Basinger. Loretta was a homemaker, lovingly caring for her family. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longstanding member of Dunbar Presbyterian Church, serving as both an elder and a lay minister. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening up until this past August. She...

On November 12, 2022, Joyce Marie Maddas, 75, died peacefully at home. Joyce is survived by her loving daughter, Lora Maddas and daughter-in-law, Kelly Pomarico; her mother, Maxine Gibbs; brothers, Robert Gibbs, Matthew Gibbs and wife Candi; sister-in-law, Nancy Gibbs and all of her wonderful nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.  She was preceded in death by her father, Orval Ross Gibbs; brother, Ross Gibbs and sister-in-law, Linda Gibbs.  Joyce loved her family...

Betty Rae Hardy Moyer, 96, of Dunbar, passed away, Monday, November 7, 2022 in Bella Healthcare, Uniontown, PA.  She was born, June 12, 1926 in Dunbar to the late Charle Hardy and the late Florence Hair Hardy.  Betty was a homemaker, spending much of her time lovingly caring for her family. She will be remembered as an excellent baker; for having enjoyed playing cards and as an artist and crafter. She was especially talented at drawing.  She attended Franklin Memorial...

Mary Elizabeth Cain, 84, of Leisenring, PA, died Monday, October 24, 2022 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born, January 22, 1938 to the late Herman Krause and the late Helen (Mehalic) Krause.  Mary was employed by Anchor Glass for 45 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was extremely kind and genuine.  Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, William John Cain; her children, Christine Grimm and...

Emris David Varney and Kohen Thomas Varney, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  They were born, Saturday, October 22, 2022 in WVU Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA to Josiah David Varney and Samantha Elizabeth (Miller Riley) Varney.  In addition to their parents, Emris and Kohen are survived by their grandparents, Pastor Chris (Ruth) Varney; great grandparents, Gordon (Becky) Byrd, Wayne Miller and Barbara...

Emris David Varney and Kohen Thomas Varney, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2022 in UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  They were born, Saturday, October 22, 2022 in WVU Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA to Josiah David Varney and Samantha Elizabeth (Miller Riley) Varney.  In addition to their parents, Emris and Kohen are survived by their grandparents, Pastor Chris (Ruth) Varney; great grandparents, Gordon (Becky) Byrd, Wayne Miller and Barbara...

Joseph Edward “Butch” Smitley, 75, of Dunbar, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022 at home.  He was born in Luzerne Township on, June 21, 1947 to the late James Edgar “Jim” Smitley and the late Nellie Virginia “Peg” (Alexander) Smitley.  Joseph was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed the days spent shooting at the gun range and watching old movies, in particular, old westerns and those starring John Wayne as well as re-runs of M.A.S.H. He...

Tanya Lynn Demark, 49, of Uniontown, PA, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg, PA.  She was born August 24, 1973 in Morgantown, WV, to the late John Charles Demark Sr. and Linda Marlene (Coleman) Demark.  Tanya enjoyed going to church and talking with her friends. She also liked to spend her free time watching TV, making crafts and playing BINGO.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, John (Kathryn 'Kate') C....

Edmund F. Pavlosky, 96, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at home. He was born Sept. 15, 1926, in Dunbar, to the late Andrew Pavlosky and the late Francizca Zintarsky Pavlosky. A Navy World War II veteran, serving aboard numerous destroyers in the Pacific Theater, Seaman 2nd Class Pavlosky, earned a commendation for saving his ship from a Japanese cruiser. After the war, he held various jobs until he became an independent truck driver, where for 30 years he...