Donna Jean Smith Napovanic age 75 formerly of Donora, Pa passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Monongahela on November 22, 1947 the daughter of Daniel and Mildred Skaine Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband, John Norbert Napovanic. Donna is survived by her daughter, Noelle Kearney and her husband Scott of Perryopolis; grandchildren: Devin Logue (Tiffani) of New Stanton, Heather Rose Cunningham (Ryan) of St. Thomas,...

Beverly Ann Sethman Backos, age 92 of Perryopolis, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in AGH Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, Pa. She was born in Smithton, Pa on September 9, 1930, a daughter of John H. and Frances Agnes Skarja Sethman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Robert Backos; grandson, Brian Backos; brother, Jack Sethmen. Beverly was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Perryopolis,...

Edward James “EJ” Burzynski, Jr., age 37 of Belle Vernon lost his battle with life on May 6, 2023 at his home. He was born in 1985, the son of Ed and Jane Burzynski of Rostraver. The father of two beautiful girls: Kylie Killian and Emilie Burzynski; who survive; brother of Erin Burzynski of  Whitaker; fiancé, April Morris, with whom he made his home, survives as well as her children: Nicholas, Kyla, Kaleb,  Kyna Morris;. He will be missed by his aunts and uncles:...

Constance (Connie) J. Novak, 91, formerly of Perryopolis, PA, died peacefully in Virginia Beach, VA, on May 4, 2023.  Connie was a devoted disciple of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend.  Connie was born in Connellsville, PA, on March 27, 1932, to Julia (Watchko) and John Duboy of Leisenring, PA.  She was a graduate of Dunbar Township High School (1949) and Mercy School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA...

James Howard Ritenour, age 84 of Star Junction passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at WVU Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. He was born on November 6, 1938, a son of George T. and Mary Adams Ritenour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Gantner Tucker Ritenour; brothers: Donald, William & Thomas; sisters: Ethel and Omie. He is survived by brother Gene; stepchildren: Richard Tucker, Barbara Stanley, Robert Tucker and Thomas Tucker; special...

Josephine “Jo” Sasarak Polachek, age 96 of Star Junction passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Evergreen Assisted Living, Washington, PA. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Victoria, Perry Township, Pa a daughter of Andrew and Katherine Grimplin Sasarak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Frank J. Polachek; only and loving brother, Andrew Sararak; three dear nephews: John Andrew Sararak, Ronald Gene Sasarak, Eugene...

Maj. Nancy J. Barron (Ret.) of Orlando, Florida (formerly of Scottdale, PA) went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2023. She proudly served her country in the US Air Force as a nurse, teacher and the first Aerospace Nurse, scheduled to be the first woman in space, until the Apollo tragedy changed the course of space travel. Nancy graduated from Scottdale High School with the class of 1951, Annette School of Nursing, and followed with Bachelor and numerous Masters Degrees throughout her...

David “Salty” Salitrik, 53, of Perryopolis, formerly of Hopwood, passed away Tuesday, March 21st at UPMC Shadyside Hospital with his loving companion, Kathy Lang, by his side. Also left to cherish his memory are his father Roger Salitrik and wife Luella; mother Barbara Salitrik; siblings Martha Summers, William (Lori) Salitrik, Druann (James) Merchbaker, Matthew (Tara) Salitrik and Eric (Kelly Martin) Salitrik, Vicki (Fred) Dean and Karen (Ralph “Brother”) Roney;...

Ruthann Krieger Barota, age 84 of Estero, Fl formerly of Perryopolis passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at ExCela Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Pa with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 12, 1938 a daughter of Charles and Dorothy Debor Krieger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Robert Barota. Ruthann was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church of Perryopolis. She is survived by her daughter, Susan...

Ella Mae Strother Kulikoski, age 83 of Virgin Run, Perry Township, Pa passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her loving husband’s arms, surrounded by family. She was born on December 27, 1939 in Connellsville, Pa, a daughter of Willis “Wick” H. and Ann Smith Strother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: brothers: Willis “Bud” Strothers, Kenneth Strother; nephew, Keith Strother She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Joseph...