Roy Custer Jr., age 77 of Lemont Furnace, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born on July 20, 1942 in Layton, a son of Roy and Mamie Huey Custer and Bill and Reva Firestone. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings: Kenny, Irvin and Rose. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a collector of many things. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Darwin Custer, Stacy (Steve) Meyers,...

John Scott Nestor, Sr., age 55, of Monessen, Pa formerly of Franklin, Pa passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Blair-Lowther Funeral Home, 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis, PA.

Wagner, Adam Marshall. 57 of Pittsburgh PA passed away on Sept 24,2019. Adam was a graduate of Shaler High School and St Pete Junior College (FL) earning a Registered Nursing degree. He also served in the United States Air Force.  He was predeceased by his parents, John J and Gloria Dawn (Adams), a brother, Jonathan, and a sister, Mary Beth. He is survived by a son, Ryan, siblings, Sue Ellen( Damon) Pollock, Arthur (Eileen) Wagner, Jayne McGowan and several nieces and...

Eugene Loya loved and served his God, Family and Country. He was born in Portage, PA on July 6, 1936 to the late Rev. Stephen and Margaret Loya. He was one of seventeen children in a wonderfully large and priestly Byzantine Catholic family. He passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, Fl. Gene is survived by his spouse of 58 years, Nikolette Medvigy Loya. They were blessed with four sons, Victor (CO), Alex (PA), Gregory (FL) and Peter...

Gilbert R. Chuboy, age 83, of Perryopolis, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 3, 1935 in Perryopolis, a son of Steve Chuboy Sr. and Susan Hamelly. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife,  Charlotte Farquhar Chuboy and second wife, Marion A. Jenco Chuboy (8/23/2019); siblings: Steve Jr., Louis, James, Freda and Goldie. Gilbert was a lifelong resident of Perryopolis. He was a...

Nancy Alice Sumey, age 74,  of Franklin Twp., Vanderbilt, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown, PA with her loving family by her side.  She was born on February 8, 1945 in Dawson, a daughter of Charles and Dora Lytle Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers. Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Brashear “Bish” Sumey; children: Katherine “Kitty” Swink and her husband, Bruce...

Paul Howard Farrow, II passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jefferson Twp.,  Perryopolis, PA on Saturday, August 31, 2109. He was born n January 22, 1970, the son of Paul Howard and the late Margaret Matsko Farrow. Paul retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force after 21 years of service. Paul’s professional funeral arrangements are incomplete, will be announced at a later date and have been entrusted to the Blair-Lowther Funeral Home, Perryopolis, PA. He...

Gary Edward Rabatin, age 68, of Belle Vernon passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Country Care Manor, Fayette City, PA with his loving family by his side.  To be clear, he did not die from Erin’s dry cookies or from the entire bag of Doritos his daughters’ fed him when he was not allowed to have solid food. Gary was born in Star Junction on June 8, 1951 a son of Edward and Bernice Gilland Rabatin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Katie Margaret (Baluch) Stickel. November 25, 1930 – August 22, 2019. She was known as Mom, Bubba or Aunt Kate and lived for her family, cherishing every second with them. Her passion was traveling which she did often, especially to spend time with her family.  She managed to visit every state except Alaska and explored many foreign destinations. She would tell you the wagon train trip was one of her favorites. On a hot summer afternoon you would find her wearing her straw hat,...

Ellis Dale Bloom, age 72 of California, PA formerly of Layton passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1946, a son of Arthur and Elizabeth Bloom. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Diane Keffer Bloom; brothers: Arthur, James, Wilbur and Charles. He proudly served his country as a combat engineer in Vietnam with the United States Army. Ellis is survived by his children: daughter, Ellisa Bloom...