SISTER HELEN SCHOTT ENTERS INTO ETERNAL LIFE On the morning of Tuesday, March 3rd, Sister Helen Schott (Annunciata) was welcomed into the loving embrace of the Lord after a full life in His service. She was 91 years of age and in the 70th year of her consecrated life as a Sister of St. Basil. Sister Helen Schott was born on June 22, 1934, in Freeland, Pennsylvania. Formerly a parishioner of St. John’s Church in Hazleton, she entered the Sisters of St. Basil on September 12,1953 and ...

Ryan Lee Peton, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 2, 2026, in Coraopolis, PA where he was residing at the time of passing. He was born in Uniontown, PA on June 28, 1973, second in line of three children, son of John and Nancy Peton in Uniontown. Ryan grew up in Uniontown, PA. He was a happy and quiet child, who drew and played, and spent countless spring and summer days playing outside and riding bikes with his brother Johnny, his aunt Tricia, and his cousins Holly, Billy ...

Jane L. Means, 85, of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 14, 1940 in Confluence, PA, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Bush) Turney. In addition to her parents, Jane is preceded in death by her sister Gail Justice. Jane is survived by her devoted husband of over 40 years Robert C. Means; children Balinda Henning (Joe) of Farmington, Robin Jackson Jr. (Rhonda) of Ohiopyle, Diana Jackson of Uniontown, ...

Samuel Dean, 73, of Ohiopyle, passed away February 17, 2026.  He was born July 7, 1952, son of the late Samuel and Mabel (Williams) Dean.  He is survived by his wife Tracy, daughter and son-in-law Sammi and Justin Hostetler, Son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Jessica Burnsworth, grandchildren Kaylen and Colton Burnsworth, sister Doris Harshman, and many nieces and nephews.  He had worked as a custodian for Uniontown School District and was a member of Ohiopyle Fire ...

Charles David Pinkney Sr., 69 of Uniontown passed away on February 16, 2026 at his home. He was born October 16, 1956 in Uniontown, PA, the son of the late George Warren and Jean (Perkins) Pinkney. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his son Sgt. Charles “Chas” D. Pinkney Jr. and sister Linda Santello. Charles is survived by his loving wife Debra (Miller) Pinkney; children Melissa Judy (Daniel) of Norvelt, Christina Saunders (Christopher) of ...

Randy L. Kifer, 62 of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday February 14, 2026 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born March 10, 1963 in Uniontown, PA, the son of the late Ashby and Clarice (Weasenforth) Kifer. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by brothers Nick Kifer and Francis Kifer. Randy is survived by his daughters Erin N. Kifer of Uniontown and Chelsea L. Kifer of Uniontown; grandson Ayden Schrout; and brother Dale Kifer of Uniontown. Visitation will be held in ...

Barbara A. Smith, 63, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday February 13, 2026 in UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born March 14, 1962 in Jeanette, PA, the daughter of the late Gerald and Evelyn (Swank) Stape. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Jonathan Smith; daughter Pamela Smith and grandson Kyler Kettren. Barbara is survived by her children Jessica Kettren (Chris) of Latrobe, Jennifer Orr (William) of Greensburg, and Julian Smith of Latrobe; and ...

Leisa Yvonne (Cupplo) Mitchell, 68, of Hopwood, Pa., passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home after an extended period of declining health. She was born July 22, 1957, in Oakland, Md., the daughter of the late Joseph Cupplo, Sr., and Elizabeth H. Umbel Cupplo of Brownfield, Pa. Leisa was preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter, Tina Marie; and her siblings: Joseph Cupplo, Jr., Gary R. DeWitt, Doris Jean Zigler, Nancy Bastic, Ruth Ann Hebda, Bonnie ...

Jeanette “JJ” (Jackson) Silbaugh, 69, of New Salem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026. She was born November 30, 1956 in Uniontown, PA. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Jeanette was known for her strong spirit, generous heart, and deep love for her family and horses. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Silbaugh Silbaugh; her parents, Bertie and Edward George Jackson Sr.; her sister, Lucille Hill; and her brothers, Edward G. ...

Ronald A. Jellick, 88, of Lemont Furnace, passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026 at WVU Uniontown Hospital. He was born November 30, 1937 in Mount Braddock, PA, the son of the late Mike and Blanche (Mazur) Jellick. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his grandson Joseph Monaco; 8 sisters and 1 brother. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Helen (Morrison) Jellick; children Tim Jellick of Uniontown, Joni Monaco (Mark) of West Salem, OH, Tom Jellick (Deanna) of ...