Obituaries for Yoskovich Funeral Home, Inc.

Feb 4, 2025

Florence M. Smearcheck, 94, of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born July 16, 1930 in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Vavrek) Bogacik.  Mrs. Smearcheck was a member of the St. Matthias Parish and a former member of the Rosary Altar Society at the former Our...

Feb 1, 2025

John W. Rowe, 78, of Garards Fort, Pa., passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  He was born February 2, 1946 in Morgantown, W. Va., a son of the late John W. and Hattie B. (Wilson) Rowe.  John was a lifelong resident of Greene County and was a 1964 graduate of Mapletown High School.  He served in the U....

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Lou Haney, age 86 of Greensboro, Pa. passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in the Uniontown Hospital – WVU Medicine, Uniontown, Pa.  She was born December 7, 1938 in Fayette County, Pa. a daughter of the late Chester William and Katherine Elizabeth (Holtz) Lint.  Mrs. Haney lived most of her life in the Greene County area....

Jan 26, 2025

John William "Hoof" Lough of Carmichaels, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was in his 76th year of life and left this world surrounded by family and his favorite music. John was the oldest son born to William Don Lough and Virginia Lee "Ginny" Baily Lough on March 11, 1949. He graduated from Mapletown High School...

Jan 25, 2025

C. Wayne Switalski, 74, of Morgantown, W. Va., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.  He was born October 13, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of the late Edward R. and Ada E. (Roderick) Switalski, Jr.  Wayne worked as a carpenter with his brothers and son and enjoyed hunting and...

Jan 25, 2025

Rose Mendarino, 90, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of Donora, Pa., passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  She was born November 6, 1934 in Donora, a daughter of the late Carl A. and Josephine M. (Palone) Mendarino, Sr.

Surviving are three sisters, Grace Manges (James) of Donora, Gloria Backstrom (Robert) of West Newton, Pa. and Beatrice...

Jan 23, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, the family of Lois Ann Mocniak announces her unexpected passing on January 23, 2025. Lois was born December 29, 1950 at home in Ralph, Pa. to the late Louis and Ann (Lukasik) Kukuchka.  She and her husband of 44 years, Marty, have resided in Sugar Grove, Greene County, Pa. where they raised their children,...

Jan 19, 2025

Wilda E. Humbert, 96, of Greensboro, Pa., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  She was born October 14, 1928 in Masontown, Pa., a daughter of the late George E. and Nancy E. (Barnhart) Murphy.  Mrs. Humbert was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and had participated in mission trips to Mexico.  She volunteered as escorts for...

Jan 17, 2025

Robert "Bob" Balas, 82, of Collier, Pa., passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his beloved family and pets. He was born February 4, 1942 in Collier, a son of the late Florian and Mary J. (Kovach) Balas. Bob was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Fairchance and was a lifelong member of...

Jan 9, 2025

Norman L. Pennington, 75, of Dilliner, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  He was born May 12, 1949 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Norman and Mildred R. (Auther) Pennington.  Norm was a graduate of Mapletown High School and a member of the St. Matthias Parish in Bobtown, Pa.  He earned a bachelors degree...

Jan 9, 2025

Marcia Hilverding Moore, age 57 of Waynesburg, Pa. passed away on January 9, 2025, in Waynesburg, Pa. peacefully after a life filled with music, laughter, and an enduring love for learning and adventure. Born February 11, 1967, with an unshakable curiosity and a passion for the arts, Marcia’s love of music began early on. She played flute...

Jan 8, 2025

Edward J. Gluvna, 74, of Greensboro, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in his home.  He was born August 11, 1950 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Joseph P. and Mary C. (Centrich) Gluvna.  Ed was a 1968 graduate of Mapletown High School and received his teaching degree at California University.  He had attended...

Jan 3, 2025

David M. Reid, 74 of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025 at UPMC Greene, Waynesburg, Pa.  He was born December 3, 1950 in Waynesburg, a son of the late James D. and Doris J. (Roberts) Reid.  David was a 1969 graduate of Mapletown High School.  After high school, he served with the U. S. Army...

Dec 31, 2024

James H. White, II, age 60 of Carmichaels, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.  He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on May 6, 1964 a son of the late James Harold and Sharlene E. (Miller) White.

James grew up and lived most...

Dec 29, 2024

Orpha Jean Beatty Strube, age 97, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at her home in Leesburg, Indiana.  She was born July 12, 1927 in Ronco, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Robert and Martha Mae (Yates) Beatty.  Mrs. Strube was a graduate of German Township High School in 1946. On...

Dec 27, 2024

Barbara Lori Neely-Paga, 67, of Fairmont, W. Va. and formerly of Hollywood, Fla. and Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va.  She was born August 22, 1957 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Shirley R. (Bennett) Neely.  Barbara worked as a nurse anesthetist...

Dec 19, 2024

Carole S. Oliverio, 75, of Uniontown, Pa. and formerly of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown.  She was born July 31, 1949 in Waynesburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael G. and Stella (Tolka) Smalsky.  Carole was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Uniontown.  She was a registered nurse...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Constance Wiltrout Bodnovich, affectionately known as "Dodo" to all who met her. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, left us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 86.  Born on April 19, 1938, in Bobtown, Pennsylvania to...

Dec 2, 2024

Mark W. Long, 70, of Carmichaels, Pa. passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. He was born January 26, 1954 in Charleroi, Pa., a son of the late John L. Long and Louise M. (Shoaf) Long Peck.  Mark served in the U. S. Army as a code interceptor during...

Nov 18, 2024

Kenneth Lee Wright, 61, of Marianna, Pa., passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.  He was born April 19, 1963 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of Clyde Happy and Valetta M. (Berry) Dankovich.  Ken was a 1983 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School.  He worked at Pella Windows, All-Clad and lastly as a self employed building...