Obituaries for Yoskovich Funeral Home, Inc.

Michael S. Oshetsky, Sr.

Jul 17, 2018

Michael S. Oshetsky, Sr., 41, of Carmichaels, Pa., died unexpectedly at 3:55 P.M. On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. He was born December 10, 1976 in Washington, Pa., a son of Stephen J. and Suzann L. (Palyas) Oshetsky. Michael was a 1994 graduate of Beth-Center High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh....

Linda M. Kowcheck

Jul 16, 2018

Linda M. Kowcheck, 78, formerly of Avella, Pa., died at 1:35 A.M. on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Rosewood of the Ohio Valley, McKees Rocks, Pa. She was born January 17, 1940 in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, Pa., a daughter of the late Meryle Jennings and Kathryn Mary (Johnson) Kichman. Mrs. Kowcheck was a member of the St. Michael Roman...

Mark A. Schmelzlen

Jul 4, 2018

Mark A. Schmelzlen, 52, of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 11:55 A.M. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Washington Health System, Washington, Pa., following a year long battle with cancer. He was born December 26, 1965 in Altoona, Pa., a son of Audrey M. (Waltz) Schmelzlen of Hollidaysburg, Pa. and the late Herbert P. Schmelzlen. Mark was a graduate of Altoona...

Donald N. Arbogast

Jun 30, 2018

Donald N. Arbogast, 61, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away Saturday morning, June 30, 2018 in his home. He was born May 5, 1957 in Franklin Township, Greene, County, Pa., a son of the late Samuel H. Arbogast and Iva Marie (Cree) Arbogast-Heeter. Mr. Arbogast worked as a heavy equipment operator for Hanson Aggregates, Connellsville, Pa. and was the owner and...

Stephen J. Markulik

Jun 27, 2018

Stephen J. Markulik, 51, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in his home. He was born December 29, 1966 in Washington D.C., a son of James and Boots (King) Markulik. Stephen was a 1985 graduate of Parkview High School, Sterling, Va. He worked most recently for Waynesburg University as a cook, Hot Rods House...

Sarah L. Rhodes

Jun 20, 2018

Sarah Louise Gwynn Rhodes, 87, of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 4:20 P.M. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Rolling Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Waynesburg, Pa. She was born March 10, 1931 in Boquet, Pa., the daughter of the late Franklin Rinehart and Ruth Elizabeth (Eckert) Gwynn. Mrs. Rhodes was married to the late Roy Frederick Rhodes for 36 years. She...

M. Daniel Sager

Jun 15, 2018

M. Daniel “Danny” Sager, 69, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 15, 2018 at home. He was born January 14, 1949 in Winchester, Va., a son of Una M. (Mongold) Sager of Adah, Pa. and the late Virgil M. Sager.

Danny was a caregiver by nature and went out of his way to help others. He...

Dorothy E. Elnikar

Jun 11, 2018

Dorothy E. Elnikar, 98, of Streetsboro, Ohio and formerly of Greensboro, Pa., passed away on Monday June 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1919 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Geary) Butt. A Greensboro resident for 56 years, she moved to Mantua, Ohio in 1995 and then to Streetsboro in...

Celissa M. Smolk

May 30, 2018

Celissa Mae Smolk, 73, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. She was born October 22, 1945 in Rices Landing, Pa., a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Rager) Hixon.

Mrs. Smolk enjoyed spending time with family, sewing, and reading. She was a faithful member of The...

David A. Shipley

May 20, 2018

David A. Shipley, 57, of Masontown, Pa. and formerly of Carmichaels, Pa., died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. He was born January 30, 1961 in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late Paul Herbert and Edna Jean (Campbell) Shipley. Mr. Shipley was a 1979 graduate of Carmichaels Area High School and resided in...

Jean Mocniak

May 16, 2018

Jean (Shehl) Mocniak, 86, of Headlee Heights, Garards Fort, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at her home.  She was born June 12, 1931 in Bobtown, Pa., a daughter of the late Willey and Fannie (Blaker) Shehl.  She was a 1949 graduate of Point Marion High School and a 1976 graduate of the Greene Co. Vo-Tech LPN Program. ...

Stephen T. Kartley

May 7, 2018

Stephen T. “TOJO” “Baron” Kartley, 82, of Waynesburg, PA, formerly of Crucible, PA, passed away at 7:15 P.M. on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Waynesburg Healthcare & Rehab Center after an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1936 in Greene County, PA, a son of the late Steve and Susie (Mehalovich) Kartley. Stephen attended Cumberland Township High School...

Donald G. Mitchell

Apr 28, 2018

Donald G. Mitchell, 90, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family at 8:45 P.M. on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was born July 3, 1927 in Templeton, Pa., a son of the late Preston and Helen (Thompson) Mitchell. Donald served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon returning home he obtained a...

Jacqueline A. Terlesky

Apr 16, 2018

Jacqueline A. Terlesky, 82, of Mount Morris, Pa. and formerly of Morgantown, W. Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Madison Center, Morgantown. She was born January 25, 1936 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Oscar and Alta (Anderson) Hennen.

Surviving are two sisters, Zona L. Savage and her husband, Darrell, of Chargrin Falls,...

Stephen A. Hillsman, Jr.

Mar 23, 2018

Stephen A. Hillsman, Jr., 76, of Mentor, Ohio, formally of Crucible and Carmichaels, Pa., died at 2:25 P.M. on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Heartland of Mentor, Mentor, OH after a brief illness. He was born September 5, 1941 in Nemacolin, Pa., a son of the late Stephen A. and Susan K. (Sokol) Hillsman. Stephen attended Cumberland Township High...

Robyn D. Grear

Feb 24, 2018

Robyn D. Grear, 63, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday February 24, 2018 at her home. She was born July 23, 1954 in Murphysboro, Illinois, a daughter of the late Robert and Laura Jeanette (Snyder) Morrison. Mrs. Grear was a graduate of Rend Lake College of Ina, Illinois, where she received a nursing degree. She enjoyed being with...

Harry O. Hibbs, Sr.

Feb 18, 2018

Harry O. Hibbs, 84, of Jefferson, Pa., died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He was born January 9, 1934 in Clover Hill, Pa., a son of the late Orion I. Hibbs and Sevilla M. (Weaver) Hibbs. Mr. Hibbs was a veteran of the US Army having served from 1956 to 1958. He was known...

Leonard Udovich

Feb 17, 2018

Leonard Udovich, 90, of Nemacolin, Pa., died at 7:15 A.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home. He was born December 5, 1927 in Crucible, Pa., a son of the late John and Lena (Pakish) Udovich. Leonard was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School and served with the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. He had...

Gladys A. Danforth

Feb 16, 2018

Gladys A. Danforth, 94, of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 7:40 A.M. on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Waynesburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Waynesburg, Pa. after a lengthy illness. She was born January 16, 1924 in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late George W. and Elsie E. (Goldstrom) Cales. Mrs. Danforth was a graduate of Cumberland Township...

Martha L. Hill

Feb 10, 2018

Martha L. Hill, 82, of Greensboro, Pa., died at 4:26 P.M. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born August 29, 1935 in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late Harry A. and Margaret R. (Downey) Hill. Martha was a 1955 graduate of Mapletown High School and resided most of...