Obituaries for Yoskovich Funeral Home, Inc.

Mar 31, 2025

Shelia M. Ellis, 51, of Waynesburg, Pa. formerly of Greensboro, Pa., passed away in her home on Monday, March 31, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 25, 1973 in Morgantown, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jack and Georgia (Conard) Jones.

Shelia was a graduate of Mapletown High School.  She served as a...

Mar 21, 2025

Michael G. Skumlien, 56, of Bobtown, Pa., passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va.  He was born March 20, 1969 in Mesa, Ariz., a son of Gary C. Skumlien of Burlington, Vt. and the late Jeanne M. (Tower) Chase (Ken).  Michael was a graduate of Chelsea High School in...

Mar 19, 2025

Krista Lynn Basinger, age 55 of Mather, Pa., passed away in her home March 19, 2025 with her family at her side after battling small cell carcinoma of the lungs since August 2024. She was born on September 23, 1969 in Waynesburg, Pa. to her loving parents William (Bill) Gardner and Georgeann (Kuharcik) Gardner of Mather. Her...

Mar 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lester "Wayne" Gray, who left us peacefully at his home on March 7, 2025. Lester was the beloved son of the late Robert Ferl and Pearl Marie Gray.

Born in Glendale, West Virginia, Lester grew up on a small farm outside of Holbrook, Pennsylvania. He developed an encyclopedic knowledge...

Mar 1, 2025

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Bodnovich and Brumley families announce the passing of our loving, respected, caring and unimaginably faithful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Kenneth Paul Bodnovich, 89, of Gallatin, Tenn. and formerly of Greensboro, Pa., passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born on April 14, 1935, to John...

Feb 28, 2025

Phillip Girard Davis, 82, of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 in his home. He was born August 30, 1942 to Barbara (Davis) Rines. At age 19 Phillip enlisted in The United States Army and served for over 20 years as a Combat Medic. He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry...

Feb 24, 2025

Thomas "Sig" Roman, 59, of Adah, Pa., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.  He was born June 16, 1965 in Detroit, Mich., a son of the late Eugene F. and Georgetta M. (Karpency) Roman.  Tom was a 1983 graduate of German Township High School and received a Bachelors Degree in nursing from Waynesburg College.  He was last employed...

Feb 24, 2025

William Bowman, age 100 of Rices Landing, Pa., formerly of West Chester, Pa. passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 in his home. He was born January 10, 1925 in West Chester, Pa. a son of the late Robert Roscoe and Lillian (Conway) Bowman. Mr. Bowman was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, having served during WW...

Feb 16, 2025

James R. "Jimmy" Woodring, Jr., 58, of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Sunday, February  16, 2025, at  UPMC Washington Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born February 7, 1967 to James R. and Marianne Woodring.

Throughout his career as a machinist, Jimmy worked in various industries, including Independent Tooling, Ross Mould, Penn Mould, Ross International, Mill...

Feb 15, 2025

Marilyn Supler, 72, of Waynesburg, Pa., passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  She was born January 12, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Hartman) Buehrle.  Mrs. Supler attended the First Assembly of God in Waynesburg and volunteered at the Washington Christian Outreach.  She worked as a peer specialist for Greene Arc, Inc....

Feb 9, 2025

Helen Mayer of Washington, Pa. and formerly of Carmichaels and Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in her hundredth year.  She was born May 15, 1925 in Crucible, Pa., a daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Sumijna) Maddich.  Mrs. Mayer was a 1944 graduate of Cumberland Township High School and resided in Nemacolin before moving...

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...