Elaine J. Blanda
Sep 5, 2026
Elaine J. Blanda, 89, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Uniontown Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Uniontown on November 26, 1936, Elaine was the beloved daughter of the late George and Helen Liptock. A proud 1954 graduate of Uniontown High School, she went on to build a remarkably dedicated 48-year career...
James R. "Jimmy Shoes" Shumar
Aug 23, 2026
James Richard “Jimmy Shoes” Shumar, 73, of Uniontown, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
He was born in Republic, PA to the late George Shumar and Johanna Effie Susich Shumar. James graduated from Brownsville Area High School, class of 1970. He also attended Penn State University Fayette Campus. James owned and operated New Atlas Development Corp. for over thirty nine...
Lawrence J. "Larnie" Tajc
Aug 17, 2026
Lawrence J. “Larnie” Tajc, 77, of West Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Hopwood, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Mulberry Health in Mulberry, Indiana.
Larnie was born on October 14, 1948, to the late John and Frances (Plachko) Tajc. A 1966 graduate of North Union High School, he spent most of his life in Hopwood, where he built a...
Daniel K. Stimmell
Aug 12, 2026
Mr. Daniel K. Stimmell, 54, of Masontown, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born in Uniontown, PA on June 15, 1972 to the late Darrell DeWitt Stimmell and Mary Kathryn Schreck Stimmell.
Daniel worked as a handyman and enjoyed fishing in his free time.
He is survived by his brother, Bobby Stimmell and other half, Kim; sisters,...
Frederick A. “Freddie” Giachetti, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Frederick A. “Freddie” Giachetti, Jr., 81, of Uniontown, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Lafayette Manor.
Fred was born in Uniontown on July 2, 1945, the son of Frederick A. Giachetti, Sr. and Emily Ciarochi Giachetti.
He graduated from North Union High School, class of 1963. Upon graduation he joined the Army Reserves. He also attended technical school for drafting.
Freddie...
Stephen J. Knapp
Aug 2, 2026
Stephen John Knapp, 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
He was born on October 10, 1953 in Uniontown, son of the late Steve and Catherine (Guy) Knapp.
In addition to his parents, Steve was predeceased by his sister, Pat Schneider; his brother-in-law, Harvey King; and many Knapp and Guy aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was...
Gerard A. Beddick
Aug 1, 2026
Gerard A. Beddick, 75 of Dunbar passed away on Saturday August 1, 2026. Born November 18, 1950 in Uniontown son of the late Francis and Eleanor (Hudock) Beddick. Beloved husband of 56 years to Lynette (Herrilko) Beddick. In addition to his wife he is survived by his 2 sons, John (Michelle) Beddick of Edinboro, PA and Craig (Amy) Beddick of...
Brenda S. Burncheck
Jul 30, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Sue Burncheck, 62, of West Leisenring, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at her home.
She was born in Morgantown, WV on January 24, 1964 to the late James (Bud) Smallwood and Delphia (Posie) Rose Duley Caton.
Brenda graduated from Uniontown Area High School (class of 1982). During high school, she attended Vo-Tech for the Horticulture program. She also...
Edward Cossick
Jul 22, 2026
Edward Cossick, 91, of Hopwood, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 2, 1935, in Uniontown, a son of the late James and Mary Cossick.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his dearly loved wife,...
Jerry W. Hider
Jul 20, 2026
Mr. Jerry W. Hider, 79, of Uniontown, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Mt. Macrina Manor.
He was born in Uniontown on December 23, 1946 to the late Oliver and Helen Coddington Hider.
Jerry graduated from North Union High School.
He married Barbara Dunch on April 30, 1966.
Jerry worked at Calvert Wire in Uniontown for thirty-five years. He then worked at...