Judith A. Buletza, 77, of Blainesburg, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021, with her family by her side.   She was born Tuesday, July 11, 1944, in Brownsville, PA, a daughter of the late William and Katherine (Vella) Dinnen.   She went to school at California Area High School. She married David R. Buletza on October 26th, 1963, in Brownsville. She worked as a soda jerk at Standard Pharmacy, waitress at Digon’s Restaurant in California, assistant manager at the...

Walter J. “Pete” Roberts, 78, of California, PA,  passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by his family.   He was born Friday, April 23, 1943, in East Pike Run Twp., a son of the late Bert L. Roberts and Evelyn (Woody) Roberts.   Pete proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and served one tour in Vietnam.  He was a retired mechanic in California where he worked for many years.  He was a member of the West...

Lori Ann (Haranin) Zanardini, 57, of Washington, PA, formerly of California, PA died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, September 27, 2021.   She was born Tuesday, September 1, 1964, in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of Ardith (Lilley) Haranin and  the late Joseph Haranin.   Lori was a claim representative for Physicians Immediate Care.   She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Linda Masneri.   Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Ardith...

Frances Christine Wargo, 101, of W. Brownsville, PA, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.   She was born Monday, December 15, 1919, in Natrona, PA, a daughter of the late Carl and Rozalia (Straka) Augustine.   She was a member of the former St. Thomas Aquinas Church in California PA.   Mrs. Wargo graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1940.   She met her husband, Alexander Wargo, Jr.. in 1941 and they married in 1943.  She...

  Lawrence Steven Timko, 56, of Stockdale, PA, died Monday, August 23, 2021.   He was born Monday, April 5, 1965, in Charleroi , a son of Linda (Lutes) Timko and the late John J. Timko.   Larry was the owner of Keystone Kar Kleen in Charleroi, PA   He was preceded in death by his Dad.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years, Anna (Shupenko) Timko; twin sons, Matthew, and  Jacob Timko: his mother, Linda Timko; brothers and sisters-in-law,...

James D. Harris of California, PA died August 17th, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a battle with a long illness.   Born December 11th, 1971 to James Edwin (Tucker)  and Marian (Knizner) Harris.    In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his  grandparents, John and Mary Knizner of Marianna, PA and Arch and  Leona Harris of California, PA  and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.   Left to cherish his memory...

Shirley Lee Gajan, 86, of Bentleyville, OH, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 9, 2021.   She was born Sunday, February 24, 1935 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of the late Vincent and Genevieve (Rankin) Parshall.   In addition to her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Andrew A. Gajan.   Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Lori A. Gajan (Partner Lawrence Gaylor) of Lyndhurst, OH and  Andrew J. Gajan (Wife Christina) of Blue...

Joanne Adele Bodnar, 87, of Baden, PA, formerly of California, PA died Tuesday, August 3, 2021.   She was born Tuesday, September 19, 1933, in Coal Center, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph Andrew Zelnis and the late Ruth Marie (Davis) Zelnis.   In addition to her parents Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Joseph Bodnar (2012) and son Mark Bodnar (2009).   Left to cherish her memory are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Theresa Bodnar of Baden,...

  Dennis Jack Whitehead, 76, of California, PA, died unexpectedly Monday, August 2, 2021.   He was born Saturday, July 21, 1945, in Leechburg, PA, the son of the late Kenneth Whitehead and Arlene (Jack) Dovenspike and step-father William L Dovenspike.   Dennis proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the West Brownsville American Legion Post 940.   He retired from Robertshaw Controls after a 30 year career.  He was also an auxiliary...

  Looking at the pile of failed attempts on the table, I realize writing an obituary for your child is nearly impossible. It leaves you absolutely empty and breathless. As I cling to her favorite hoodie, a gift she received from Chris and I glance over at her 9 year old son, I begin yet another attempt. God does not equip us with the skills necessary to bury your child. Changing the expected cycle of life is the most difficult challenge a parent will face. On July 28, 2021, our...