Pauline Santini, 94, of California, PA, died Thursday, April 8, 2021.   She was born Monday, May 10, 1926, in Brownsville, PA a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Dachnitz) Samerigo     She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in California, PA. During WWII Mom served her country in the War Finance Department in Washington, D.C.   In addition to her parents Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Constantine Santini in 2000;...

Esther Ermlick. 89, of California Pa, formerly of Newell, passed away peacefully in Cambridge Creekside Nursing Home, on April 7, 2021   Born in Newell, PA on January 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theodosia Myrga.   She retired from Allied Chemical Corp. in Newell and  California University o fPA.   She is  survived by four grandchildren, Sarah (Scott) Green, Lillian (Richard) McMahon of Knuckletownn, PA, John Ermlick, Jr., and Esther...

Ellen Ruth Keder, 92, of Daisytown, PA, died Thursday, March 25, 2021.   She was born Tuesday, February 12, 1929, in Daisytown, PA, a daughter of the late Marvin and Lillian (Neimi) Wright.   In addition to her parents Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Keder, Jr. (2008): sister, Lorena Pallini and brothers, Richard, Terry and Ernest Wright.   Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Martin K. Keder of Daisytown, PA, Michelle Piccolomini and...

John B. Gray 82, of Roscoe, PA passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.  He was the son of John and Helen (Bilitski) Gray of Elco, PA.  John worked various jobs to support his family and was employed for 20 years as a custodian at California University of PA.  John was well known on the craft show and festival circuit selling hand-designed clothing apparel.  John was an avid Pittsburgh and Cal U sports fan who loved his...

Dolores M. Huffman, 88, of California, PA, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021.   She was born Sunday, June 19, 1932, in East Pike Run, Twp., the daughter of the late Rudolph and Bregeda (Tomazzi) Martina.   She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish.   In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Huffman; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy (Jessie) Martina and Rudy (Mary Louise) Martina; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Ray and Mary...

Gerald Albert Johnson, 86, of Daisytown, PA, died Friday, March 5, 2021.   He was born Tuesday, May 1, 1934, in Daisytown, PA, a son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth (Solomon) Johnson.   Gerald was preceded in death by his parents.   Left to cherish his memory are his two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda Johnson of Daisytown, PA and Kevin and Shirley Johnson of McDonald, PA.  Also surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Linda Johnson of...

Wesley Bruce “Wes” Boyle, 94, of West Brownsville, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was married to the former Dorthy C. “Carol” (Fields) Sibula on June 2, 1978 and they have shared 42 years as husband and wife. Wes was born on April 16, 1926 in California and was the son of the late Edwin Boyle and Ruth (Humphries) Boyle Stewart.  He graduated from California High School in 1944 and then enlisted with the US Navy on...

Shelia Kay Kendall, 71, of W.Brownsville, PA, died Sunday, February 21, 2021.   She was born Sunday, June 12, 1949, in Waynesburg, PA, a daughter of the late George W. Harvey Sr. and Virginia (Conaway) Harvey.   She was a member of Carmichaels American Legion Ladies Aux. and the West Brownsville Fire Hall. Shelia loved to go bowling, spending time with her family and friends and watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.   In addition to her parents Shelia was...

Timothy John Sheehan, 50, of California, PA, died unexpectedly, while on duty, Thursday, February 11, 2021.   He was born Thursday, April 9, 1970, in Brownsville, PA, a son of Joyce (Shaynak) Sheehan and the late Timothy E. Sheehan.   Tim was the Chief of Police in California Borough. Chief Sheehan served the California Borough Police Department for over 15 years. He was hired in August of 2007 as a Patrolman. and has worked in various roles within the department including,...

Allyn Christine Brown, 69, of California, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.   She was born Tuesday, June 5, 1951, in Nelsonville, OH, a daughter of the late William and Esther (Keels) Smith. In addition to her parents Allyn was preceded in death by a brother, John Smith.   She graduated from Ohio University in 1974 with a B.S. in Education. She made an impact on many lives throughout her teaching career.  As a coach’s wife she was a second mom to...