Antonino Catuara, 91, of California, PA , died Tuesday, July 20, 2021.   He was born Thursday, January 30, 1930, in Santa Elisabetta, Sicily, a son of the late Salvatore and Stefana Catuara.   He worked construction for Laborer’s Local 286 for 42 years   In addition to his parents Antonino was preceded in death by his first wife Madeline (Wells) Catuara in 1992 and one daughter, Nina Catuara in 1971.   Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Edna (Ruiz,...

Stanley Sherman Hughes, Jr., 78, of Charleroi, PA, died Monday, July 12, 2021.   He was born Saturday, May 29, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, PA, a son of the late Stanley Sherman Hughes, Sr. and Virginia (Bryan) Hughes.   He proudly served our country in the Navy.  He was a member of the former California American Legion JFK Post 377 and a current member of the Roscoe American Legion Post 801, the California Young Men’s Club and the California Italian Club.   Stan...

Kathleen Hanak DaLee, 70, of California, PA, died Sunday, July 18, 2021.   She was born Thursday, August 10, 1950, in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of Margaret (Petsko) Hanak and the late Stephen Hanak.   Kathleen was preceded in death by her father.   Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Margaret Hanak of California, PA: brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Robin Hanak; niece, Nicole Zimcosky and husband Keith; great nieces McKenzie Christina Zimcosky and Alexus...

Donna J. Ziemba, 51, of Coal Center, PA, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021.   She was born Wednesday, May 20, 1970, in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of the late David and Charlotte (Ritenour) Shrum.   Donna was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.   Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael Ziemba; two children, Jessica Meehan and husband Mark of California, PA, and Ryan Ziemba and wife Angel of California, PA; sisters, Sarah Shrum of Coal Center, PA, and...

Donald Lee Beckwith, 82, of Roscoe, PA, died Saturday, June 19, 2021.   He was born Tuesday, June 28, 1938, in Lewistown, PA, a son of the late Leroy and Hazel (Beck) Beckwith.   He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps.   Don was a retired State Trooper with 30 years of service.  He was also retired as the Sheriff of Indiana County, PA with 12 years of service.   He was a member of the Indiana-Franklin Lodge 313 F&AM. The Elks...

Jeanene Dixie Bakewell ,65, of W. Brownsville, PA, passed away peacefully, at home, with her family and friends by her side on Monday, June 21, 2021.   She was born Saturday, June 9, 1956, in Ashland, OH, a daughter of the late Dale and Patricia (McFadden) Lindecamp.   She was a member of Ashland Eagles Club and the Polk Methodist Church.  She mostly loved spending time with her family, baking, especially at Christmas, and she loved animals.  Jean looked forward to...

Dr. Phillip Lynn Hayes, 86, of California, PA. passed away on June 13th.  Dr. Hayes was born in Clarksburg, W.VA., on May 31, 1935, and was one of two sons of the late Lynn Alvin and Agnes Evelene Snodgrass Hayes. Dr. Hayes was a graduate of Barrackville High School in Barrackville, W.Va.  In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Secondary History Education from Fairmont State College in Fairmont, W.Va., he earned a Master of Science in Counseling and a Doctorate in Higher...

Edward Michael “Peas” LeJohn, 78, of Coal Center, PA, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.   He was born Sunday, November 8, 1942, in North Charleroi, PA, the son of the late Edmund and Lena (Filoni) LeJohn.   Peas was a member of the California Hill Gun Club, and the California Young Men’s Club.   He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.   In addition to his parents Peas was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Kwasny.   Left to...

Austin Christopher Kaneshiro, 19, of Coal Center, PA, died Sunday, May 23, 2021.   He was born Saturday, November 10, 2001, in Riverside, California, a son Robert Kaneshiro and Shawna Welkley.   Austin was a graduate of California Area High School and was currently working as a plumber.   Austin was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Welkley, Sr., and Robert Louis Dickey; great grandfather, John Joseph Seman; great uncle, Donald Haughey; and great...

Anthony P. McGrew, 75,  of Houston, PA, died Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born on Monday, August 6, 1945, in McKeesport, PA a son of the late Anthony Medvidovich and Grace (Troise) Medvidovich McGrew. Mr. McGrew was an earth science professor at California University of PA and and avid supporter of Cal U athletics and everything Cal U. Tony was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Harold McGrew. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Kathleen McGrew of...