Geraldine Marie Yarnall passed peacefully at age 91 in her home after a long bout with Alzheimer’s with her children at her bedside. She was born June 2, 1931 in the Philipsburg section of California, PA. Geraldine graduated from the first class of the consolidated East Pike and California High School and Penn Commercial Business School. Geraldine, or “Gin” as her family nicknamed her, was preceded in death by her parents William Stanick I and Mary Sepesy Stanick, two...

Ronell Baron, 51, of Allenport, died unexpectedly on Saturday September 17, 2022.  She was born on February 2, 1971, daughter of Ron Baron and the late Pollyann Baron.  Ronell was a 1989 graduate of California High School, and she then went on to attend California University, where she received her bachelor’s degree. Ronell spent the last five years working at Arc Human Services where she helped many people. In her spare time, Ronell loved spending time with her family and...

Lois Madonna Downes, 100, of West Brownsville, PA, formerly of Roscoe, died Thursday, August 11, 2022.   She was born Wednesday, July 19, 1922, in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of the late Cecil and Helen (Ritzer) Rulong.   She was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Church in Roscoe.  Mrs. Downes was a teacher’s aid in the California Area School District and the telephone receptionist for Mariscotti Insurance in California.     In addition to her...

William P. Neil, 94, of California, PA, died Friday, August 5, 2022.   He was born Friday, February 17, 1928, in California, PA, a son of the late James and Mabel (Castell) Neil.   He was a member of the Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 461 F&AM and the California Hill Gun Club.   Bill proudly served our country in the Army during WWII. He retired as a Postmaster.   He was an avid Steelers Fan and attended the first two Steelers Super Bowl appearances in New...

Mark Anthony Johnson, 65, of Brownsville, PA, formerly of Daisytown, PA, died unexpectedly in Jefferson Hospital on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.   He was born Monday, February 4, 1957, in Charleroi, PA, a son of the late Charles O. Johnson, Sr. and Betty Ann (Golmitz) Johnson.   He was a member of the California Hill Gun Club, and the Brownsville Eagles.  Mark was an avid golfer and he loved to play softball.   In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by...

Danielle Ann Byrne, 43, of Coal Center, passed away on July 30, 2022   Danielle was born on May 9, 1979, at Magee Hospital to Alvin and Norma Byrne   Danielle attended California Area High School, and in 2004 she earned her phlebotomy certificate.  She worked for Amata Senior Care.   Danielle was many things.  She was a mother, sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter, and best friend.  She loved animals and enjoyed coloring.  She was funny, cheerful,...

Joseph Eugene Rohaley, 81, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Daisytown, PA died on Friday July 22, 2022.   He was born on Sunday, July 5, 1941, in Daisytown, PA.  A son of the late Michael and Mary (Krilosky) Rohaley.   Joe graduated from California Community High School in 1959.  He then proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy as an air crewman.   He had his first solo flight in the Navy in 1964, when he was assigned to the Naval Air Station in Key West,...

(Rita) Jean Pecuch, 88, of California, PA, died Friday, July 15, 2022.     She was born August 31, 1933, in Donora PA, the daughter of the late Joe and Thelma (Easton) Huber.  She grew up in Donora with her two sisters, Joanne and Karen and many cherished grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  As a child, Jean loved dancing, riding horses and twirling her baton as a high school band majorette.    Jean graduated with a teaching...

Arthur Jay Gregg, 89, of Coal Center, PA, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at Westlake Woods Assisted Living in Erie, PA.   He was born on Tuesday, March 28, 1933, in East Millsboro, PA, the son of the late Arthur Jackson Gregg and Mary Novak Gregg.   He was a member of Monongahela Valley Lodge No. 461, Free and Accepted Masons; the Shriners; Long Branch Grange and the Howe United Methodist Church. He taught Chemistry and was the Science Department Head at Peters Township High School...

Patricia Ann Weld, 80, of Livingston, Montana, formerly of Brownsville PA, died Sunday, June 12, 2022.   She was born Thursday, March 19, 1942, in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of the late Willard and Ann (Strelecki) Deavers.   She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting and bowling   In addition to her parents Patricia was preceded in death by her husband William R. Weld, Jr.(2006); brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Laura Deavers and 5 grandchildren.   Left to cherish...