All Obituaries

Danny A. Ball, 65 of Sinnamahoning, PA passed away at his home on Sunday evening following a lengthy illness (September 24, 2023). He was born January 27, 1958 in Saint Marys a son of the late James and Enid Whiting Ball. On October 9, 1982 in the Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church he married Judy Snyder, who survives. Danny graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1975. He later graduated from Penn State University with an engineering degree. He worked many years as an...

Messina R. Burke, 41, of Emporium, PA, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Emporium, PA, on Sunday morning (September 17, 2023). She was born August 13, 1982 in St. Marys, PA, a daughter of James Grey Hodson, Jr. of Emporium and Kimberley Ann Irwin of Emporium. On August 21, 2008 in Emporium, she married Charles Burke, who survives. Messina graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture and Lock Haven University with a Nursing degree. She loved...

Lawrence A. Skillman, 63, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence, Emporium, PA on Sunday morning (September 3, 2023). He was born January 14, 1960 in Barnesboro, PA a son of the late Laverne and Violet Bartlebaugh Skillman. Lawrence graduated from Cameron County High School. He worked for Elcam in St. Marys for many years. He loved to spend time outside in the woods especially hunting. He is survived by one sister, Ann Skillman, Florida; seven brothers, Laverne Skillman, Bradford;...

Daryl R. Richardson, 49, of Emporium, PA passed away at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) afternoon following a lengthy illness. He was born April 9, 1974 in Johnstown, PA a son of Patricia McCloskey Richardson, Windber, PA and the late Doran Richardson. On September 2, 2005 in Emporium, PA he married Tracy Szemes, who survives. Daryl graduated from Forest Hills High School in a class of 1992 and then went on to serve for four years...

Daniel J. Heitz, 61, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence in  Emporium on Monday (August 28, 2023) night following a lengthy illness. He was born  September 15, 1961 in Darby, PA a son of the late Leroy and Elizabeth Gracey Heitz. Dan graduated and after High School he served with the US Navy and worked as a Biomedical Equipment technician. He loved living in Cameron County. He is survived by a son, Zachary Heitz, Springfield, PA; daughter, Megan (Stephen) Rosenberg,...

Sarah M. Yount, 79, of St. Marys, PA formerly of Emporium passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA on Sunday morning (August 20, 2023 ). She was born May 13, 1944 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Hart Griffith. She was married to the late Ralph Yount. She graduated from Emporium High School and retired from GKN where she worked for many years. Years ago she was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived...

Edna M. Kamats, 88, of St. Marys, PA formerly of Plank Road Hollow, Emporium, PA passed away peaceful at Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, PA on Sunday evening (August 20, 2023). She was born May 23, 1935 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Orlan and Edna English Devling. On July 10, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD she married the late Paul J. Kamats. Edna worked at Cameron Manufacturing and then for the Guy and Mary Felt Manor and later in Home Health Care from where she retired. She was active in...

Laura Minerva Fragale, age 80 of Brighton,Colorado passed away on August 10, 2023, following a lengthy illness, at the Colliger Hospice Center, Wheatridge, Colorado. She was born on July 10, 1943 a daughter of the late Carl and Lena (Verbeck) Beldin of Sterling Run, PA. She married Terry Fragale on August 24, 1979. She is survived by her husband, Terry Fragale of Brighton, Colorado; a son, Richard Grasser of Kersey, PA; three daughters, Pamela Franklin of Richburg, NY; Patricia See of Todd...

Georgiann Holly, 83, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Sunday morning (August 6, 2023) following a lengthy illness. She was born October 9, 1939 in Greensboro, PA a daughter of the late George and Ruth Barnhart Dusenberry. On June 30, 1990 in First United Methodist Church she married Walter Holly, who survives. She spent many years together with her first husband, Earl Barhart. Georgiann graduated from Mapletown High School in the class...

Basil A. Buchanan, Jr., 75, of Emporium, PA formerly of Driftwood passed away at his residence on Saturday morning with his family by his side (July 22, 2023) following a brief illness. He was born January 5, 1948 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Basil A. and Georgianna Saxton Buchanan. On September 8, 1973 in DuBois, PA he married the late Margaret "Maggie" Shrauger. After Basil finished high school he joined the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War. While in the service...