Roger Elwood Dane Jr., 68, of Washington, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Washington Hospital. He was born on Friday, September 11, 1953 in Park Falls, Wisconsin, the son of the late Roger Sr. and Sarah Pifer Dane. Roger had a passion for music, particularly his involvement with the drum and bugle corp; marching in the drum corps including the St. Matthias Cadets, Royal Crusaders and Mariners.  He liked doing crossword puzzles, spending time with his pets, and...

Donald P. Speer, 94, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Logan Place in Lower Burrell, Pa. He was born on Saturday, June 25, 1927 in Arnold, Pa., the son of the late Paul and Kathryn Linsenbigler Speer. He was a United States Army Veteran and a registered Architect. He enjoyed woodworking and astronomy; loved birds especially feeding hummingbirds who would sit on his finger.  He loved reading and studying the Bible and evangelizing.  He is survived by his...

Diane Lynn Wagner Daurora, 65, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on Friday, December 2, 1955 in Madison, Wi., the daughter of the late Donald Charles and Pearl Violet Barlip Wagner.  Before her retirement, she was employed by Cook Vascular in Leechburg, Pa. as a cook. She enjoyed reading; searching the web, cooking, baking and smoking meat but especially loved the time she spent with her granddaughter, Darcy. She is survived by her...

J.Y. Rosensteel, 89, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. He was born on Friday, March 4, 1932 in Orchard Hills, Pa., the son of the late George D. and Eliza Jane Walker Rosensteel.  Before his retirement, he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a carpenter building bridges. He was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved life to the fullest. He is survived by his...

Candise Jean Bier Clark, 72, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pa. She was born on Monday, December 27, 1948 in Vandergrift, Pa., the daughter of the late Irvin and Helen Shirley Bier. Candise was a retired homemaker who enjoyed playing bingo with her sisters, excessive gambling, crocheting for her  grandchildren and complete strangers.  She was President Obama’s number one fan. She loved the time she spent with her...

He was known as “Jack” and as pappy Jack to his family. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Parks Twp. Vandergrift, PA. to his parents Veryl Sr. and Madeline (Moore) Clark. He was married for 69 years to the love of his life, Ruby. They had 8 children together and raised them on their farm on Dime Road. Jack worked at Eljer Pottery in Ford City, Pa. He was a coalminer, a bartender, steelworker and a farmer. He worked at USS Steel and ATI Steel. He was a foreman in the finishing...

Gary Lane Brosius, 56, of Saltsburg, Pa. (Conemaugh Twp), passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at UPMC East in Monroeville, Pa.  He was born on Monday, September 21, 1964 in Plum Boro, the son of the late Robert E. and Laura B. Stone Brosius. He was a union operator for Local 66 and was employed by Anthony Crane in Dravosburg, Pa. He enjoyed deer and bear hunting, fishing, camping, boating and socializing. He was a very hard worker. He is survived by his wife, Jane Lynn Kelly...

Shirley Ann Master Schall, 71 of Apollo, passed away Monday August 30, 2021 in Castle Shannon, PA, at her daughters home. She was born Monday March 20, 1950 in Avonmore, PA, the daughter of the late William E. and Mildred E. Aikens Master. Shirley was an avid reader, enjoyed visiting yard sales, and socializing at her favorite diner, The Creekside. She is survived by two daughters, Sonya Schall of Mount Pleasant, PA, and Cindy Schall of Castle Shannon, PA, a brother, Eugene...

Joyce Ann Milliron Deemer, 85, of Indiana, Pa, formerly of Spring Church, Pa., passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Indiana Regional Hospital in Indiana, Pa.  She was born on Friday, June 12, 1936 in Vandergrift, Pa., the daughter of the late, Thomas Clair and Mildred Grace Colwell Milliron. Before her retirement, she worked in housekeeping for Scenery Hill in Indiana, Pa. Joyce enjoyed traveling and taking her weekend trips. She loved her time that she spent with the family. ...

Gary Wayne Deems, 69, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, April 15, 1952 in Homestead, Pa., the son of Grace Biery Deems and the late Jack Deems. He loved to drive cars and trucks, cutting grass and working. He was a very caring person who would always do things for others. He liked music and frequently shopped at  Friend’s Thrift Shop to buy CD’s. He loved his dogs, Blue and Tessa but mostly loved to spend time with...