Rev. Gary Glenmar Close went home to be with his Lord on Saturday October 13, 2018.  He was born August 11, 1942. Gary was the son of the late Glenmar and Eleanor Rollier Close. He faithfully served in ministry for 40 years, earnestly desiring to live for and honor God in all he did. Gary also served as a chaplain in the Army for 25 years and retired as a full colonel.  He was an amazing listener, compassionate, and had a love for people.  Gary modeled his faith before all,...

William Mark Shindledecker, 71, of Oklahoma Borough, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville.  He was born Tuesday, January 14, 1947 in New Kensington, the son of the  late Elmer William and Esther Belle Cowan Shindledecker.  He was a member of the North Apollo Church of God.  William was a member of the Flyers Football organization, very active in the Lower Burrell Little League, loved golf, gardening, spending time with...

Melissa L. Weiss, 57, of Houston, PA passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Canonsburg Hospital, Washington, PA.  Melissa is survived by two children, Matthew Russo of Washington, PA and Meredith Hammett and her husband, Austin, of Houston, PA, and two grandchildren, Lucas and Oliver.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Weiss, her mother, Evelyn Meredith, her father, George D. Meredith, and her brother, George E. Meredith.  A memorial service will be held on...

George “Ray” Raymond  Baird, 90, of Vandergrift, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Apollo. He was born Saturday, November 19, 1927 in Scottdale, Pa., the son of the late Glenn W. and Virginia S. Smouse Baird. Before his retirement, he was employed with Urban Works as a mill clerk. He was a United States Naval Veteran having served during World War II on the USS Juneau II, where he got to meet the Pope. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved...

Hazel Eileen Elwood Claypool, 86, of Apollo, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville.  She was born Thursday, May 5, 1932 in Salina, Pa., the daughter of the late Clair V. and Eunice Miller Elwood. She enjoyed gardening, baking and volunteering at the Apollo VFD #3. Her passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she so loved .  She is survived by 3 sons, Jack D. Claypool of Apollo, Thomas T. Claypool and his wife,...

David “Dave” Tennesse” James Magee, 63, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.  He was born Sunday, December 26, 1954 in Natrona Heights, the son of Frances Mazia Magee and the late James Magee.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Freeport. He enjoyed playing pool, going for rides and telling stories. He was a devoted son to his mother. He is survived by his children, Kristen...

Michael Anthony Dobrosky, 58, of East Brady, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was born, Wednesday, October 14, 1959 in Apollo, PA, the son of the late Albert (Sr.) and Mary Ann Spelock Dobrosky.  Before his retirement in 1987, he was a coal miner employed by the  Keystone Mining Company in the Margaret Mine.  He then became an electrical technician at the Sony Company.   He enjoyed tinkering with computers...

Patricia “Pat” M. Burkett Muffie, 82, of Salina passed away, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born Wednesday, September 25, 1935 in Sidman, Pa., the daughter of the late Stewart and Janet Moel Burkett.  Pat loved animals, game shows, arts and crafts, nature and sports.  She will always be remembered for her love of family, and her involvement in all of the activities her children and grandchildren participated...

James Edward Brunner 38 of Saltsburg (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born August 30, 1980 in Conemaugh Twp. the son of Robert C. and Carol Ann Powell Brunner.  James loved to ride, and enjoyed working on motorcycles. He also enjoyed woodworking. He was employed as a truck driver with RES Trucking in New Stanton, Pa. He was a 1999 graduate of Saltsburg Jr. Sr. High School. He was a United States Naval Veteran having served...

Faith Anne Fabian Young, 69, of Apollo, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  She fought a long hard fight but is now celebrating with Jesus.  She was born Wednesday, October 20, 1948, in Natrona Heights, the daughter of the late John and Edith Souders Fabian.  Faith lived in Apollo most of her life and graduated from Apollo High School.   She was a homemaker.  She loved reading, especially her Bible, enjoyed going to church,...