All Obituaries

Anne Margaret Barr Winkleblech was born in a farmhouse in November of 1928 the youngest of six children. She passed away February 3, 2026. She grew up on a farm raising sheep and working hard with the family. Growing up, Anne went to a one room schoolhouse with her brothers, sisters, and local neighbors, in what is now Mingo Park, where a large portion of the farm was located. Her high school years were at East Washington High School class of 1946. She was a member of the Emmanual United ...

Carmine Mattozzi ,97, of Bentleyville, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. At his request, all services are private.    

Emily's family has created a memorial video, which you may view at the end of her obituary. Emily Marie Zoretich, age 15, of Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026. She was born on December 16, 2010, a bright winter day that suited a girl who would grow to bring so much light into the lives around her. Emily was the beloved daughter of Joe and Sarah Zoretich III, and the treasured sister of Joseph Zoretich IV, whom she loved deeply. She is survived by her ...

Judge Moore, 84, made his transition to his eternal rest on January 12, 2026, at We Care of South Hills Rehabilitation. He was born April 8, 1941 in Beltzhoover, Pittsburgh, to the late Caroline Sarah Davis and Willis Moore. He moved to Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Central High School. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bentleyville and the PA Peers group. He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie; stepdaughter Dawn Chambliss; brothers Hoarce Perkins, Willis ...

Our annual tribute to those who passed away during the year.

John A. Zavislak, 90, of Eighty Four, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington. He was born June 18, 1935 in Ohio, a son of the late Adolph and Anna Julia Jastrzembski Zavislak. He attended the Chartiers Houston High School and served with the Army Corps of Engineers. A mechanic all of his working career, Mr. Zavislak worked for multiple local businesses including Lindenwood and Rolling Greens Golf Courses and Ralph Brown Buick in ...

Nadine Forte Finn, 77, of Canonsburg, formerly of Mount Joy, PA passed away Tuesday, December 23 2025. Born March 14, 1948, Nadine was the daughter of the late Carmine and Mildred Haywood Forte. A 1966 graduate of Bentleyville-Ellsworth High School, she loved gardening, crafts, and dogs, especially her late dog Bubba. On September 21, 1998 she married the love of her life, Joseph Finn, who passed away January 31, 2016. Surviving are a sister Lois Bertocci; sister-in-law Sandra Forte, ...

Kathleen Manos Adams, 80, of Bentleyville, passed away Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, at UPMC Washington Hospital. She was born January 18, 1945 in Monongahela, a daughter of the late George and Frances Manos. She loved crossword puzzles, and watching and collecting movies. Her husband, Robert D. Adams, passed away June 5, 2015. Surviving are her daughter, Renee Adams of Eighty Four; and a longtime friend who she considered her son, Darrin Javornicky; grandsons, Kevin Adams of Lone ...

Michael J. Pjontek Jr., 87, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025, surrounded by all the women in his life. He dedicated 35 years of service to the U.S. Postal Service and was a proud member of the Slovak Catholic Sokols. Michael loved traveling and cherished every moment spent with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Patricia Buechel Pjontek, and his three daughters, Gail (James) Jarnigan, Wendy (Mike) Scatteregia, and Amy (Jim) Frink. Michael was ...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Kendra Cursi, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House. She was born May 23, 1937 in Bentleyville, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Sable Kendra. Betty was a 1955 graduate of the Bentleyville High School and graduated from California University, where she received her master's in education. For 37 years she was an elementary school teacher for the Bentworth School District. She was a member of ...