Frank D. Pastor, 76, of Eldersville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4, 1946 son of the late Goldie (Burkhart) and Frank Pastor. On February 5, 1966, he married Arlene Ogrodowski Pastor they spent 56 loving years together. Frank was a member of the game commission, 4H, and the Steel Workers Union. He spent most of his time on his property with his grandchildren and family.  He is survived by his wife Arlene,...

Velma Joyce Manni, 81, of Atlasburg, PA passed away surrounded by her daughters on Monday, September 19, 2022, at TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on March 9, 1941, in Canonsburg, PA daughter of the late William E. Jordan and Velma P. Johnson Jordan.  Velma was a part of the last graduating class of Midway High School. On June 16, 1962, she married Anthony P. Manni. They spent 46 loving years together before his passing on June 19, 2008. Velma...

Michael (Mike)  H. Farrell Jr. of Burgettstown, PA passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 30. Following an incredibly heroic three-year battle with Leukemia.  Mike was born on June 10, 1992, in Pittsburgh, PA. Son of Michael Farrell Sr and Wendy (Briggs) Farrell. Devoted husband to Brittany (Reed) Farrell and loving father to Michael and Grant with whom he loved more than life itself. Mike fought bravely and fiercely to the very end for his family especially his...

Phyllis R. Litman, 92, of Claysville, PA passed away on September 12, 2022.  She was born on March 21, 1930, in Wheeling, WV daughter of the late Nicholas Irwin Rodgers and Hattie Lyons Rodgers. She was a 1948 graduate of West Liberty WV High School, she also attended West Liberty College. On April 5, 1950, she married Frank Robert Litman, who passed away on April 15, 2018. They celebrated 68 years of marriage. Phyllis worked as a secretary in the District Magistrates Office for 18...

Sharon L. Walker Cox, 69, of West Alexander, PA, passed away on September 4, 2022. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Washington, PA, daughter of the late David L. and Stella Walker.  On May 22, 1971, she married her husband of 51 years, Walter V. Cox. Sharon was a self-employed seamstress for several years. Sharon was a 4-H leader and a member of the West Alexander Presbyterian Church. She was a kind and gentle mother, grandmother, sister, and wife.  She is survived by her...

James (Jimmy) Chip, Jancart, age 51 of Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born August 27, 1970, in Washington, PA, a son of James Tony and Eva Mae (Strimel) Jancart. Jimmy graduated from Burgettstown High School. He was employed as a truck driver for Coca-Cola for 25 years and will be remembered as a farmer who loved his animals especially his cows, and two dogs Tika and Ruby. Jimmy liked hunting, he was a member of the Cherry Valley...

William D. “Scobby” Huber age 60 of Slovan, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family after losing his battle with cancer. He was born October 31, 1961, the son of William and Shelby Huber of Slovan, PA Bill loved spending time with his family and friends; especially his grandson Michael David, going on quad rides and playing in the yard. Bill also loved spending time at the farm with his brothers Michael, Joseph, and nephew Zach. He loved...

Charles Jeffrey VanCamp, 62, of Burgettstown (formerly of New Cumberland, WV), passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, due to Progressive Nuclear Palsy. Charles “Jeff” was born on July 3, 1960, to Shirley (Mercer) & Charles Edgar VanCamp in Weirton, WV. After graduating from Oak Glen High School in 1978 he went on to study welding at Airco Technical Institute. Jeff was a certified welder/ironworker for Orders Construction in St Albans, WV where he built and repaired bridges...

Betty A. Beatty, 90, formerly of West Alexander, PA, passed away on August 1, 2022, at the Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV. She was born on May 8, 1932 daughter of the late William and Myrte Hamilton. She was the loving mother of Sheryl Smith, whom she leaves behind. Betty was a wonderful woman and will be missed dearly.  Arrangements are entrusted to Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323. (724) 663-7373 www.younfhinc.com  

John Ratkovitch, 93, of Paris PA peacefully passed away on July 23, 2022. He was born in Bertha Mine PA son of the late Samuel and Anna Miskovich Ratkovitch. He graduated from Union High School and continued his education at Steubenville Business College. He then served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. John was a sales manager at Montgomery-Ward from 1948-1951 and later became a payroll manager for Weirton Steel Corp for 35 years where he retired.   John was an active...