West Side High School Alumni Obituaries

Walter Wheeler King 92 passed peacefully on January 17 2026 with family at his side in Hanover NH. Walter was born in Plainfield NH on November 20 1933 to Clarence W. King and Flora B. Rogers King. He was the sixth of eight children he was predeceased by Steven Everett Helen Flora Fred and Warren. T...

Dr. Robert Bob Bruce LaCount age 90 of Waynesburg passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 27 2025. Beloved husband for 61 years to Virginia W. LaCount loving father of Victoria Christopher Basar and Robert Melanie LaCount cherished grandfather of Zachary Jessica Basar Jackson Basa...

Marie was born on August 18, 1946, to Simon and Rita (Smith) Gustitus, of West Pittston; right after, her twin sister Mary was born. Marie was a Girl Scout Brownie and graduated from West Pittston High School in 1964. While in high school she worked at Star Garment dress factory, American Party Time...

Thomas Andrew Miller passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side on Tuesday November 4 2025 at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown NJ. He had shared 62 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Born in Brooklyn NY to his late ...

Vincent Crawdad Pogorzelski of Denville New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on January 15 2026 with his wife by his side. He had shared 99 years of wisdom quick wit quips and unforgettable memories with family and friends. He was born on December 13 1926 in Harrison New Jersey to Peter and Kat...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Edmund A. EZ Zulkoski of Ord passed on Wednesday October 15 2025 at Arbor Care Center in Ord Nebraska with his family by his side at the age of 96. Edmund Adam was born on December 20 1928 at Elyria Nebraska to John Bolish and Veronica Victoria Kusek Zulkoski. He was raised on a farm west of Elyria ...

Frederick D. Mapp born in New Haven, CT passed away peacefully from an 8 year battle with Parkinson's disease on Wednesday January 28th 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ at the age of 82 with his beloved wife Sandie by his side at the Hospice center.Fred is predeceased by his parents, Arlene and Charles Fritzg...

age 83 of Clayton on Wednesday March 5 2025 with his family by his side after succumbing to complications from a heart attack he suffered on January 6th while shoveling snow for a neighbor. He was a loving husband to his wife of 60 years Mildred T. Barclay nee Terilla who was not only his partner in...

Elizabeth J. Horney 93 of 3410 West Pittsburg Road passed away the evening of January 4 2026 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Elizabeth was born June 5 1932 in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and Fannie Joseph Deep. She was married to the late Edward Horney. He preceded her in death on...

Dr. Allen John Duricko, 80, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 31, 2026, with the love of his life at his side holding his hand. A man of deep warmth, intellectual curiosity, and professional dedication, Allen lived a life he often described as blessed, defined by his commitmen...

Bonnie Kay Rodgers Kretzing age 66 of Elliottsburg passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 2 2026. She bravely fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Harrisburg on May 5 1959 to the late Earl L. and Shirley L. Swails Rodgers Bonnie is survived by her son Shaun Kretzing...

Kevin Poultney Kinkead 69 of Johnstown passed away Saturday January 24 2026 surrounded by his daughters and his loving wife. Born in Latrobe Pennsylvania on October 25 1956 Kevin was the only child of the late Elvira M. Kinkead. He was a 1974 graduate of Hampton High School and received his bachelor...

Ida Mendicino Lucas of Estero FL formerly of Vandergrift PA passed away on January 11 2026 with her beloved sons by her side. Ida wasborn in Vandergrift on February 4 1936 to Fedele Mendicino and Eliza Manfredi Mendicino. A graduate of Vandergrift High School Class of 1954 she attended business scho...

Anthony Tony J. Verbyla 78 of Larksville passed away peacefully on January 17 2026. Born in Kingston on July 19 1947 Tony was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Makowski Verbyla. A graduate of Kingston High School Class of 1965 he built a respected career as a tool and die maker. He proudly shared...

James A. Den Haese of Willow Grove passed away on Saturday January 10 2026 at his home with his wife by his side. He was 87 years old. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Den Haese with whom he had shared 42 years of marriage. He was born in the Kensington section of Philadelphia the son of the l...

On Friday December 12 2025 a beloved Mother Sister Aunt Cousin MotherinLaw and Friend to many Mary Louise Austin entered into eternal rest. The world changed forever that day for those who loved and cherished her. Mary was born at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg Pennsylvania to the late Mable Fiel...

Jeffrey attended Our Lady of Peace Catholic School St. Marks Seminary and was a graduate of McDowell High School. As a young man he was active in the Boy Scouts of America an experience that stayed with him throughout his life. He later led his own sons on their Scouting journeys with Troop 53 proud...

William Edward Carll of Tionesta born February 26 1938 died at home on December 23 2025 surrounded by family and always by his side his chocolate lab Chica girl. Bill was the son of the late Ellsworth and Ethel Carll of Tionesta. He graduated from West Forest School in 1958 joining the United States...

Our Mother always said The two best gifts parents can give their children are a good example and a good education. It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful and loving Mother Wilma Jean Risbin Yuhas at the age of 98. Wilma Jean Mom Mimi Grandma passed away peac...

Joan A. Zim 90 a resident of Swoyersville passed quietly into eternal life on Sunday morning January 18 2026. Her beloved husband of 52 years was the late J. Eugene Gene Zim who passed away on December 06 2011. Born on April 21 1935 at her family home in Swoyersville Joan was one of four children bo...

BATH Carol Ann Quimby London was a nurturing intrepid matriarch beloved by her family and community for her sharp wit and service to others. She died on January 13 2026 with her family by her side. She was 91 years young. Carol was born in Bath on August 5 1934 the daughter of Everett and Katherine...

Mavis F. Hinckley 80 of West Melbourne Florida and West Gardiner Maine passed away peacefully on Monday December 15 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on June 19 1945 in Damariscotta Maine the daughter of Bernard and Esther Nute Bailey. She attended Dresden Academy and later graduated fr...

Eldred Robert Gene Bob Whitsell 82 of Slack Hollow Rd. passed away Wednesday August 13th 2025 at UPMC Cole Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. Born November 3rd 1943 in Wellsville he was a son of Robert George and Hester Latten Whitsell. On November 18th 1966 in the brides family home on Sl...

A Catholic Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 21 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette LA for Wilfred Hines Austin 90 who passed away on Sunday November 16 2025. Visitation will be observed at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette LA from 900 a.m. 1030 ...

DuBois Lewis I. Norris 73 of Clearfield passed away Wednesday February 4 2026 at DuBois Nursing Home. Born January 4 1953 in Clearfield he was the son of Lewis and Helen Pyle Norris. He was a Clearfield Area High School graduate. He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church. He loved sports ...

William Wade Craig Bill of Claysville passed away peacefully on November 12 2025 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital after a brief illness. He was born February 4 1943 in Wheeling West Virginia the son of William Edwin Craig and Annabelle Maude Curtis Craig. Bill grew up in Claysville and was a 1962 graduat...

Ethel Safranski age 90 of Argyle Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday morning January 11 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks North Dakota surrounded by the love of her family. Ethel Louella Safranski with her twin sister Eva was born on June 23 1935 in Crookston Minnesota to Henry and Albina...

Allen Al Mark Rolbiecki 83 of Lake City Minnesota passed away at his home in Lake City on Saturday December 6 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on December 9 1941 in Arcadia Wisconsin to Roman and Bernadine Drazkowski Rolbiecki. In his youth he lived in the Fountain City Wisconsin and Wi...

Ada Mae Kuhn 106 formerly of Lewistown passed away on Friday January 23 2026 in Virginia with her daughter by her side. Born October 20 1919 on her family farm in Mechanicsburg she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Shue Hosler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he...