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02/26/2025

Lynn Ann Kuhn, born 8/22/1959 of Acme passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 22nd.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Edward M. Kuhn, Sr. and Evelyn D. (King) Kuhn of Mount Pleasant.
She is survived by her siblings, Edward M. Kuhn, Jr. (Jeff) of Greensburg, Lori Lee Kuhn of Mount Pleasant, David W. Kuhn (Barbara) of McMurray and nieces Synclaire Evelyn Kuhn and Karsyn Marie Kuhn of McMurray, and her best friend Laura Jennings of Jeannette.
Lynn spent 20+ years as an award-winning writer and editor for the Tribune Review, the Uniontown Herald Standard and the Daily Courier newspapers. She was a gifted writer and crafty layout editor, whose work always received the highest accolades for her work.
Additionally, Lynn spent many years working as an adjunct journalism, writing, and English professor at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, Seton Hill University, and Westmoreland County Community College, where she shared her love of writing and journalism with thousands of students.
Lynn graduated with the highest honors from Mount Pleasant area high school in 1977 where she was an All-State point guard and led the lady Vikings basketball team to the WPIAL playoffs multiple times. She was a gifted athlete and later went on to compete collegiately at Washington and Jefferson College for the Lady Presidents.
At W&J, Lynn graduated with a degree in English and writing and also held a masters degree from Seton Hill University in creative writing.
Lynn had a dry sense of humor and a keen intellect. She loved reading, trivia, history, horticulture, traveling and spending time in the outdoors, hiking kayaking, and cross country skiing. She also had a great love and affection for her pets, most recently, her dog Tina and her cat Libby.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be sent to support the Mountain Watershed Association project at mtwatershed.com, a cause near and dear to Lynn‘s heart as she fervently believed in protecting her beloved Laurel Highlands in which she lived. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1to 4pm Saturday at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICES INC. 730 W. Main Street Mt Pleasant. Please visit Lynn's
online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com. to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director.

02/17/2025

Carl W. "Joe" Barnhart, 84 of Mt. Pleasant Twp (Bridgeport) passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Carl was born July 2, 1940 in Hammondville the son of the late Carl R. and Evalyn Hebenthal Barnhart. Carl attended Ramsay High School and Connellsville Area High School. He was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist and was formally employed as a cabinet maker by Smith & Grabiak Cabinet Co, Volkswagen of America and the Mt. Pleasant School District. He is survived by his wife Nancy Ramsey Barnhart; His children, Carl Alan Barnhart and wife Marcia of Uniontown, Lori Jo Unger and her husband Ronald of Bridgeport and Lisa Marie Razza and her husband Dennis of New Derry; grandchildren, Brooke Gall and her husband Zach and Blaire Barnhart and fiancee Logan Hauserman, Colton and Carter Unger and Reed and Ramsey Razza and a great grandchild, Benjamin Gall; step grandchildren, David Ross and his wife Kaitlin and Kelly Ross and a sister, Janet Stone. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers in law, Arvetta McCloy and husband Richard, Hazel Ruschal and husband Frank, Betty Zahrobsky and husband Louis, Norma McCloy and husband Merritt, Doris Myers and husband Ken and brothers and Sisters in law, Charles Barnhart and wife Janice, Neil Barnhart and wife Ella, Edwin Stone and a brother in infancy, Jimmy Barnhart. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8pm Wednesday at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL &CREMATION SERVICES, INC 730 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant where services will be held at 11am Thursday with Rev Tim Auer officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenlick Cemetery. Please visit Joe's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director

01/31/2025

Dorinda M. Ober, 66 of Mt Pleasant passed away peacefully at UPMC East Hospital with her family by her side after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Dorinda was born May 20, 1958 in New Jersey the daughter of the late Kenneth and Adeline Rega Newell. She was a member of Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Mt Pleasant and a 1976 Graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School. Dorinda was formerly employed by Key Bank Mt Pleasant. She was a talented seamstress, baker. She enjoyed being with her family traveling to Myrtle Beach for their summer vacations. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother "Nene", they were the apple of her eye. Dorinda is survived by her husband, Steve; a daughter, Christy and husband Jeff Betlan, her granddaughter, Maddy, a brother, Kenneth Newell and wife Jennie; sisters and brothers in law, Barbara Kundrick and husband Don, Lynne Brickerton and husband Brad, Bill Barber and Carol Fuoss; nieces and nephews, Bill, Kristen, Ben and Michelle Barber, Donetta and husband Drew Curry, Sue and Sean O'Shea, Allison and Jimmy Bonnell, Brennan and Amy Newell, Duane, Andrew and Connis Fuoss; also numerous great nieces and nephews, In addition to her parents, Dorinda was preceded in death by her father and mother in law, Stephen and Clara Ober and a sister in law Bonnie Barber. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 8pm on Monday at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC 730 W. Main Street Mt Pleasant where parting prayers will be held at 9:30am Tuesday followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10am at the Visitation Roman Catholic Church Mt. Pleasant. Interment will follow at the Transfiguration Cemetery. Please visit Dorinda's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega Funeral Director.

01/03/2025

Harry S. Little, 78 of Ruffsdale passed away Thursday January 2, 2025 at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Harry was born in Beaver Falls on January 6, 1946 the son of the late Harry S. Little Sr. and Constance Mannino. Harry lived in El Paso,Texas and employed as a Kirby sweeper salesman until moving back to Everson, PA and eventually Ruffsdale. He was a professional Chef, and formerly employed as the manager of the cafeteria of Westinghouse Corp, and the William Penn Nursing Home. He catered many political events in he area and prepared and delivered nutritional food for the local people in the community. Harry was a Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post 3368 and American Legion Post 446, Mt.Pleasant, the Scottdale Sons & Daughters of Italy, the A&B Club , Youngwood and numerous other organizations. Surviving are his children, Eric K. Little of Sisters, Oregon and YuVawn Brown and husband Robert of Mt. Pleasant; his beloved grandchildren, Kaylee Sue Brown, Jared Wayne Brown, Austin Michael Brown Robert Edward Brown, Jr and great-grandson Everest Wayne Brown.; sisters, Mary Lomber, Mary Plagman, Helen Marinkovich and husband Denny, Tinamarie Meritt and Melanie Menta and husband Franco. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife Karen Ann Stickel Little. In honoring the request of Harry, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are under direction of SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 730 W. MAIN STREET MT. PLEASANT. Please visit Harry's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director.

12/18/2024

Donald P. Shrum,Jr. 76 of Acme,PA passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Donald was born May 30, 1948 the son of Donald P. Shrum, Sr. and Grace Isabelle Dudley. Don was very loved by many, and loved hunting, fishing and was one of the best self taught mechanics around. He loved to take things apart fix them and put them back together. He leaves behind a daughter, Michelle Howard (Shrum) and her husband, Kevin Howard of Jeannette, PA. Also surviving are his, step-daughters, Kathi Helms, Linda Hayes and Robin Drew Royer; grandchildren, Lanae Nicole and Caeli Marie Basinger, Jaamel and Kanieshia Steward; siblings, Grace Saldanha and her husband, Mark, Barry Shrum and wife Bonnie, Karen Jordan and Sandy Hitchcock and husband Ken. In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Ann Bellasperanza, a grandson, Joshua Bradley Basinger and two brothers, Thomas "JT" Shrum and Ronald "Wh**ey" Shrum. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES. INC 730 W. MAIN STREET MT PLEASANT where services will be held at 2:00pm. Please visit Don's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega Funeral director

10/03/2024

Sara "Sally" L. Shumar, 95 of Mt pleasant passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. Sara was born July 9,1929 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Eston and Mae Long King. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Shumar, Jr.; sisters, Romaine Shipley (t***s), Genevieve Snyder, Roberta Clark and Lida Dunn. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Sara was a graduate of Hurst High School and continued her education in nursing, graduating in the last class of Henry Clay Frick Memorial Hospital School of nursing in 1950. She began her lifelong career as a Registered Nurse, employed by Connellsville State Hospital and Mt. Pleasant Hospital, where she worked in the OR and later on general floors for over 40 years. She was a thoughtful and loving person, who touched the lives around her. Caregiving came naturally to her, as she devoted herself to the care of others. The family especially would like to thank nephew and wife, Brian and Tammy Dunn for their care and kindness and also a heartfelt thanks to Debbie Smartnick for her years of caregiving, friendship and love of Sara. Also, a special thanks to Pastor Brian Zeisloft, the visitation team from the Church of God, Bridges Hospice and the staff of Latrobe hospital for their kind care. Private service and interment will be held on Friday at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. Arrangements are under direction of SLATER-REGA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC 730 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant. Please visit Sara's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega funeral director

07/19/2024

James G. Hauser 63 of Tarrs, PA passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. Jim was born January 8, 1961 in Mt. Pleasant the son of Lloyd and Dolores Betker Hauser. Jim was a 1979 Graduate of Southmoreland High School and was formerly employed as a drywall installer for North Pittsburgh Drywall. He was an Honorably discharged Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 446, Mt. Pleasant. Surviving are his Wife, Nicole Quashnock Hauser, a daughter, Casie Gray (Jim) and a son, Jesse Hauser; a granddaughter Luna Gray and sisters, Darlene Hauser Owen and Roxanne Sanners (Rick) and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Darryl Hauser. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm on Monday, July 22, 2024 at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC 730 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant. Friends and family are invited to a committal service at 11am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 followed by military honors conducted by American Legion Post 446 Mt. Pleasant in the chapel of Fairview Cemetery Route 982 Mt. Pleasant. Everyone please meet at the cemetery. Please visit Jim's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega funeral director.

07/09/2024

Amy J. Zvara 52 of Southwest passed away July 7, 2024 at her home peacefully with her loving husband and children by her side. Amy was born December 5, 1971 in Mt. Pleasant the daughter of the late Beverly J. Sheppard. Amy was a member of the Mt. Joy Covenant Brethren Church. She was a 1990 graduate of Connellsville High School and attended Westmoreland County Community College earning a degree in business administration. She was formerly employed by Anchor Hocking and Peter’s Eyecare. She loved all six of her cats and her dog, Brandi. Surviving are her husband, Andrew “Benny” Zvara; a son Andrew Zvara and a daughter, Abby Zvara; a sister-in-law, Heather Crock; aunts, Betty Robosky, Joann Kint and Mary Sheppard, also surviving are numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday, July 12, 2024 at Slater-Rega Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 730 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant. Additional visitation will be held from 10-11am on Saturday, July 14, 2024 at the Mt. Joy Covenant Brethren Church, Mt. Pleasant where services will be held at 11am with Pastor Lee Smith officiating. Please visit Amy’s online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director.

07/01/2024

John A. Thomas, 72 of Alverton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 29, 2024 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. John was born November 20, 1951 in Mt Pleasant the son of the late George A. and Mary E. Housel Thomas. He was a life member of the Moose Lodge #194, Scottdale, a life member of the American Legion Post #301 Connellsville and VFW 201 Connellsville and a social member of the American legion Post #446, Mt Pleasant. He was a Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his children, John A. Thomas, Jr. and Byron Thomas of Alverton and Ruth E. Kozemchak (Stan) of Bradenville; grandchildren, George A. McCann of Bradenville and Jessica M. Lint of Connellsville; brothers, James, Randy and Ralph Thomas and sisters, Barbara Hice and Brenda Cunningham. In addition to his wife Ruth Kistner Thomas, John was preceded in death by his brothers Ray and Larry Thomas Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 730 W MAIN STREET MT.PLEASANT where services will be held at 10am Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Interment with military honors conducted by American Legion Post #446 will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Please visit John's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director

06/10/2024

Sherri Ann Bellasperanza born April 4, 1968, passed away May 19, 2024 unexpectedly during surgery. She left behind two beautiful daughters Lanae Nicole Basinger and Caeli Marie Basinger, a son who passed away way to early Joshua Bradley Basinger. Her common law husband Steve Renlund, of Littleton, Co. Also surviving her parents Doris L. Carlan (Bungard) of Latrobe, Pa, and Donald P. Shrum Jr of Acme, Pa. A sister Michelle R Howard(Shrum), and her husband Kevin Howard of Jeannette, Pa. A niece Kanieshia Steward of Coolidge Az, and a nephew Jaamel Steward of Greensburg, Pa and lots of aunts and uncle and cousins. She was loved by many and left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know her. She will forever be in our hearts. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Monday, June 17, 2024 at SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES. INC 730 W. MAIN STREET MT PLEASANT where services will be held at 2:00pm. Please visit Sherri's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega Funeral director

05/31/2024

Donald E. Kruse,75 of Mt Pleasant (Bullskin Twp.) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28 at his home with his family by his side. Donald was born August 22, 1948 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Albert and Josephine Bonner Kruse. Don was a member of Mt. Laurel View Church, Mt Pleasant and attended Morehead University KY and Indiana University, PA. He was formerly employed by US Steel Corp. and currently a proud self employed businessman in the food service business for forty years, widely known throughout the Tri-State area traveling with his wife to ski resorts, fairs and festivals. He was very outgoing and considered everyone he met was his friend. He loved the outdoors, hiking, biking, fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved his family, enjoying getting together and annual vacations. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Kyle Kruse; his children, Scott Kruse (Patty), Pamela Kruse (Jessica), Erin Fiore (Dax) and Nikki Kruse (Matt); grandchildren, Rachel, Alexandra, Tyrus, Emmerson, Nicholas, Josephine, Rad, Naomi and Teddy; brothers in law who considered him a father, John, Dave and Richard; sisters, Bonnie Hollis (Howard) and Ella Shirley Jakub (Robert); sister in law Mariann Kruse and nieces and nephews, Jeffrey, Pete, Beth, Kristy, Michelle and Jason, and others. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Kruse. At the request of Don, there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are under direction of SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Please visit Don's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega funeral director.

05/20/2024

Cheryl A. (Lane) Thomas, 68, of Acme, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Latrobe Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on June 22, 1955, to Willam H. and Kathleen (Cramer) Lane of Connellsville. She attended Geibel High School, graduating with the class of 1973. Cheryl was previously employed by the Jeannette Hospital and was a member of the Mainline Gospel Band. Cheryl loved Jesus Christ and serving others through her ministry, Love Abounds Outreach. She enjoyed cooking, camping, wagon trains, and bluegrass music. She is survived by her husband "J.R." Thomas; a son, Brian L. Thomas, and his wife Amanda of Bullskin Township, and her grandson Colton Thomas whom she adored. As per Cheryl's wishes, there will be no public visitation and interment will be private. It would be greatly appreciated if any family members or friends who may feel compelled to express condolences delivered them via her son Brian's family in acknowledgment of her family's need for privacy during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Love Abounds Outreach and directed to her son Brian. Arrangements are under direction of SLATER-REGA FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 730 W. MAIN STREET MT PLEASANT. Please visit Cheryl's online memorial at rega.slaterfuneral.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega funeral director.

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