Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Inc.

01/30/2026

Luna Palankey-May, 10 year old beloved furbaby of Lynne Palankey May, passed away peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge on Friday January 16, 2026.
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Cremation arrangements are under the care and supervision of the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Inc. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425.
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"When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."
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01/30/2026

We have the honor of serving the Stoots Family.
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Harry Benton "Ben" Stoots, 64, of South Connellsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after his courageous battle with cancer.
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Cremation arrangements are under the care and supervision of the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425.
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In accordance with Ben's wishes, no viewing or services will be held and no obituary will be posted.
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01/28/2026

We have the honor of serving the Miner Family.
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Elsie Louise “Susie” (Geary) Miner, 67, of Bullskin Twp., passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026, at Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.
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Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425 on Saturday from 1pm until the hour of her funeral service at 4pm with Pastor Robert Strader officiating.
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Private interment will be held at Stouffer Cemetery, Bullskin Twp.
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01/24/2026

This shouldn't be something we have to make an announcement about, but here we are.
We have a dumpster for CONSTRUCTION debris and waste from the repairs we are having inside the funeral home.
We have had multiple calls today stating someone was throwing piles of trash into the dumpster.
We pay for this dumpster for our construction debris and have used multiple dumpsters throughout this ordeal since July when the fire happened - along with a budget we have set aside for this.
The dumpster goes from not being able to see trash, to it stacked above the fill line full today. Our construction workers aren't there today to be adding anything to dumpster.
We have footage of you doing this. This was recorded being done and multiple witnesses have come forward.
This dumpster is for commercial throw away from the fire. Not for typical weekly trash disposal. The company even states they do not take regular trash and if it is above the line they will not take it back too.
Authorities were notified and there is proof, both video stills and video. We also were made aware code enforcement has knowledge of this and where the trash came from.
If you are the person, which we are aware of who they are, please remove everything you placed in the dumpster and dispose of it PROPERLY.
We understand times are tough, we try to be understanding and as helpful as we can.
But this is disheartening.
We are sure there are people who think this is trivial, but when we pay thousands of dollars for these dumpsters, and what we are paying for isn't construction debris, but random trash that isn't even the funeral homes, its a punch to the gut.
We would help if we were asked or do what we could because we understand times are tough!

01/24/2026

Please stay safe and do not go out unless absolutely necessary!

01/20/2026

We have the honor of serving the Laugherty Family.
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Robert Allen ‘BA’ Laugherty, 71, of Connellsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 16, 2026, at home.
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In accordance with BA’s wishes, no viewing will be held.
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A Memorial Mass at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church will be announced at a later date for all friends and family to attend.
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Private interment will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville.
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01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s words: “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.”

In funeral service, we live this truth every day—serving families with compassion, dignity, and care during life’s most difficult moments. Service is how we honor lives, support one another, and make a lasting difference. Today, and always, may we continue to serve with purpose and heart.

**PIMS offices are closed today in observance.**

01/17/2026

We have the honor of serving the Clark Family.
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Doris Mae (Bates) Clark, 93, of Connellsville, PA, died on Monday January 12, 2026, at Peroni’s Personal Care Home, Uniontown.
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Connellsville Missionary Alliance Church - 598 Vanderbilt Road Connellsville, PA 15425.
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Family and friends will be received at the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street Connellsville, PA 15425, on Tuesday January 20th from 10am until the hour of the funeral service at 1:30pm with Pastor James Turnbull officiating.
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Committal Services and Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Bullskin Twp.
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Doris’ Family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and aides of Peroni’s and to OSPTA Hospice for their compassion and care.
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01/16/2026

We have the honor of serving the Baumann Family.
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Donald Harkins Baumann, 77, of Mount Pleasant, PA, passed away at home on January 13, 2026, surrounded by his family with his loyal dog Quiggley by his side.
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Following Don’s wishes, there will be no viewing. Military Funeral Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date privately with the immediate family.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a veterans’ organization in his memory.
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“Fair winds and following seas, sailor. Your watch has ended.”
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01/09/2026

We have the honor of serving the Katona Family.
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Douglas Stephen Katona, 64, of Connellsville, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026, at his home after his battle with cancer.
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Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11am until 1pm.
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At 1pm full Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 21 and the American Legion Posts 301 & 762, followed by a service honoring Douglas' life with his friend, Howard Metzger, officiating.
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Interment will be private.
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Doug’s family would like to thank the Stacie & Howard Metzger family, as well as Melissa Means for dedicated support and care of Doug during his journey with cancer. His Family would also like to thank the staff at UPMC Hilman Cancer Center and the nurses at Amedisys Hospice for their care of Doug.
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01/07/2026

We have the honor of serving the Downs Family.
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Christopher Downs, 48, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital.
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Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6pm – 8pm and on Friday from 9am until the hour of the Blessing and Committal Services at 11am with Fr. Peter Guardiano as Celebrant.
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Interment will be privately held at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Cemetery, Hopwood.
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