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10/14/2025

With tears mixed with joy, we announce that on October 11, 2025 at the age of 68, Carl David Wheeler entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Carl lived a life that was passionate and was a faithful servant of the Lord.

Carl was born and raised in Masontown, PA, worked at his studio “Highland Photography”, taught Sunday School, led his Bible Study class, played bass guitar in his Christian band, all the while sending the message of God's love, kindness, forgiveness and redemption, everything being inspired by his faith.

Carl touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing him. His warmth, his belief in his Lord and Savior, and his generous spirit will be remembered forever. He held an unwavering faith in God which he shared with those who surrounded him.

In Matthew, Chapter 5, vs.4 it states: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”.

Carl was the son of Frank and Mildred Wheeler, who proceeded him in death; his Grandmother,
Anna Rodeheaver is also deceased.
He is survived by his wife Carole Schaum Wheeler with whom he recently celebrated his 48th wedding anniversary. Also, his sister Joann Sandruck and her husband Robert from Bluffton, S.C. His sister-in-law Marilyn Schaum Bilpuh and husband Joseph of Point Marion, sisters-in-law Renalda Schaum and Jackie Schaum, aunts Jean Netchi Fiani and Virginia Netchi and many dear nieces and nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be at the Carmichaels Methodist Church 104 West South Street Carmichaels Pa on Friday 10/17/25 from 4 to 8 pm. and from10 to 11 am Saturday morning 10/18/25 when a Celebration of Life begins at 11:00 am with Pastor Andrew Gump officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bernard M. Townsend Funeral Home 220 South Main Street Masontown, PA
“Please Note” there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the Carmichaels Methodist Church or to Samaritans Purse.

09/08/2025

Dorcas Lorraine Upole, 87, of McClellandtown, died Sunday September 7 at Mt. Macrina Manor in Uniontown with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1938, in Fairchance, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Grimm and Dorcas (Harn) Grimm, her husband Frank Upole, and her son Mark Upole. Surviving are daughter-in-law, Jenny (Mark) Upole; daughter, Mandi (Scott) Cerullo; son, Marty (Christina) Upole; son, Mike (Leslie) Upole; son, Mickey (Kelley) Upole; and daughter, Mindy Graham; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Shirley (Francis) Hutson and a brother Frederick (Kathy) Grimm, Jr., and several nieces and nephews.

Dorcas was a 1956 graduate of German Twp High School. She enjoyed spending time with her friends “The Posse”. She had an unwavering faith in God and was ready to go home. She loved her six children whom she referred to as her “M & M’s”

Family and friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, and on Thursday September 11 from10 to 11 a.m. the hour of service in the BERNARD M. TOWNSEND FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. Main St., Masontown, Pa., with Sandy Townsend officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Hill Cemetery in McClellandtown.

05/24/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Henry Riffle Jr in the late evening of May 18, 2025, at the age of 72.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents William and Evelyn (Parker) Riffle and his wife Patricia (Snyder) Riffle.

He is survived by his sister Bonny (Dale) Seese along with their son and Bill's nephew Justin Seese; his daughter Marisa (Eric) Springer, and son Craig (Amanda) Riffle. Bill had three grandsons that he loved with his whole heart - Kaden and Easton Springer and Nolan Riffle, all of whom referred to him as "Bull".

Bill spent his time retired from Kennametal doing all the things he loved - hunting, cutting grass, planting and caring for his garden, and being outside. Bill's favorite thing of all was spending time with his grandsons, which he did most weekends.

In honoring Bill's wishes, the family has decided to not have a service at this time.

04/29/2025

A hot cup of coffee, lively polkas, Hallmark movies, and mowing the grass, along with her four sons, and ten grandchildren—these were the joys that marked the full and blessed life of Pauline Ann Diamond.
Pauline Ann Diamond, lovingly known as Polly Ann to her friends, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old.
Born Pauline Ann Brajdic on March 19, 1941, to Frank and Eva Brajdic, Polly was one of 13 children. She is survived by her twin sister Roseann Miller, her older sister Betty Lou Vensko, and brothers Tommy and Richie Brajdic.
While she was PollyAnn to friends; to her family and to many who passed through the family farm, she was simply "Grandma"— a title she wore with immense pride and joy. Her kitchen table was a place of welcome for all who entered her home, a reflection of her deep kindness and generous heart.
Polly Ann grew up a city girl in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, but her life took a different turn when she married a hardworking farmer, Alvin Diamond of Smithfield, on August 11, 1962. They shared a devoted marriage of 58 years until Alvin’s passing in 2020.
Though she began life in the city, Polly was a tomboy at heart, a fact made clear by her deep love for farm life. She never cared much for dresses, preferring instead the work boots and tasks that came with helping run the farm—feeding calves, driving tractors, and especially mowing the grass, a chore she truly loved.
Her mornings often started with baking pies before heading to the barn for chores, always back home by noon to have a hot meal ready for her family.
Her greatest treasures in life were her four sons—until her grandchildren arrived and gave her even more reasons to smile. Polly leaves behind her sons and their wives: Louie (Gail), Paul (Beverly), Joe (BettyLynn), and Douglas (Acela); along with her cherished ten grandchildren: Rachel, Jesse, Luke, Katie, Emily (Jeff), Trudy, Alexandra, Felisha, Zacharias, and Hope. Her family continues to grow, as she also looked forward to welcoming a new great-grandson very soon.
We would like to give a very special thanks to the hospice nurses and aids who gave Polly such loving care, and to Linda Diamond for supporting us as we cared for grandma at home.
Thank you to Wendy Baker “the troublemaker” for caring for grandma every day. You brought such kindness and joy into her life. You helped her to smile every day, and we will be forever grateful to you for the loving care you gave to her.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Polly's life during visitation on Thursday, May 1, at the Bernard Townsend Funeral Home in Masontown, Pennsylvania, from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM. An additional visitation will be held Friday May 2, from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at Fairview Church of the Brethren 1022 Fairview Hill Rd, Masontown, PA

02/16/2025

Ruth (Rue) Marie Opel Momeyer of Masontown, Pa. passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Rue was born August 4, 1927 to Carrie (Wiley) and Daniel Opel in Lamberton, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Momeyer, Son Carl Jr., Siblings. Margaret Opel, Mildred (Mil) Livingston, Kenneth Opel, Betty (Bet) Townsend, Robert Opel, Rev. Carl (Bout) Opel, Charles (Son) Opel, Rita O'Brien, Richard Opel and Ronald Opel. Rue married her childhood friend, Carl Momeyer in 1948 and had 4 beloved children. She is survived by her children Carrie Lou Nutter of Masontown PA, Danny Gene (Sherry) Momeyer, and Darlene Rizo. Grandchildren Neil, Keith, Ryan, Lonnie, Melanie, Amber, Chris and Nathan, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, all of California. Sibling Danny (Kathleen) Opel of Uniontown PA.
Rue was a woman of unwavering faith in Jesus, and shared her deep relationship with God to her family and friends. She loved going to church and would dress up for church each Sunday, then enjoy a day of rest. During the week, she would frequently be heard singing old hymns while doing chores. She emanated her sense of contentment and stability. Her faith gave her courage to move in 1962 from her hometown, Lambert PA to Sacramento, California. There she had her youngest child Carl, and continued to raise her family. Rue mustered her courage and rose to meet challenges. She held onto her faith and was always willing to lend a hand to someone in need. Rue wanted nothing more than to have a close and loving family. She was deeply inspired by her mother, whom she often regarded as a saint. Rue was a kind and generous person who would give you the coat off of her back and feed you until you were full, whether she knew you or not. Rue had strong values regarding education, cleanliness "next to godliness", and a sense of modesty juxtaposed with a sense of fashion. She loved baking and cooking. She would put at least a four course meal on the table each evening, which was made with love and served family style. She loved to sew, crochet, embroider and even learned to shoot a gun, take it apart and put it back together. She had an interesting character and was fun to be with. May she rest in peace with our Lord, Jesus. She will be missed, held with love and cherished in memories. Friends and family may be received at the Bernard M Townsend Funeral Home 220 South Main St Masontown On February 18, 2025 from 3pm to 6 pm the hour of service.

11/18/2024

Virginia "Jeanie" (Deusenberry) Radosevich, 73, of Surry, VA, formerly of Masontown, PA died Thursday, November 14, 2024 at home. It was in Masontown that she met and married her high school sweetheart. Jeanie would share the next 50 years with Pete, raising two sons and seeing the world as a Navy Wife. She was a strong and loving mother and wife, and truly enjoyed her family and making new friends wherever she went.. Jeanie especially enjoyed traveling to Scotland and Ireland, as well as her two years of living on Guam. Although her health later limited her travels, her love of reading carried her to other far-away places with new adventures. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Pete, and sons Eric and wife Cammy, and Stephen and husband Matt. She also leaves behind four cherished grandsons and four much-loved great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her terribly.

10/26/2024

David L. Skiles, a dedicated Marine veteran and beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 14, 1946, in McClellandtown, PA, Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19. He served honorably during the Vietnam War, where he earned several commendations for his bravery and leadership. After his service of 23 years, he returned home to raise his family. Dave was known for his deep sense of duty, unwavering willingness to help others, and strong moral values and faith. He was a mentor to many, sharing his experiences and wisdom with younger generations. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Debra; three children, David, John and Carlus (JoAnn Laurita); and “plus one” Patty Pennington (Bobby), and grandchildren Emily and Peyton, whom he adored. He is also survived by his brother Carlus (Carol), mother-in-law Peg T***s, nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Dave is preceded in death by his Mother & Father, John A. Sr. & Deborah L. Skiles, sisters Sylvia (Skiles) Ragan, Catherine (Skiles) Sholtis (Bob), and brother Jack (Joann). A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 2pm-6pm at the Bernard M. Townsend Funeral Home, 220 S. Main St., Masontown, PA 15461 with services immediately following. The Masontown VFW & American Legion will accord military rites at 6 PM followed by a service with Pastor Virginia Eberhart officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the form of your choosing, be made to the Presbyterian Church Community Kitchen at 102 W Church Ave, Masontown, PA, 15461. Dave’s legacy of service and love will forever be remembered by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

10/14/2024

Lois Jane Fox Benford

Jane, 80 of Masontown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday October 13,2024 in Uniontown hospital. She was born October 9,1944. Jane worked at Fayette County Community Action for 20+ years until she retired. She had the biggest caring heart and wanted to help everyone. She fought a long battle with cancer and won several times. She will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her parents Phillip W and Margret Norman Fox and several siblings. Left to cherish her memory is her sister Karen McAllister (Kenny). Children: Lisa (Joe) Gasper , Danny (Deb) Benford , Arlene Hagner. Grandchildren: Shelby Hammer, Kevin (Hayley) Collins , Alyssa Benford, Kelsey (Matt) Cuppett. Great grandchildren: Jace Collins, Kali Cuppett, Rylin Cuppett. Viewing will occur at Bernard M Townsend Funeral Home 220 south Main Street Masontown, PA on Thursday October 17th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Services will follow

08/29/2024

Thomas Wayne Maldovan, 80, of Smithfield passed to glory Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Tom Served 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer.
He returned to Woodside, the area of his birth, and worked 20 years for the United States Postal Service.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lovetta Maldovan; grandson, Thomas Anthony; and siblings; John, Richard and Edward.
Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Carol Azwell Maldovan; son John Michael (Wendy); daughter, Jeriitta Gail; grandson, Clark (Trinity) Smith and their children; Lennon, Gibson, Alylee and Walker; brothers; Gerald (Judy) and Franklin (Kathy); and sister, Cynthia (Dan) Stanton; fur baby, Lady; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom served on the Navy Pistol Team and was known locally as an avid and skilled marksman. He preferred to shoot only pest animals. Until handicapped by a stroke, Tom hand-crafted beautiful leather items.
As a long time member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, Tom served in various positions, including; deacon, executive member, choir member, adult teacher and counter.
Cremation services were entrusted to the Bernard M. Townsend Funeral Home 220 South Main Street Masontown Pennsylvania.
Tom's family rejoice in the firm belief he has joined Father God and Savior Jesus Christ.
A memorial service will be held at Oak Hill Baptist Church 107 Old Frame Rd, Smithfield, PA led by Pastor Charles Bowser at 1:30 PM on Sunday September 29, 2024. A dinner will follow.

05/24/2024

Carolyn L. Johnson, 81, of Farmington, PA, entered eternal rest on May 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde L. Johnson.
Carolyn leaves behind her three children: Keith Johnson, wife Susan; Kelley Shaw, husband Jim; and Tammy Johnson, fiancée Clinton Riggen. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Maxwell Parker and his wife Chelsea, Zoe, Nicholas, Alexander, and Luke, and her great-grandchild Lily.
Carolyn was a graduate of Dunbar High School in 1960. she developed a love for singing and performing at a young age. She often performed in shows and venues, for she had a beautiful voice and loved performing. From there, she attended airline stewardess school in Washington, D.C., where she worked as a U.S. Airways flight attendant. Soon after, she was employed at the Pentagon, where she worked as a secretary for the Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara. After that, she married the love of her life, Clyde, for 53 years. She returned to the workforce after raising her children at Penn State Fayette Campus as an admissions counselor. She formed countless bonds with students and faculty through her love for her work. Carolyn's Favorite activity was being with her animals, from raising Lammas to singing her favorite show tunes with her dog Hannah. Her Family would like to share their heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of Lytle's Personal Care Home who helped care for her.
The Family's condolences go out to a host of Nigerian Princes, Doctors, Generals, and other nefarious romance scammers who will hopefully survive this devastating financial loss.
We will dearly miss our mom and will continue her legacy.
The viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the BERNARD M. TOWNSEND FUNERAL HOME, 220 South Main Street, Masontown. A service will follow.

02/15/2024

George R. Eberhart Sr, 84 of (Woodside) Smithfield, PA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with his family by his side.

Born December 1, 1939 in Woodside, PA, he was the son of Raymond Eberhart and Margaret Maldovan Eberhart. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Guthrie Eberhart.

George was the owner operator of Eberhart Coal Titus Mine and a member of the McClellandtown Free Methodist Church. He was a 1950’s car enthusiast. He was the father of 5; George (Ginny) Eberhart of Dilliner, PA; Jeffrey Eberhart of Dilliner, PA; Sherry Appleton of Smithfield, PA; Wesley (Tracey) Eberhart of Dilliner, PA and Joseph (Tina) Eberhart of Dilliner, PA. Granchildren are Kriston (Joe) Kovach; Ashley (Alan) Munger; Jason (Kasie) Appleton; Rachel (Corey) Eberhart-DeWitt and George Eberhart III. Great Grandchild are Olivia (Thomas) Ross, Andrew Appleton, Alyssa Appleton, Avery DeWitt and Cole Kovach.

He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Raymond Eberhart Jr and a grandson Brandon Eberhart.

Friends and family will be received at the McClellandtown Free Methodist Church, 154 Blaine Avenue, McClellandtown, PA on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 4 – 8 pm and on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10 – 11 am, the hour of service with Pastor George Eberhart Jr officiating. Internment to follow at the Cedar Grove Cemetary in New Geneva, PA. Funeral arrangmenets are being handled by the Bernard Townsend Funeral Home in Masontown, PA.

01/03/2024

Andrew S McGalla (Snook) of Ronco, PA passed away on Sunday December 31, 2023 at Laurel Ridge Center in Uniontown, PA.
Andy was born on Feb 25, 1940 the son of Andrew McGalla Sr and Grace (Easter) McGalla and the eldest of 12 children.
Left to honor and cherish his memory are his 2 sons: Andrew S McGalla Jr (Kelly) and James A McGalla (Brianna). Siblings: Darlene Barrish, Linda Evans, Marlene Dugan, Arlene Po***ck, Georgian Foote, Francis McGalla, James McGalla, Sheilah McGalla, Patrica Watreas and 3 special nieces that he thought of his own: Tammy Snowden-Phillips, Angie Shaffer and Pam Fedar. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his siblings: Howard McGalla and George McGalla. As well as a special Uncle Franklin (Buck) and his wife Sarah Easter.

Prior to his cancer diagnosis, Snook enjoyed and was great at playing co****le. He was a member of Fayette County Co****le, where he met many friends. If he was not playing co****le, he may have been found listening or at times dancing to polkas. Andy also enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his boys.

A special thanks to the nurses and staff at Laurel Ridge Center. The care and compassion will be remembered.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Bernard M. Townsend Funeral Home Masontown , PA .

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