With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Steven Vincent Putnick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Steven departed this world peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on May 5, 1956, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Robert and Mary Putnick. Steven was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Robert and Mary Putnick; his brother, Donald Putnick; his beloved ...

Bill Balya “Pelican” flew home on Friday, June 5, 2026, 3 weeks short of his 99th birthday. Born June 24, 1927 in Central City, PA to Michael and Margaret (Antol) Balya. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Michael, Daniel, and sister Mary Ann Naret. Married to the former Lucille Oravec for 59 years until her death in 2009. Survived by daughter Debbie Lou Nelson and husband Skip of Somerset, granddaughters Julie (Jeff) Frantz of Erie and Patti Jo (Jon) Opfar of Somerset, and ...

Constance E. Lovrencic "Connie", 78, Hooversville, died May 25, 2026. Born December 28, 1947, the daughter of Asa and Ellala Blanchard. Preceded in death by parents; husband Joseph; son Stanley; and four siblings. Survived by son Joseph; grandson Michael; sister of Mark, Terry, Robin and Tim. Private arrangements and committal at McGregor Cemetery.

Sanzo, Dominick, 104, Central City, died May 24, 2026 at Hollidaysburg VA. Born May 19, 1922, the son of Vito and Carmella Sanzo. Preceded in death by parents; wife Mary Ethel; daughters Donna and Teresa; son Rick; sisters: Pearl, Jean, Carol, Shirley, Teresa, Betty, Dorothy. Survived by son Robert (Darlene); grandchildren: Trina (Dan), Robert A. (Trista), Eric; great grandchildren: Jayda, Cadence, Brayden, Adalynn; also survived by brother Joe and a number of nieces and nephews. Dominick ...

Raymond J. Posa, 87, Central City died peacefully at home May 14, 2026.  Born December 21, 1938, son of Joseph and Marina (LaRosa) Posa.  Preceded in death by parents; sisters Antoinette, Virginia, Ellen; brothers Samuel, Anthony, James, Dominick, Victor; son Anthony and son-in-law Ronald.  Survived by wife of 61 years Theresa (Bero) Posa; children Maria Smilo; Michele (David) Mooney; and Christina (Keith) Custer.  Grandchildren Rachel Smilo; Jacob Smilo; Olivia Mooney; ...

Michael J. Contrillo, 76, Cairnbrook, died May 11, 2026. Born January 30, 1950, the son of Joseph and Helen Contrillo. Preceded in death by parents; sister Susie; brothers, Davey and Ernie. Survived by wife of 55 years, Wanda; son Michael and daughter Julie; grandchildren: Seleena (fiance Timothy), Alyssa (Brett), Garrett (Ashley); great grandchildren: Grayson, Bryer, and Zander; brother Ronnie. Special thanks to good and lifelong friends: Gene Daley, Pastor Gary Tustin, and Tom ...

Jacqueline E. Nieves, beloved mother, passed away on May 4, 2026. Born on May 14, 1948, she was the eldest daughter of the late Jackson and Mona (Roberts) Leighty. Her memory will be cherished by her girls, Joanna and her daughters Jayna and Jadyn, and Jolene (Michael) Byzon and her children Jackson and Juliette. Jackie joins her husband, Juan, and first husband John Deneen, parents, and siblings; Vaughn, Lisa and Keith, and sister-in-law Lucy Nieves, in rest. “Aunt Jackie” is ...

Michael A. Kasnick passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. His wife, Beatrice was by his side as was his daughter and son-in-law and his care team. Mike was born in a small coal mining town in Somerset County, PA, called Central City.  He was one of four children and was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Anna Louise Russian and Elenore Monko.  He is survived by his brother, Larry Kasnick. Central City was primarily settled by European immigrants, and the main ...

In Loving Memory of Anna M. (Benna) Hitechew Anna Hitechew graced this world on September 8, 1944, and peacefully departed on April 23, 2026. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and resilience. Anna was greeted in heaven by her beloved parents, Frank and Marie (Martell) Benna, her cherished son, Henry L. Hitechew Jr., her dear granddaughter, Ashley R. Hitechew, and her loving sisters, Hilda Byers and Evelyn Miller. Her legacy of love and faithfulness lives on through her ...

Harry Joseph King, 86, of Stoystown, PA passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Laurel View Village in Davidsville, PA. Harry was born on September 12, 1939, in Westland, PA to the late Harry W. and Estelle (Piechnik) King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Werner King and sister Estelle Ann Taylor. He is survived by son Scott (Joan), grandson Nathaniel, all of Katy, TX; and daughter Nancy (David Madson) of Friendship, ME. Harry was a graduate of ...