The Obituary Section

Sister Theresa Bavol

, Pennsylvania

As quietly and peacefully as she lived Sister Theresa formerly Sister Agatha entered her new life in the Kingdom early in the morning on Thursday August 13 the final day of the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. For all of us Sisters who shared our lives with hers this was a fitting time for Sisters personal transfiguration. The daughter of the late John and Susan Vasilko Bavol Sister Theresa was born on October 3 1931 in Trenton Jersey. She entered the Sisters of St. Basil on Sept. 15 1949 and made her perpetual vows on August 29 1954. She taught in the parish schools of the Metropolia for over fifty years teaching the primary and lower elementary grades. Among the schools where she taught was her home parish school of St. Marys Trenton. When the parish school closed Sister continued to serve there in parish ministry. After serving…

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Martha Rice

, Pennsylvania

She was born on January 7 1943 in Farmington PA the daughter of the late Willis S. and Manie L. Holeton Conaway. In addition to her parents Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Ronald Rice in 2007 and her siblings Willis E. Conaway Sandy and Shirley Prinkey. Martha is survived by her loving children Denise Glover Donald of Ohiopyle Rhonda Mason of Farmington and Christy ElAyazra Mikhael of Farmington grandchildren Tyla Zach Chante Chynna and Logan stepgrandchildren Danelle and Phillipa Flip and sisters Mary Lou Thomas of Maryland and Irene Velusek of Uniontown. Martha was a licensed cosmetologist and spent more than 40 years as a salon owner and stylist. She took great pride in her work and in the many relationships she built throughout her years serving the community. Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME FARMINGTON on Monday August…

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Donna Lindsay

, Pennsylvania

Donna Marie Smitley Lindsay born on March 4 1941 in Dunbar Pennsylvania to the late Ray C. and Lela Smitley died Thursday August 13 2026 with her loving family by her side. She was a beacon of love and warmth. Donna shared an extraordinary 52year marriage with her beloved late husband Harry W. Lindsay. Their journey together began in 1959 marking the start of a lifetime filled with shared dreams and unwavering support. Together they built a loving family embracing the joys and challenges of life. As a mother Donna was a nurturing presence to her children Harry W. Lindsay II and his wife Sue Louann L. Pegg and Dianna Lindsay and her husband Harold Shultz Jr. Her love extended effortlessly to her grandchildren D. Bradley Pegg and his wife Kaitlyn C.J. Lindsay and his wife Tabitha Daniel Pegg and his wife Tara and James W. Palmer. The laughter and…

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James Lough

, Pennsylvania

He was born November 30 1960 in Uniontown PA the son of the late Richard D. and Nancy Oldland Lough. James is survived by his loving children Daniel Lough and wife Celena and Lindsey Lough grandchildren Gianna Rose Lough and Danika Marie Lough. brothers and sisters Todd and Brenda Lough Tim and Donna Lough Judy Lough Doug Lough Shelvia and Mike Seman and Adam and Brandy Lough along with tremendous family of nieces nephews cousins aunts and uncles. Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME HOPWOOD. All services were private.

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Rachael Thompson

, Pennsylvania

Born on October 8 1933 in Rocky Ridge Maryland Regina was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Valentine and sister to William Valentine of Seven Valleys Pa. Regina is survived by her six children David L. Thompson II of Yorkana PA Sharon Dean of Markleysburg PA Penny Daniels of Mill Run PA Julie Mengel of Long Neck Delaware Mary Costella of Glen Rock PA and Joe Thompson of Henderson Nevada as well as 20 grandchildren 16 greatgrandchildren and two greatgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents her brother and her husband David L. Thompson I. Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME FARMINGTON. All services will be private

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Sr Andrew Aruskevicius

, Pennsylvania

August 3, 2026

Andrew Richard Aruskevicius Sr. passed away on August 4 2026 at the age of 85 in Markleysburg Pennsylvania. He was born on September 19 1940 in Indiana Pennsylvania to Andrew and Josephine Aruskevicius both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons Andrew Lindsay Aruskevicius Jr. and their son Chase Brian Cecilia Aruskevicius and their children Mary Jack and Sam his daughter Jills children Corrina and Cory four great grandchildren and his sister Mary Harvey. He was preceded in death by his wife Janne Huntington Aruskevicius daughter Jill Marie Miller and his parents Andrew and Josephine Aruskevicius. Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME FARMINGTON. He waslaid to rest in Mount St. Macrina Cemetery in Uniontown Pennsylvania.

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