The Obituary Section

Marie Colebank

, Pennsylvania

On October 4th 1943 a very special person was born. Marie Elaine Colebank entered the world in Sutersville Pennsylvania as part of a big loving family with three brothers and two sisters. Marie loved sharing stories about growing up in a simpler time without phones or technology where days were spent outside having fun and just being together. Those childhood years shaped who she wassomeone who valued family conversation and real human connection above everything else. Over her life Marie worked a few different jobs including at a military base and Thurman Candy. Her favorite job however was working at June Bugs in Sutersville because that was where she met the love of her life Leon Colebank Jr. When they got together Leon had three childrenKristen Colebank Kelley Jaworski and Tracie Beth Hunter. Marie did not hesitate for a second welcoming and loving them completely as her own. Later on…

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Thomas Patterson Jr

, Pennsylvania

Thomas B. Patterson Jr. 72 or Smithfield Pa. passed away peacefully and went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday October 11 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 24 1954 in Smithfield Pa. to Thomas B. Patterson Sr. and Delores Oravets Patterson. Tom grew up with a strong work ethic a quick smile and a deep devotion to the people around him. He never met a stranger. He was a man of integrity warmth and resiliencequalities that defined every role he played throughout his life. For fiftyone years Tom was the devoted and adoring husband of Lou Ann. Together they built a life rooted in love laughter and partnership. As a father to Krystle and Tommy he was a steady anchor a spoiler a teacher and the biggest supporter and as a grandfather he was the happiest and so proud to be…

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Theodore Thorpe Sr

, Pennsylvania

He was born on January 11 1955 in Uniontown PA the son of the late Rolly and Alice Brady Thorpe. In addition to his parents Theodore was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Thorpe three brothers and two sisters. Theodore is survived by his children Theodore Thorpe Jr. of Uniontown Tad Thomas Thorpe Jamie of Uniontown Albert David Thorpe of Farmington and Ginger Jim Thorpe of Allison nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Theodore was a hardworking man who devoted many years of service to the City of Uniontown where he was employed as a maintenance groundskeeper until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting and working on tractors and restoring old cars hobbies that reflected his love of machinery and working with his hands. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. on Wednesday October 14 from 48pm. Additional visitation will be held on…

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Faith Ann Martray

, Pennsylvania

In loving memory of Faith Ann (Whipkey) Martray: It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11,...

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David W. Garlick

, Pennsylvania

October 9, 2026

David W. Garlick, 80 of South Connellsville passed away on Saturday October 10, 2026 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1946 in South Connellsville a son of the late Pearl Garlick Honse. David was a graduate of the former South Union High School and he was employed as an Operating Engineer for 30 years and was member of Operating Engineers Local # 66. He loved model railroading and he was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church. He is survived by his children, Tambra Garlick-Driscoll and her husband DeWitt of South Connellsville and David Woods Garlick, Jr. of South Connellsville; grandchildren, Jonathan David Smart and his fiancé Bridgett, Tyler Raymond Garlick and his fiancé Shayla and Jesse Woods Driscoll and his fiancé Kenna, who was also one of his caregivers and his beloved brother, Charles W. Honse, Jr. of Pittsburgh and the mother of his children…

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