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Robert Franklin Hixon

Republic Robert Franklin Hixon, a proud Vietnam War veteran and member of the 65th Combat Engineers, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 78. Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, January ...

Marsha L. Smitley Bonk

Uniontown Marsha L. Smitley Bonk, 75, of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, in her home. Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 9. A Parastas will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from ...

Arthur R. Brower

Uniontown Arthur R. Brower, 70, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown. Family and friends will be received from 11:30 ...

Reed Luce

Rockwood Reed Luce, a devoted cattleman and entrepreneur, passed away in his home Monday, January 5, 2026. Born September 18, 1951, his life was defined by hard work, deep roots and a spirited heart that left an impression on everyone who knew him. Much of Reed's joy came from his family. He ...

Lois Jean Saletrik

Uniontown Lois Jean Saletrik, 83, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully into eternal life Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a years-long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 9. Additional ...

South Union Township man charged in stolen sports cards scheme

State police arrested a Fayette County man accused of being at the center of a string of thefts involving sports trading cards. Ryan Michael Rates, 44, of South Union Township, faces felony charges of corrupt organizations, organized retail theft and receiving stolen property. According to ...