Aug 6, 2002 3 min read

Donald E. Keyser, 60, of Acme, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He is survived by his mother, Beaulah White Keyser of Scottdale; his wife, Judith Siesky Keyser; two brothers, Harold W. Keyser of Washington, Virginia and Larry R. Keyser of Kingview; and four sisters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Dillon of Acme, Betty Miller of Washingtonville, Ohio, Mrs. Philip (Joyce Diane) Henry of Stafford, Virginia and Arlene Keyser of Polk.

Friends will be received at Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., Route 711, Melcroft, today from noon until 1 p.m.

Ronald L. Knopsnider

Ronald L. Knopsnider, 44, of Hunker, died Sunday, August 4, 2002, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Vernon Knopsnider; one son, Ronald Lee Knopsnider of California; one stepson, Michael Vernon; one stepdaughter, Sharon Vernon; two grandchildren; six brothers, Domer, James, William, Larry and Thomas Knopsnider all of Connellsville and Joseph Knopsnider of Scottdale and two sisters, Mary Rose of Connellsville and Mrs. Tony (Gloria) Davila of Lorain, Ohio.

Friends will be received at Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Mount Pleasant, today from 11a.m. until noon.

Darl G. Mardis

Darl G. “Dittle” Mardis, 43, of Ruffsdale RD 3, died Friday, August 2, 2002, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.

He is survived by his father, Thomas G. Mardis of Ruffsdale; one brother, Terry L. Mardis of Farmington; one sister, Mrs. George (Dian) Gula of Mount Pleasant.

Arrangements were under the direction of Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

William T. Moore Sr.

William T. Moore Sr.., 78, of Ruffsdale, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, June E. Dunlap Moore; two sons, William T. Moore Jr. of Hunker and Terry L. Moore of Scottdale RD 1; one daughter, Mrs. Scott (Karla) Keefer of Connellsville; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one brother, Ronald Moore of New Stanton.

Friends will be received at Beatty-Rich Funeral Home Inc., Route 136, Madison, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Elva J. Pritts

Elva Jean Witt Pritts, 80, of Indian Head, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, in Latrobe Area Hospital.

She is survived by four sons, Earl Milton Pritts Jr. and Arthur Pritts both of Indian Head and

Donald and John Pritts both of Acme; six daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Ruth Ann) Shroyer of Mill Run, Mrs. Kenneth (Sharon) Donaldson of Melcroft, Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Morrison, Mrs. Donald (Karen) Morrison, Mary Pritts and Mrs. Donald (Wanda) McClain, all of Indian Head; 18 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 16 great-grandchildren; and one brother, George A. Witt of Irwin.

Friends will be received at Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., Route 711, Melcroft, today until 11 a.m.