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It is with great sadness that I pass along the passing of one of our classmates, Dave Shedlock.

May he rest in peace.

David Albert Shedlock – East Deer Township, formerly of Donora

David Albert Shedlock, 68, of East Deer Township, formerly of Donora, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He graduated from Monongahela Valley Catholic High School and California University. He majored in communications and was employed as a radio D.J. He returned to Cal U for another degree, which led to employment at Westinghouse Corp. and Zoll Corporation. He retired from Zoll on Jan. 6 of this year. Dave is survived by his sister, Janice; brother, John (Teresa); as well as cousins and nephews. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and watching the Steelers. He had many true and faithful friends, to whom the family will always be grateful. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the staff members of St. Margaret and Shadyside Hospitals for their care of David. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder Street, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be private in St. Dominick Cemetery, Donora. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made in his name to The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, www.RusiewiczFH.com.

https://www.monvalleyindependent.com/2026/01/28/david-albert-shedlock/

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It is with great sadness that I pass along the news of the passing of one our classmates, Kathy Freudiger Wetherhold.   May she rest in peace.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tribune-georgian/name/kathleen-wetherhold-obituary?id=38565751

KATHLEEN WETHERHOLD OBITUARY
WETHERHOLD - Kathleen Renee Wetherhold, 65, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
Kathleen was born Aug. 20,1957, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Geraldine Marie (Dutko) Freudiger and Robert Dale Freudiger. 
After graduating high school, she joined the U.S. Army and served for four years. 
She was a Catholic by faith and member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. 
Kathy had been a resident of St. Marys since 1987, coming from Harrisburg, Pa., and Newport News, Va. 
She served her community at H&R Block for 15 years as a tax preparer and office manager. 
Kathleen was a 25-year participant and lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, and a service unit leader of Camden County. 
In her earlier years she enjoyed hiking and camping with her husband, Eric, who she met while they were both attending Penn State University. 
Left to cherish her memory is her spouse of 38 years, Eric Wetherhold; daughter, Amanda Wetherhold; aunt and godmother, Lorraine Kinder; godfather, Butch Stefko; cousins, David Fisher (Tina) of Harrisburg, Pa., and Mark Fisher of Donora, Pa.; and many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at Allison Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Randy Hofstetter, Todd Billman, Wade Conaway, Roger Graw and Butch Stepko will serve as active pallbearers. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kathleen's honor to the Mayo Clinic's Breast Cancer Unit, American Cancer Society, or The Girl Scouts-Emerald Rose Service Unit of Camden County. 
Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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It is with great sadness that I report the death of our classmate, Joe Pinchalk.

His obituary can be found at:  http://monvalleyindependent.com/2018/05/joseph-pinchalk-carroll-township/

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I was informed by her Cousin that Debbie Ceccone Holden passed away Monday or Tuesday of this week. She was a sweet soul. Prayers to her and her family.

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It is with great sadness that I report the death of our classmate, Bernice Campano.

Her obituary can be found at:  http://monvalleyindependent.com/2018/02/bernice-capano-morrison-south-union-township/

RIP, Bernice.

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Very saddened to report that our classmate Mark Cummings passed away last night, apparently of a heart attack.  I do not have any details, and would advise to check the Valley paper for additional information.

We will miss his great smile.  sending condolences to his family.  Rest with Christ, Mark.