Ronald R. Wiltrout Sr., 76, of Dickerson Run, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 25, 1944 in Connellsville, a son of the late Harold Ray and Anna Mae (Ulery) Wiltrout.  Ron was a US Army Veteran, having served his country during Vietnam War. Ron retired from Shane Felter Industries, Uniontown as a Welder. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, especially when riding his Harley Davidson and fishing.  He also spent time relaxing while watching war movies.

Ron is survived by his wife Debbie (May) Wiltrout, four sons; Ronald Wiltrout Jr. and wife Marci, of Connellsville, Kevin Claycomb and fiancé Karen Hiles of Dickerson Run, Brandon Wiltrout and wife Kira of Brownsville, and Rob Wiltrout of Scottdale, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by a grandson Trevor Chase Wiltrout, a sister Phyllis Stafford, and a brother Gerald Wiltrout.  Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME 123 S. 1st St. West Side, Connellsville (724) 628-9033 on Friday from 11AM-3PM the hour of service with Pastor Lee Maley officiating.  Interment will be private.  Full Military Rites will be conducted by members of Connellsville Veterans Commission following the service.

Mike Anthony Vialpando, 79, passed away December 22, 2021. He is survived by the mother of his children, Jennie Vialpando; children, Dion (Marcy), Sandie, Pam, and Victor Vialpando and Sharon (Derick) Proud; 11 grandchildren and12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera Eisenburg; father, Mike Vialpando Sr.; and brother, Joseph. A memorial service was held by the Vialpando family at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Romero Family Funeral Home.

Van Adell Trumble, age 71 of Holland, MI, peacefully passed away on Friday July 5th at Medilodge of Holland. Van was born to Floyd & Arlene (Sage) Trumble in 1948 in Ionia. He grew up in Fenwick, MI.

Van served in the Army in Vietnam. He worked in maintenance for over 50 years, 32 of which he was a journeyman at Herman Miller. He was an avid hunter & fisherman who loved to travel.

Leonard “Lennie” Shultis passed away peacefully at his residence in Salem on Monday, February 8, 2021.  The family is most grateful to his caregivers, Ashley, Krista, Kim, Dan, Mary, Brenda, Laurie Morgan, and Laurie Harrington, who all cared for him with a sense of humor, utmost respect, and unconditional grace.

Lennie was born in Margaretville, NY and was the son of the late Leonard G. Shultis and Joyce Beardsley.  He was predeceased by several siblings and his wife, Ruth Shutlis.  He was a student at Margaretville Central School in Margaretville, NY.  Lennie enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country in Vietnam for one year and was honorably discharged.  Following his time in the military and up to his passing, Lennie lived in various parts of Upstate New York, Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and Kentucky. 

Lennie is survived by his son, David (Laurie) Harrington of Salem, NY and his two daughters, Staci Ansley of Phoenix, AZ and December Shultis of Phoenix, AZ, his two brothers, Lorne (Sharon) Shultis of Roxbury, NY, and Leighton Shultis of Halcottsville, NY.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as several chosen children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.        

One of Lennie’s hobbies was buying old vehicles, tinkering with them, and sharing his adventures about his purchases and restorations with his son, David!  He loved bird-watching and being surrounded by plants throughout his home.  He was also an avid antique gun-collector and had an interest in history.  A die-hard John Wayne fan, one never visited Lennie without seeing a western being played on the television.  Lennie had a great sense of humor, was a very generous man, and sure did know how to push buttons. If he didn’t tick you off, even just a bit, you knew something was off, and for this, he will be missed the most.

Larry K. Selby, 70, of Lancaster passed away on Friday February 27, 2015 at the Riverside Hospital.

He was born on April 23, 1944 in Lancaster. Larry served in the U.S. Army 70th Engineer Battalion. He was the owner of Selby Construction. Larry loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the AMVETS Post 51 Thornville and the American Legion Post #11.

David Seagraves, age 67, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Poppen Residence. He was born April 18, 1948 to James and Jean Seagraves in Muskegon. David was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, where he served his country in Vietnam. After returning home from the service he reconnected with and married the love of his life, the former Louise Haggerty, on May 29, 1970 and they spent 45 happy years together. He loved spending time with his grandkids, playing pool, watching collegiate basketball and cheering for the Detroit Tigers. David is survived by his wife, Louise Seagraves; sons, Don Seagraves and Jeffrey (Jamie) Seagraves; grandchildren, Madeline Seagraves and Brody Seagraves; brother, Kevin (Rose) Seagraves; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Edward “Paul” Schwab, Jr., 73 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday June 4, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, VA on June 11, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Rosa (Hardy) Schwab, Sr. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his brother, Garnett Taylor and stepfather, Robert Blair.

Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, attended the Good News Gathering Church, was in the Southern Ohio Toy Farmers, a life member of DAV #123, Boys Scout leader for several years and was a foster parent. Paul is survived by his wife, Daphne (Dresser) Schwab, stepson, Richard King of Lamington, Ontario, stepdaughter, Krista King of Hillsboro, brother, Thomas (Rosel) Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX, sister-in-law, Carmela Taylor of Herndon, VA, brother-in-law, Kevin Dresser of Kingsville, Ontario and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

James Vincent Quigley Jr. passed on October 10-15-2021 at his home in Lacey Washington. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ramsey Quigley along with his children Mark Quigley, Melissa Quigley, Amanda Quigley Ladd all of Kentucky, Dan Sauer and Richard Sauer of Washington. Eight Grandchildren: Aaron Matthews, Taylor Quigley, Kelcie Pedigo, Pearl Dewhirst, Mylaka Quigley Richey, Layla Ladd, Taylor Ladd, and Peyton Ladd. Great Grandchildren: Paisley and Kendall Matthews, Ellie and Easton Ballard, Chase Garrison and Ascela Turner.

He is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen Quigley Cressell (Carl) of West Virginia and Ilene Whetzel McDonald (Francis) of Maryland. Two brothers, Michael Quigley (Carolyn) of North Carolina and George Whetzel (Judy) of South Carolina, along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents James Quigley, Sr., Sarah Sweeny Quigley Whetzel and Chester Whetzel.

James was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army having had served in combat during the Vietnam Conflict. After his retirement, he furthered his career by serving with the I Corps and Fort Lewis-Community Operations Div as the Assistant Community Operations Officer, Fort Lewis, Washington.

During his military career he had received the following decorations: National Defense Service Medal/Vietnam Service Medal/Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal/Bronze Star Medal/Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal/Overseas Service Bars (1)/Good Conduct Medal (6th Awd)/Army Commendation Medal (10LC)/Overseas Service Ribbon (4)/Army Service Ribbon/Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w Palm/Expert.

James enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

January 29, 1948 – February 11, 2022; Middletown, NY

Wayne A. Pelton, 74, died peacefully on February 11, 2022 at Veterans Hospital in Montrose, NY, with his daughter Sondra by his side.

Wayne was the son of the late Edward Pelton and Lois (Kuhn) Pelton. Wayne was born January 29, 1948 in Nyack, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Lon Pelton.

Wayne graduated from Clarkstown High School and served in the United States Army stationed in Vietnam and Germany. He retired in 2010 from the Goshen New York School System.

Wayne joined the VFW Lake Region Memorial Post 8858 in Harriman, NY in 1980. Along with being a lifetime member, he served as Post Commander, Vice Commander, Chaplain, Bartender, and a friend to all. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 488 in Monroe, NY.

Wayne was interested in antique cars, especially his 1959 Edsel. He enjoyed friendly games of Cribbage at the VFW Hall, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.

Wayne is survived by his daughter Sondra Smith and her husband Joseph; along with grandchildren Ariel and Joey; and his brother Lee Pelton and his wife Kathy; and nephews Edward and Gregor

John A. Moede, age 76 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. John was born November 3, 1943 in Shawano, a son of the late Arlow and Isabell (Bartz) Moede. He was raised on the family farm in the Town of Richmond near Thornton, where he attended rural grade school at Stony Hill. He then went to Lincoln School in Shawano, and graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1961.

John worked numerous jobs, including on the family farm, for several years before volunteering for the U.S. Army. He was inducted in January of 1964, and saw duty at the start of the Viet Nam War in the Central Highlands with the 70th Engineers, a combat unit attached to the 101st Airborne and the 1st Calvary Division. John was released from active duty in January of 1966, and served in the reserves until being honorably discharged in 1970. Following his service, John worked construction for several years, and later became an over-the-road truck driver logging over 3.5 million accident-free miles before retiring in 2006. He was active in various Veteran’s organizations.

He was a life member and President of the Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 206; a life member, Past Commander, and Quartermaster/Adjutant of the VFW Post 2723; a life member of American Legion Post 117, AmVets Post 10, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 where he served as President for one year. John also served as the Financial Secretary of St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill, and was on the Shawano County Thrivent Financial Board of Directors where he helped organize many benefits for people, including his fellow Veteran comrades. John loved the outdoors and also loved to travel and “see the world”, which he accomplished between the service and his truck driving days. He always said he sailed and flew across the Pacific Ocean, sailed under, and flew and drove over the Golden Gate Bridge. While a truck driver he traveled in all 48 U.S. mainland states, and several provinces of Canada.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa, who he married in Las Vegas in 2004; his daughters, Jennifer Quinn and Carmen Kramer, both of Shawano, and Lori Weitz of Appleton; seven grandchildren; his step-son, William Nelson, and his step-daughter, Tracy Nelson; four step-grandchildren; his sister, Kathy (John) Koepke of Appleton; his brother Michael Moede of Clintonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Moede, and his sister Carolyn Braatz. A funeral service for John A. Moede will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill in the Town of Richmond. Pastor John Eyer will officiate. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the AmVets Post 10 and the Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 206 at the church following the funeral.