Newman Funeral Homes, P.A.

06/04/2026

There are many benefits when it comes to cremation. Visit our website to learn more about our cremation services: https://www.newmanfuneralhomes.com/cremation-information

06/03/2026

When was the first cremation ever in the US? Colonel Henry Laurens, former president of the Continental Congress. His last will and testament ordered his son to see that his body was cremated because of his fear of being buried alive

06/02/2026

What are some of the reasons many people choose cremation?
- Range of options
- Environmental impact
- Geography and population mobility
- Religious acceptance
- Memorialization flexibility

06/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Dixon, who departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born on June 1. 1940, he was the son of the late David and Maude Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his loving ...

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06/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Dixon, who departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born on June 1. 1940, he was the son of the late David and Maude Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his loving ...

06/01/2026

Allen Dale “Butch” Ashby, 76, of Terra Alta, WV, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mon Health Medical Center, Morgantown, WV. Born September 15, 1949, in Tunnelton, WV, he was the son of the late Herbert & Lillie M. (Shaw) Ashby. He was also prec...

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06/01/2026

Scott Dwayne Cunningham, 65, of Uniontown, PA, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1961, in Uniontown, he was the beloved son of the late Paul & Ruth Ellen (Friend) Cunningham, Sr. He was also pre...

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06/01/2026

For those that know they want to be cremated after death, any idea what to do with cremated remains? A nice benefit of cremation are the vast options available for the final resting place of the cremated remains. Options include placing cremated remains in an urn or multiple urns, sharing them with family, burying them in a family cemetery plot, placing them in a columbarium, scattering them at a cremation garden or elsewhere, and more.

05/31/2026

Scott Dwayne Cunningham, 65, of Uniontown, PA, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born January 5, 1961, in Uniontown, he was the beloved son of the late Paul & Ruth Ellen (Friend) Cunningham, Sr. He was also pre...

05/31/2026

Any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who dies on “active duty,” any Veteran discharged (except dishonorable discharge), members of the National Guard or Reserve, spouses, minor children of a Veteran, unmarried adult children of a veteran are eligible… however, of course, there are some exceptions and additions. Contact us and we can walk you through the ins and outs for Veteran funeral benefits.