David William Stoklosa
Feb 3, 2026
David William Stoklosa, 74 of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 3, 2026 surrounded by love after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Indiana Hospital on August 11, 1951 to the late Stephen and Catherine Stoklosa, David was the younger brother to Theodore "Ted" and the late Stephen, and older brother to Monica "Nikki."
David met...
Francis M Whalen
Feb 1, 2026
Francis M. Whalen 92 New Kensington Pa. Frank joined the Lord on 2/1/26 after a brief stay at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford Pa. He was born on 7/31/33 in New Kensington Pa. He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington. Frank was a devout Christian! He really enjoyed reading, especially the Bible and...
Timothy A Gorencic
Feb 1, 2026
Timothy A. "Buckwheat" Gorencic 68, passed
On February 1, 2026
Born to the late Joseph and Yvonne {Harmon) Gorencic in New Kensington on November 20, 1957
Member of South New Kensington Lower Burrell #1 (Kinloch)
Life Member of New Kensington #3- held various ranks
Member of WPFA - Past President, Chaplain, Tent City
Tim started as a laborer and retired...
Samuel Lee Burford
Jan 29, 2026
Samuel Lee Burford, 68, of Creighton, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1957, in Leesport, PA, to the late Lester and Isabelle (Yates) Burford.
Samuel was a loving father to Hope (Richard) Snyder of Cabot, PA; Samantha (Brian) Smith of Sarver, PA; Sammi Jo (Mike) Burford of Indianola, PA; Jessica (John) Ives...
Rachel E Thorp
Jan 29, 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Thorp passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 53, in her home in Lower Burrell, where she resided.
Rachel was born on August 11, 1973, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Sandra Lee Thorp (Wegner) and Thomas Craig Thorp. She graduated from Freeport Area High School and went on to...
Shirley Karp
Jan 25, 2026
Shirley (Levine) Karp of North Canton, Ohio, formally of New Kensington, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98. She was a wonderful and much-loved daughter, sister, spouse, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born in Altoona, PA, to the late Maurice and Rose Sunshine Levine. Recently, she was a resident of the Heritage Villas...
Richard Bush
Jan 24, 2026
Richard "Rich" Bush, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2026, in McKeesport, PA, at the age of 74. Born on June 15, 1951, in Wintersville, OH, Rich was a man of integrity, humor, and deep love for his family and country.After graduating from high school, Rich proudly served his country in the Navy. Following...
Suzanne Drummond
Jan 24, 2026
Suzanne Michelle Drummond went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family.
Suzanne was a graduate of Springdale High School, Class of 1987, and later attended Career Institute in 1989. Her final work was as an in-home caretaker for ill patients-a role that reflected who she truly was at her core. Suzanne had a huge heart and would give you...
Florence Polas
Jan 21, 2026
Florence Ann Polas, age 95, of Arnold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1930, in Leechburg, to the late Louis and Teresa (Audo) Conto.
Florence was a loving and devoted mother to Robert (Pamela) Polas, a cherished grandmother to Shawn, Robert (Monique), and Bryan (Marisa) Polas, and a proud great-grandmother to...
Leonard J Anglin Jr
Jan 16, 2026
Leonard J. Anglin, Jr., 70, of Ellwood City, Franklin Township (Beaver County) passed away on January 16, 2026, in the VA Hospital, Aspinwall.
He was born February 11, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois to the late Leonard J., Sr. and Theresa (Martin) Anglin.
Leonard was a disabled Vietnam era Veteran having proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the most...
Eugene C Rubinosky
Jan 15, 2026
Eugene C. Rubinosky, 80, of Lower Burrell passed away on January 15, 2026, in Hillcrest Rehab Health & Care Center, Lower Burrell.
He was born May 30, 1945, in New Kensington to the late Walter and Cecelia (Kozlowski) Rubinosky. Eugene was raised in Arnold, graduated from Arnold High School in 1963, and after working in Johnstown, upon marriage he moved to...
Gertrude Hanes
Jan 15, 2026
GERTRUDE DAVIS HANES
Age 88, of Washington, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, died on Thursday, January 15 at the Washington, PA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William E. Hanes. She is survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Born in Connellsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late...
Keith Drummond
Jan 12, 2026
Keith Drummond, 62, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1963, in New Kensington to Bruce and Roberta Drummond.
Keith was a loving brother to Lynnette (Jon) Shuster and a proud uncle to Jakob and Vaughn. He is also survived by his aunts and uncle, Janice, Vaughn Lea (Trig), and Kenneth...
Patricia Kurn
Jan 6, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Lynn Kurn passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.
Patty resided with her fiancé, Matthew Markey, and his son, Angelo Markey. She was preceded in death by her mother, Karin Klingelhöfer Kurn, and her father, William A. Kurn.
She is survived by her sister, Anja (Patrick) Daly, and her brother, William Kurn; her nieces, Tiffany (Shawn) Reed...
George Senko
Jan 5, 2026
Zachary Senko, 40, passed away on January 5, 2026. His life was marked by both good times and difficult stretches. When he was doing well, he worked hard, tried to be there for others, and showed the caring nature that lived beneath the struggles he carried. Though his journey was not without its challenges, Zachary's family will cherish his memory...
Andrew DiPadova
Dec 29, 2025
Andrew "Drew" DiPadova, 68, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of the late Carol Krause DiPadova and a loving father to Andrew M. DiPadova and Ronald Melzer; In addition to his sons, he is survived by his cousin, Marion Simak, sister Stacy Pittman nephew, Christian DiPadova and a niece Aubrey...
Patricia Chuba
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia A. Chuba, 83, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
She was born in New Kensington on July 19, 1942, to the late Michael Knosky Sr. and Julia Molnar. Patty was a 1960 graduate of Arnold High School.
Patty was the beloved wife of Harland "Harley" Chuba, with whom she shared 63 loving years of marriage....
John Chiappetta
Dec 21, 2025
John R. "RIC" Chiappetta, 74, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
He was born on April 11, 1951, in New Kensington, and was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Ann (Wassberg) Chiappetta.
Ric was the devoted husband of Christine DeZort. He was a loving father to Collin Chiappetta and the late Karly Chiappetta,...
Gladys Smeltz
Dec 12, 2025
Gladys Smeltz, 83, of Arnold, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 12, 2025, with her son by her side. She was born on August 4, 1942, in New Kensington, to the late Patsy and Delia Salandria.
Gladys was a loving mother to Scott (Toni) Smeltz and Douglas Smeltz, and a proud grandmother to Kennedy, Jude, Brooklyn, and Jamison....
Lois Seitam
Dec 12, 2025
Lois (Ebig) Seitam, 89, formerly of the Freeport/Sarver area, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 12, 2025.
Lois was born in Freeport on January, 12, 1936, daughter of the late Helen (Boland) and Elmer Ebig. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her dedicated husband, Frank, of 65 years who passed in 2022;...
