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;...
Dorothy Strittmatter
Dec 6, 2025
Dorothy Strittmatter peacefully departed this world on December 6, 2025. She was born in New Kensington, PA, to Dan and Kathryn Greco. A 1951 graduate of Mt. Mercy College (now Carlow University), Dorothy worked for many years as a dedicated hospital lab technician.
She was a lifelong member of Mount Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, where her faith was a...
Gary Luffy
Nov 29, 2025
Gary Kevin Luffy, 62, of Apollo, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on April 7, 1963, in New Kensington, Gary was the son of Marjorie and James Luffy. He married his high school sweetheart, Jodi (Britton) Luffy, and together they shared nearly 40 years of marriage and raised two children, Wendy (Eric) Shook and...
John Renard
Nov 20, 2025
John "Bill" Renard, 82, of Lower Burrell, PA, passed away on November 20, 2025, Denise was by his side holding his hand.
Beloved husband of Nance Denise (Bradley) Renard. Loving father of Bradley David (Marlee) Renard and Connor William (Monica) Renard. Devoted and delighted grandfather of Miles, Maeve, and Meadow-his greatest joy, especially with them living so close. Brother of...
Joshua Hornock
Nov 12, 2025
Joshua S. Hornock, 36, of Vandergrift, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Greensburg, PA on August 23, 1989, he was the beloved son of Deborah Hornock and Scott (Carla) Hornock. He was the loving brother of Jessica (Michael) Schafer and cherished nephew of Susan (Scott) Lewis and Tracy (Bernie) Schwartz. Joshua will also be deeply missed...
Ronald Edgar
Nov 7, 2025
Ronald E. Edgar, 73, of New Kensington passed away on November 7, 2025, in Platinum Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Brackenridge.
He was born August 27, 1952, in Indiana, PA to the late James A. and Mary (McIntire) Edgar.
Ron was employed at the former Haskell's plant in Oakmont for several years.
He is survived by his many nieces and nephews and...
Larry Carlisle
Oct 30, 2025
Larry D. Carlisle, 60, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1965, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Willie James Carlisle Sr. and Ella Mae James Carlisle.
Beloved husband of Christine (McKruit) Carlisle for 31 wonderful years. Loving father of Katherine (Nicholas) Cordoba, Benjimin, Janaya, and Alayna Carlisle. Proud grandfather of...
Gino Ruffini
Oct 29, 2025
Gino Ruffini, 98, of Arnold, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1927, in New Kensington Pa, to the late and Michael and Frances Ruffini.
Gino was the beloved husband of the late Laura Ruffini, loving father of Michael (Roseanne) Ruffini and Lisa Ruffini, and grandfather of Abby.
He was...
Joni Coccari
Oct 28, 2025
Joni Sue Coccari, 67, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 8, 1958, in Monroeville, she was the daughter of Lucille (the late Billy Mailki) Brewer and the late John Schmitt.
Joni was the devoted wife of Robert Coccari; loving mother of Louis Anthony Drnjevich Jr. and Lindsey...
Judith Schreckengost
Oct 19, 2025
Judith (Charlie - called by husband and close friends) Ann Schreckengost, 84, of East Brady, PA passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Quality Life Services in Apollo, PA.
Judith was born in Armstrong County to the late William Forringer, Sr. and Mary Forringer. Judith was a homemaker who liked gardening, crafting, sewing, and completing word searches and crossword...
Elsie Taylor
Oct 19, 2025
Elsie M. Taylor, 98, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Vandergrift, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Taylor (who passed in 1994). Loving mother of Rebecca (David) Smail. Cherished grandmother of David (Tricia) Smail and Daniel (Kari) Smail, and adoring great-grandmother of Hannah and Kendra Smail.
Elsie was preceded in death...
David Sadowski
Oct 15, 2025
David R. Sadowski, 66, of Apollo, passed comfortably at home in the company of family. He was born Nov. 9, 1958, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Richard H. Sadowski and Beverly Yvonne Ponikvar Sadowski. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Rebecca A. Brunner; two daughters, Kristi Diane Carroll and Nicole Lynn Sadowski; three...
Christopher Procyk
Oct 15, 2025
Christopher Procyk, 65, of New Kensington, passed away on October 15, 2025. Born July 10, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Antonia Procyk and the late Basil Procyk.
Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Ranae (Toth) Procyk; his cherished children, Katerina and Keith Procyk; and his brother, Alexander (Sherri Seville) Procyk.
A brilliant and funny man...
Stephen Sproull
Oct 13, 2025
Stephen Scott SproullMay 2, 1967 - October 13, 2025Stephen Scott Sproull, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly on Monday October 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Kellye Sproull, with whom he shared 19 years of partnership and devotion.Stephen was the proud father of two sons, Scott (Jennifer) Sproull and Tony Sproull, and the loving adoptive...
Betty Shaheen
Oct 9, 2025
Betty, J Shaheen, 99, passed away on Thursday October 9, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Maxine Matheny and John Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Shaheen in 1994. Betty leaves behind two daughters, who were the love of her life, Sandra Shaheen, and Cheryl (James) Drozynski.
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Rudolph Almagnault
Oct 7, 2025
Rudolph "Rudy" Joseph Almagnault 95, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born February 22, 1930, in Rochester, New York to the late Marie Vincenzo & John Baptiste Almagnault.
Of French and Italian descent Rudy went by "Joey" to his family. He was a high school graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. After graduating he worked for Kodak, the birthplace for...
Shirley Genetin
Oct 7, 2025
Shirley Genetin
March 10th 1938- October 7th 2025
Shirley Genetin of Herminie #2 passed peacefully in Latrobe hospital after a long battle with Renal Disease. She was born on March 10th 1938 in Edna, Pa. Daughter of the late Frank Gumola and Florence Adams. Shirley was a strong loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Shirley enjoyed spending time at her...
Roy Beck
Oct 4, 2025
Roy "Bing" William Beck, 79, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on the 4th of October 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 26, 1945,
Roy was a devoted husband of 55 years, father, and grandfather. He served in the Marine Corp as an MP, retired from Allegheny Ludlum/Teledyne, was a 50-year member of the Bethel Masonic Lodge, and...
