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;...
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...
