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Irene Anzelone

Irene Anzelone

Feb 22, 2019

Irene “Reene” Anzelone, 75, of Jeannette, PA, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Latrobe Hospital. Born on March 8, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Louis and Pia (Fiesta) Anzelone.  Reene is survived by her loving friend Pam Simons, a sister Barbara Stout and brother Mario Anzelone. Funeral services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater...

Daniel Ivanovich

Daniel Ivanovich

Feb 22, 2019

Daniel W. Ivanovich, 71, of New Kensington, PA, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, in his home. Born on October 19, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Vladimir and Jennie Ivanovich.  Daniel is survived by his loving sister Donna (Bill) Palmer, his nephew Dr. William Palmer, niece Jennifer Blackwell and three great-nephews, Roger, Quincey, and Nicholas. Funeral services...

Robert George

Robert George

Feb 11, 2019

Robert George, 87, of New Kensington, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, PA.  He was born May 25, 1931, in New Kensington PA, to the late Jack and Adella George. His four sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death.  Robert is survived by his son, Jack George, and many nieces and...

Paul Pavlik

Paul Pavlik

Feb 10, 2019

Paul Pavlik Jr., 74, of West Leechburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, in his home with his wife by his side. Born June 15, 1944, in New Kensington, PA, to the late Paul Sr. and Mary Pavlik.  Paul is survived by his loving wife Sheryn of 50 years. Father of David (Nichole) Pavlik, Paula (Joe) Visnovsky, and...

Aaron Shaffer

Aaron Shaffer

Feb 1, 2019

Aaron Mathew Shaffer, 45, of Grove City, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA, after a lengthy stay in the hospital.  Born on May 5, 1973, in Grove City, PA, he is the son of Milo G. and the late Lenora J.  (Heasley) Shaffer; brother of Kimberly (Joe) Grosman, Christopher Shaffer, Heather (Harry) Hillen, Brian J. Shaffer,...

Raymond Covelli

Raymond Covelli

Jan 28, 2019

Raymond Angelo Covelli, 35, of Butler, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019.  Born on April 20, 1983, in Canton, Ohio, he is the son of the late Raymond and Louise (Pinkerton) Covelli. Raymond is survived by his fiancee, Ivy Hockenberry; four children, Brayden, James, Isabella, and Vincent Covelli and his sister, Bonney Covelli.  Services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted...

Patricia Robbins

Patricia Robbins

Jan 25, 2019

Patricia L. Robbins 77, of Indiana, Pa, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. Born July 19, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Charles and Corey Cummings.  Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Donald J. Robbins, who she loved dearly. Mother of Terry McQuistin, Tonny Strini both from Homer City, PA & Mark Strini from Minnesota.  Stepmother to...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Jan 21, 2019

Robert James Miller, 67, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born on November 27, 1951,  in Pittsburgh, PA., to the late  Frank and Edith Miller.  Robert will be laid to rest in Riverview Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com

John Walters

John Walters

Jan 15, 2019

John G. Walter, 85, of Allison Park, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1933,  in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late John F. and Eva (Blair) Walter.  John is survived by his wife Marilyn who he loved dearly. Father to Pamela W. (Kevin) Douglass and Mark B. (Nancy) Walter.  Proud grandfather to his six...

Mervin Armstead

Mervin Armstead

Jan 14, 2019

The Honorable Bishop Mervin Armstead, Sr., Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Temple Church, Monticello, New York, was born on July 4th, 1936 in Bromley, Alabama to the late Jessie Armstead and Equilla Sledge Armstead. God sent an angel and escorted him home on Monday, January 14, 2019. Bishop Armstead spent his early life in Bromley and in 1948, his family moved...

Roberta Scratchard

Roberta Scratchard

Jan 5, 2019

Roberta F. Scratchard, 71, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday , January 5, 2019, in her home with family by her side. She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pa, to the late James and Virginia (Davidson) Garvey. Loving mother of Paul Scratchard and Debbie Scratchard who she lived with and was under 24-hour care these last few months....

Terry Shaffer

Terry Shaffer

Jan 4, 2019

Terry Curtis Shaffer, 58, of Ford City, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019.  Born on September 13, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA.  Father of Kristina (John) Porter.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com

Freddie Cottrill

Freddie Cottrill

Dec 29, 2018

Freddie J. Cottrill, 58, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.  Born on September 4, 1960, in Grantsville, West Virginia, Freddie was the son of Freddie Cottrill and Alice McCoughlah.  Loving father of three children and adoring grandfather of four. Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington,...

Anthony Martell

Anthony Martell

Dec 24, 2018

Anthony J. Martell, 75, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.  Born on June 13, 1943, in Starke, Fla.  Anthony is the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Farcloth) Cararini. Father of Anthony Martell and Cassie Edmonds. Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com

David Paulson

David Paulson

Dec 19, 2018

David E. Paulson, 64, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.  Born on May 7, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA.  David is the son of the late John and Agnes (Zaiglin) Paulson.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Dec 16, 2018

Charles R. Johnson New Kensington Charles R. Johnson, 80, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. He was born Feb. 16, 1938, in Barking, Pa, to the late Charles and Lula Bell Johnson. Charles is the beloved husband of Carmen (Alvarez) Johnson for 57 loving years; father of Toni (Charles) Roberts, Mark Johnson and the late Melanie Robertson....

Scott Waser

Scott Waser

Dec 11, 2018

Scott G. Waser, 56, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  Born on April 24, 1962 in Uniontown, PA.  Scott is the beloved husband of Heidi (Pope) Waser; together for 15 years.  Loving father of Brooklyn Waser and his four-legged companion, Tallulah.  Brother of Bryan & Susan Waser Opatovsky.  Scott was preceded in death by his parents Gerald...

Thomas Nee

Thomas Nee

Dec 11, 2018

Thomas M. Nee, of Lower Burrell, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. Tom was born Feb. 2, 1951, son of the late Thomas E. and Geraldine K. (Lawson) Nee. Tom was a graduate of Arnold High and West Virginia University. He worked for Allegheny Ludlum/Technology for 42 years as a systems analyst...

Bryan Donahue

Bryan Donahue

Dec 10, 2018

Bryan Donahue, 72, of Homer City, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018.  Born on May 21, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA.  Brian is the son of the late Gerald and Lena (Lovenstein) Donahue and the loving father of Tim Donahue.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.

Joshua Koch

Joshua Koch

Dec 9, 2018

Joshua Koch, 31, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018.  Born December 28, 1986, in Presque Isle, Maine; son of Judith (Robert) Koch and Edward Koch.  A private memorial service was held for family and friends.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.

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