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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Denise Pease
Dec 8, 2018
Denise Peace, 62, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, was peacefully accepted into the Lord’s arms, at home in Brackenridge PA, with her family by her side. She grew up in the countryside in rural Apollo, Pa where she was raised by her late parents Robert Dean and Dorothy Diane Peace.  Denise has six siblings, Rickey, Russell (Norma), Michael (Amy), Dana,...
William Taylor
Dec 2, 2018
William J. Taylor, Jr., 33, of Tionesta, passed away on December 2, 2018. Born on September 4, 1985, in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved son of William and Sharon (Schibler) Taylor Sr. Services are private and entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.
Cynthia Cochran
Dec 1, 2018
Cynthia Ann Cochran, 54, of North Irwin, passed away on December 1, 2018. Born on August 28, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Alvin and Ethel (Swank) Cochran.  Cynthia leaves behind three daughters. Services are private and entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.
John Parker
Nov 16, 2018
John Lincoln Parker, Jr., 63, of Sharpsburg, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. Born on June 3, 1955, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John Sr. and France (Green) Parker. Loving brother of Peggy Swarm. Services are private and entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA.  724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com.
William Culp
Nov 1, 2018
William "Bill" G. Culp Jr., 65, of Jeannette, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, with his sons by his side. He was the loving father of Tony (Melissa) and Michael (Erica) Culp; and grandfather of Tanner and Parker Culp and Dominic and Anthony Carello. He was the proud son of the late William G Culp Sr. and Elsie M Culp...
Carol Krause-Dipadova
Oct 21, 2018
Carol A. Krause-DiPadova, 56, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Andrew "Drew " DiPadova for 33 loving years and loving mother of Ronald Melzer and Andrew M. DiPadova. Carol loved to spend time at the beach and enjoyed camping. She will forever be the soul mate of Drew. Family and friends...
Frank Urbanek
Oct 17, 2018
Frank E. Urbanek, 86, of Harrison Township, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2018. He was the loving father of Jody Urbanek, Lynn (Michael) Szczypinski, Douglas Urbanek and Michael (Jennifer) Urbanek; and proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born Aug. 12, 1932, Frank was a lifelong resident of Harrison Township, a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church in Natrona...
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