Carolyn Heeter
Feb 18, 2025
Carolyn Heeter, 95, of Sligo, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2025 after a brief illness. Carolyn was born July 29, 1929 on a farm outside of Sligo, to the late Ralph and Florence Elliott. She married Russell Heeter on September 17, 1950 and they enjoyed 54 years together. Carolyn had a long career as the postmaster in Sligo. She...
Charles Bash
Feb 17, 2025
Charles William Bash Jr., 70, of New Kensington, passed away on February 17, 2025 He was born on July 26, 1954. He was member of Arnold United Methodist Church. Chuck was the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Hartman) Bash. Chuck was also preceded in death by his nephew, Jody Edgar; his brother, Kenny Bash; his sisters, Helena...
Charlene Rider
Feb 16, 2025
Charlene Rider, a beloved resident of New Kensington, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 71 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Born to the late Charles and Barbara Miller of New Kensington, Charlene was an avid reader, surpassing a thousand books read both in print and on her well-loved Kindle, making her a standout among...
Frank Tracz
Feb 15, 2025
Frank "Frankie" Tracz Jr., 70, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 26, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Bogin) Tracz. Frankie was the beloved husband of Paula (Zilavy) Tracz, sharing 34 wonderful years together. He was a devoted...
Markel "Sonny" Dimaio
Feb 13, 2025
Markel "Sonny" Dimaio, 89, of Lower Burrell, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born in Markel, PA on August 30, 1935, to the late Louie and Jennie (Rapp) Dimaio. Sonny was the beloved husband of his late wife Patricia (1994) and is survived by his current wife Arleen Dimiao. Sonny was a loving father to Mark...
Charles Schaeffer
Feb 3, 2025
Charles E. “Charlie” Schaeffer, 75, of New Kensington, PA died at Wexford Hospital, Wexford, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Charlie was born on April 24, 1949 in Kittanning to the late Milton and Jean (Boyd) Schaeffer. Charlie worked as a salesman for various furniture and carpeting stores. Charlie is survived by his wife of 45 years: Joanne M. Vesco Schaeffer;...
Leroy King
Feb 1, 2025
Leroy G. King, 88, of Lower Burrell, PA died at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with his family by his side. Leroy was born on Saturday, May 23, 1936 in New Kensington to the late Thomas B. and Oneida G. (Shank) King. Leroy graduated in 1954 before serving in the Marine Corps for 4 years. ...
Raymond Wild
Jan 30, 2025
Raymond Wild, 65, of Apollo, PA died at Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Lower Burrell, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Raymond was born on February 2, 1959 in Geneva, NY to the late Harold Wild and Esther Cansdale Wild. Raymond worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker and watching movies; he also loved his son...
Sharon Wagner
Jan 17, 2025
Sharon Chobanian Wagner, 71, of Brackenridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17th, 2025. Born on May 19th, 1953, in New Kensington, to the late Jack and Elizabeth (Porter) Chobanian, Sharon grew up in Upper Burrell, graduating from Burrell High School in 1971. She attended Penn State University and later moved to Broken...
Joseph Novak
Jan 16, 2025
Joseph James Novak January 8, 1949 – January 16, 2025 76 Years Old Joseph James Novak, 76 passed peacefully at home in New Kensington, Pa on January 16, 2025. Born January 8, 1949 in Graz, Austria. Joseph was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Adelaide Novak. He is survived by his long time companion Deborah (Yaworsky) Perry. Siblings;...
Christy Roland
Jan 16, 2025
Christy Lynn Roland, 51, of Latrobe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born December 17, 1973, to Geraldine Marciano, Christy was the cherished companion of Brian Lawrence and loving mother of Amy (Jimmy Stewart) Roland and Kayla (Richard) Plack Jr. She is survived by her brother, Doug Roland, and was a doting grandmother to Landon Lopes, Rynn Plack,...
Victoria Allada
Jan 12, 2025
Victoria L. Allada, 50, of Brackenridge, transitioned on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1974, in Natrona Heights to the late Thomas and Sarah (Dickey) Deyarmin. Loving mother of Robert Aretz and Sunita Allada. Sister of Thomas, Allan, Marcia, Beverly Deyarmin, and Tina Matyonosky; also loved by many nieces, nephews, and her dog Maggie. Victoria cherished...
Theodore Fularz
Jan 11, 2025
Theodore A “Ted” Fularz 84, passed away at home Friday January 10, 2025. Born November 4, 1940, the son of the late, Joseph and Helen (Verbosky) Fularz. After graduating from New Kensington High School in 1958, he entered the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Ted is survived by his sons Craig (Lauren)...
William Kelley
Jan 10, 2025
William P. Kelley January 27, 1947 – January 10, 2025 William P. Kelley, 77, of Arnold, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1947, in Glendale, California, he was the son of the late Wiley and Helen Kelley. Beloved husband of 51 wonderful years to Kimberly (McClung) Kelley,...
Cole Kinek
Jan 6, 2025
Cole Christopher Kinek February 15, 2008 – January 6, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cole Christopher Kinek, lovingly called "CC" or "Two C's" by his father. Born on February 15, 2008, in Pittsburgh, PA, Cole was just 16 years old when he passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, January 6, 2025....
Jack Lucy
Jan 3, 2025
JOHN F. (Jack) LUCY Surrounded by family, John F. (Jack) Lucy, of Slippery Rock, PA, entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2025, while under hospice care at AHN-Grove City. Jack was born on March 29, 1928 in Harrison, NJ, to Michael and Susan (McQuillen) Lucy. He married Dorothy V. (Dot) Lyman on January 8, 1949. Married 67 years, she...
Sandra Thorp
Jan 3, 2025
Sandra Lee Thorp (Wegner) July 5th, 1945 – January 3rd, 2025 Sandra Lee Thorp (Wegner) of Brackenridge, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 79. She had previously resided in Irwin before making her final journey. Sandra was born on July 5, 1945, in Natrona Heights, PA, the daughter of Fulton Wegner and Mary...
Clifford Weiss
Jan 2, 2025
Clifford E (Cliff) Weiss, 81, of Conneaut Lake, formally of Springdale Township, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born April 2, 1943, to the late Clifford and Arrietta (Bryant) Weiss in New Kensington PA. Cliff served in the Army at Fort Huachuca, Arizona and retired from PPG Industries after 43 years. Cliff enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at...
Margaret "Peggy" Newell
Dec 31, 2024
Peggy Newell, age 86, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice. She was born on February 6, 1938, in Westmoreland County. Peggy lived a life full of love, adventure, and devotion to her family. Peggy is survived by her husband, Bob, and their five children: Robert W. (Michelle) Newell Jr. of Houston,...
Janet Mago
Dec 31, 2024
Janet Anne (Vassar) Mago Janet Anne Vassar Mago, 83, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1941, in Natrona Heights to the late Jules and Kathlyn (McCullough) Vassar. Janet was the beloved mother of Theresa (Samuel) Mago Nichols, Stacie (the late Keith) McGrath, and Stephanie (the late Richard) Eagle. She was...
