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Irene Galecki

Irene Galecki

Jun 27, 2018

Irene A Galecki, 100, of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley Galecki.  Loving mother of Kathleen (and the late John) Brestensky.  Grandmother of Veronica (and the late David) Brestensky-Kazmierczak.  Sister to the late Stella, Chester (Mary Jane), & Carl (Sophia) Levandoski.  She is survived by 3 nieces. In her free time...

Mary Ruediger

Mary Ruediger

Jun 22, 2018

Mary R. (Sarmes) Ruediger, 86, of New Kensington, died Friday, June 22, 2018.  She was the beloved wife for 56 years of the late Harold R. Ruediger Jr.; loving mother of Judith M. Fryer, William (Mary Ann) Yanosh, and George (Theresa) Yanosh; grandmother of Jolene (David) Beach, and Christine and Ryan Yanosh; great-grandmother of Cheyenne Kulka, and Noah and Hope...

Robert Szewczyk

Robert Szewczyk

Jun 9, 2018

Robert Szewczy, 69, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.  Born in Pittsburgh to the late Robert Sr. and Agustine Szewczyk.  Robert was the loving husband of Sue Ellen (Liddle) Szewczyk.  Services are private and arrangements are entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, 724-335-0100. Online condolences can be made ...

Howard Vokes

Howard Vokes

Jun 3, 2018

Howard D. Vokes passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born June 13, 1931, to the late Benjamin George Vokes and the late Agnes Rose Vokes. Howard was the oldest of 13 children. He was a pioneer of country music and was often referred to as Pennsylvania's King of Country Music. He had his own band, "Howard Vokes and...

Donald Wisniewski

Donald Wisniewski

May 23, 2018

Donald M. Wisniewski, 66, of Lower Burrell, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J Wisniewski for 34 loving years. Donald was the son of the late Joseph M. Wisniewski Sr. and Mary Frances Peeden, of Manchester, N.H. He is survived by his sister, Karin Wisniewski and her husband, Bob Schlesinger, of Gulfport, Fla.;...

Alina Abad

Alina Abad

May 8, 2018

Alina Abad, 51 on May 8, 2018. Survived by her parents, three siblings, ten nieces and nephews, 12 great-nieces and nephews and many friends. Memorial service to be held Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 3 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 325 Lowenhill Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service New...

Diane Hockenberry

Diane Hockenberry

May 3, 2018

Diane S. Hockenberry, 56, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center after a long, courageous battle.  Diane was known for always having a beautiful smile for everyone she knew and meet.  Beloved daughter of the late John and Helen (Leslie) Kelley Sr. and loving mother of Amanda and John Hockenberry, who...

Louis Ferrell

Louis Ferrell

Apr 30, 2018

Louis “Rusty” Ferrell, 89, of Canton, OK passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Ruby (Marler) Ferrell; father of Ron Ferrell, Ginger (Tony) Rivera, Terry (Tommy) Roedell, Karen (Darrell Artka) Ferrell and the late Clifton Ferrell.  Brother of Don (Maggie) Ferrell and grandfather to 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Rusty was a United...

Barbara Moyer

Barbara Moyer

Apr 26, 2018

Barbara Ann (Bierly) Moyer, 82, ended her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease April 26, 2018, while a resident of Bethlen Home Skilled Nursing, Ligonier. She was born December 31, 1935 in Bellefonte, Pa., the oldest child of Nevin R. and L. Mabel (Musser) Bierly. A bookkeeper by vocation, she worked in various positions while stationed with her family in England, Italy...

Darryel Renaldi

Darryel Renaldi

Apr 25, 2018

Darryel Renaldi, 74, of Brackenridge, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Born in New Kensington, PA on September 25, 1943 to the late Dominic and Katheryn (McKalloff) Renaldi.  Father of Shawn Renaldi.  Per Darryel's wishes, services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA, (724-335-0100).  Online condolences can...

Rita Howe

Rita Howe

Apr 18, 2018

Rita Howe, 86, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  Born on April 19, 1931 in Belize City to the late Idolly (Bennett) and George Westby.  Beloved wife of Lawrence Howe.  Rita worked as a Nurse for NY City.  Funeral services will be private; burial will take place at Graceland Cemetary in Albany, NY. Arrangements are entrusted...

Gloria Mcneal

Gloria Mcneal

Apr 12, 2018

Gloria J. Mcneal, 69, of Arnold passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.  Gloria was the daughter of the late Earl and Cecilia (Hornemann) Smith; beloved mother of Don (Katie) and David Fortuna and has six siblings.  Funeral services will be private.  Arrangements are entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Rd., New Kensington (724-335-0100). ...

Suzanne Czarnecki

Suzanne Czarnecki

Apr 4, 2018

Suzanne M. Czarnecki, 63, of Arnold, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was the beloved daughter of Norma (Boettger) and the late William Linnert; loving mother of Megan Lyon and Mike (Sabine) Czarnecki; sister of Laurie, Bill and Cyndy; and grandmother of Abbigail, Nicholas, Lucas and Claire. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14,...

David Bodie

David Bodie

Apr 3, 2018

David Mark Bodie, 58, of Carnegie, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 16, 1959 to the late David Felix and Mary Margaret (Felt) Bodie.  Beloved father of Jason, Sarah and Nathan Bodie. Funeral services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA,...

Bessie Mudrinich

Bessie Mudrinich

Mar 31, 2018

Bessie Mudrinich, 80, of New Kensington, passed peacefully Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was the loving sister of Daniel (Patricia) Mudrinich, of New Kensington, Donna Randolf, of Fort Myers, Fla., Mary Kilgore, of New Kensington, Eli Mudrinich, of Columbus, Ohio, and the late George, Sophie, Pete and Mildred. Arrangements are entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, ...

Robert Fornof

Robert Fornof

Mar 23, 2018

Robert H. Fornof, 64, of Indiana Township passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018.  Born on April 25, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late James and Dorothy Fornof.  Loving father of Nate, Tia, Joe and Zack; brother of James Fornof.  Robert especially enjoyed spending time in his kitchen cooking.  A private, memorial service will be held in Florida at a...

Raymond Collins

Raymond Collins

Mar 22, 2018

Raymond J. Collins, 76, of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018.  Raymond was born on May 2, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington (724-335-0100).  Online condolences can be made at www.rjslater.com.

Beverly Callen

Beverly Callen

Mar 17, 2018

Beverly A. (Simpson) Callen, 80, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Fawn Personal Care Home in Fawn Township, PA where she had been a resident since October 2017.  Her family was by her side. Beverly was born in Tarentum, PA on January 25, 1938 to the late Richard and Catherine (Evans) Simpson.  She was a graduate of Tarentum High...

Allen Collins

Allen Collins

Mar 12, 2018

Allen W. Collins, 58, of Franklin, PA passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018.  Loving father of Keith A. Herman, Keriann S. Collins and Rex J. Collins.  Grandfather of Luca Stouffer, Serenity Stouffer, and Charles Lynch.  Beloved son of William (Carol) Griffith and the late Wyona Collins and brother to Larry, Joanne, Edward, William, Patricia, Michael, Michelle, Jeffery, Wendy, Jack...

William Mauro

William Mauro

Mar 1, 2018

William B. Mauro, 64, of New Kensington passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018.  Beloved husband of Kimberly (Barto) Mauro.  Loving father of his dog “Cubby”.  Born September 25, 1953 in New Kensington to Genevieve (Zazula) and the late William H. Mauro.  Brother to Susan (Gary) Geisinger, Bob (Angel) Mauro, and Christopher (Della) Mauro.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

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