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Kathleen Smicik
Feb 22, 2018
Kathleen Smicik, 70, of New Kensington, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Beloved sister of Deborah Giuliani and Renee (Michael) Whalen. Loving aunt of Chad Royer, Eric Royer, Brandon Kisiel, and Kristi Woods. Great aunt of Emily, Heather, Leah, Nathan Royer and Chase and Nicholas Kisiel and Taylor Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Smicik and her...
William Bowser
Feb 22, 2018
William L. Bowser Jr., 64, of New Kensington, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. William was born on May 20, 1953 in New Kensington, PA to the late William and Florence Bowser Sr. Beloved husband of Shirley (Eshenbaugh) Bowser, loving father of Michelle (Scott) Bowser of New Kensington, William “Billy” L. Bowser III of New Kensington. Brother of Dennis (Charlene) Bowser...
Joan Schuffert
Feb 18, 2018
Joan C. (Runski) Schuffert, 78, of New Kensington, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late David L. Schuffert; loving mother of David (Brandi) Schuffert, Richard (Lori) Schuffert, Jodi (Chris) Ashbaugh, and Debbie (Ron) Vernon; grandmother of Kathrine (Tom) Cooper, Joshua Schuffert, Emilie and Matt Ashbaugh, and Madison, and David Schuffert;...
Shanelle Waugh
Feb 14, 2018
Shanelle "Nellie" Vonae Waugh, 40, of New Kensington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 14, 2018. She was born on June 10,1977 to the late Keith L. Waugh, Sr. and Lynette R. Rowles Waugh. Shanelle was a graduate of Valley High School class of 1995. Shortly after high school she served in the United States...
John Harnish
Feb 13, 2018
John J. Harnish Jr., 95, of Arnold, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Doris J. (Murdock); father of Dianna L. (Ted) Mochanski and Randall Harnish; grandfather of Darice Thompson, T.J. (Jason Moore) Mochanski, Rachel Harnish and Ricky Harnish; great-grandfather of Ashley Lipinski, Lily Harnish and Alaina Olbeter; and brother of Joyce Hollier, Ronald...
Ruth Flinner
Feb 11, 2018
Ruth Ellen Flinner, 59, of Imperial PA, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Ruth was born on February 12, 1958 in Pittsburgh. She was the beloved wife of Richard Flinner and loving daughter of Jean Thrower. Ruth was preceded in death by her two sons. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION...
Sandra Cummings
Feb 9, 2018
Sandra Lee Cummings, 64, of Swissvale passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. Born on October 8, 1953 in Pittsburgh, she was the loving mother of Justin, Julia and Stephen Cummings; grandmother of Sabina Sullivan Cummings and Casper Sullivan Cummings; sister of Robert Johnson. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Thelma (Smith) Johnson and her sister...
Larry Nichols
Jan 24, 2018
Larry Robert Nichols, 60, of Jeannette passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at home. He was born September 3, 1957 in Jeannette. The son of the late Roy W. Nichols and Eileen Burro Nichols. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his infant daughter Brooke Nichols and his sister Tina Robosky. Larry was a truck...
Amanda Bockhouse
Jan 16, 2018
Amanda Beth Bockhouse, 41, of Arnold passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16th, in her childhood home, her mother at her side. Mandy worked for the Collection Service Center in New Kensington. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting gifts for loved ones, doing needlepoint, reading, watching HGTV, and visiting the Outer Banks. She absolutely loved roses. She is...
Doris Hylton
Jan 12, 2018
Doris Jean Hylton, 93, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 in her daughter’s arms. Doris was born on April 25, 1924 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Mabel (Bartram) Hornbuckle. Beloved wife of the late Dewey Edward Hylton Sr. who passed in 1990. Loving mother of Jean C. (Brian) Fletcher and the late Dewey Edward...
Frank Wright
Jan 10, 2018
Frank Eugene Wright, 77, of Jefferson, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Frank was born on May 4, 1940 in Blacksville, West Virginia to the late Roy and Sarah (Yost) Wright. Beloved husband of Opal Viola Wright. Services will be held at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1000 Freeport Road,...
William Geisler
Jan 8, 2018
William A. Cosgrove Geisler, peacefully passed January 8th surrounded by his family. He grew up in Mt Lebanon, the pride of his parents William and Catherine. He worked hand digging house foundations and at a slaughter house to help support them through the depression. He joined the Navy at 17 and was part of the early occupation of Japan. His...
Anne Finley
Jan 5, 2018
Anne Marie Finley, 89, of Brackenridge, on Friday, January 5, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, who passed in 1970. Loving mother of Zoeanne (the late Ronald) Augustine, Ronita (Tom) Glath, and Lynn Finley. Grandmother of Kimberly (Mark) Golla, Korry (Christine) Augustine, Jocelyn (Robert) Stewart, Sean and Jenna Glath. Great-grandmother of Brody & Braedan Golla, Fiona Glath and step-great...
Karen Malvarose
Jan 4, 2018
Karen Malvarose, 65, of Cabot, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Karen was born on February 6, 1952 in Butler, 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.
Edward Smith
Dec 29, 2017
Edward H. Smith, 88, of Brackenridge, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Edward was born on March 27, 1929 in New Kensington, PA and was a member of the United States Army where he served his Country honorably. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington (724-335-0100). ...
Dayna Namey
Dec 27, 2017
Dayna J. Namey, 72, of Lower Burrell, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was the beloved daughter of the late Abraham "Bud" and Alice (Bettor) Namey. Dayna is survived by many cousins. She taught elementary music in the Warren County School District for 30 years and also directed the community musical theaters. Dayna was exceptional in music, art, stained...
Roy Moore
Dec 15, 2017
Roy Owen Moore, 71, of Arnold, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at home with his loving family by his side. Roy was born April 19, 1946, in New Kensington, to the late Roy O. Moore and Dorothy E (Backstrom) Moore. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Cervice) Moore for 48 years; loving father of Timothy Roy Moore; loving...
Frances Varhola
Dec 2, 2017
Frances Marie (Malinowsky) Varhola, of Export, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. She was born in Bairdford, Pa. and was a lifelong, avid gardener. She is survived by her children, Richard Varhola, Diane Amador and Patricia Stone; a niece, Carol Berger; and their families. Frances was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Knull. Per...
Linda Fobes
Dec 2, 2017
Linda L. Fobes, 72, of New Castle, PA, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Linda was born on March 4, 1945 in New Castle, PA. She was a resident at Golden Hill Nursing Home where she loved to read, do puzzles and watch her favorite TV shows. Linda will be remembered most for her warm, outgoing personality. Services will...
Mary Huybrecht
Nov 30, 2017
Mary L. Huybrecht, 73, of Arnold, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was the loving mother of Cramer Bryant, Karla Sicilia, Mary (Mark Fotheringham) Miskimen, Edwin (Maggie) Huybrecht and David (Charlotte) Huybrecht; and sister of Robert W., Tom Whitzell, Rodger, Carol Sue, Jack Simson and the late Virginia and Roy Whitzell. Mary was proud to have 16 grandchildren and seven...
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