Merrily L. McKelvey
Oct 14, 2026
Merrily L. McKelvey, 80, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was born on December 30, 1945, in Springdale, to the late Henry and Edna Eckstrom Evans. Merrily was a graduate of Ken Hi in the class of 1964. She was employed for Unifirst for 20 years before retiring from the Shipping Department...
Donna Lynn Benco
Oct 14, 2026
Donna Lynn Benco, 71, of New Kensington, passed away peaceful Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1955, in New Kensington, to the late Charles V. and Barbara Bates Miller. Donna was a 1973 graduate of Valley High School. She served in the Army Reserves 307 MP Company, 99th AR...
Nancy Ann Black
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy Ann Black, 69, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born August 10, 1957, in New Kensington, to the late Edwin & Dolores Dahm Ciukowski. Nancy was a graduate of Valley High School and a 1978 graduate of Citizens School of Nursing, New Kensington. She worked as a Registered Nurse...
Judith Ann Belli
Sep 17, 2026
Judith Ann Belli, 83, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1943, in New Kensington, to the late Albert and Ida (Zulli) Belli. Judith spent most of her life residing in the City of New Kensington, PA. After graduating from high school, she worked as...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Langer
Sep 16, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Langer, 92, passed away Sept. 16, 2026. She was born Feb. 15,1934, in Marion County, WV, to Anthony and Helen (Dranzo) Shumsky. A graduate of Plum HS, Betty was raised in Logans Ferry and lived most of her life in Arnold, PA. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, John J...
Margaret Mary Weston
Aug 26, 2026
Margaret Mary Weston, 87, of Allegheny Township, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Quality Life Services, Apollo. She was born September 28, 1938, in Shaler to the late Frank Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Winschell Hines Sr. Margaret worked for Glenshaw Glass, Glenshaw, as a glass blower for many years. She also had a cleaning business for several years as...
Marsha Louise Naamy
Aug 21, 2026
Marsha Louise Naamy, 88, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 21, 2026, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. She was born April 7, 1938, in New Kensington as the beloved daughter of James “Champ” and Rose Bettor Naamy. Both of whom preceded her in death. An only child, Marsha was cherished by her...
Frank Torok Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Frank Torok Jr., 91, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Concordia in Cabot, surrounded by his loving family. He had a selfless heart, was a devoted father and a loving grandfather. Frank was born June 27, 1935, in New Kensington, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Sutts Torok. He was a 1953 graduate of Ken Hi...
Donna Marie Burns
Jul 8, 2026
Donna Marie (Adams) Burns, 72, of Vandergrift, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was born June 20, 1954, in Butler. Donna was a graduate of Kiski High School. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, spending time with her family and Snoopy from the Peanuts comic strip.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald N. Adams;
Donna is survived by...
Daniel Edwin Witherup
Jul 7, 2026
Daniel “Dano” Edwin Witherup, 70, of Arnold, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Harmar Village Health and Rehab Center, Cheswick. He was born July 17, 1955, in Freeport, to the late George and Betty Snyder Witherup. Dan was a 1973 graduate of Freeport High School, attended Edinboro College and graduated from Butler County Community College with a degree in...
John Myers III
Jun 29, 2026
John “Murph” Myers III, 65, or 66 according to his grandma’s Bible, of Washington, formerly of New Kensington, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, in his home. He was born on December 10, 1960, in Natrona Heights to the late John & Loretta Olar Myers. John was a student at Deer Lakes High School and served in the U.S. Army....
Marcus E. Hoak
Jun 15, 2026
Marcus E. “Mark” Hoak, 88, of New Kensington, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2026, in his home. He was born December 30, 1937, in New Kensington, to the late James and Myrtle Albertson Hoak. Mark was a 1955 graduate of Ken-Hi and a US Navy veteran who served on the USS Lexington. He worked for Xerox for 38 years as...
Timothy L. McGuire
Jun 13, 2026
Timothy L. “Tim” McGuire, 78, of Parks Township, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Family Hospice of Lawrenceville. He was born March 16, 1948, in Kittanning to the late Arthur W. and Sarah B. Zurney McGuire. Tim was a 1966 graduate of Ford City High School and was a veteran of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Cami Jo McDonald
May 29, 2026
Cami Jo McDonald, 60, of New Kensington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 29, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 13, 1966, in Natrona Heights. Cami was a 1984 graduate of Greater Works Academy, and then from CCAC where she got her degree in Early Childhood...
Kimberly Jean Chiappetta
May 24, 2026
Kimberly Jean “Kim” Chiappetta, 62, of Arnold, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, in her home. She was born January 31, 1964, in New Kensington, to the late Donald Henry Jr. and Violetta Young. Kim was a 1981 graduate of Valley High School and then a graduate of Median School of Allied Health Careers. Kim was employed for over 25...
Deborah Ann Glushenko
May 15, 2026
Deborah Ann Glushenko, 65, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born August 17, 1960, in New Kensington. Deborah loved going on vacations with her family, particularly to the beach. Her grandchildren were the center of her life. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lindemuth; sister, Judy; and...
David Lee Ewing Sr.
May 15, 2026
David Lee Ewing Sr., 72, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born October 19, 1953, in New Kensington, to the late Alfred & Evelyn Kerr Ewing. David was a 1972 graduate of Valley High School. He was a man of modest tastes who found joy in life’s simple pleasures—tending...
Daniel Paul Kotlar
Apr 29, 2026
Daniel P. “Dan” Kotlar, 73, of Gilpin Township, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1953, in Smithton to the late William and Mary Steinbaugh Kotlar. Dan was a truck driver, but his real passion was feeding people his homemade BBQ from his food truck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
David R. Venter
Apr 27, 2026
David R. Venter, 82, who was a lifelong resident of New Kensington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born August 3, 1943, in New Kensington, to the late William and Theresa Venter. David completed his education at Ken High in 1963 and...
John "Jocko" Shaw
Apr 26, 2026
John “Jocko” Shaw, 93, of Lower Burrell, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born on October 5, 1932, in Arnold, to the late Warren M. and Margaret Seddon Shaw. Jocko was a 1950 graduate of Arnold High School and a 1958 graduate of Penn Technical Institute. He served in the US Army...
