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...
Andrew M. Whitco Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Andrew M. Whitco Jr., 78, of Logan’s Ferry Heights, New Kensington, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2026. He was born September 26, 1947, in New Kensington, to the late Andrew and Margaret C. Zick Whitco Sr. Andrew was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle, camping, boating and fishing,...
Geraldine Ellen Marts
Apr 23, 2026
Geraldine Ellen Marts, 75, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on October 16, 1950, in New Kensington, to the late John and Hazel Arb Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marian Debick; sister, Irene Zalupski; and granddaughter, Michelle Minteer. Geraldine is...
Mary Jane Doland
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Jane Doland, 90, of Apollo, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Seasons of Saxonburg. She was born April 14, 1936, in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, to the late Ray and Myrtle Moonley Lambing.
Mary found great joy in attending yard sales, where she delighted in discovering hidden treasures. Above all, she cherished moments spent with her family creating...
Emily Monica Waggoner
Apr 10, 2026
Emily Monica Waggoner, 95, of Braddock, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was born October 12, 1930, in Braddock to William and Mary Polowski Kill.
Emily found great joy in cooking, going to church, watching EWTN and bringing her family together for Sunday dinners in...
Shirley Jean Dzugan
Apr 10, 2026
Shirley Jean Dzugan, 64, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless Township. She was born August 12, 1961, in New Kensington, to the late Michael and Charolette Fish Dzugan Sr. Shirley was employed as a caregiver for Mrs. Linda Thurston (Care at Home) for many years. She loved visiting casinos—particularly the Rivers Casino—and...
Michelle Lynn Guenther
Apr 9, 2026
Michelle Lynn Guenther, 61, of West Deer Township, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 12, 1964, in Natrona Heights. Michelle was employed for Denny’s Restaurante in New Kensington, as a waitress for more that 15 years. She found joy in solving word searches, playing games on...
Betty Jean Tarkington
Apr 6, 2026
Betty Jean Tarkington, 90, of Bellevue, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Pittsburgh—leaving behind a legacy of sharp wit, a mischievous streak, and a laugh no one will ever forget.
Born on August 28, 1935, in Wilmington, NC, to the late Guy Roderick and Margaret Lillian Harvell Chinnis, Betty lived a life rooted in caring for...
