Elijah Burnell Puryear
Apr 21, 2021
Elijah Burnell Puryear, 19, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 22, 2001, in Pittsburgh. He was a 2019 graduate of Valley High School. He loved nature and wildlife. Elijah was an avid soccer fan and was wise beyond his years. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Glenn...
Maureen Elizabeth Neiman
Apr 10, 2021
Maureen Elizabeth Neiman, 69, of Arnold, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born Sept. 2, 1951, in Latrobe, to the late Ralph and Sophie Neiman. Maureen was a very loving and caring person who cared deeply for her family and many friends. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. Maureen was privately laid to rest...
Deborah Ann Koch
Mar 27, 2021
Deborah Ann Koch, 52, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, in her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1968, in McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Painter Koch; and daughter, Jena Lee Green. Deborah is survived by her father, Karl (Barb) Koch; children, Dayne (Sarah) Koch, Devon (Lindsey) Koch and Desirae Koch; four...
Barbara J. Dull
Mar 19, 2021
Barbara J. Dull, 70, of Oklahoma, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, in her home. She was born July 14, 1950, to the late Vernon "Star" and Doris McNabb Smith. Barbara was a Valley High School graduate. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos and especially, shopping on QVC. Barbara loved cooking and baking. She was preceded in death by her...
Kurt R. Staudenmaier
Mar 14, 2021
Kurt R. Staudenmaier, 50, of Vandergrift, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, in his home. He was born Aug. 24, 1970, in Pittsburgh. He is the son of Kenneth Staudenmaier (Barbara) and the late Kathy Howard Skillen (Rob). He was previously employed by the City of Pittsburgh Public Works Department for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death by...
Tamera Renee Ford
Sep 2, 2017
Tamera Renee Ford, 40, of New Kensington, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Aug. 26, 1977, in New Kensington. Tamera lived in Oakland, Calif., for 30 years, and worked for Comcast as a service representative. She later moved back to New Kensington, where she worked for Dollar Energy as a representative. She was...
Shirley Ann Pettigrew
Aug 21, 2017
Shirley Ann Pettigrew, 70, of New Kensington, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 8, 1947, in Natrona Heights, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Pettigrew. Shirley was a caretaker for many years for Family Services. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death...
Dr. Russell Newton 'Russ' Reed
Aug 21, 2017
Dr. Russell Newton 'Russ' Reed, 81, of Lower Burrell, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1936, in New Kensington, to the late Ray M. and Edna C. (Shuey) Reed. He was a 1955 graduate of New Kensington High School. In 1966, he received a bachelor's degree from Sterling College, in Sterling, Kan.,...
Sandra May Cohen
Aug 15, 2017
Sandra May Cohen, 69, of New Castle, where she moved to 40 years ago, from New Kensington, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1947, in New Kensington, daughter of the late Edgar Dale and Pearl Toy Ross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Cohen; son, Craig Turner Jr.; and...
Emily Olive Marie Tusing
Aug 15, 2017
Emily Olive Marie Tusing, 14, of Arnold, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UMPC. Born Dec. 1, 2002, in Pittsburgh, she had two nicknames, Missy Mouse and Emma Bubbles. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, James Parks and Donald Beatty. She is survived by her mother, Arlaina Tusing; her father, Jim Parks; her...
Craig Harold Turner Jr.
Aug 6, 2017
Craig Harold Turner Jr., 40, of New Castle, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, at his home. He was born April 9, 1977, in New Castle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Cohen. He is survived by his father, Craig Turner Sr.; son, Tyler Turner; siblings, Timothy Fantuzzo, Deidre Fantuzzo Remper and Ashlei Turner Lansberry; lifelong friend, Joe...
David Bruce Marshall
Jul 31, 2017
David 'Dave' Bruce Marshall, 61, of Arnold, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1955, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Charles Marshall. Dave was a graduate of Mars High School. He worked for Keystone Rustproofing in Arnold for 42 years as a maintenance supervisor. He was an honorary firefighter member of Arnold...
Emily Jane Heckman
Jul 12, 2017
Emily Jane Heckman, 80, of New Kensington, died with her family by her side Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Murrysville Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 27, 1937, in New Kensington, daughter of the late Lewis and Agnes Fulton Hornetter. Emily enjoyed playing the lottery and also was a lady with a golden heart, always willing to be...
Steven James Kubaska
Jun 23, 2017
Steven James Kubaska, 50, of New Kensington, died Friday, June 23, 2017, in UPMC Shadyside hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Oct. 7, 1966, in New Kensington, to the late Frank Jr. and Velda 'Sally' Shuey Kubaska. Steven was a self-employed auto mechanic. He had a great love for working on cars. He enjoyed spending time with friends at the Valley...
Frances M. Ritchie
Jun 22, 2017
Frances M. Ritchie, 75, of New Kensington, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. She was born April 20, 1942, in New Kensington, daughter of the late David and Dorothy Hockenberry Reese. Frances enjoyed cooking and baking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Shellie Moore. She...
Betty C. Murray
Jun 20, 2017
Betty C. Murray, 80, of Arnold, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Belair Nursing and Rehab Center, Lower Burrell. She was born May 17, 1937, in Arnold, daughter of the late George and Mary Singer Birch. Betty was a graduate of Arnold High School, Class of 1955. She enjoyed embroidering, baking and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was...
William 'Bill' Maxwell Munshower
Jun 14, 2017
William 'Bill' Maxwell Munshower, 65, of New Kensington, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 28, 1952, in Natrona Heights, son of the late W. Paul and Lois Lugar Munshower. He was a graduate of Highland High School and was employed as a draftsman by B and K...
Catherine Murar
Jun 13, 2017
Catherine Murar, 89, of Lower Burrell, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1927, in Natrona Heights, daughter of the late M. Francis and Ethel Hall Griffin. Cathy was a graduate of Tarentum High School. She was employed as an outside sales rep for Globe Auto Parts in Russellton....
Joanne 'Jennie' B. Mazza Serafine
Jun 1, 2017
Joanne 'Jennie' B. Mazza Serafine, 95, of Arnold, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Pleasant Ridge Assisted Living, West Leechburg. She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in New Kensington, to the late Julius and Matilda Sciascera Mazza. She was a member of Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church, New Kensington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Michael George Riggs
May 31, 2017
Michael George Riggs, 69, of New Kensington, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. He was born May 4, 1948, in New Kensington, to the late George A. and Helen R. Gruendle Riggs Jr. A lifelong resident of the New Kensington and Arnold area, he was a cab driver for the New Kensington Cab Co. He was...
