Josephine Guz Dini
Jul 6, 2021
Josephine (Guz) Dini, originally of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Pine Meadows Post-Acute in Lexington, Ky. She was born Dec. 25, 1923, in the Parnassus section of New Kensington, to the late Francis and Kathryn Jamniak Guz. She lived in New Kensington most of her life. She attended New Kensington schools and was a graduate of...
Richard Louis Gray
Jul 2, 2021
Richard Louis Gray, 57, of Arnold, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, peacefully in his home, from complications due to diabetes. He was born Feb. 9, 1964, in New Kensington. Known to family and friends as "Ritchie," he was a staple in New Kensington's Valley Heights area and spent most of his working days in landscaping and construction. Ritchie is...
Wilma M. Kustra
Jun 30, 2021
Wilma M. Kustra, 85, of Lower Burrell, previously of Dickson, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in Fawn Personal Care Home, Fawn Township. She was born Jan. 1, 1936, in Creighton, to the late Joseph and Bertha Kois Kustra. Wilma was a graduate of East Deer High School and then moved to Tennessee, where she raised her sons and...
Dennis K. White
Jun 29, 2021
Dennis K. White, 78, of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1943, in Vandergrift, to the late Russell and Evelyn Horrell White. Dennis retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class after serving more than 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam, receiving the...
Richard A. Tuttle
Jun 29, 2021
Richard "Papa T" Tuttle, 66, of Arnold, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 10, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Earl and Dolores Schreckengost Tuttle. Rich was a longtime coach for football and baseball. He was an avid fan of the Pirates, Steelers, Penguins and the Michigan...
John P. Stapinski
Jun 28, 2021
John P. Stapinski, 50, of Arnold, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in his home. He was born July 9, 1970, in New Kensington. John was a Valley High School graduate and then enlisted in the Navy SEALs, where he served during Desert Storm. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stapinski; maternal grandparents, Henry and Betty Hockenberry...
Eileen L. Cecil Alvarez
Jun 22, 2021
Eileen L. Johnston Cecil Alvarez, 88, formerly of Donora, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 12, 1933, in Fitz Henry, Pa, to the late Benjamin and Ruth McClain Johnston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Cecil Jr., and her daughter, Debra Cecil-McCreary....
David S. Ziemke
May 31, 2021
David S. "Bino" Ziemke, 71, of Arnold, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 11, 1949, in Pittsburgh, to the late Ralph and Suzanne Seaton Ziemke. David worked for Glenshaw Glass as a laborer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf. David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Silva Lee...
Travis James Lasko
May 21, 2021
Travis James "TJ" Lasko Sr., 56, of Vandergrift, formerly of New Kensington, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, in his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1965, in New Kensington, to the late John Robert and Patricia Chine Lasko Sr. He was an Army veteran, who was stationed in Ft. Dix, N.J. TJ was a chef for Hillcrest Country Club,...
Laura Ann Cummings
May 10, 2021
Laura Ann Cummings, 41, of Vandergrift, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1980, in New Kensington. Laura attended Kiski Area High School and was employed for ABC Academy Day Care, Leechburg. She had love and strong faith in God, enjoyed watching cooking shows and scary movies and was an avid Pittsburgh...
Margaret Miller
May 7, 2021
Margaret E. Miller Margaret E. Miller, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Wana Harden. She married Richard Miller in 1971. In 1972, the couple welcomed twin boys, Michael and Daniel. In 1975, they added a daughter Karan to...
Carole Sukustis
May 6, 2021
Carole Sukustis, 69, of Oakmont, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, after a lengthy illness in ManorCare Health Services-Shadyside. She was born Feb. 23, 1952, in New Kensington, to the late Andrew and Anna Mareka Bozik. Carole was a 1970 graduate of Springdale High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennaca Sukustis....
Diane J. Ballina
Apr 29, 2021
Diane J. Ballina, 71, of Arnold, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1949, in New Kensington, to the late Victor and Constance "Connie" Nicastro Premutico. Diane was a graduate of New Ken High School, Class of 1967. She worked as the secretary for the principal at Valley...
Rose Marie Ireland
Apr 25, 2021
Rose Marie Polito Ireland, 73, of Arnold, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born May 15, 1947, in New Kensington, to the late Feorcavnti "Floyd" and Katherine Bossio Polito. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her fiance, Richard Dutch; maternal grandparents, the Rev. Ernesto and Rose Bossio;...
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...
