Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2024

Leonard Eugene Yohe, 68, of Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, in his home. He was born December 30, 1955, in New Kensington, to the late Delbert and Barbara Kurpakus Yohe. Leonard worked as a mechanic and was a Jack-of-all-trade. He enjoyed tending to his garden, and most of all, loved spending time with his grandchildren. Leonard...

Jul 24, 2024

Margaret "Margie" Ada McCreight, 82, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born December 8, 1941, in Natrona Heights, to the late James & Margaret Evelyn Craft Stewart. Margie was a graduate of West Deer High School. She owned and operated Home Sweet Home Daycare and operated Utopia Golden Kennels, both in Washington Township. Margie...

Jul 14, 2024

Michele Joan Naviglia, 71, of New Kensington, passed away July 14, 2024, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. She was born December 28, 1952, in New Kensington, to the late Louis & Freda Adda Naviglia. Michele worked for Alcoa for a decade as a Paste Operator. She then worked for Allegheny Ludlum in the Transportation Department as a CDL operator...

Jul 14, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lou Borcicky, 62, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born November 1, 1961, in Natrona Heights, to the late Joseph & Shirley Lindgren Borcicky Jr. A graduate of Highlands High School in the Class of 1980, Jackie was an avid gardener and Steelers and Pirates fan. She...

Jun 11, 2024

Patricia Kathleen "Patty" Long, 70, of Murrysville, formerly of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, unexpectedly in her home. She was born March 22, 1954, in Natrona Heights, to the late Zigmont and Mary Heinrichs Marciniak. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cats, as well as crafts with her friends. Patty is survived by her...

Apr 26, 2024

Jeffrey D. Ament, 62, of Vandergrift, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born January 23, 1962, in Natrona Heights to the late Roy E. and Rose Ann Mohney Ament. Jeff was a graduate of Burrell High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. In addition...

Apr 22, 2024

Joy Lynn Pittman, 57, of Lower Burrell, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1966, in New Kensington, to the late Grant & Peggy Marsh Pittman. She worked for Weleski Transfer, Tarentum, doing packing and moving and also for the Days Inn, New Kensington, with her mother...

Apr 10, 2024

Kaley Ann Hespenheide, 24, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born October 27, 1999, in New Kensington to the late Jamie Coffman and Chris Hespenheide. Kaley attended Valley High School and over the years, worked numerous jobs in the area. She was an animal lover and leaves behind her two cats.

In addition to her...

Apr 7, 2024

Bernie John "BJ" Langer, 57, of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday April 7, 2024, in his home. He was born February 15, 1967, in New Kensington, to the late Bernard & Joan Jaracz Langer. BJ was employed for Eckard Pharmacy.

He is survived by his siblings, Kim (Bill) Horner, Brian (Chastity) Langer and Shawn Langer; and numerous aunts,...

Mar 25, 2024

Edward L. "Ed" DePaoli, 86, of North Apollo, passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2024, in AHN Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. In true form to his resilient character, Ed fought a brief illness with everything he had right up until the very end, all while telling jokes and sharing stories with his family and the dedicated caregivers in the...

Mar 13, 2024

Phyllis (Josie) Kurpakus Boney, age 91, of West Deer, passed away March 13, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 18, 1932, in Natrona, to the late Wesley and Eleanor Vorp Thompson.

Josie graduated from Ken High in 1950. She worked at Eat'n Park in New Kensington as a waitress,...

Mar 11, 2024

Darrell William "Chet" Hastie Sr., 71, of New Kensington, passed away March 11th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born August 23, 1953. Darrell was a graduate of Valley High School, where he was a member of the track team. His passion was playing the drums. Darrell was in several bands in his younger days and...

Mar 7, 2024

Mary Ann Calandrella, 81, of Avonmore, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in North Port, Florida, where she was visiting her family. She was born July 24, 1942, in Hastings, PA, to the late John and Esther Emma Carlson Husarik. Mary Ann had worked and helped with the family-owned...

Feb 23, 2024

Elizabeth I. (Dick) McCune 100, formerly of New Kensington died Friday, February 23, 2024, at Platinum Ridge Center in Brackenridge. She was born on March 1, 1923, in Clymer, PA, to the late Homer and Grace Dick. Elizabeth worked in the office of a Westinghouse War Plant in Philadelphia during WWII and the office of a coal mine in...

Feb 12, 2024

Sherry V. (Redding) Weaver, 68, of Upper Burrell, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She worked as a medical receptionist at the VA Hospital, Russellton Miners Clinics, AVH, and a variety of doctors' offices over the years. Sherry even managed the old Speedy-Mart in Lower Burrell. She...

Feb 1, 2024

David J Florek Sr., 77 of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 1, 2024, in his home. Born September 20, 1946, in New Kensington, he was the son of the late Peter and Pearl (Przemieniecki) Florek. Dave was a US Army Veteran, and he was based at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, while serving in...

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara Sue Hines, 83, of New Kensington, passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2024, in the Willows of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Oakmont. She was born May 19, 1940, in New Kensington, to the late Ralph A. Canning and Elizabeth Czepull. Barbara was employed for Choice Childcare as a cook and also for banquets at Veltre's. She is a member of United...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" "Bud" Sprumont, 54, of Allegheny Township, passed away, Saturday, January 27, 2024, in his home, after a short fight with GBM brain tumor. He was born November 15, 1969, to Connie (Bentlejewski) and the late Robert E. Sprumont of New Kensington. Bob was a 1988 graduate of Valley High School and a 1992 graduate of the...

Jan 24, 2024

Katherine Pearl Tusing, 56, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born March 21, 1967, in Kittanning. Katherine attended Citizens Nursing School, receiving her degree in nursing as an RN. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Emily Tusing. Katherine is survived by her parents, John and Olive Eggleston Italiano;...

Jan 24, 2024

Walter Joseph Nowatkoski, 75, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the VAMC, Oakland. He was born December 7, 1948, in West Leechburg, to the late Stanley & Helen Zedina Nowatkoski. Walter was in the US Army serving in the Vietnam war. He enjoyed being outside, especially in the summertime and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins...