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Karen Ann Meanor
Oct 25, 2024
Karen A. Colgan Meanor, 86, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, Oct 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1938, in Tarentum, to the late William Sr. and Geraldine Tantlinger Colgan. Karen was a member of Evangel Heights Church in Sarver. She was involved in the ministry in many capacities for...
Sandy
Oct 9, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" R Kvortek, 76, of Vandergrift, a devoted wife, mother grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Born in New Kensington, PA to the late Wendell and Maude (Gooding) Coulter, Sandy will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She dedicated her life to her...
Helen Marie Campbell
Sep 23, 2024
Helen Marie Campbell, 98, formerly of Arnold, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, in Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights. She was born October 1, 1925, in Ford City, to the late Casper & Mary Volny Simak. Helen was a 1944 graduate of East Deer High School and worked for Liberty Mirror in Brackenridge. She then married Robert James Campbell...
Ben
Sep 20, 2024
Benjamin J. Krason, 74, of Allegheny Township, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 24, 1950, in New Kensington, to the late Clara and Marianus Woytko Krason. Ben was a graduate of Ken High and was an Army Veteran, serving during Vietnam. Ben worked for...
Buddy
Sep 3, 2024
Howard A. "Buddy" Adams, Jr., 91, of Williamstown, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 1, 1933, in Williamstown to the late Howard A. and Eva Clark Watkeys Adams Sr. Buddy was a graduate of Williamstown High School and was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean...
Corona
Aug 29, 2024
Erik "CORONA" David Smalling, 59, of Upper Burrell, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born April 17, 1965, in Camp Lejune, North Carolina. Corona was a self-employed IT technician. He enjoyed his family, friends, playing guitar, designing graphics and bottle collecting. He was preceded in death by his dad,...
Amy Renee Johnson
Aug 21, 2024
Amy Renee Johnson, 41, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born October 20, 1982, in Natrona Heights to the late Kathy Dibler Wiser. Amy was a graduate of Kiski Area High School. She enjoyed country music, baseball and the outdoors. Amy is survived by her father, Ronald W. Johnson; daughter, Skylar Johnson;...
Marlene Minyon
Aug 10, 2024
Marlene Minyon, 86, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born February 5, 1938, in Creighton, to the late Joseph & Bertha Kois Kustra. Marlene was a graduate of Arnold High School and was employed for Valley House Group Home in Arnold for 10 years as a Dietary Coordinator. She...
Robert Michael Rosak
Aug 7, 2024
Robert Michael Rosak, 74, previously of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 4, 1949, in New Kensington, to the late Michael & Alta Neifert Rosak. Robert was a 1968 graduate of Valley High School. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Robert enjoyed going...
Brian Thomas Nealer
Aug 6, 2024
Brain Thomas Nealer, 60, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born April 2, 1964, in New Kensington. Brian was a graduate of Springdale High School, was a US Army Veteran and was of the Catholic faith. He was employed for 20 plus years for VA Butler Health Care as a nursing assistant. He was preceded...
Leonard Eugene Yohe
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...
Margie
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...
Michele Joan Naviglia
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...
Jackie
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...
Patty
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...
Jeffrey Dean Ament
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...
Joy Lynn Pittman
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...
Kaley Ann Hespenheide
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...
Bj
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,...
Ed
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...
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