Obituary Listing

Oct 26, 2023

Robert Anthony Ventorini, 81, of New Kensington died Thursday, October 26th at home with his wife at his side.

Mr. Ventorini was born on July 18, 1942, in Tarentum, PA, the son of the late Sesto Ventorini and Agnes Demharter Ventorini.

Following Bob's graduation in 1960 from St. Joseph High School, he attended John Carroll...

Oct 18, 2023

Darnell Allen Davis, 33, of Arnold, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born May 20, 1990, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Darnell's professional endeavors included woodworking and landscaping, which he enjoyed and was good at. He had the greatest sense of humor, making everyone around him laugh all the time. Darnell absolutely loved and adored his family,...

Oct 1, 2023

Michael G. Lowe, 48, of Arnold, PA passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Born September 2nd, 1975, in New Kensington, PA to the late Glenn and Burdetta Lowe. Michael, graduate of The Greater Works Christian High School located in Monroeville, PA.

He learned the trade of auto repair under the tutelage of his father, owner...

Sep 28, 2023

Peter William Morris, 46, of Arnold, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, in his home. He was born June 12, 1977, in Pittsburgh, to the late Peter J. & Judith A. Fulmur Morris. Peter was a graduate of Sto Rox High School, and he enjoyed cars, movies and coffee. He was a wonderful person with a big heart. In...

Sep 10, 2023

Patricia Irene "Pat" Goerman, 68, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in her home. She was born January 25, 1955, in Natrona Heights, to the late Aaron Christy and Gladys Forrester. Pat was a 1972 graduate of Highlands High School and enjoyed playing Slotomania and POGO online. She was an avid cook, always making family dinners....

Sep 2, 2023

Kathy (Calabrese) Gallippi, 78, of Plum, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born April 15, 1945, in Pittsburgh, to the late Arthur & Anne (Spicacci) Calabrese. Kathy's love for her children and grandchildren was immeasurable. She was one of 10 children, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Kathy is survived by...

Aug 29, 2023

Violet Lynn Miller, 71, of West Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was born July 21, 1952, in Natrona Heights, to the late Kenneth & Tessie Scholl Martz Sr. Violet was the first class to graduate from Highlands Senior High School in the class of 1970. She was employed at Sheetz in Creighton...

Aug 15, 2023

Josephine A. Guy, 69, of New Kensington, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA with her daughter and brother at her side. She was born on March 5, 1954, in New Kensington, to the late Joseph John & Mary Gentile Salvati Sr. Josephine was a compassionate and selfless individual who dedicated her life to serving others.

Aug 12, 2023

Elsie Buss, 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away in her home on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, with her daughters and family at her side, and with her late-husband, Robert, nearby in spirit. Elsie was born April 6, 1933, in Canonsburg, to the late Lena and Battista Tonelli. She attended Cecil High School. An incredible force of...

Aug 12, 2023

William Frank "Bill" Weichler, 83, of Washington Township, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 24, 1939, in Braddock, to the late Adolph William and Dorothy May Dorricott Weichler. He was a graduate of North Braddock High School and went on to receive his certificate in management from Penn State University,...

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph R. Kaczor, 94, of Upper Burrell, who was a beloved father, Navy veteran and passionate outdoorsman, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a life well-lived. Born in a time of historic significance Dec. 2, 1928, in Ford City, to the late John and Josephine Biel Kaczor, Joseph grew up...

Jul 26, 2023

Norman Earl Walker Jr., 78, of Lower Burrell, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 21, 1944, in New Kensington, to the late Norman and Faye Ziemke Walker Sr. Norman enjoyed camping, working on vehicles and especially loved going out in the tow truck with his...

Jul 24, 2023

Evangeline "Vange" Arabia, 90, of Lower Burrell, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. She was born January 3, 1933, in New Kensington, to the late John M. and Sevasti "Eva" Scoulos Phillips. Vange was a 1950 graduate of Ken-High. After graduation, she went to work for Alcoa in the Wear-Ever division. Then she worked...

Jul 5, 2023

Earl W. Rogers, 61, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in his home. He was born September 4, 1961, in New Kensington, to the late Barbara Jean Kwiatkowski Johnston. Earl was a graduate of Valley High School. He was employed by the Port Authority as a bus driver. Earl enjoyed sports and playing video games with...

Jul 4, 2023

Emma Jean Baylor Crissman, 98, of Allegheny Township, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born November 5, 1924, in Applewald PA, daughter of the late John and Helen (Wilmot) Baylor. Emma married her teenage sweetheart, Robert Crissman on April 29th, 1943. They were married 69 years at the time of his death in 2012

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Jun 28, 2023

Carol Ann Cecil DeSellems, 71, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in UPMC Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. She was born March 4, 1952, in Pittsburgh, to the late Frederick and Eileen Johnston Cecil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Debra McCreary. Carol is survived by whom she...

Jun 27, 2023

James Anthony Rawlinson, 85, of Lower Burrell, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in UPMC Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. He was born in New Kensington to the late Harry and Eleanor McIntyre Rawlinson. James graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in art education. As a free-lance artist, he...

Jun 20, 2023

Evelyn Mae Mellon, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in her home. She was born June 23, 1924, in Creighton to the late Harry and Lotti Brown Mele. Evelyn was an avid reader of Amish Novels and enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Brackenridge. In addition to her...

May 21, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Kolodziejski Jr., 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born October 13, 1948, in Natrona Heights, to the late Anthony & Genevieve Orkwiszewski Kolodziejski. Tony was a 1967 graduate of Har-Brack High School and was employed for 39 years for Allegheny Ludlum as a Ladle Crane Operator....

May 21, 2023

George Randy "Red" Rice, 65, of Sheraden, formerly of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 26, 1957, in New Kensington, to the late Deacon George A. and Joyce S. Brooks Rice. Randy worked from 2010 until his passing for Am-Guard Security in Sharpsburg as a security supervisor. In...