Obituary Listing

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...

May 21, 2023

Steve Catanese, AKA "Nunu", 93, of Arnold passed away peacefully Sunday May 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the youngest of six brothers, born on April 27, 1930, in Russellton to the late Joseph and Anna Cicca Catanese. Steve, like many others, grew up poor during...

May 19, 2023

Tracey Lee Patrick, 63, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born March 4, 1960, in Westmoreland County, to the late James Robert Patrick and Gloria Evelyn Turnipseed. Tracey worked as an LPN/Nurses Aid for the VA in Oakland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dale & Milton...

May 19, 2023

Lillian "Betty" Moore, 82, of Arnold, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023, in Concordia at Rebecca Residence. She was born December 15, 1940, in New Kensington, to the late James and Corene Breed Moore. Betty was a graduate of Ken High. She worked for the Westmoreland County Housing Authority for almost 51 years as a tenant selector and...

May 11, 2023

Robert "Mr. Bob" Boehm, 58, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1964, in Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Rodgers Boehm. Robert is survived by his father, Robert Boehm; wife, Holly Ferris Boehm; children, Kayla, Megan and Andrew; siblings,...

May 1, 2023

Margaret L. "Peggy" Capizzi, 83, of Upper Burrell Township, passed away peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born April 17, 1940, in Kittanning, to the late Elmer and Florence John Layton. Peggy was a 1958 graduate of Kittanning High School and worked at the former Arcade Department Store, in Kittanning. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary...

Apr 29, 2023

Lawrence Eugene Meyer, 84, of Plum Borough, passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in his home. He was born December 2, 1938, in Braddock, to the late Nicholas & Dorothy Wensel Meyer. Lawrence was a K-9 officer for Braddock and later became a police detective for Wilkinsburg Police Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Apr 25, 2023

Tori Lynn Gervais, 58, of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born September 19, 1965, in New Kensington. Tori was a graduate of Apollo Ridge High School and worked as a Nurses Aide. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald and Daniel Skufca; and stepbrother, Gregg. Tori is...