Mary Caputo
Aug 21, 2022
Mary Caputo, 96 of New Kensington, formerly of Trafford, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at UPMC Seneca Place, Verona. She was born on December 2, 1925, to the late Phillip and Helen Mangene Joseph. A graduate of Penn Township High School, Mary was a gifted artist, seamstress and Italian cook. She was a valued employee of Kaufmann's Department...
Sumo
Jul 28, 2022
Raymond Al "Sumo" Tocco, 69, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. He was born October 15, 1952, in New Kensington, to the late Raymond & Betty Hughes Tocco. Raymond was a graduate of Valley High School and worked for Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge, as a crane man for 30 years. He was an...
Lisa Kay Evans
Jul 25, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa K. (Schreckengost) Evans on July 25, 2022. She was a graduate of Valley Sr. High School and Westmoreland Community College with an associate in Food Management. Lisa and her mother owned and operated Lite Bite Café for many years. She loved to bake, especially cheesecake and was affectionately...
Michael Dameion Booker Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
Michael Dameion Booker Jr., of New Kensington, went home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 33, on July 4, 2022. He was born November 22, 1988, in Natrona Heights and was a welder by trade in Turtle Creek. Michael was a member of King's Deliverance Church, Vandergrift and grew in his faith. During his 8-year...
Brittanie Almeida Dapra Bassett
Jul 1, 2022
Brittanie Dapra Bassett, 35, of New Kensington, passed away unexpectedly, July 1, 2022, in her home. She was born August 14, 1987, and lived most of her life in New Kensington, where she worked at Dollar Tree as a cashier. Brittanie loved spending time with the grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Regina Dapra; aunt, Renee Baker;...
Dorothy E. Ruble Matta
Jun 11, 2022
Dorothy E. Ruble Matta, 93, formerly of New Kensington, of Gilpin Township, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, in her daughters' home. She was born June 8, 1929, in Alicia, PA, to the late John and Hettie Pollock Ruble. Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Plum High School. She was a homemaker until she rejoined the workforce in the dairy...
Leilani Angela Price
Jun 9, 2022
LeiLani Angela Price, 51, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, in UPMC East, Monroeville. She was born May 9, 1971, in New Kensington, to the late Thomas and Marlene Wilson Williams. LeiLani was a Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cherry Wilson; and grandson, Zy*Miere. LeiLani is...
Chuck
May 28, 2022
Charles William "Chuck" Stone, 79, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 14, 1942, in New Kensington, to the late David & Edith Kammerdiner Stone. Chuck was a graduate of Ken-High and was a veteran of the US Army. He worked for 30 years...
Rich
May 27, 2022
Thomas Richard "Rich" Litz Sr., 82, New Kensington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, with his loving family at his side. He was born January 11, 1940, in New Kensington, to the late John Joseph & Wilda Jane Schlabig Litz. Rich was a 1957 graduate of Ken-High and was a US Air Force Veteran. He...
Pink
May 21, 2022
Annette "Pink" Ganss, 56, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, in her home. She was born March 21, 1966, in New Kensington. Annette enjoyed playing games on her computer, cooking and spending time her family, but most of all spending time with her grandson. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Kensington. She...
Butch
May 17, 2022
John Francis "Butch" Gorham, Jr., 79, of Lower Burrell, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 1, 1942, in Pittsburgh, to the late John & Anna McNally Gorham Sr. Butch was a US Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict and worked for Monarch Oil of Pittsburgh for...
Big Mike
May 15, 2022
Michael Thomas "Big Mike" Spiering, 70, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 31, 1951, to the late Edward and Audrey Kendell Spiering. Mike was a graduate of Plum High School and was the owner and operator of Cottman Transmission for over 30 years. He enjoyed fast cars, which...
Frank John Cable
May 5, 2022
Frank John Cable, 54, of Arnold, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, with best friend, his dog Sadie. He was born October 26, 1967, in New Kensington to the late Lois Gilberta Jones. Frank was a 1985 graduate of Valley High School and a US Navy veteran. He was a truck driver for 13 years for Unifirst and currently worked...
Fred E. Labay
May 5, 2022
Fred E. Labay, 92, of Logans Ferry Heights, went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life, Norma, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Quality Life Services, Apollo. He was born December 3, 1929, in Nu Mine, Armstrong County, to the late Polda and Antoinette Labay. Fred was a graduate of Kittanning High School and then...
Ed
May 1, 2022
Edward Richard "Ed" Thompson, 74, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born October 16, 1947, in New Kensington, to the late William and Virginia Miller Thompson. Ed was a 1966 graduate of Ken-Hi and was a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He attended 1st Baptist Church in Upper...
Jason Morrison
Apr 23, 2022
Jason Morrison, 51, of Apollo, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born March 7, 1971, he was the son of the late Cheryl Smith Amsler. Jason is survived by his dad, Harry Amsler; brothers, James (Teresa) Morrison, of Lower Burrell, Chris Haas, of Vandergrift, and Corey (Molly) Amsler, of Georgia; stepbrother, Cody Moonley, of Apollo; and stepsister, Shelbi (Jason) Moonley-Glenberg,...
Kay
Apr 20, 2022
Catherine "Kay" Theresa Scarpiniti, 95, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont. She was born February 7, 1927, in Mt. Braddock, to the late Stanley & Anna Kamon Jarzabek. Kay was employed as a welder during WWII for Alcoa, New Kensington, was a hostess at Churchill Country Club, Penn Hills, and then later...
Tim Degnan
Mar 19, 2022
Tim Degnan, 73, of New Kensington, gained his wings Saturday, March 19, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 18, 1948, in Renton, to the late Martin and Emma Willingham Degnan. Prior to his illness, Tim enjoyed golfing and fishing and was a member of the 7th Street Sportsman's Club. In addition to his...
Carl J. Cervice
Mar 15, 2022
Carl J. Cervice, 80, of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. He was born October 31, 1941, in New Kensington to the late Stanley & Stephania Kushkowski Cervice. Carl was a racing pigeon fancier and a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Darlene Joyce Hoak
Mar 13, 2022
Darlene Joyce Hoak, 83, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, in her home. She was born February 1, 1939, in New Kensington, to the late Lewis and Agnes Fulton Hornetter. Darlene was a 1956 graduate of Ken-Hi and was a member of the Eagles Aerie 533 Ladies Auxiliary, where she was...
