Obituaries
Michelle Ireland
Jun 23, 2022
Age 55, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, Michelle was the beloved wife of Zachary Ireland; mother of Amanda Becker (John), Scott Ireland; daughter of Charles Ferraro (Ellen), and the late Elizabeth Carlino Nicholson; sister of Sharon Wolf, Patricia Wolf, Ken Wolf, Dan Ferraro, Jim Ferraro, Leo; grandmother of Malcolm and Colson Becker. Michelle fought a difficult battle with MS for...
Elizabeth Anthony
Jun 21, 2022
Of West Newton, passed away peacefully at Excela Health Westmoreland on June 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Orville Anthony. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Lottie Long and son Orville (Rhonda) Anthony all of West Newton. Grandchildren Joseph and Rebekah Carwithen, and her great-grandchildren Braxton, Bailee, and Brynlee Hill. Funeral arrangements are being made...
Donna Jean Kowach
Jun 21, 2022
Age 71, of Potter Township, Centre County, Donna was the beloved wife of David “Dave” Kowach; step-mother of Danielle Kowach, Sheri Kowach and David Kowach III (Courtney); daughter of the late Dominic and Virginia Boles Guardino; sister of Joanne Cricks, Nancy Jean Regan, Anna Marie Layhew, Daniel Guardino and Thomas Guardino and the late Linda Guardino; grandmother of Mia and...

Joseph Andrew Bigler
Jun 21, 2022
Of Allison Park on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Mr. Bigler, aged 97, was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Louise Baldwin Bigler.; father of Joseph A. Bigler III (Kristin); son of the late Joseph A. Bigler, Sr. and Louise Kahler Bigler; brother of the late Thelma, Elmer and Edward Bigler; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services...
Lorraine E. Gordon
Jun 17, 2022
Age 83, on Friday, June 17, 2022, Lorraine was the beloved mother of Joy Rivett (Rick), Hope McCartney (Bob), Frank Klemencic; step-mother of Jeff Gordon (Megan), Renee Gordon; sister of Lucy Smith, David Earl Helman (Shirley Mae), and the late Daniel Helman; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Celebrate Lorraine’s life with her family on Tuesday from 2-7...
John James Ferra
Jun 14, 2022
Age 74, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, Mr. Ferra was the beloved husband of Joann Ferra; father of Susan Ferra, Linda Dresmich (Joe), Ralph Ferra (Vanessa “Lilia”); son of the late Ralph and Kathryn Evanovich Ferra; brother of Fran Ferra, Frank Ferra (Diane), and the late Maggie Weppelman (Jim); Papa of Luke and Aiden Dresmich, Domenic and Daphne Ferra; also...
Suzanna C. Donahue
Jun 13, 2022
Age 51, on Monday, June 13, 2022, Suzanna was the beloved wife of Scott Donahue; mother of Ian, Maren and Beck Donahue; sister of Mark Delgado (Jody), David Delgado (Suzanne); daughter-in-law of John and Dolly Donahue. Suzanna Carmen Donahue’s life was cut way too short due to many health issues. Her need to share details of her life with others...
Matilda A. "Tillie" Syska
Jun 10, 2022
Matilda "Tillie" A. LaButis Syska, age 99, of Ross Township,a disabled World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roman (Raymond) Syska, the love of her life. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha LaButis. She was also preceded in death...
Lori Walker
Jun 8, 2022
Age 60, Of Grayslake, IL, formerly of Shaler Township, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 after a long hard fought battle with MS. Lori was the beloved wife of Gary Walker; mother of Jennifer Walker (Dennis Bimel) and Timothy Walker; daughter of the late Lois and Michael Liotta; sister-in- law to Karen and Troy Burns and Lisa and Dave Geyer. Celebrate...
Krishnadas Banerjee
Jun 5, 2022
It is with deepest sadness that I am writing to share with you the news that yesterday, June 5, 2022, my beloved father, Krishnadas Banerjee, passed peacefully from this life to the next. Known to many of you as Kestoda or Kris, Dad was a loving and devoted father, a proud and doting grandfather, a talented and competitive athlete, and...
James "Big Jim" F. Skirtich
Jun 5, 2022
Of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, June 5, 2022, Jim was the beloved father of Jim Skirtich (Danielle) and Justin Skirtich (Amy); son of the late Frank and Marie Kushon Skiritch; survived by many siblings; grandfather of Terra Skirtich (Brayden), Courtney Carey (Cody), John Ioannou (Jaelin), Nicholas, Gabriel, Zoey and Eli Skirtich. Celebrate Jim’s life with his family on Thursday from...
Frances H. Edwards
May 31, 2022
Age 90, formerly of Indiana Twp., on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Mrs. Edwards was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Edwards; mother of Mark Edwards (Cindy); daughter of the late Leonardis and Clara Fisher Tucker; sister of the late Richard Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, Carl Tucker; grandmother of Rachel Edwards. Celebrate Mrs. Edwards’ life with her family on Sunday...
Lucy (Gelormino) Born
May 30, 2022
Age 92, on Monday, May 30, 2022, Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Born; mother of Mary Alice Aluise (Tom), Janet Mosesso (Martin), Lisa Nist (Larry), James Born (Carrie), Bernie Born, and the late Nicholas Born; sister of Joseph Gelormino (Felicia), Mary Westwood (Francis), and the late Louis Gelormino (Maria), John Gelormino (Helen), Amato Gelormino, James...
Jeffrey J. Benesh
May 27, 2022
Age 67, on Friday, May 27, 2022, Jeffrey was the beloved father of Dorothy “DJ” Masartis (Chris), Barbara James (Brian); son of the late Frank and Dorothy Benesh; brother of Darlene Benesh, Ronald Benesh (late Deborah), Mark Benesh (Kandi), Scott Benesh (Alicia); grandfather of Nicole and Jeffrey Masartis, Ellianna James. Celebrate Jeffrey’s life with his family on Tuesday from 4-6...
Annetta Louise Dreyer
May 25, 2022
Age 85, of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Mrs. Dreyer was the beloved wife of the late George P. Dreyer, Sr.; mother of Donna Gray (Bill), Mary Lou Magnelli, Ruth Ann Thill (Herb), George Dreyer (the late Gail), Bill Dreyer (Lori); daughter of the late Walter and Marie Shumaker Duke; grandmother of Tanner Dreyer, Kady Dreyer. Celebrate Mrs....
William Neil Baney
May 14, 2022
We sadly mourn the passing of William “Neil” Baney of Butler, PA, on May 14, 2022 at UPMC after suffering a heart attack. Pre-deceased by his parents, Joan Blazer Baney and William Hedges Baney, Neil graduated from Churchill High School in 1976 and attended Juniata College. Along with his brother, David, Neil co-owned Ad Graphic, Inc., a silk-screen printing business...
Jennifer L. "Jen" Stewart
May 14, 2022
Of Natrona Heights, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Jen was the beloved wife of Kris Akin; mother of Alexandria “Alex” Akin, Rayna Akin, Koby Akin; daughter of Terry Walker and the late Roger Stewart (surv. Betty Stewart); sister of Amy Stewart, Ryan Stewart, Rachel Stewart (Luis Fonseca). Services and Interment were Private....
Margaret "Marge" Rosenberger
May 9, 2022
Formerly of Lawrenceville, on Monday, May 9, 2022, Marge was the beloved wife of the late August “Gus” Rosenberger; mother of Lawrence Rosenberger (Sandra), Ralph Rosenberger (Mary Ellen), Ronald Rosenberger (late Janet), August Rosenberger and John Rosenberger; also 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor to whomever walked through her front door. Margie was a...
Charles Joseph Brandl Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Age 82, of Ross Twp., on Saturday, April 23, 2022, Mr. Brandl was the beloved husband of the late Carol Simendinger Brandl; father of Colleen Brandl Konieczny (Jim), Chuck Brandl (Teresa); brother of Bernie Weiss; grandfather of Josh, Alex, Kara (Evan), Adam, Zach and the late Ryan; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services and Interment were Private.
Donna Jane Jeffrey
Apr 23, 2022
Age 71, of Dorseyville, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, Donna, born in Sharpsburg, PA on July 13, 1950, is the beloved wife of Francis Jeffrey, Sr.; mother of Francis Jeffrey, Jr. (Rachel) and Mark Jeffrey (Lisa); daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Budney) Marsico; sister of Frank Marsico, Denise Mazzocchetti (Joe) and the late Diane Schmidt; grandmother of Frank...