All Obituaries

Karen J. Cobbett, 76, of Templeton died on Sunday May 28, 2023 in Madison Twp. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on December 5, 1946 in Kittanning to the late John & Barbara (Lamison) Bowser. Karen worked in the coal mines for 11 years and was very proud to be a female in a male dominant industry. She was a faithful member of the Widnoon United Methodist Church who loved gardening, flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves behind to...

Sharon Porterfield, 73, of Kittanning passed away on May 27, 2023. Sharon was born on October 13, 1949 to Dorothy and Jack Holleran in New Kensington, PA. After Sharon graduated from Clarion, she moved to Kittanning to work for Armstrong School District as a teacher, guidance counselor, and a principal for 36 years. Upon retirement she worked for six years as an elementary education professor at Chatham University. Sharon met her husband Larry of 48 years at Clarion and they went on to have...

Chelsea Lynn Hollobaugh, 31, of East Brady passed away Friday May 26, 2023 in Arnold, PA. She was born August 28, 1991 in Kittanning to Edward Hollobaugh and Nancy (Renfro) Doverspike. Chelsea worked as a nurse. She attended Allison Park Church in Butler. She enjoyed spending time with her son coloring, fishing, walking with Zayne, Lyncoln, and Lyle, and playing board games with the kids and murder mystery games with friends. She is survived by her son, Zayne Freeman, of Cowansville; mother,...

Mary Lou (Shumaker) John, 55, of Ford City, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in her residence.  She was born on Nov. 30, 1967, in Kittanning, to Carl and Carol Shumaker.  Mary Lou was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She leaves behind to forever cherish her memory: her husband, Larry John, Jr.; father, Carl Shumaker, Sr., of Ford City; son, James (Christina) John, of Rural Valley; daughter, Brandi (Curtis) Grates, of...

Karen Gail (Rearick) Shaffer, 67, of Worthington, Pa, passed away the morning of May 25th, 2023 at her home. She was born on the 22nd of January, 1956 in Kittanning, Pa to the late Eleanor (Rearick) Bowser. Karen was a graduate of Worthington High School, class of 1973, and attended Duff’s Business Institute for a degree in fashion. After graduation, she began her career at Brody’s Department Store in Kittanning and continued at the Worthington Pharmacy. Karen’s true...

Juliette Beatrice (Gagne) Harkless, 85, of Kittanning, passed away Thursday May 25, 2023 at ACMH Hospital. She was born October 1, 1937 in New Bedford, MA to the late Leo and Beatrice (Blow) Gagne Sr. Juliette was the owner and operator of Juliette Harkless Beauty Haven for 15 years, then went on to be a CNA at Sugar Creek Rest for 22 years. She is survived by her two sons William Harkless Jr. and his wife Norma of Kittanning and Ronald Harkless and his wife Linda of Kittanning;...

Kathy I. Keagle, 78, of Kittanning, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  She was born on January 24, 1945, in Cleveland, OH to Todd G. Keagle and Mildred L. (Huntington) Keagle-Mechling. After the death of Todd Keagle at a young age, Mildred married Charles Mechling, who raised Kathy as his own.  Kathy was a long-time employee of Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, working in various departments. She also worked part-time at Kings Bowling Lanes....

Evelyn Jean “Nana” Hooks, 83, of Adrian, PA died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Heritage Meadows Nursing Home.  She was born September 17, 1939 in Adrian to the late Harry and Mildred (Crissman) Fair.  She was retired from her position as Postmaster at the Adrian Post Office.  Evelyn enjoyed talking on the phone and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Baker and husband, Dean Lindsay, of...

Sylvia Marlene Stewart, 83, of Worthington, passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023 at Greys Colonial Acres. She was born December 29, 1939 in Worthington to the late Dennis and Virgie (Rhoades) Bowser. She worked at Moonlight Mushroom Mine in Worthington, and then became supervisor at Mid Continent Telephone Company. Sylvia was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed being at home and raising her family. Per Sylvia’s wishes there will be no public viewing or services. A...

Allen Blaine “Sam” Hooks, 90, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot, PA.  Born November 1, 1932 in Houston, Texas, Allen grew up in Adrian, PA and spent most of his adult working life in Greensburg, PA.  After graduating from East Brady High School, Allen served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He earned his Master’s in Education at the University of Pittsburgh and was a Business Education Teacher at Hempfield High...