All Obituaries

Larry J. John, Sr., 73, of Ford City, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at home.  He was born June 27, 1945, in Kittanning, to the late Earl Adam and Margaret John.  Larry was a retired boilermaker for Local No. 154 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Latin American Club, both in Ford City.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, and watching his sons in demolition derby events. Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Larry J. John, Jr. and wife, Mary...

Thomas Arthur Mechling, 78, of Kittanning, was called home on Jan. 11, 2019, at home.  He was born April 6, 1940, in Kittanning to the late Arthur Mechling and Margaret (Grates) Stephens. Thomas was a lifetime resident of the area and worked for Local Union No. 952 as a laborer. He was a member of VFW Post 4843.  He enjoyed working around the house, and on cars, going to casinos, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Wanetta (Mangus) Mechling, of...

Frederick C. Zambotti, Jr., 64, of Ford City, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  He was born Sept. 11, 1954, in Kittanning, to Frederick, Sr., and Lola (Mansfield) Zambotti.  He was retired from Curtiss Wright Corporation.  Fred enjoyed hunting, camping, and riding his motorcycle. He loved his dog, Mason, and vacationing with his family. Survivors include his father, Frederick Zambotti, Sr., of Kittanning; wife, Nancy; three sons, Scott Zambotti...

Frances J. Bowley, 93, of Kittanning, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.  Born May 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes Kerenick.  She formerly worked for Pittsburg & Shawmut, as well as a secretary at St. Mary’s School.  Frances was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Kittanning, and the Catholic Daughters of America. She volunteered at Armstrong County Memorial...

Glenn Toy Jr., 60, of Ford City, died Sunday, January 6, 2019.  He was born January 4, 1959 in Kittanning to Glenn and Bonnie (Mitchell) Toy Sr.  He formerly served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Survivors include his father, Glenn Toy Sr. and wife, Anne; sisters, Tamera Toy-Lytle, Crystal Toy, Kim Crissman, Bambi Murphy, and  Debbie Toy; niece, Carrissa Reitler; and nephew, Gabe Lytle.  He was preceded in death by his mother; and sister, Lynnette Hynick. Friends will be...

Charles Francis McCoy, 73, of Kittanning, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, Jan. 4th, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1945, in Kittanning, a son of the late Malcom R. McCoy and Lenora (McNutt) Mc- Coy, of Templeton, Pa. He was a 1963 graduate of Dayton Joint Area High School. He retired as a proud ironworker with Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 after 36 years. Charles was a family man and enjoyed each and every moment he spent with his loved...

Dora “Bonnie” Slagle, 85, of Tarrtown died on Friday January 4, 2019 in Premier Armstrong Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Kittanning, Pa on March 29, 1933 to the late James T. & Flora A. (Lemmon) Smith.  Bonnie retired from Armstrong County where she worked in Cleaning and laundry departments. She enjoyed playing bingo, camping and fishing.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory sons, Don Slagle and wife Marsha of Kittanning,...

Charlotte A. (White) Dill, of Kittanning, died on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Bethany Place, Indiana, Pa. She was born on July 27, 1928, in Pine Township, to the late Joseph and Lillian White. Mrs. Dill was a loving mother and homemaker and also worked at Martin’s Exxon. Mrs. Dill was an active member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Over the years, she was involved with all the church functions and programs, as well as helping with communion setup and baking the communion bread....

Donald “Pug” Sarachine, 86, of Kittanning, died Thursday, January 03, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born May 9, 1932 in Kittanning to the late Dominic and Dorothy (Frassinelli) Sarachine, and lived in the area all of his life.  He was a proud graduate of Kittanning High School, class of 1950.  He retired from Eljer in 1994 after 44 years of service.  Mr. Sarachine was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Kittanning,...