All Obituaries

     Catherine (Cathy) Rosina Bowser, 87, of Worthington, Pa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in the comfort of her home of 30 years.  She is survived by her five daughters: Vicki and Stephen Driggs of Malta, Ohio; Karen and Pete Gallo of Freeport, Pa; Debra and Wayne Judd of Hodges, South Carolina; Rhonda Ashe of Kittanning, Pa; Paula and Fred Henry of Kittanning, Pa; and one son, Jim and Rainie Bowser of Hodges, South Carolina;...

Charles “Chuck” McNabb, 75, of McGrann, Pa died on Sunday morning, September 19, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Chuck was born July 12, 1946 in Kittanning, son of the late Edward David and Amy (Wynn) McNabb. On March 16, 1974 he married his wife of 47 years, Louella (Shotts) McNabb. Chuck was a retired over the road truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family, was a member of Eagles AERIE #606 for over 40 years, and loved watching TV.  In...

Michael Rodney Shaeffer Sr., age 94, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  He was born March 6, 1927 in Kittanning, Pa, Armstrong County, the son of John E. and Anna (Barborak) Shaeffer.  His mother was born in Austria, July 19, 1903 and came to America with her parents, Adam and Anna (Krha) Barborak, at a very early age and settled in Cicero, Illinois.  They later moved and settled permanently in Armstrong Co., and lived his entire life there.  John and Anna met...

Brian Douglas “BEAVER” Lang, 57, of Ford City, passed away from an accidental fall at his residence on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was born on September 11, 1964 in Natrona Heights to the late James G. & Marian (Steffy) Lang Sr.  A 1982 graduate of Highlands High School, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after having been stationed in Germany. He worked for the Carpenters Union Local #759, and was a maintenance supervisor. He was also a...

Vickie L. Fair, 71, of Ford City, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Premier Armstrong Nursing in Kittanning. She was born February 26, 1950 in Kittanning to the late James Louis and Elva Mae (Aites) Fair. she worked as a nurse for many years.  Vickie is survived by her son David Fair and his fiance Sherry Everetts of Ford City; sister Robin (Nathan) Hileman of Apollo; sister Barbara Siar of San Antonio, Texas; brother James (Susan) Fair of Ford City; sister Susan Digiacomo of...

Phyllis Ann (Craig) Brison, 70, of Kittanning, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at home. She was born August 17, 1951 in Kittanning to the late Edward L. and Dorothy H. (Moorehead) Craig.  Phyllis loved spending time with her family and her great niece Kenlee Stouffer and her dog Lacy. She enjoyed sitting on the porch and she loved to do crafts. She is survived by her three sons Richard (Gail) Toy of Ohio, Todd Toy of Ford City, and Danny Toy of Ohio; sisters Esther Myers,...

John James Hogan, 79, of Kittanning, died on Wednesday, Sept., 15, 2021, at home.  He was born on April 3, 1942, in Fredricksburg, Pa., to the late Robert and Myrtle ( Brocious) Hogan.  John was a laborer and Vietnam veteran. He was a member of Crisswell and Christian With a Vision. He also belonged to the American Legion in Bradys Bend.  John enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife, Carol...

     Michael G. Chemelli, 66, of Kittanning, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at his residence.  He was born June 12, 1955 to the late Charles M. and Pearl Chemelli of Kittanning.  He was retired from Penn Allegheny Coal Company and was a lifelong member of the NRA.  Michael enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, entertaining friends and family, and spending time with his schnauzer “Sophie”.  He was a...

     Thomas Joseph Blechschmidt, 91, of Worthington, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Quality Life Services Sugarcreek.  He was born June 28, 1930 in Parma, Ohio, a son of the late William and Margaret Blechschmidt.  He was of the Roman Catholic faith, and a member of the Kiwanis and Lions Club.  Thomas was a retired banking executive.  He adored his family and made everyone feel cherished. He retired early from Citizens Bank to care for his...

Dona Dianne (Hoffman) Kephart, 72, of Dayton, Pa died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in ACMH Hospital.  She was born on May 20, 1949 in Indiana, PA to the late Donald & Lenora (McElhiney) Hoffman  Dona was an L.P.N and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping and watching her grandkids grow up.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory  Son- Darrin Kephart of Greensburg  Son- Donald Kephart and wife Danielle of Kittanning  Daughter- Dinese Kephart of...