All Obituaries

Thomas A. Smith, 74, of Kittanning went to be with Jesus on Saturday , November 28, 2020, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, PA. He was born on May 24, 1946, in Kittanning, PA to the late Alfred S. and Hazel Mae Smith. He was a self employed farmer. He was a member of the Center Hill Church of the Brethren Kittanning, PA. Tom loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He also had a love for music, Sunday joy rides in the car, hunting and farming. He...

F. Duane Snyder, 84 of Kittanning, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Cowansville, PA, to Walter G. and C. Lucille (Wylie) Snyder. He was a graduate of Grove City College where he met his beloved wife, Nancy, and was a graduate of the Cincinnati School of Mortuary Science. He served the community for over 40 years as the former owner/operator of the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Homes in Kittanning and Cowansville and...

Robert Walter Croyle, 74, of Adrian went to be with Jesus on Wednesday November 25, 2020. Bob went home where Grandma & Pap were waiting for him. He was born on July 3, 1947 in Kittanning to the late Rev. Robert & Phyllis (Dunmire) Croyle. He was a former typesetter for the Leadertimes and was also self employed. He was a member of Family Life Church and just recently began attending Christians With A Vision. He lived a long and happy life. He loved playing his accordion and...

Edward L. Anderson, 86, of Templeton died on Tuesday November 24, 2020 in ACMH Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1934 in Templeton to the late Incel W. & Martha Jane (Sanford) Anderson. He was a welder, fabricator and painter throughout his life. Edward was a member of the Templeton Church Of God and the Templeton Rod & Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors in general. Left behind to cherish his memory are Wife- Barbara (Nolf) Anderson Children:...

Catherine L. (Lorent) Bowser, 75, of Kittanning, formerly of Madison, N.C.. Passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Chicora Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1945 in Westmoreland County to the late Emil and Margaret (Taylor) Lorent. She was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. Catherine liked gardening, fishing, spending time with family, and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her son Michael J. Prager of North Carolina; daughter Barbara J. (William) Scott of...

     William Rea Atwood, 84, of Kittanning passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at home surrounded by loving family members and friends.  He was born July 10, 1936 in Kittanning to the late Frank W. and Anna Rea (Emminger) Atwood, and lived in the community all of his life.  He was a retired truck driver, a member of the teamsters union, and worked at ACMH in transport.  William was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War.  He was a member of St....

     Linda K. Schweitzer, 70, of Kittanning, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Kittanning Care Center.  She was born June 11, 1950 and was a lifelong resident of the community.  She was a retired caregiver.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews in Virginia, Florida, and Missouri and lifelong friend, Karen Hawk, of Kittanning.  Due to the current health/safety protocols and mandates as a result of the ongoing coronavirus...

     Sally (Ion) Collar, 67, of Cowansville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at her home.  A daughter of the late Leroy and Gladys (Krantz) Ion, she was born May 31, 1953, in Kittanning.  Sally had a green thumb and loved her flowers and cactus plants and watching birds.  She enjoyed spending time with her niece, Cheryl Lemmon, and her best friend, Tracy Gingrich.  Sally was a member of the American Legion 325 in Cowansville and Brush Valley...

     Ronda K. (Beuth) Murtland, 65, of Kittanning, died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at UPMC East in Monroeville.  She was born October 7, 1955 in Kittanning, a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Ruth Beuth.  She formerly worked as an LPN at Butler VA and Sugar Creek Rest.  Survivors include her brothers, Joseph Robert ‘Bob’ Beuth, of Cambridge Springs, Pa and Daniel Beuth, of Sarver, Pa; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her...

     Winifred Sue Lardin, 72, of Ford City went to be with Jesus on Tuesday November 17, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, PA.  She was born on August 17, 1948 in Adrian, PA to the late Fred & Dora Mae (Johns) Rapp.  Sue worked for Big River for 10 years until they closed.  She then went to ICM School of Business were she earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting & Business Administration.  Sue then became the office manager and notary for...