All Obituaries

     Susan Lois Bowser, 68, of Worthington, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa.  She was born January 27, 1952 in Kittanning, a daughter of the late Lois (Taylor) Brown.  She was employed at Moonlight Mushroom Mines before working 17 years at ACMH in medical records.  Susan was a member of Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian.  She was a self-described coffee snob and a “MacGuyver” at heart; nothing...

     John J. “Jack” Shermer, 93, of Wattersonville, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Kittanning Care Center.  He was born May 27, 1927 in Punxsutawney, Pa to the late Herbert and Mary (Stigers) Shermer.  He was a machinest by trade.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in WWII. John was an active member of Wattersonville United Methodist Church for many years.  He was a lifetime member of the Cowansville American Legion as well as...

     Joseph John Slagle, 59, of Apollo, died on Sunday September 13, 2020 in his residence. He was born on July 1, 1961 to the late Franklin Jared Slagle & Betty J. Lukehart. Joe was a carpenter by trade who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He leaves behind a sister, Kimberly (Gerald) Slagle Leavens, of Kittanning; brothers, Terry Slagle, of Kittanning, John (Dawn) Slagle, of Kittanning, and Ben (Natasha) Slagle, of Kittanning; step-son, Matt...

     Norman Harry Bell, 83, of Kittanning, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at his camp in the Butter Cup Woodlands Campground in Butler. He was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Kittanning to the late Benjamin F. and Kathryn (Holt) Bell.  He was a machinist and served in the U.S. Navy. Norman was a member of the Kittanning Eagles and the Pattonville VFW. He enjoyed running beagles at the beagle clubs, deer hunting at Medix Run and camping in the summer at Butter Cup.  He is...

     Robert G. Lemmon Jr., 71, of Kittanning, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Premier Armstrong Nursing and Rehabilitation in Kittanning.  He was born August 12, 1949 in Kittanning to the late Robert “Skip” and Patricia (Pepler) Lemmon Sr.  Robert was a former Pastor at Victory Baptist Church in Kittanning and also worked as a drafting engineer at Myers Vacuum.  He was a musician who played the piano and keyboards.  He is survived by his...

     Crystal L. (Aites) Long, 66, of Kittanning, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.  She was born May 23, 1954 in Kittanning to the late Elmer and Elva Jean (Emminger) Aites.  Crystal was a former employee of Wal-Mart.  She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.  Crystal is survived by her husband of 45 years, Larry Long, of Kittanning; daughter, Cristie (Harry) Brink, of Kittanning; son, Larry...

     Carrie Lee Hawkins, 80, of Kittanning, died on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.  She was born September 23, 1939 in Brookville, Pa, a daughter of the late Stanley Paul and Lois Jewell (Brinker) Galbraith.  She was a retired caseworker with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband across the country in their RV, raising parrots, playing BINGO, and most of all,...

     Mildred L. McAfoose, 88, of Worthington, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Kittanning Care Center.  She was born October 21, 1931 in Claysville, Pa, a daughter of the late Albert and Orpha Pattison of Claysville.  She was an Avon Representative for 40 years and a member of the United Methodist Church in Claysville.  Survivors include in her husband of 42 years, Don McAfoose, whom she married on January 21, 1978; nephew, Joe (Claudia) Rizor; nieces,...

     Eric Joseph Jack, 49, of Kittanning, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence.  Born February 2, 1971, he was a son of James and Carol (Anderson) Jack.  He was a machinist.  Eric was a member of Buffalo Valley Sportsmen’s Club in Worthington.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  Left behind to cherish his memory includes his daughter, Halli Jack and son, Taylor Jack; grandchildren, Tucker and Harper McMahon, and...

     Herbert Dale Zellefrow Sr., 69, of Ford City, died Sunday September 7, 2020 at home.  He was born November 23, 1950 in Kittanning to the late Herbert Zellefrow and Nancy Shanafelt. Herbert was a lifelong resident of the area and was retired. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and bowling.      Herbert is survived by two daughters Heather (Caleb) Dinger of Ford City and Bethann (Dan)...