All Obituaries

     Peggy Joan (Livengood) Pacek, age 65, of Ford Cliff, formerly of Cowansville, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Ford Cliff, where she resided the last 10 years.  She was born in Kittanning on June 2, 1955, a daughter of the late Linford Livengood and Edith (Dickey) Livengood Remaley.  Peggy was a U.S. Postal employee, retiring in 2011.  She belonged to the Wattersonville United Methodist Church.  She was a former member of the...

     Marlin Frank Ruffaner, 80, of Worthington, died on Friday March 5, 2021 in his residence.  He was born on July 11, 1940 in North Buffalo Township to the late Frank V. & Freda A. (Knappenberger) Ruffaner.  Marlin was a truck driver for UPS and was a member of Faith Cathedral.  He served in the U.S. Army and he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, tinkering in the garage, operating heavy equipment, traveling and camping.      ...

Robert K. Walthour, 69, of Kittanning, died on Wednesday March 3, 2021 in Premier Armstrong Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on July 27, 1951 in Greensburg to the late Edward F. & Mildred R. Walthour.  Robert was a member of the Church of the Brethren and a former member of SW Greensburg Vol. Fire Dept.. He was an avid Steelers fan.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory  Brother –William E. Walthour D.D.S and wife Linda of Bear Creek...

There will never be enough words, or time, to describe what a remarkable man George was. He took care of so many people and touched so many lives. He listened more than he talked, he always looked for, and found, the best in people and he never had a bad word to say about anyone. It didn’t matter whether you were family, friend, or stranger, he treated all with patience, respect and immeasurable kindness.  George loved hunting, fishing, and golfing…but, undoubtedly, his...

     Frederick Alan Long, “Papaw”, 69, of Kittanning, peacefully found his way to heaven on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from a very short battle of Stage IV small cell lung cancer that metastasized to his brain.  He passed away at home with his family by his side.  Fred was born on June 5, 1951 to Paul and Dolly Long.  He married the love of his life, Dee (Dunmire) Long, and they would have been married 49 years this June.  For ten years, Fred...

     Mary “Kathy” Kathryn (Cicero) Lamison, 71, of Kittanning, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.  She was born May 14, 1949 at Indiana Hospital to the late Sy and June Cicero and lived in the area most of her life.  She formerly worked at the Armstrong County Health Center.  She was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church in Kittanning.  Kathy loved spending...

     John Michael “Chas” Wolfe, 82, of Kittanning, joined that unbroken circle in the sky on Friday February 26, 2021.  He was born on February 19, 1939 in Kittanning to the late Clifford P. & Evelyn M. (Hogenmiller) Wolfe.  He attended Kittanning High School but left in 1955 to join the USMC. Hoping to make a career of the Marines, he spent 7 years in service until results of an automobile accident forced his retirement.  He went on to work for...

Janet M. (Reinstadtler) Leonard, 71, of Ford City, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at home. She was born February 20, 1950 in Sturgeon, PA to the late John and Helen (Randour) Reinstadtler.  She is survived by her two sons Darrell Leonard Jr. of Ford City and Kevin (Lisa) Leonard of Kittanning; daughter Judy (Brent) Davis of Kittanning; grandson Darrell Leonard III and fiancé Jessica McMaster of Ford City; granddaughter Ashley Leonard-Perod and husband Thomas of New...

Sarah A. “Sally” Heberling, 81, of Kittanning, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at ACMH Hospital. She was born May 7, 1939 in Kittanning to the late James L. and Arvilla G. Schrecengost. Sarah worked at Big River and MTW Sewing Company. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church and the Kittanning Eagles.  She loved to play bingo and talk to her friends, she attended Butler Community College.  Sarah is survived by her daughter Kimberly L. Heberling and her...

     Clarence “Hap” Cornish, 93, of Kittanning, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at The Fountains at Indiana assisted living facility in Indiana, Pa. He was born March 21, 1927 in Kittanning Township to the late Clarence Lee Cornish and wife, Kathryn (Blose) Cornish.  He married Dorothy E. Shaffer on October 2, 1948.  Mr. Cornish retired from West Penn Power Co. after 38 years of service.  He had previously worked for Penn Lines Service, and later was...