All Obituaries

Timothy Michael Petras, 56, of Ford City, died on Sunday Nov. 11, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 11, 1962, in Kittanning, to the late Donald C. and Sandra L. (McCarthy) Petras. Tim was a self-employed truck driver and was also a member of Appleby Manor Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed going to “Camp Esquire” in Mix Run, and loved his family especially his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, and...

Sharyn A. (Goodyear) Shaffer, 72, of Adrian, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  She was born Sept. 8, 1946, in Kittanning, to the late James Goodyear and Alfreda (Wasicik) Goodyear.  Sharyn lived her early years in Cadogan, and spent more than 35 years living in Adrian. She married Marion “Bud” Shaffer on Jan. 21, 1984. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Adrian, as well as being a member of the Over the Hill...

Harriet P. (Householder) Slagle, 84, of Kittanning, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility.  She was born September 16, 1934 in Templeton to the late Harry and Mable (Miller) Householder.  She was a seamstress.  She was a member of The Church of Latter-day Saints.  Harriet enjoyed bowling and gardening, and she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her four sons, Harry (Mary) Slagle, Russell (Judy)...

James E. Clawson, 78, of Walkchalk, who lived the last two years at Southwestern VA, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at the Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh.  He was born May 30, 1940, in Leechburg, to the late William and Frances (Wyant) Clawson.  James was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed at Davidson Sand and Gravel.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1962 with the 82nd Airborne Division. Jim was a member of the Kittanning Elks No. 203 where he...

Deloris M. Anthony, 89, of Worthington, died on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Fair Winds Manor.  She was born March 13, 1929, in West Franklin Township, to the late Rufus and Florence (Lewis) Bowser.  Deloris was a homemaker and longtime member of the Worthington Presbyterian Church.  She was a very devoted wife and mother. Deloris leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 68 years, Glenn Anthony; two daughters, Karen Anthony and Sharen Anthony; and two sisters,...

Laura Belle (Wingard) Cloak, 93, of Sloan Hill, Mosgrove, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at Kittanning Care Center.  She was born April 25, 1925, in West Kittanning, to the late James B. Wingard and Alice Golden (Heckman) Wingard.  Mrs. Cloak was a homemaker.  She was a lifetime member of Pine Creek Sportsmen’s Club. She loved to travel.  She was a member of West Kittanning Brethren Church, then later became a member of Sloan Hill Church. She loved being involved...

Michael Boyd Anthony, 60, of Worthington, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at home due to health complications. He was born Nov. 21, 1957, in Kittanning, to the late James R. and Virginia (Pauline) Anthony. Michael was a lifelong resident of Worthington, and worked in the meat department at Giant Eagle. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his brother, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, having fun, telling jokes, and making people laugh. He will be...

Franklin K. Irwin, 66, of Kittanning, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Sept. 30, 1952, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to the late Warren and Joyce (Bridges) Irwin. Frank was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, walks in the woods and campfires, he also liked all the Pittsburgh sports teams. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah (Toy) Irwin; three sons, Justin Irwin, Travis Irwin and his wife, Brittian, and Nathaniel Irwin and his...