All Obituaries

Melvin C. Wyant, 91, of Kittanning died on Tuesday November 12, 2019 in his residence. He was born on October 2, 1928 in North Buffalo Twp., to the late Howard & Edna (Claypool) Wyant. Melvin was a retired butcher for A&P. He was A WWII Veteran who servced in the USMC. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kittanning and the American Legion. He was a former Sunday school teacher, President of Cub Scouts, and a youth baseball manager. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and...

Caroline Louise (Shuster) Kunselman, 91, of Templeton. Died November 10, 2019 at Sugar Creek Rest, which was two years to the day of the passing of her husband Richard. She was born August 4, 1928 in Redbank to the late William and Louise (Matt) Shuster. Caroline was a resident of Templeton for 74 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Redbank. She was also a member of the Eastern Star #277 for 50 plus years. Caroline liked bingo and bowling. She was an animal...

Ruth Francis (Wiles) Fair, 86, of East Brady died Sunday November 10, 2019 in Quality Life Services Sugarcreek . She was born on October 9, 1933 in East Brady, PA to the late James & Viola (Waite) Wiles. Ruth was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Chicora. She was a housewife, box factory worker, Dr. Sotos office cleaner and she was proud of her role as an original owner of Country Paradise Park. She loved country and gospel music. Ruth collected hobby horses,...

On Saturday November 9, 2019, Pamela Sue Orr of Gilbert, SC formerly of Kittanning passed away at MUSC in South Carolina from a long term illness due to complications with her transplanted lungs. Pam enjoyed spending time with friends & family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved her companion dog Snoopy. Pam also enjoyed camping with friends & living life to the fullest after her transplant. She always stated that she was going to do so much in life when she got a second...

Stanley J. Schrecengost, 75, of Kittanning, died on Tuesday November 5, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on November 15, 1943 in Kittanning to the late Norris & Mable (Whitesell) Schrecengost.  Stan was the owner & operator of Kittanning Coal Testing Lab.  He was a member of the Kittanning Men's Club and a lifetime member of the Kittanning Elks.  He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Stan leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Judy...

Wanda A. “Deanie” Claypool, 79, of North Buffalo Township, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 16, 1940 in New Kensington, Pa to the late Alexander R. and Wanda (Johnston) Tarr.  Throughout the years, Wanda worked as a nurse’s aid at Fairwinds Manor, Concordia, and LifeSteps, and was dearly loved by her co-workers and her patients.  She loved watching game shows, playing computer games, and spending time with her family,...

Mary Lou “Maccie” (Stitt) Crissman, 91, of Kittanning died on Saturday October 26, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot. She was born on January 31, 1928 in Garretts Run to the late Charles R. & Beatrice Irene (Heisner) Stitt. Mary Lou was a homemaker and former manager of Audubon Estates in Alexandria, VA. She was known as being a good cook . She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. Maccie leaves behind to cherish her memory Brother In Law- Jack...

John Leo Burke, 74, of Worthington, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  He was born May 22, 1945 in Butler County, son of James and Rosamond (Graham) Burke.  John was a lifetime member of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Coylesville.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from November 1965 to October 1967, as part of the U.S. Marine Corp. During his tour he was in Chu Lai, DA Nang, and Phu...

Esther Cassel (Mummau) Baker, 86, of Kittanning, died on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Concordia in Cabot, Pa, where she resided for the past 10 years.  She was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 in Manheim, Pa, daughter of the late Jacob R. and Mable C. Mummau.  Esther’s lifelong dream was to become a nurse, achieving that dream in 1954 when she graduated from Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing. S he would go on to receive her B.S. in Nursing from Messiah College in...

Jacob Andrew Johns , 23 , beloved son of the late Kim Johns, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019 in West Penn Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on July 5, 1996 in Kittanning, PA . He attended IUP Culinary School and was currently employed by Olgebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. Jacob was a member of St. Mary Our Lady Of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church in Kittanning. He leaves behind to cherish his memory Mother- Beth Johns (Timothy Barger) Fiancé-...