All Obituaries

  Juanita Fay (Johnson) Booher, 59, of Kittanning, died on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in ACMH Hospital.  She was born in Armstrong County, on Dec. 14, 1962, to the late John Thomas and Sandra Diane (Walker) Johnson.  Juanita was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed bingo, crafting, reading and playing Texas Hold em.  Left behind to forever cherish her memory includes her husband of 43 years, Michael A. Booher; children: Jennifer L. Booher, Melissa A. Ingram,...

Carolyn Yvonne Bennett, 36, of Kittanning, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh.  She was born October 3, 1985 in ACMH Hospital, the daughter of Rachelle F. Cravenor and the late Kenneth R. Bennett Sr., and was a lifelong resident of the community.  Carolyn loved the outdoors, reading, and spending time with her children, family and friends.   She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother and step-father, Rachelle...

Gregory Alan Bush, 66 of Butler, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born August 3, 1956 in Kittanning to the late Byron J. and Mildred U. Bush Jr.  Gregory was employed by Amerikohl Mining until he retired in 2013. he enjoyed fishing, gardening, motor cross racing, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife Brenda Bush of Butler; son Robert Bush of Coraopolis; daughter Traci Bush of Butler; step daughter Terri...

Edythe Cox, 91, of West Kittanning and most recently residing at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Bridgeville, PA, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at St. Clair Hospital - Hospice Care Center in Mt. Lebanon, PA.  She was born September 27, 1930 to Albert G. Gosnell and Myrtle (Nill) Gosnell.  Born and raised in Shaler Township near Millvale, PA, Edythe attended Shaler High School (Class of 1948). After graduating, she went to work for The Travelers Insurance Company in...

Betty S. (Freeman) Wolff, 91, of Kittanning, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2022 in her residence.  She was born on April 17, 1931 in Adrian, PA to the late Clarence & Rosanna (Lasher) Freeman.  Betty was a homemaker and mother , who raised her daughter, Sandy and then raised her granddaughter, Kathy.  She was a member of the Reesedale Church of God. She loved cooking and baking. Betty was also very creative and artistic. Her and her husband made lawn ornaments...

Joseph Jeffrey Lichanec, 61, of Worthington, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2022. He was born July 29, 1961 in Pittsburgh to John and Joan Lichanec.  He worked at Napco for 30 years and most recently at Bauer Block.  Joseph was a member of the Buffalo Valley Sportsman’s Club and the Cowansville American Legion.  He attended Worthington High School and Lenape Vo Tech.  Joseph enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and corn hole. He is survived by...

Lillian May Smith, 83, of East Brady, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born September 26, 1938 at her family's home in East Brady, a daughter of the late James and Rose Snyder.  She formerly lived at Allegheny Hills Retirement Residence in East Brady.  Lillian worked as a waitress all her life.  Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Randy) Johns, Barbara (Tim) Dinnis, Sheila (John) McHaddon,...

     Lisa Gerstbrein McCanna, 64, died peacefully at her East Franklin Township home on September 10, 2022.  She was born July 29, 1958 in Abilene, Texas to Harry and Mildred (Draskovich) Gerstbrein and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, where she graduated from Churchill Area High School and Carnegie-Mellon University with a B.F.A. in art. She continued her studies at Temple University in landscape design.  In 1990, she married her husband, R. Andrew McCanna. Andy was a...

Harold R. Brocious, 91, of Kittanning, passed on to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 9, 2022. Harold was born on January 10, 1931 in Distant, Pa, son of the late Ellis and Annie Brocious. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 70 years, and their daughter, Valarie; also preceding him in death are 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and their daughter-in-law, Valerie. Harold was a longstanding member of Worthington Baptist Church where he served as...

Hazel R. Armrose, age 93, of Kittanning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022.  She was born April 24, 1929 in Kittanning, PA to the late William S. and Pearl (McHaddon) Claypool.  Hazel was a 1948 graduate of Kittanning High School.  She was employed by the G.C. Murphy Company, Ford City, the Joseph F. Finch Company, Schenley, and the Butler County Mushroom Farm, Worthington. Her most recent employment was Tax Collector of North Buffalo Township for 30...