All Obituaries

Gerald A. Cunningham,78, of McGrann, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in ACMH Hospital. He was born July 13, 1940, in Kittanning, to the late Arthur and Margaret (Hollen) Cunningham. Gerald graduated from Kittanning High School Class of 1958 and then was the parts manager at Noel Ford in Kittanning, for 42 years. He attended First Baptist Church of Ford City, and was an U.S. Army veteran. Gerald enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, playing on his iPad, and watching the grandkids and...

Doris R. Collar, 97, of Sherrett, died on Thursday Sept. 20, 2018, in Chicora Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 25, 1921, in Sherrett, to the late Robert and Pearl (Foster) Hornberger. Doris drove bus for many years for MCTA and was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Adrian. She enjoyed bowling and quilting. Doris leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons, Russ and Shirley Collar, Walter “Cheese” Collar, and Harry Michael “Flea” (Karen...

Karen Diane (Fritz) Chamberlin, 72, of Kittanning, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at VNA Inpatient Hospice Facility in Butler.  She was born February, 14th 1946 in Johnstown, Pa.  She was the daughter of the late Donald Parker Fritz and Evelyn (Birch) Fritz of Indiana. She is survived by her brother, Donald (Sandra); her sons, Jeff (Julie) Wasilko, of Wilmington, Massachusetts and Mark (Bridgett) Wasilko, of Kittanning; her grandson,...

Randy Lee Cousins, 59, of Cowansville, died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at his residence.  He was born on June 19, 1959, in Kittanning to the late Charles L. & Goldie A. (Ion) Cousins.  He was a laborer on the barges on the river and was also of the Protestant Faith.  He enjoyed collecting aluminum cans, vacations in Erie, and his truck and Lincoln. Randy leaves behind to cherish his memory his love and companion of five years, Joann Cousins; son Randy Cousins of...

“And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.” — Paul Harvey James Arthur McKee was a farmer, and he left his beloved family farm for the last time on Tuesday, Sept.11, 2018, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was born on the family farm May 16, 1938, to Thomas C. and Ethel (Wagner) McKee.  He worked on the farm through his school years, graduating from...

Shirley Jean (Bowser) Bowser, 80, of Worthington, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at VNA Hospice in Butler.  She was born March 10, 1938, in Kittanning, to the late Clarence and Mabel (Long) Bowser.  She was a lifelong resident of the area and a homemaker. Shirley attended the Craigsville Methodist Church. She like going out to eat, and spending time with friends. She also liked gardening, word searches, and crafts. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly J. (Mark) Hika of...

Jack Carl Transue, 87, of West Kittanning, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  He was born July 27, 1931, in Kittanning, the son of the late Carl Raymond Transue and Mary Alleen (Wolfe) Lemmon.  Jack was a lifelong resident of the community. He was a self-employed carpet installer.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kittanning. Jack was an avid golfer and he loved to...

Peggy Ann (Wolfe) Spence, 79, of Kittanning, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Premier Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility.  She was born Sept. 3, 1939, in Adrian to the late Reynolds and Uda (Jack) Wolfe, and was a lifelong resident of the area.  She worked various administrative jobs throughout her life.  She attended Montgomeryville Baptist Church as well as Grace Presbyterian Church. Peggy enjoyed reading, writing, needle point, and most of all, spending time with...

Randy Dean “Blue” Wolfe Jr., 30, of Kittanning, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at home.  He was born March 22, 1988, in Kittanning, to Randy D. Wolfe Sr. and Jackie F. (Bowser) Schuey. He was employed by Boice Builders in Chicora, and was a lifelong resident of Kittanning. Randy was of the Protestant faith. He loved fishing, playing pool and softball, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Survivors include: mother and step father Jackie F. (Clint) Schuey of Kittanning;...

Howard Raymond Toy, 85, of Worthington, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was born on Oct. 7, 1932, in Kittanning, Pa., to the late Charles & Ella (Smith) Toy.  Howard retired from Allegheny Ludlum in Brackenridge after 43 years of employment.  He served in the U.S. Army and attended the Worthington Presbyterian Church.  He was a charter member of the Worthington American Legion where he served on the board for many years....