All Obituaries

Arthur “Fat: Wolff, 89, of Kittanning died March 31, 2020 in ACMH Hospital. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Sherrett to the late James Blaine & Bertha Rebecca (Groves) Wolff. Fat was employed with Kittanning Brick in Reesedale. He was a 4 year US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict in 509 Engine C Co 30th Infantry. During his service time he received numerous medals and awards including Army of Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal with 6 Bronze Service Stars,...

Kenneth W. Trudgen, 69, of Kittanning died on Tuesday March 31, 2020 in ACMH Hospital.  He was born on February 2, 1951 in Spaces Corners to the late Robert & Erma Trudgen.  He was a retired draftsman who enjoyed model car collecting. He also was an avid reader who enjoyed history, being on the computer, camping, and looking at different blueprints of homes.  Left behind to cherish his memory is his husband, Michael Hollenbaugh Trudgen, of Kittanning;...

Dawn Yvonne (Lewis) Gettinger, 83, of Adrian, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  She was born March 7, 1937 in Adrian to the late Fred B. and Alma (Johns) Lewis, and lived in the area most of her life.  Dawn was a wife and mother.  She was a member of Brush Valley Brethren Church and also attended Furnace Run Chapel and Community Church of God.  She was an avid reader and was greatly involved in various church activities. ...

Hannah Louise (Johns) Atwood, 73, of Kittanning died on Sunday March 29, 2020 in ACMH Hospital. She was born on September 26, 1946 in Adrian, PA to the late Wilson Johns & Ethel (Cloak) Rosenberger. Throughout her life Hannah was a bartender, laborer and homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to tell stories to her grandchildren. She also liked writing poetry, cooking, garage sales and flea markets. She was a loving friend as well and enjoyed getting...

Laurie Kaye (Cochran) Beabout, 31, of Templeton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born January 6, 1989 in Kittanning, a daughter of Richard and Susan (Lowry) Cochran, and was a lifelong resident of the community.  She was a customer service representative for AHN Home Health Services and previously worked at King Lanes and Riverside.  Laurie enjoyed bowling at King Lanes and spending time with family...

Kathleen (Wright) Martz, 89, of Kittanning, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  She was born July 31, 1930 in Rural Valley, Pa to Bernard and Alberta (Gamble) Wrights.  Kathleen was a retired Medical Transcriptionist, having worked for several hospitals and physicians in Erie, Pa as well as local physicians, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, and Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County.  She received her elementary education in a one...

Virginia Jean (Bowser) Davis, 90, of Cowansville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  She was born May 24, 1929 in Kittanning, daughter of Spurgeon and Florence (Campbell) Bowser, and lived in the area all her life.  She was a longtime member of Union First Presbyterian Church.  She was a longtime deacon, member of Golden Links, and Sunday school and bible school teacher. Virginia was a 35 year volunteer for Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scouts, serving...

Nancy Eleanor Bowser, 86, of Kittanning, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at ACMH Hospital. She was born July 16, 1933 in Walk Chalk to the late Max and Nellie (Toy) Pyle.  Nancy enjoyed shopping, bowling, going to yard sales, spending time with her family, and loving her Lord.  She is survived by her husband, Reed Bowser; and children, Sandra (Ron) McGinnis, James (Doris) Wright Jr., Denise (Jack) Cornman, William (Kim) Bowser, Linda (Donnie)...

Wilma Jean (Mohney) Forney Schwartz, 93, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday March 20, 2020 in Kittanning Care Center.  She was born on November 9, 1926 in Kittanning, Pa to the late William L. & Garnet G. (France) Mohney.  Wilma graduated Kittanning High School in 1944. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kittanning where she was active in the Women’s Guild & St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Women. She was...

Clara (Moorhead) Brison, 83, of Sagamore, died on Friday March 20, 2020 at ACMH Hospital.  She was born on July 6, 1936 in Kittanning to the late Grant & Esther (McDowell) Moorhead Sr.  She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, doing puzzles and playing cards.  Clara leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Connie McDonald, of Kittanning; son, Gillis Brison Jr., of Sagamore; 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter; 6 great grandsons and 3 great...