All Obituaries

Wesley Harold Taylor, 94, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully November 22, 2023 at the VA H.J. Heinz Hospital in Aspinwall following a brief illness.  He was born July 27, 1929 in Kittanning to the late Howard and Alice (Grafton) Taylor.  Wesley was a Korean War Veteran serving with the 92nd Field Artillery know as the “Red Devils”. He was a dedicated employee of Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Ford City and Pullman Standard in Butler. He was a long time member of the...

Gale B. (Mechling) Freeman, 87, of Kittanning, died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Quality Life Services-Sugarcreek.  She was born on Oct. 21, 1936, in East Kittanning, to the late Lawson and Elsie Mechling.  Gale was a secretary for District Magistrates Homer Crytzer and Jay Young. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church in West Kittanning. Gale enjoyed going to luncheons, sending greeting cards for different occasions, reading, making Gale’s Baked Beans for picnics and she...

Victor Allen Forsythe, 70, of Kittanning, died on Monday November 20, 2023 in the Kittanning Care Center. The son of Laura Walker, he was born on November 9, 1953 in Armstrong County. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Victor was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Walker Beers, sister, Valeria Elizabeth Zimmerman and brother, Charles Monroe Zimmerman. Per Victor's wishes there will be no viewing or services held.  The Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning is...

Frederick T. Quinn, 82, of Kittanning, died on Sunday November 19, 2023 in UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.  He was born on July 9, 1941 in Kittanning to the late Thomas & Hilda Quinn.  Fred was a lifetime resident of the area and served as police in West Kittanning for over 20 years.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and was of the Episcopal faith.  Fred leaves behind his brother Albert (Betty) Quinn of Dallas, TX, sister-in-law, Bea Hartman of Kittanning and a number of...

James L. “Jim” Cumberland, 90, of Templeton, Pa. passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home. He was born October 26, 1933 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of Max and Florence Cumberland. He belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of East Brady. Jim enjoyed talking with the people of his community and attempted to serve those communities through public service as a Police Chief, Sheriff of Clarion County and PA State Representative. He was most proud of his...

Barbara Louise Sherry, 85, formerly of Worthington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at Sinking Spring Nursing Home in Reading, Pa. She was born May 17, 1938 in Worthington, Pa. After graduating from Worthington High School in 1956, she attended Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio and Indiana State University in Indiana, Pa. Her life was dedicated to Christian education. She worked at the Christian Bookstore in Kittanning, taught at Miller Road Christian School in...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lynn Barnett, 56, of Kittanning, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born October 18, 1967 in Pittsburgh to Patricia “Patty” Barnett and the late Walter “Sonny” Barnett.  Jackie was a teacher and a member of Harvest Community Church. She enjoyed yoga, gardening, baking, and spending time with her kids.  She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Adams of Kittanning; son Drake Adams of...

Shirley Mae (Smith) Claypoole, 72, of Worthington, Pa. died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at her home.  She was born February 26, 1951, the daughter of the late Roy and Emma (Roofner) Smith, and was a lifelong resident of the community.  Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and taking care of others.  Left behind to cherish her memory includes by her husband, Ray Claypoole, of Worthington; daughter, Tammy (Scott) Crissman, of Worthington; son, Roy (Rebecca) Claypoole, of...

Daniel N. “Dan” Crissman, 81, of Kittanning, passed away on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 24th, 1941 in Mosgrove (Boggs Township), the son of Nathan B. and Cora Mae (Lockhart) Crissman.  Dan graduated from Dayton High School, class of 1960, where he participated in various sports. He was a member of Christ (Rupp) Lutheran Church. Dan worked for Vic Cousins Construction Company for many years, then later for...

Richard D. Valasek Sr., 73, of Cadogan, Pa. passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Armstrong Rehab. & Nursing Center in Kittanning. He was born May 27, 1950 in Kittanning, to the late John and Mary Valasek. Richard was retired from Asplundh Tree Service. He was a member of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Cadogan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the races and spending time with his grandsons. Left behind to cherish his memory includes his daughter, Jessica (Jake) Mauthe,...