All Obituaries

Keith Eugene Chestnut, 49, of Ford City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  He was born May 17, 1973, in Kittanning, to the late Larry and Iva Jean (Cornman) Chestnut.  He was a member of the Rayburn Beagle Club and Pine Creek Sportsmen’s Club.  Keith enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and riding his side-by-side, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Cheryl (Snyder)...

Arnold J. McAuley, of Cowansville, passed away peacefully at Sugar Creek Rest Home on Monday, June 20, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 14, 1929 in Adrian, PA to John and Florence McAuley.  Arn was a lifetime resident of the area.  He married Harvene Grace Shankle on August 27, 1955.  He was a brick layer and equipment operator, retiring from Allegheny Sand and Gravel on December 25, 1992.  He loved people and spending time with friends and family. For...

Lee Richard Claypoole, 76, of Kittanning, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born June 9, 1946 in Kittanning, he was a son of the late William and Helen Claypoole, and was a lifelong resident of the community.  Lee worked in the shipping department at Eljer, retiring after 37 years.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.  He enjoyed wood working, camping, movies, and spending time with his grandchildren.  Survivors...

Helen Marie Booher, 73, of Freeport, died on Saturday June 18, 2022 at ACMH Hospital.  She was born on July 17, 1948 in Armstrong County to the late Charles L. & Rose Marie (Harbarger) Woods.  Helen was the manager of the Worthington Senior Center, having just recently retired.  She was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church in the Clinton area of Freeport. She was also a member at the Ford City Eagles and the Polish Falcons.  Helen enjoyed cards, bingo, bowling...

Patricia (Frick) Cataldi, 85, of Worthington, died on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in ACMH Hospital.  She was born on July 31, 1936, in New Kensington, Pa., to the late Harry E. and Maxine (Lash) Frick.  Patsy was a homemaker and a member of Montgomeryville Baptist Church.  She enjoyed camping, going out to eat, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Left behind to forever cherish her memory includes: daughter, Dianna (Howard) Sell, of Rural Valley; son,...

Edward Lawrence Clark, 79, of Kittanning, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born June 16, 1942 in East Franklin Township to the late Fred L. and Mildred (Schrecengost) Clark.  He worked as a machinist at the Hyde Park Foundry, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Edward was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Kittanning and also the Smicksburg Tractor Club for many years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and refurbishing tractors,...

On June 13, 2022, Dolores Irene Hiwiller passed away at QLS Sugarcreek, Armstrong County. She was born on April 28, 1931. Dolores was the daughter of the late Joseph Kenneth McElroy and Florence Kamerer McElroy.  Dolores was born in “Frogtown” and lived most of her life in Sugarcreek Township. She spent a couple of years in Cincinnati, Ohio, Butler, PA, and Savannah, Georgia but the hilltop at the edge of her grandfather’s farm was home.  Dolores was a graduate...

Robert A. Jack, 62, of Kittanning, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at home. He was born January 25, 1960 in Kittanning to the late Robert Kenneth and Norma Jean (Olinger) Jack.  Robert attended the Christian Alliance Church in Kittanning. He liked painting and drawing and loved animals.  He is survived by his brother Larry (Nancy) Jack of Kittanning; sister Debbie Jack of Kittanning; sister Missy Hobaugh of Kittanning; brother Dave (Cindy) Boyer of Ford City; niece Kimberly...

Patricia L. (Toy) Claypoole, 85, of Worthington passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Ridge at Heritage Meadows. She was born May 7, 1937 in Adrian, Pa, a daughter of the late Joseph and Freda Toy. Patricia was retired after 40 years as Office Manager at Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County. She attended Limestone-Reesedale Church of God. She was an avid painter who enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with family.  Left behind to cherish her memory...

Jessica Ritrosky joined her grandparents (Nora and Bob Croyle) with the Lord on June 10, 2022. She leaves behind a husband (Nathan), 5 children (Naomi, Maya, Maleigha, Noah, and Jacob), her parents (Ed and Kathy Croyle), 2 sisters (Tiffiany Shaffer and Samantha Shaner), a brother (Robert Croyle, Jr.), 2 grandparents (Charyl Smith and Jon Doutt), 4 nieces, 5 nephews, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, along with countless friends. At her utmost request, there will be no viewing or...