Dorothy Mae Williams, age 98, of Plum Boro, passed peacefully on August 16, 2017 at Platinum Ridge Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Brackenridge, PA. Dorothy was born on February 1, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA, the third of seven children born to Samuel and Marie Harris. She died after a short battle with pneumonia. Her sisters Ruth Brown, Mary Jane Rose, and brothers, Joseph Harris, and Donald Harris preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh,...

Mamie L. McDew, 84, of New Kensington, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born on June 19, 1933 in Eatonton, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lonnie Sr. & Mamie Davis Dennis, and was a New Kensington resident since 1953. Mrs. McDew was a school crossing guard, and a meter maid for the City of New Kensington for over 30 years.  She was a former member of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed buying instant...

Jennie Ameris, 90, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,  on Monday, July 31, 2017. She was born in Jeannette on June 24, 1927 to the late Philip and Mary Pandolph, and was a New Kensington resident most of her life. Jennie was an avid cook, and owned two restaurants in New Kensington; The Golden Rule and Jennie and Sons.  Some of her favorite dishes were rice pudding, pasta, soups and pies. Mrs. Ameris is survived by her children,...

Roy Modolo, Sr., 86, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born March 10, 1931 in New Kensington to the late John & Antonia Ianes Modolo, and was a 1949 graduate of Ken-Hi.  He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict for several years. Mr. Modolo was a millwright for several local companies, including American St. Gobain, Woodings Tool & Die and Spinblast.  He also dabbled in plumbing, HVAC, and bartending. Survivors include his...

Carl E. Chronick, Jr., 70, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was born January 1, 1947, in Natrona Heights, to the late Carl E.Sr. & Leona Chronick, and was a 1965 graduate of Ken-Hi. Mr. Chronick was a trackman for Conrail for 20 years, retiring about 1992.  He enjoyed Steeler football, doing yard work and decorating his home at Christmas time, camping at his campground in Ohio, and playing with his dog, Lucky. Survivors include his wife of...

Mary Louise Ridenour, 78, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2017.She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 15, 1939 to the late Carl & Margaret Maxwell, and was a longtime Arnold resident. Mrs. Ridenour was a clerk for Sun Oil in Blawnox for 25 years and later was a registration clerk at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Darrell W. Ridenour; and several nieces and nephews, including Shelly...

Grace M. Ekas, 99, of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2017. She was born April 20, 1918 in Pittsburgh, to the late William J. & Anna M. Bittner Murray, and was a longtime Oakmont resident. Mrs. Ekas was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington and retired from the Financial Aid Office at the University of Pittsburgh where she worked for 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and solving crossword puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her friends...

Steven M. Beckadic, 65, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born January 23, 1952 in New Kensington to the late Adam & Elizabeth Sam Beckadic. Mr. Beckadic was a retail clerk at several local grocery stores and a helper in his brother’s restaurant/bar business. Survivors include his brother, Michael D. Beckadic of Pittsburgh; niece, Robin (Jack) Savage of Greensburg; nephew Michael (Kelly) Beckadic of Mt. Washington; and grandnephew, Cole Savage....

Howard A. Gordon, Jr., 85, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Monday, July 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1932 in Pittsburgh, to the late Howard A. Sr. & Lillian Gravatt Gordon, and was a 1950 graduate of Ken-Hi. Mr. Gordon served as an Army Medic during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955.  He was a lab technician with ALCOA, Upper Burrell Township, and retired in 1993 after working there 32 years. He was a member of...

Keith L. Waugh, Sr., 64, of New Kensington was called home to rest with the Lord, on July 8, 2017. Mr. Waugh was born on February 25, 1953 in New Kensington, to the late Kenneth L. Waugh I, and Marian (Carter) Waugh.  Mr. Waugh was a graduate of Valley High School, Class of 1970 and went on to serve in the US Army.  Mr. Waugh worked for PPG Industries, Springdale for over 20 years and was the owner and operator of ShaKei’s Place, New Kensington. Mr. Waugh was a life long...