Michael A. Raiford, 30, of Penn Hills and formerly of New Kensington, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Born in Pittsburgh on April 21, 1987, to Stephen A. Raiford Sr. of Penn Hills and the late Darlene Etta Reid, he was affiliated with the federal Job Corps Program but most of his life was a landscaper. He was just hired by PNC Park through their supplier Aramark and was slated to start work there May 1. Besides his father, he is survived by his step-mother, Joan Pollard...

James Betts, 65, of New Kensington, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at his home.He was born in Pittsburgh on August 29, 1952, and was a New Kensington resident for the past 12 years. James was affiliated with the Pennsylvania MENTOR Program where he received loving care.  Pennsylvania MENTOR is a leading home and community based human services provider. Viewing will be on Friday, April 13, from 10AM until services at 12 Noon, in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport...

Donald R. Hardin, 83, of Plum Boro passed away peacefully Friday March 30, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 23, 1934 in Jenners, Somerset County, and was  son of the late William Hardin and Mary (Warner) Hardin.  Don was a graduate of Homer City High School and a Vetran Marine, having served in the Korean Conflict.   He spent much of his career as a Drug and Alcohol Therapist working as an adolescent specialist at St. Francis Hospital, and a therapist at The...

Beverly Jean (Bigenho) Solomon, 65, of Lower Burrell, died peacefully on Sunday March 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving sons at her residence.  Mrs. Solomon was born to the late David M. Bigenho and Ellen Bernice Bigenho in Wilkinsburg, and lived in the Arnold/ Lower Burrell area for most of her life.  She was a 1970 graduate of Valley High School (Arnold Campus).  After high school, she went on to receive an associate degree from the former New Kensington Commercial School...

Cora Mae McDonald Houser, 65, of New Kensington, died Saturday March 3, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.   She was born June 14, 1952 to the late Norman McDonald and Cora Hughes McDonald in Martinsburg , West Virginia.  Cora was a 1970, graduate of Charlestown High school, Shenandoah Junction, W.V.   She married William Houser Jr. on May 25, 1974, sharing life together for the last 43       years.  Cora retired from PPG...

Amelia M. Sicilia, “Toots”, 84, of Elmtree Road, New Kensington, died peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Harmar Village Care Center, Cheswick. She was born April 25, 1933 to the late Frank and Amelia Sicilia, and was the last surviving of 12 twelve children.  She was preceded in death by six brothers: Pete, Ralph, Mickey, Michael, Frank, and James, and five sisters: Carmella, Mary, Stella, Josephine, and Dora . “Toots” was strong in her faith and a...

.              The family of Kimberly Thrower announces with great sorrow the unexpected passing of their forever loved one at her Lower Burrell home. Affectionally known as “Kim” to all who knew her, she was called from labor to reward on February 23, 2018, but her radiant smile, kindness, and creativity continues to shine brilliantly. Kim’s voice was authentic and her touch was sincere. Kimberly Thrower was born on...

Mary Ann Sylier, age 60, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 in her home in Arnold.  She was a kind, loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a heart of gold.  She was preceeded in death by her brother, Frank Starlenich. She is survived by her husband Dale, as well as their 4 children; Dan Mohr, Christina (Pete) Wuchina, Chrissy (Chris) Alberta, and Jessica (Fred) Reed; a sister Rose Siriano; and 8 grandchildren.  She will be remembered fondly by her beloved...

Violet Edith Truby, 91, of Allegheny Township,  passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018.   She was born October 23, 1926  in the Drennen section of Plum Borough, to the late Snowden & Bessie Christy Beacom.     “Edie” was a  member of Christ  Lutheran Church in Murrysville and sang in the choir there.   She was  a medical transcriptionist for Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights  for...

George Albert Tress III, 93, of Coraopolis, and formerly of New Kensington, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. George was born January 28, 1925 to George and Ida Mae (Frampton) Tress in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the middle of 3 children. He graduated valedictorian from Arnold High School in 1943. George served in the Army in WWII, Pacific Theater.  He met his beautiful bride, Ruth Marcella Bowser, at church and they married in 1946 in...