Rena A. Piemme Kish, 93, of New Kensington passed away peacefully at Logan Place on September 13, 2020. She was born January 31, 1927 in New Kensington to the late John and Elizabeth Orris Piemme. Rena was a 1945 graduate of Ken-Hi and a member of Trinity United Christian Church. Lower Burrell. She enjoyed reading, shopping, travelling, spending time at the family summer cottage, and socializing with friends and family. Rena was a talented homemaker, and also co-owned and worked in the...

Paul G. Olbeter Sr., 92, of Rayburn Township, formerly of Springdale passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was born July 3, 1928 in New Kensington to the late Robert and Emilie Wolfe Olbeter. Paul was a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, New Kensington and a current member of Christ Rupp Lutheran Church, Kittanning. He was also a member of the Laborers’ Union Local 1058 for over 50 years. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking in his garage, and playing...

Charles Yanosh 90, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020. He was born September 29, 1929 in Uniontown to the late Frank and Eva Gregory Yanosh. Chuck was a graduate of Plum Highschool and worked for 33 years as an assembler in the RMC Division of Portec, Inc. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church and the New Kensington American Legion. He was also a lifetime member of...

Cora Lee (Greene) Houston, 93, of the Willows at Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont, formerly of New Kensington, transitioned to her heavenly home while sleeping on August 25, 2020 at 3:29PM. "Ms. Honey" was a CNA at Bel-air Nursing home, a ticket maker for Lerner’s clothing stores in RIDC Park, where she served as a Union steward. A private duty aide, while working 10 years at Parnassus Adult Day Care. "Ms. Cora" is survived by her children, Eric Rene Houston,...

Joseph Andrew Englert, 59, of Washington, D.C., formerly of New Kensington, passed away in his home on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Joe was born in New Kensington on January 29, 1961 to William and Sylvia (Chitti) Englert. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Lynne, sons Henry and Alexander Englert, brother William (Kathleen) Englert of New Kensington and sister, Melinda Snoznik of New Kensington, eight nieces and nephews and innumerable friends and colleagues in the Washington, D.C....

Helen M. Gabelli, 77, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20 with her children at her side. She was born December 14, 1942 to the late Pete and Clara (Yurkin) Smolenak. Helen was an avid writer and poet who published articles in the local paper often and won awards for her poetry.  She was a hostess of many family gatherings, enjoyed a good cup of coffee, volunteered and was a speaker in many local self-help groups, and loved the sound of music. In...

Timothy E. Brown, 54, of New Kensington, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born April 14, 1966, in Vandergrift to Ruth Guntrum Belfield and the late James Brown. Timothy had a great sense of humor. He was considered to be the family comedian. If he wasn’t putting a smile on someone’s face, he was probably watching or talking about Pittsburgh sports. He was a big fan of the Steelers and Pirates. More than anything, Timothy enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Lora Lee Cipollone, 89, of Gaithersburg, MD, formerly of New Kensington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Born February 15, 1931, she was predeceased by her parents, Laura (Krisleit) and Edgar Andree, and her husband of 49 years, Joseph Cipollone. She is survived by her daughter, Hollie Cipollone Hoover; grandson, Joseph Hoover; and granddaughters, Danielle Hoover and Rachel Hoover Shelton. Lora Lee grew up in the Parnassus area and lived in New Kensington...

Susan Ann Groskin, 73, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was born February 5, 1947, in Altoona to the late Dr. Gerald and Roberta Neal Groskin.  She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and sociology. Susan worked as an investigator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a talented artist, especially, with pastels and paints. In her free time, she enjoyed hiking, biking, kayaking, traveling,...