Genevieve W. Englehart, 92, formerly of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born December 25, 1926 in Arnold to the late Harry & Elsie McClain Whittaker and graduated from Arnold High School and Robert Morris College.  She was employed by ALCOA Research Laboratories in New Kensington. Mrs. Englehart was a former member of both the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of New Kensington and the Burrellton Women’s Club. She enjoyed traveling,...

Terriell L. Davis, 71, of Arnold, departed this life peacefully on Friday, March 15,  2019.  He was born July 11, 1947 in Brackenridge to the late Alexander and Anna Lou Combs Davis, was raised on “Fourth Avenue” in Brackenridge, and later moved to Arnold.    Terriell went on to be a Computer Programmer and later worked in the maintenance department of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, for over 10 years, retiring in 2005. He was a faithful...

Germaine Ann Petty, 65, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019. She was born July 25, 1953 in Duquesne, PA to the late Calvin and Lena Lee Oates Petty. Germaine worked as a caretaker with Family United Foster Care for many years, and was also a member of the Canaan Outreach Ministries. She was a kind and caring person who would do anything for anyone. She spoke her mind and truly enjoyed the finer things in life. She loved traveling, shopping, visiting the casino, and...

Karen Ann Minik, 73, of Bell Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born January  3, 1946 in Natrona Heights, to the late Harold “Huck” and Edna R. Stepp Fellers. Karen was a 1964 graduate of East Deer High School and also graduated from the Franco Beauty Academy.  She was a hairdresser for several hair salons in the valley in her earlier years, and retired as school bus driver for Roenigk bus lines.  She also was a member of the...

Christian C. McGarrah, 29, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. He was born December 11, 1989 in Pittsburgh to Shawnda M. Buckner. Christian was a 2008 graduate of Burrell High School, where he played basketball, ran track, and was involved in Civil Air Patrol. Christian was a volunteer firefighter for Arnold No. 2 and Lower Burrell No. 3 fire stations. Christian was a joyful, loving father who will be remembered for his outgoing and friendly nature. He loved...

Eleanor C. Kantorski, 91, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born May 27, 1927 in New York, New York to the late Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cable. Eleanor was a graduate of Plum High School. She enjoyed always being on the move. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Eagle’s Ladies Auxiliary, the Elks Club in Tarentum, and the White Star Club in Freeport. Survivors include her children, Barbara (Dave) Caruso, Mark (Andrea) Bougher, and Bill...

Anna Mae James, 92, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019. She was born March 1, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Tom and Louise Conwell Pole. Anna lived in the New Kensington area since the age of 16 and was a 1946 graduate of Ken Hi. She loved to cook and was known for her amazing pound cake. She also enjoyed gospel music, butter pecan ice cream, the color blue, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anna always put God above everything else. Survivors include...

Stephen E. Johnston, 55, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 after a long and courageous 3 year battle with cancer. His loving and devoted wife and their 3 boys were by his side as he left this life and entered into the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven. Stephen was born October 17, 1963, in New Kensington to Kay L. Johnston and the late Dr. P. Benjamin Johnston. He was a 1981 graduate of Valley High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from...

Charisse O. Hayes, 56, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019.  She was born August 3, 1962, in Pittsburgh to George and Mary Hale Brevard. She most recently worked in a hospitality management position at the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, was a member of the Rivers of Life Church and enjoyed volunteering at various places including the Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity. Charisse was a generous and kind person who never counted her days but...

Thaddeus F. Kaminski passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. Born January 20, 1920 in New Kensington, Thaddeus lived in the area all his life. Friends and family called him Tad. A veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theatre campaigns of Normandy, Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe from 1943 to 1945 as a Technician 5th Grade Army Engineer. Tad was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award and the European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and was a life member of...