Walter Coleman Karp, 61, of Apollo, formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 due to complications from COVID 19. He was born in Natrona Heights on August 5, 1959 to Shirley Levine Karp and the late Harry M. Karp.  Recently he was a resident of Quality Life services, Apollo, PA. Walter was a graduate of Valley High School Class of 1978 where he was the Valley Viking Football Team’s trainer and manager. He worked at the Shop and Save in...

Erica Tasha Maddox, 26, of Pittsburgh passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born on January 22, 1994 in New Kensington to Lachell Tressler Wilburn and Eric A. Maddox. Erica served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. She enjoyed swimming, playing sudoku, listening to music, and spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Skylar E. Maddox-Adams. She was a joyful, free-spirited person, who always enjoyed a good laugh.  She is survived by her...

Rafaelina Ann Long, 72, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born July 14, 1948, in Naples, Italy to the late Carolina and Gennaro DeStefano.  She emigrated to the United States in 1955 and later graduated from Arnold High School in 1967. Rafaelina was a co-owner and operator of DeStefano Florist with her sister, Mary, from 1984 until selling in 2001.  She loved...

Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Ferguson was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. In the comfort of her home and surrounded by a loving family, she passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, November 9, 2020 at age 90. Born to Thomas and Ann Dixon Shearon on January 30, 1930 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Betty is now reunited with the love of her life, Ronald Duane Ferguson Sr., her husband of 54 years. Every day Betty displayed...

Russell John Baker Jr., 87, of New Kensington, PA passed away on November 9, 2020. Russell was born on April 16, 1933 to Russell John Baker Sr. and Mildred Valeria Baker (Elliot) in New Kensington, PA.   He graduated from Ken Hi in 1951.   Russell also served our country in the US Army at the 38th parallel as a Repeaterman in the Korean War.   He was employed as a Labor Steward for the Construction General Laborers’ Local Union #373. Russell married Carol...

Alma Jean Jenniches Tobin, 86, of Lower Burrell passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born March 7, 1934 in New Kensington, PA to the late Albert G. and Alma Elizabeth Garvey Jenniches. Jean lived in Lower Burrell her entire life and was a graduate of Ken-Hi. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church and also worked at Bacharach United Technologies for 25 years. She loved playing the organ and enjoyed flower...

Willard H. Speck Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born July 18, 1949 in New Kensington to the late Willard H. Sr. and Ruth May Young Speck. Will was a 1967 graduate of Arnold High School and later graduated from Triangle Technical Institute. He worked for over 15 years as a Draftsman for Duquesne Light Company. He loved watching Star-Trek with his wife, building LEGOs and playing Nerf Guns with his grandchildren, and experimenting with technology. Will...

William Thomas Houser Sr., 88, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born February 25, 1932 in New Kensington to the late Rev. George Houser and Katie Mae Stoudemire.  William was a graduate of Ken-Hi Class of 1950 and worked as a crane operator at Allegheny Ludlum for over 40 years. He was the former choir director at the First Church of God and loved singing. He enjoyed laughing and joking with others, bowling, table tennis, playing cards,...

Robert S. McClosky, 93, of New Kensington passed away peacefully with his son by his side on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born November 13, 1926 in West Tarentum to the late Stanley and Catherine Keller McClosky. Bob lived in the Valley all his life. He is a graduate of Arnold High School class of 1945, and a graduate of Robert Morris University, majoring in accounting. He also attended Penn State University completing various subjects.  Bob attended aviation ordnance school...

Evelyn M. Grady, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born January 28, 1930 in New Kensington to the late Michael and Jessica Kelly Carrop. Evelyn was a graduate of Ken-Hi and worked at Bell Telephone in new Kensington, Klingensmith Hardware in Natrona Heights, and most recently in the electronics department at Walmart. She enjoyed driving, shopping, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, camping at Slippery Rock, and travelling to Florida. She is survived by her...