Sylvia L. Turner, 75, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021. She was born January 21, 1946, to the late Sherman and Mary M. (Togans) Hughes. Sylvia was a graduate of Jackson Page High School Class of 1964. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, dining out, listening to and singing gospel music, and being an active member in her church’s congregation, Joseph’s Coat. Sylvia is survived by her beloved children, Nicole Thomas and Sainty M.W. Turner; grandchildren,...

Jacqueline (Johnson) Nelson, 72, of Apollo passed away peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Kensington April 23, 1949 to the late Herbert O. Sr. and Dolores P. (Hilton) Johnson.  Jacqueline belonged to the Kingdom Hall Congregation in Avonmore, PA and was a known as a pioneer within the Jehovah’s Witness community, because of her willingness to help others with Bible knowledge and her dedication to teaching. Her dedication...

Donald Eugene Rearick 85, of Allegheny Township died peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital on Friday September 17, 2021.   He was born September 2, 1936 to the late Marshall and Alma (Tarr) Rearick. A graduate of Arnold High School class of 1956, Donald went on the serve in the United State Navy for four years; enlisting from June 1956 until his honorable discharge in June 1960.  He was a hard and steadfast worker serving as a dispatcher for Comcast Cable...

Betty Lou Murray, 94, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  She was born in New Kensington January 20, 1927 to the late Arthur Murray and Helen Worstell Murray. She was a graduate of Ken-Hi class of 1946 and lived in the New Kensington area most of her life. Betty worked for Alcoa in the WearEver building’s specialty division for 25 years, and later for the Alcoa Credit Union for 17 years before retiring in 1989. She was a member of the bible...

Kathleen “Kathy” Frances Speck loving mother, grandmother, and sister was led into heaven on September 10, 2021 at the age of 62. She was born in York, PA, to the late Tom and Eithne (Heffernan) Hartnett on February 17, 1959, the eldest of 7 children.   A woman of strong faith and devotion to God, Kathy was a guiding light to all lives she touched.  Excelling in all endeavors, she was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School class of 1977, where she began to...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our father Francis "Frank" Janosky, 86, of Lower Burrell.  He passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 with his daughters by his side. He was born July 25, 1935 to Daniel and Agnes (Stossel) Janosky of Natrona. After high school, Frank was drafted into to the Army and proudly served his country.  He met his one and only love of his life Sylvia Jean Kirch and was married for 40 years.   Frank was a...

John Richard “Huggie” Dean, 70, of Arnold passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021. He was born October 15, 1950, in Philadelphia to the late Raymond H. Dean Sr. & Betty J. (Ferguson) Dean of Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Johnny was a graduate of Seneca Valley High School class of 1968. He  was known as “Huggie” by his friends and was capable of putting a smile on anyone’s face. His presence was very well received in the New Kensington, Arnold, and...

Howard Merle “Pete” Beck, 96, of Allegheny Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. He was born in North Apollo on June 5, 1925, to the late William and Bessie Jewell Beck.   Pete served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in November of 1949. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 566, Vandergrift, a lifetime member of Hampton Lodge No. 1004 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Allison Park, and a current member...