Samuel C. “Sam” Stellitano, 81, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born March 21, 1939 in Sharpsburg to the late Paul and Marjorie (Palmer) Stellitano. Sam served in the United States Navy. He worked at Thrift Drug Warehouse, Daily’s Juice, and Fuzzy Simon’s Tire Shop. He enjoyed watching Nascar racing, old movies, cooking, and doing various construction projects with his son, David. Sam is survived by his children,...

Carter L. Watson, 62, of Upper Burrell Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was born November 18, 1957 in Harrison Township to Eleanor Ostroskie Watson and the late Clarence L. Watson Sr. Carter was a graduate of Burrell High School. He most recently worked at A.D. Weaver Trucking Co. He previously worked at Don Martin Trucking and Toolex Manufacturing. Carter loved riding his Harley, being outdoors, and his family, especially his son, Jeremiah. He also loved...

Edna Marie Wyant Shalkoski, 91, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was born May 9, 1928 in New Kensington to the late R. David and Florence Ritchey Wyant. Edna was a 1946 graduate of Ken-Hi, where she met her husband, Russ. She was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington and attended every Sunday. She enjoyed shopping for bargains, walking, Silver Sneakers, traveling to Florida and visiting her friends in Georgia, and going...

Elizabeth Jane Delaney, 90, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her home with her loving family at her side. Born February 25, 1930 in Brackenridge to the late Arthur and Dorothy Brady McConville. She was married for 61 years to the late Charles R. Delaney, who died in 2011 She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of New Kensington, and enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, visits from her family, and sitting on her front...

Dorothy (Dot) Vossburg, 91 of Bradenton, FL. passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Westminster Point Pleasant Retirement Center in Bradenton.  Dot was born July 9, 1928 to Thomas O. and Laura G. White in Bakerton, PA.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. (Joe) Vossburg and one daughter, Sandra Lee Theodore and one son, Donald Wayne Vossburg.  Dot and Joe were married for 68 years and they had 4 children.  They lived half of...

ELAINE MURTHA ROWE Born 95 years ago, Elaine passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Longwood Senior Care in Oakmont, PA.  Born on July 22, 1924 to the late Edward J. Murtha, Sr. and Anne McIntyre Murtha in Uniontown, PA.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harry F. “Dutch” Rowe.  Elaine is survived by her children, Richard (Martha) Rowe, Raleigh, NC, Leslie (Thomas) Johasky, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL and Nancy (Jeffrey) Johasky, Lower Burrell, PA; one sister,...

Joseph E. “Ed” Baker, 90, of North Canton, OH, formerly of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was born September 13, 1929 in Plum to the late Samuel J. and May Grant Baker. He was predeceased by his two brothers Robert Baker, Richard Baker; and his two sisters Alice Tovey and Hilda Powell. He was an employee of Bell Telephone for his entire career retiring after 37 years as a Telecommunications Engineer.  A veteran,  he served in the...

Dolores “Babe” Puhalla , 90, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born May 6, 1929 in New Kensington to the late Leo and Rose Lewandowski Kantorski. Dolores was a 1947 graduate of Ken-Hi. She enjoyed baking, quilting, gardening, crocheting and making afghans. Babe loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Alfred W. Puhalla; daughter, Debbie (Gordon) Adams; son, Michael (Nancy)...

George “Joe” Guido, Jr., 85, of Lower Burrell, passed away quietly at home on March 17, 2020, out of sheer desperation to get out of the mess this year has become. He was born in August 1934, to the late Gregorio & Elizabeth (Maruca) Guido, in Arnold, PA, ironically becoming a “Junior”, despite his father not having the same name! He was a 1952 graduate of Arnold High School, and a lifelong resident of the Alle-Kiski Valley. He worked for S&S of Arnold...

Barry R. Black, 68, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born January 14, 1952, in New Kensington to the late Andrew P. and Viola Mallory Black. Barry was a 1969 graduate of Arnold high school and later graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. He worked for nearly 39 years as an Insurance Agent for New York Life. Barry was the CEO of AmericanMalls.US and a member of the Parnassus Game Club. He...