Beatrice Elizabeth Leonard, 91, of New Kensington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2021, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loving family. She was born September 5, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, New York to the late Robert and Beatrice Burwell.  Bea worked at Citizens general Hospital in New Kensington and spent many years as a homemaker taking care of her children. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Bibleway Christian Fellowship Church. She loved...

Carol J. (“Sis” – Spillers) McLaughlin, 87, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021. She was born November 22, 1933 in New Kensington to the late Clarence Hewell and Dorothy Jean Raught Spillers.   She was a lifelong member of The United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, where she served as a Deacon and was a member of the Worship and Personnel Committees and the Care Group. She served as secretary for 19 years at the First United Methodist...

Ginger (Puglisi) Mennitto, 87, of Lower Burrell, passed away on June 14, 2021. She was born December 24, 1933 in New Kensington to the late Michael and Antoinette Cipolla Puglisi. Ginger was a graduate of Arnold High School Class of 1952. She lived in Los Angeles for 40 years and worked 16 years as a sales associate at Neiman Marcus. She was a very active member at St. Margaret Mary Church in Lower Burrell and was also a member of the Divine Mercy Prayer Group. She had an appreciation for...

Bernard “Barney” Atkinson, 53, of Lower Burrell, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was born November 05, 1967 in New Kensington, to Myra R. Atkinson and the late Jack R. Atkinson Sr. Barney was a graduate of Burrell High School Class of 1985. He enjoyed supporting local musicians by frequently attending live concerts with his love, Amy. He also found joy in helping others, spending time outside tending to his pond, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He loved...

Our Beloved Mom, Sister, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, and friend Lillian Farrell a.k.a. “Pearl”, 78  of Plum Borough took her rest from this life on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her children.   She was born September 14, 1942, in Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County, PA to the late Nathaniel Vining and Lucille Taylor and step-father William R. Johnson Sr. of Lincoln Beach.  Lillian was married to Clyde E. Farrell Sr. for forty years, he preceded her...

Thomas Andrew Joseph, 72, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, a brain cancer. Born March 30, 1949, in New Kensington, he lived his entire life in the area, graduating from New Kensington High School (Ken High) in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio, where he was also a member of the golf team and Sigma Nu fraternity. Tom continued his schooling, earning a Master's degree in...

Scarlett Evonne Shoop, 5, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a heroic four-year battle with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Born in Pittsburgh on June 8, 2015; she was the beloved daughter of Samantha Jo Shoop and John W. Sylvester.   Scarlett loved her family, music, and butterflies.   In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Jenna M. Sylvester; brother, Adam J. Sylvester; maternal...

Richard Joseph Migliorisi, 69, of Sarver passed away after a lengthy illness during the early morning hours, on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his loving wife, Terry, of 43 years by his side. He was born February 13, 1952 in New Kensington to the late Joseph and Opal Neiman Migliorisi.   Richard was a graduate of Valley High School Class of 1970 and served in the United States Army. He was a steelworker for 32 years at ATI.  He was an avid hunter and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He...

Ronnie Ray Naccarato, 57, of Arnold passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born June 30, 1963 in New Kensington to the late Albert and Annie Procopio Naccarato. Ronnie was a family man who adored his grandchildren. He loved camping, drinking his beer, and watching cooking and court shows. He is survived by his children, April (Javier) Roman, Nathanial A. Naccarato, and Matthew (Monica) Negley Sr.; grandchildren, Matthew Negley Jr., Destini Negley, Auzhanay, Corvin, Aura,...

Christine S. (Choltco) DeFelices, 73, of New Kensington, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at home. She was born on September 24, 1947, in New Kensington where she lived her whole life. Christine was the loving daughter of George and Blanche (Szmyd) Choltco. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church. After Graduating in 1965 from New Kensington High School, Christine attended nursing school, graduating with an LPN. She worked at Family Services for 30 Years and volunteered at...