Lawrence E. ‘Larry” Stein, 66, of New Kensington, died Saturday, April 17, 2021. Larry was born August 22, 1954, in New Kensington to Robert W. and Aureola (Ernette) Stein.   Larry graduated from Valley High School in 1973. As a youth, he loved lifting weights. In fact, he lost half of a finger in a weightlifting accident, He was proud of his ability to benchpress 365 pounds, more than double his weight of 165. Larry grew to love wrestling and later shared that passion...

William R. “Bill” Achenne, 63, formerly of New Kensington, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, in Austin, TX, where he lived for the past three years.  Bill was born on July 12, 1958, in New Kensington, to the late Eugene and Madelaine (Noel) Achenne.    Bill lived most of his life in New Kensington, but also spent many years in Florida, North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas.  During his life, Bill worked for National Materials, RPC Electronics, North Side...

Clifford E Manley 61 lost his battle with cancer April 2, 2021. Born September 08,1960 to the late Clifford E Manley Sr and Marlene Savannah. Cliff served in the United States Navy for 8 years. Cliff worked hard all his life. He was loved by everyone he met. He had a heart of Cliff enjoyed all sports watching TV working and just chilling at home. Cliff was preceded in death by his mother his father and his three sisters Suzette sequita and Claudette. He is survived by his loving cousin...

Dr. Frank Vairo Jr., 93 Scottsdale, AZ died Friday (March 26, 2021) in Scottsdale, AZ.  Born April 3, 1929 in New Kensington, he lived there most of his life.   Survivors include his sister, jean V. Delia.   Frank was a very active parish member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Scottsdale, AZ 85259 since 2003.   Services will be held April 21, 2021 at 10 am at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church.

Jeffrey Conte, 65, of New Kensington, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home in Pittsburgh, PA.  Born Nov. 21, 1955, in New Kensington, PA.  He was the son of the late Jack and Leah Conte and a resident of New Kensington and Pittsburgh his entire life.    He was a graduate of Valley High School in 1973 and received his business degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  Jeff was employed by Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. (formerly Beckwith Machinery) for over...

Harry “Michael” Oliver Artman, 79, of Lower Burrell, died peacefully March 17, 2021. Born February 24, 1942 in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Frances Harry and Margaret Jane (Tarr) Artman and was a 1960 graduate of Leechburg High School. He was an Air Force veteran with seven years of service to his country before becoming a security guard at Securitas, where he retired from in 2006. Mr. Artman was a member of the Holiday Park Bible Church. Reading and crossword puzzles...

Charles Eugene Perriello, 62, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. Charlie was born on November 26, 1958 in Heidelberg, Germany. He was the son of the late Joseph E. Perriello and Ursula E. (Weiss) Perriello. "Chuck" as he was fondly called in his later years, was a kind and gentle man.  He graduated from Valley High School in 1977 and joined the Army.  He was honorably discharged in 1981.  He attended technical school for electronics and...

Peggy Lou McIntyre, 68, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully Monday, March 8, 2021. She was born in New Kensington on November 8, 1952, to the late Edward J. Sr. and Helen C. Barbarie Shehab.   Peggy was a graduate of Ken-Hi, Class of 1970 and later graduated from Newport Business Institute. She was a lifetime member at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of New Kensington. She was the former owner of A Touch of Green in New Kensington and loved being outdoors,...

Kenneth Harold Whitacre, 80, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. He was born on the family farm near Capon Bridge, W. Va., Sept. 8, 1940, the son of Basil and Ruth (Morgan) Whitacre, number 12 of 14 total children. Ken graduated from Capon Bridge High School and moved to Pittsburgh where two of his sisters had relocated. He became a BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen mechanic, working first for Ted McWilliams and then at P&W Foreign Car Service. He met his wife, Kathryn, when...

Donald Vernon Harris, 77, of Murrysville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Donald was a graduate of Plum High School Class of 1961.  He worked various jobs throughout his lifetime and built his career as a pipe man for the New Kensington Water Authority Serving 35 years, before his retirement in 2005. His faith in Christ has been a source of inspiration and guidance for him.  He joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist...