Clifford H. Sharer, Jr., 76, formerly of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born November 21, 1946, in New Kensington, to the late Clifford, Sr., and Blanche (Schafer) Sharer. He served in the Army from 1967- 1969 and was employed as a mechanic for Allegheny Teledyne in Brackenridge for almost 40 years. He was a member of Tyrian Lodge #644 Free and Accepted Masons of New Kensington, and was a 32nd degree mason at the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,...

Anna Smith, 89, of West Deer Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1933 to Mr. & Mrs. Jaworski, and was a long time resident of West Deer Township.   Anna was an inspector for H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh.   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Smith Sr.; and a brother Joseph Jaworski.   Survivors include her children, Donna (Harry) Schreckengost, Charles  (Linda) Smith...

George J. George, 93, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with his daughter, Monica George, by his side.   He was born November 23, 1929 in New Kensington, and was a lifelong resident of New Kensington.   George was a retired teacher at Stewart Elementary and the Huston Middle School in the Burrell School District.  He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict.   Arrangements were entrusted to ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD....

Hugh Madden Taylor age 90, of South Dayton, NY passed away on the evening of May 25, 2023. Born September 4, 1932, he was preceded in death by his parents the late Reverend James Taylor and Miriam Madden Taylor, his brothers James and Robert Taylor, and his wife of fifty-three years, Donna Lawson Gow Taylor. Hugh was a highly educated man, who was a life-long learner.  With a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Elementary Education and a Principal's certificate, he started his...

Juanita L. Kiehl, 45, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023, due to kidney failure. She was born in New Kensington on August 11, 1977 to James and Martha Beck Thorne of Minnesota, she was a 1995 graduate of Valley High School. Juanita was a manager of the McDonalds in Harmar Township and lately was a shift manager at KFC in New Kensington.  She enjoyed playing bingo, but her life was about her children and her family. Besides her parents, she is survived by...

JoAnn Alice Majetich, 88, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born May 18, 1934 in Bloomsburg (Montour County) to the late George B. & Peggy R. Yeager Michaels.  JoAnn was a 1952 graduate of Sunbury High School and received an Associate Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Nursing.  She was a Registered Nurse at Citizens General Hospital in New Kensington for 28 years, until the hospital closed in 2000.  An excellent...

Richard P. Kachurik, of New Kensington, left this earthly world May 1, 2023, at the age of 67. Born in New Kensington, September 2,1955, to the late John and Frances Kriegel Kachurik, he was a 1973 graduate of Valley High School, then moved to Ohio and completed his journeyman’s education in electronics. Rick had many creative endeavors in his early life, one of which found him in Wheeling, WV, working at and owning a bar with his brother P.J., at P.J.’s Club, in the mid...

Jesse Lee Pryor, 75, of New Kensington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  He was born August 28, 1947 in New Kensington, to the late Ineller Rutledge Pryor Stone and Steve Pryor.   He was an honor student and graduate of New Kensington High School (Ken-Hi.)  After graduating, Jesse joined the United States Marine Corps for four years, and received an honorable discharge.   Jesse enjoyed watching sports (especially the Steelers) and playing...

Harvie Lee Oliver Jr., 72 of Lower Burrell, transitioned peacefully into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family.  Born February 25, 1951, in New Kensington, he lived in New Kensington area his entire life. Harvie was a member of Bibleway Christian Fellowship Church, where he faithfully attended in his later years.    Harvie enjoyed living life to the fullest.  His infectious...

Rebecca J. “Becky” Dunkel, 78, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born November 25, 1944 in New Kensington to the late Hugh Clark & Esther Mae (Jackson) Hanna and was also the step-daughter of the late Margaret Hanna. Rebecca was a 1962 graduate of Ken-Hi, and then graduated from the New Kensington Commercial School. She lived all of her life in the area. She was a member of the Kittanning Chapter #277, Order of the Eastern Star. She...