All Obituaries

Miss Mary “Mae” Ray Of Lower Burrell, PA Mary “Mae” Ray, 95 of Lower Burrell, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Mary was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1927 in New Kensington to the late Wilmer “Bart” and Madeleine Brassine Ray.  She was a lifelong member of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lower Burrell. Before retirement she worked as a secretary at ALCOA, as well as Gimbel’s Department Store and Swinston Company...

John D. Girdano of Tarentum, PA John D. Girdano, 85, of Tarentum, PA, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Margaret Hospital.  John was born on Sunday, January 3, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Anthony and Margaret Shields Girdano. He was a member of the Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Natrona Heights.  John is survived by his children: Lisa A. (Eric) Olson, Elaina (Donald) Hanlon and John Girdano; his partner for life: Virginia Conley; his 5 grandchildren:...

Paul D. Rieger of Fawn Township, PA Paul D. Rieger, 66, of Fawn Township, PA, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at St. Margaret Hospital.  Paul was born on April 3, 1956 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Paul C., Jr. and Dorothy R. Beckwith Rieger and was a graduate of Highlands High School. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years and was a member of the Center United Methodist Church, Fawn Township.  He was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed playing his...

Edward Charles Scovern of Sarver, PA Edward Charles Scovern, 69, of Sarver, PA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 21, 2022.  Eddie was born on January 21, 1953 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Edward and Jane Digirolamo Scovern and was a 1971 graduate of Highlands High School. He went on to serve his country in the US Navy.  He was a graduate of Penn Tech and had a long career with Consolidated Communications in Wexford, PA.  He Loved the outdoors,...

Ann Phillips Shine of Plum Borough, PA Ann (Phillips) Shine, 94, of Plum Borough, PA, died at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA on Monday, March 21, 2022.  Ann was born on Friday, July 15, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late John and Margaret Lakatos Phillips.  She was of the catholic faith and enjoyed yoga, antiquing and book clubs. Ann is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: John Phillips, Margaret Capuano and...

Sheila S. (Rajoo) Thompson of New Kensington, PA Sheila S. (Rajoo) Thompson, 76, of New Kensington, PA, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  Sheila was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1945 in Penang, Malaysia to the late S. G. and Anjanachi Rajoo. She enjoyed cooking and volunteering for different organizations and was an animal advocate.  Sheila was a woman of faith and enjoyed going to church.  Sheila is survived...

Lynne M. (Sokolowski) Williams of Gibsonia, PA Lynne M. (Sokolowski) Williams, 64, of Gibsonia, PA, died at Allegheny Health-Wexford Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2022 after a challenging and difficult 2 weeks since being diagnosed with lung and liver cancer on February 20.  Lynne was born on Saturday, July 13, 1957 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Casimir R. (Sam) and Joan M. (Sabol) Sokolowski and was a 1975 graduate of Highlands High School. She was a case worker for Highmark...

Mr. Oliver G. Neubert Of Arnold, PA Mr. Oliver G. Neubert, 92, of Arnold, PA, died at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot on Monday, February 14, 2022.  Ollie was born on Monday, December 30, 1929 in New Kensington, PA to the late Martin F. and Anna A. Schlekat Neubert.  Ollie worked as a technician for Bell Telephone, and was a member of New Kensington Fire Station #2 for 71 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his Wife: Thelma G. (Fry) Neubert and his children:...

  Alma J. (Kammerdiener) Gephardt of Tarentum, PA   Alma J. (Kammerdiener) Gephardt, 87, of Tarentum, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  Alma was born on July 11, 1934 in Putneyville, PA to the late George and Hazel Secrist Kammerdiener. She retired as an X-Ray Technician working for Allegheny Valley Hospital, Dr. Fliegler and Dr. Temeles.  She was a member of the Janes United Methodist...

Lenora F. Reese Formerly of Natrona Heights, PA Lenora F. Reese, 89, formerly of Natrona Heights. PA, died on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  Lenora was born on Sunday, October 23, 1932 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Thomas and Frances Fischer Reese.  She was a receptionist at Braeburn Alloy Steel retiring after 15 years of service.  Prior to retiring from Braeburn she had worked at Alcoa for about 10 years. She was a member of Grace United...