Obituaries
Dr. Thomas B. Fennell, Jr.
Apr 10, 1974 - Jan 3, 2025
Dr. Thomas B. Fennell, Jr., 50, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at his brother’s home in Lower Burrell on Friday, January 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born April 10, 1974 in Harrison Township, son of Thomas B. and Nancy J. (Marken) Fennell Sr., of New Kensington. Thomas grew up in Natrona…
Loretta S. Michnuk
Feb 27, 1931 - Jan 2, 2025
Loretta S. Michnuk died peacefully at home in her sleep Wednesday night, January 2, 2025 after spending a lovely Christmas with her family in Key Largo just shy of her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband P. Richard Michnuk; her parents, Henry and Anna Stahl; and her much loved sister, Hennie Hohman.…
Kathleen S. Susa
Dec 13, 1945 - Dec 28, 2024
Kathleen Stonis Susa ,age 79 of Allegheny Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28 2024 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was a daughter of the late George W. and Genevieve ( Seanor) Stonis of Springdale. A 1963 ograduate of Springdale High School, she met the love of…
Joanne N. Krider
Feb 27, 1950 - Dec 24, 2024
Joanne N. Krider, 74, of New Kensington, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born February 27, 1950 in Charleston, SC to the late Joseph and Georgia (Wyndham) Warder. Joanne lived the past 34 years in New Kensington and Tarentum. She was a homemaker and of the United Methodist faith. Joanne…
James E. Ernst
Aug 21, 1942 - Dec 24, 2024
James E. Ernst, 82, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born August 21, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to the late Robert and Peggy Ernst. James lived the past 6 years in Valencia and prior to that Natrona Heights. He was the owner/operator of Ernst Pipe Line Construction in Natrona…
Helen A. "Bebe" Mitro
Apr 18, 1935 - Dec 22, 2024
Helen A. “Bebe” Mitro, 89, of Lower Burrell, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born April 18, 1935 in Arnold to the late Patsy and Mary (Masucci) Capo. Helen has lived in Lower Burrell for the past 10 years and prior to that East Deer for 40 years. She…
Timothy M. Dubac
Mar 15, 1956 - Dec 22, 2024
Timothy M. Dubac, 68, of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the VA H.J. Heinz Hospital, Fox Chapel. He was born March 15, 1956 in New Kensington to the late Joseph F. and Patricia B. (Rodgers) Dubac. Timothy lived his entire life in Tarentum. He retired as a Staff Sgt. after 20 years…
Arvida E. Kemmery
Dec 29, 1926 - Dec 22, 2024
Arvida E. Kemmery, 97, of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born December 29, 1926 in Brackenridge to the late Francesco and Theodora (Ferola) Stanzione. Arvida worked in the men’s accessory department for Macy’s in Pittsburgh for 33 years. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament…
Honoren Elizabeth Sowers
Nov 20, 1932 - Dec 13, 2024
Honoren Elizabeth Sowers,92 of Erie, formerly of Blawnox and Fawn Twp ,passed away Friday, December 13,2024 in Erie, Pa. She was born November 20, 1932 in New Kensington, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Conway) George.Elizabeth was raised in Springdale, and lived most of her life in Erie, and Blawnox. She was a…
Robert S. "Spanky" Marflak
Jun 4, 1943 - Dec 9, 2024
Robert S. “Spanky” Marflak, 81, formally of Arnold, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024 after a lengthy illness at Harmar Village. He was born June 4, 1943 in Imperial, PA to the late Stephen Marflak and Anna (Kukieza)Marflak Pruszynski. Robert was a 1961 graduate of Arnold High School. He worked as a supervisor at…
