Obituaries
Thomas W. Robb
Feb 19, 1943 - May 13, 2025
Thomas W. Robb, 82, of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Harmar Village, Cheswick, PA. He was born February 19, 1943 in Altoona to the late William and Muriel (Caldwell) Robb. Thomas has spent the past 18 years in New Kensington. He was a self-employed Computer Specialist and of the Methodist faith.…
Irma E. Kus
Jul 24, 1924 - May 9, 2025
Irma E. Kus, 100, formerly of Tarentum, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Quality Life Services, Apollo, PA. She was born July 24, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. Irma lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a homemaker. She was of the Lutheran faith and a graduate of Eastern High School, Baltimore,…
Linda Lou Thompson
Mar 3, 1953 - May 9, 2025
Linda Lou Thompson, 72, of Butler, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on March 3, 1953, in Harrison Township, to the late Louis D. and Helen (Hilty) Grove. Linda spent most of her life in Tarentum and Jefferson Township.Linda had a rewarding career as a…
James Birch
Dec 9, 1947 - Apr 30, 2025
James Birch, 77, of Polk, PA, Irwin Township, Venango Co., passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Emergency Room of Butler Hospital. He was born December 9, 1947 in Harrison Twp., to the late Frank F. and Ethel L. (Selmek) Birch, Jr. James lived most of his life in East Deer Twp. And Venango…
George "Big George" Cook, Jr.
Jul 11, 1951 - Apr 27, 2025
George “Big George” Cook, Jr., 73, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born July 11, 1951 in Tuskegee, AL to the late George and Iona (Layne) Jenkins, Jr. George lived most of his life in Brackenridge and the New Kensington area. He was a machinist for…
Lysle S. Leathers
Apr 11, 1928 - Apr 24, 2025
Lysle S. Leathers,97, formerly of Springdale, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his home in North Versailles. He was born April 11, 1928 in Pitcairn, son of the late Walter and Mary (Wagner) Leathers. He was retired from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette composing room. Lysle proudly served his country in the Marine Corps Detachment…
Sharon Lee Brestensky
Sep 10, 1954 - Apr 22, 2025
Sharon Lee Brestensky, 70, of Buffalo Township, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 10, 1954 in Harrison Township to the late James E. and Margaret (Callen) McCombs. Sharon lived most of her life in Fawn and Buffalo Township. She was a dental assistant for several local…
Kimberley M. Adamik
Oct 11, 1966 - Apr 19, 2025
Kimberley M. Adamik, 58, of Fawn Township, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born October 11, 1966 in Harrison Township, daughter of Richard Adamik, of Clinton Township and the late Sandra (Falkner) Adamik in 2024. Kimberley lived her entire life in Fawn Township and was of the Methodist faith. She was a Truck…
Valerie I. Beer
Nov 21, 1939 - Apr 15, 2025
Valerie I. Beer, 85, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Memory Meadows Personal Care Home. She was born November 21, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of late George Podhurcak and Mary Rabik Podhurcak. She lived in Lower Burrell for the past 50 years and was a 1957 graduate of…
William C. "Bill" Baker
Dec 20, 1952 - Apr 14, 2025
William C. “Bill” Baker, 72, of Lower Burrell, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, April 14,2025. He was born December 20, 1952 in New Kensington to the late William and Pearl (Lawson) Baker. Bill lived all of his life in Lower Burrell. He was a Auto detailer at Nick Chevrolet for 44 years.…
