Obituaries
Charles "Chuck" Licata
Mar 5, 1923 - Apr 13, 2021
Charles (Chuck) B. Licata, of Brackenridge, passed away on April 13, 2021, after 98 incredible years of life. He was born in Indiana County to the late Phillip and Lillian (Cerani) Licata. He was a WWII veteran serving as a forward artillery observer in the US Army, 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division. For…
Jonathan P. Klaes
Sep 20, 1962 - Apr 9, 2021
Jonathan P. Klaes, 58, of Brackenridge, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1962 in Harrison Township to the late Merle P. Sr. and Winifred (Mohney) Klaes. Jonathan lived his entire life in Brackenridge and was of the Methodist faith. He was…
Howard D. Johnston
Feb 21, 1963 - Apr 7, 2021
Howard D. “Bud” Johnston, 58, of Arnold, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born February 21, 1963 in Harrison Township to the late Howard and Gertrude (Juare) Johnston. Howard has lived in Arnold the past 22 years and was of the Catholic faith. He formerly worked in the maintenance department…
Steve R. Banichar, Jr.
Jun 10, 1942 - Apr 7, 2021
Steve R. Banichar, Jr., 78, of Marienville, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, following a battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1942 in Tarentum to the late Steve R. and Teny (Butch) Banichar. Steve lived most of his life in Tarentum and the past 15 years in Marienville. He…
Steven W. Lindquist
Sep 20, 1966 - Apr 2, 2021
Steven W. Lindquist, 54, of Plum Boro, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born September 20, 1966 in Monroeville to the late Eleanor (Adams) Russell. Stephen lived most of his life in Monroeville and was a graduate of Gateway High School. He was a mechanic in the auto repair industry and enjoyed working…
Eugene S. "Gene" Ceschini
Sep 9, 1928 - Apr 2, 2021
Eugene S. “Gene” Ceschini, 92, of East Deer Township, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. He was born September 9, 1928 in Kittanning, PA. The son of the late Albino and Elizabeth (Serafini) Ceschini. He has lived the past 60 years in East Deer Twp. .…
Patrick R.L. Paden
Nov 2, 1988 - Apr 2, 2021
Patrick R.L. Paden, 32, of Tarentum, passed away at home unexpectedly Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born November 2, 1988 in Fort Lauderdale, Fl to Phillip Harty, of NC and Connie L. (Brand) Paden, of Tarentum. Patrick lived the past 20 years in Tarentum and prior to that Ft. Lauderdale. He was a mover…
Ronald C. Leslie
May 9, 1936 - Apr 1, 2021
Ronald Leslie, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Ron leaves his devoted wife of 60 years Marlene, three beloved children, Mark (Cynthia), of Oakmont, Brian (Valerie), of Mars, Lorraine (David Mannning), of Shadyside; and three grandchildren whom he adored, Veronica Manning, Laurel Manning and Ryan Leslie. Ron is survived…
Joanne L. Kokenda
May 26, 1929 - Apr 1, 2021
Joanne L Kokenda, 91, peacefully went to join many loved ones and passed away at Assisted Living at Rosebrook Thursday, April 1, 2021. During her final day, she received phone calls from her grandchildren who wanted to let her know how very much she was loved and would be missed. She was born May…
Mary Ann Lelich
Apr 13, 1940 - Mar 31, 2021
Mary Ann Lelich, 80, of Plum Boro, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born April 13, 1940 in Braddock to the late Andrew and Helen (Cehula) Pesto. Mary Ann lived most of her life in Plum Boro where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Sts. Peter and…
