Almeda Isaac Cox, 88, of North Vandergrift, entered her eternal rest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. She was born March 26, 1931, the youngest child of the late Frank and Mamie (Wyatt) Isaac. Almeda graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1948. She went on to attend the Lelia College of Beauty Culture, where she was certified as a beautician, subsequently passing the state boards to receive her license. She was self-employed as a beautician for more than 50 years, working out of her home doing...

Eleanor Elizabeth Meako Means, 78, of Avonmore, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Excela Health in Greensburg.  She was born Saturday, June 21, 1941 in Leechburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Grace Meako.  She enjoyed cooking, loved to watch the Steelers and her cat (fur baby), Millie. She is survived by her sons, Timothy Redemer of Avonmore and Jim Redemer of  Union City, 2 grandchildren, Noah Redemer and Anna Redemer , a brother, Joe Meako and...

Ross Richard Ridenour, 84, of North Apollo, passed away quietly in his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born Sunday, June 2, 1935 in Brownstown, Pa., the son of the late John A. and Mary Horrell Ridenour. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, hunting, puzzles, gardening, was a fixer upper , was noted for his green thumb and loved being with his family. He is survived by his children, Shelby Miller and her husband, Bruce, of Apollo, Jerry Ridenour and his wife, Linda, of Washington Twp. and...

John Vernon Clawson, Jr., 51, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Clarksburg, Pa. He was born Wednesday, February 14, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late John V. Sr. and Regina Kidder Clawson .  He loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors and his dog, River, his faithful companion. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Clawson and Raven Clawson both of Pittsburgh, Pa, a granddaughter, Katelyn Clawson and his special friend, Linda Clawson.  He was...

James Lewis Young Obitua James Lewis Young, 88 of Apollo was promoted to live with his loving Savior, Jesus Christ on September 25, 2019. Mr. Young was born in Allegheny Township, the son of the late Clifford K.  and Mary Sober Young. Jim honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War period. Jim’s passion was farming on his farm that has been in his family dating back to right after the Revolutionary War. He was a member of Pine Run Community Church in North...

Helmut William Paschold, PHD, CSP, CIH, 65, of Apollo, Pa., passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pa.  He was born Sunday, June 27, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of the late Helmut H. and Friedl Sommer Paschold.  He was a member of St. Thomas More University Parish. Helmut was an Associate Professor at I.U.P. He was a proud member of the American Society of Safety Professionals for 41 years, Brother of Iota Kapa Phi, the president of...

Jordan Jeffrey Olah 31 of Salina was born Sunday July 31, 1988 in Salina the son of Jeffrey D. and Pam L. Klingensmith Olah.  He enjoyed Ancestry, collecting Vinyl, wood burning, was excellent at baking, and loved children, animals and family gatherings.  He was a “prankster “, loved the allure of puzzle’s, and constantly challenged himself to learn new things and was not afraid to share his knowledge with others.  On August 30, 2019 our worst fears became...

    Melvin Paul Courtney 82 of Avonmore (Kiski Twp.) passed away Friday September 13, 2019 at his home. He was born September 27, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pa. the son of the late Paul G. and Myrtle Young Courtney. Before his retirement in 2000, he was employed by Alcoa for 45 years as a Scientific Glass Blower. Melvin was a member of the Avonmore Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer, who participated in several leagues, loved to bowl, was an exceptional gardener, and enjoyed...

James Allen Shearer, 59, of Apollo, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa. He was born on Monday, February 8, 1960 in Leechburg, the son of the late Paul H. and Elsie M. Maurhoff Shearer. He was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed riding his Harley, loved his cats but especially loved spending time with his family and loved ones. He is survived by his brothers, Paul A. Shearer of Allegheny Twp. and John H. Shearer and his wife, Linda, of...

Our angel who we had on this earth for 3 days, Reign Charles Tandaric, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Reign was born to Rick Tandaric and Autumn Vincent.  He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Corinne Schultz and her husband, David, of Saltsburg and Michael Vincent of Lapeer, Michigan and his paternal grandparents, Rick Tandaric of Nowrytown and Sandy Craft of Apollo. Reign is survived by and will always look out for his...