John Charles Bence, 65, of Avonmore (Kiski Twp.), passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville, Pa. He was born Saturday, April 16, 1955 in Penn Hills, Pa., the son of Patricia A. Frank Bence and the late Charles R. Bence. Before his retirement, he worked for National Roll in Avonmore, Pa. as a crane operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and gardening.  He especially loved riding his Harley Davidson.  John is survived by his mother,...

Cindy M. Cannon Grates Robinson, 62, of Vandergrift, Pa., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Saturday, August 3, 1957 in Natrona Heights, the daughter of the late, James F. and Rebecca Haas Cannon. Cindy was a lifelong resident of Vandergrift. Cindy had terminal brain cancer which she battled for 27 months. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and helping her neighbors. She especially loved and treasured her time with her...

Bernice Yvonne Budzilek McLaughlin, 79, of Apollo (Washington  Twp.), passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa. She was born Sunday, September 29, 1940 in North Vandergrift, Pa., the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty Fronchek Budzilek. She was an avid reader who loved romance novels, loved gardening and her rose bushes, crocheting and enjoyed her card club. She is survived by her daughters, Alynda McLaughlin (Dave Grim) of Apollo and...

Janet Sue Moose Karlin, 64, of Apollo, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on Monday, March 14, 1955 in Monroeville, Pa., the daughter of late Elmer Frank and Betty Jane Jae Moose. She love playing bingo, watching Hallmark and Lifetime movies, camping and fishing but  the  time that she spent with her children and grandchildren were most precious to her. She is survived by her children, Malinda Rocco and her husband, David,...

Jennifer Gayle Harnish Baker, 47, of Gilpin Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February  12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pa, the daughter of Larry and Erma Hesketh Harnish.  Jennifer was the Preschool Teacher/Director at the North Apollo Church of God for 25 years. She enjoyed singing, music, gardening, scrap booking but especially loved the time she spent with her family and the children at her school. She...

Our beautiful daughter, Jessica Marie Peterman, lost her battle with addiction on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Her life was not defined by her addiction. She was a daughter, mother, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, friend and most importantly a child of God. We will always remember her as having the biggest heart. Even in her addiction, she would give when a friend was in need. She had a way to make you laugh even in a most serious situation. She brought 3 beautiful girls into this world...

David Michael Strait, 65, of North Apollo, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Saturday, January 15, 1955 in Erie, Pa., the son of the late Harry and Carol Short Strait. He was a member of the North Apollo Church of God. He was a United States Army veteran. David was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who treasured time spent with his family.  He enjoyed riding his...

Carol Sober Parker, wife, mother and kid-at-heart died peacefully from dementia at Memory Meadows Personal Care Home surrounded by family and caregivers who loved her so.  Carol went to be with her Lord, on January 16th at the age of 75. Carol is survived by her husband Kip Parker, a brother George Sober (Marlene), her 3 children Shelley Sherbondy, Brenda Miskinis (Greg) and Dan Sherbondy (Tanya) and 5 grandchildren Mary Sulava (Aaron), Kristen Miskinis, John Miskinis, Eli Sherbondy and...

Mary Grace Forsha King 91 of Saltsburg passed away Saturday February 1, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg, Pa. She was born Monday March 26, 1928 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Paul Kinter and Mary E. Akins Forsha. Mary was a Member of the First United Methodist Church in Saltsburg, where she was very active, she participated in the annual apple dumpling and the vegetable soup projects, managed the funeral dinners, as well as many other activities. She was a...

Kenneth Merle Watson Sr., 84, of Markle (Allegheny Twp), passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Brookdale in Murrysville, Pa. He was born Sunday, January 12, 1936 in Markle (Allegheny Twp), the son of the late Merle and Pearl Watson.  Before his retirement in 1996, he worked for Davison Sand & Gravel for 40 years and Pioneer Mid-Atlantic/Hanson Aggregates. He was a longtime member of Pine Run Presbyterian Church in Markle and he attended faithfully with Betty from the time they...