Thomas Allen Baczynski, 26, of Tarentum, Pa., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa. He was born on Friday, August 16, 1996 in Tarentum, Pa., the son of the late Thomas S. and Christine L. Bionao Baczynski. He enjoyed socializing, watching TV, especially the History Channel and going to Tarentum Park but loved being an uncle to his nephew. He is survived by his sisters; April M. Baczynski and Leah M. Baczynski of Tarentum and his nephew,...

Destiny Dawn Lute, 40, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital in Beaver, Pa. She was born on Wednesday, March 16, 1983 in Beaumont, Tx., the daughter of Jackie M. Bittle and the late James P. Knisley.  She worked as a bar tender/manager for Uncl’  Chuck’s Bar & Grill in Rochester, Pa. She enjoyed helping others, playing pool, sitting in the sun, taking selfies, fishing, and loved  shoes and spending time with the Legend Riders...

David Walter Campbell, 78, of Perrysville, Pa. passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home after a long battle with yard work. He was born on Friday, March 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Harry R. Sr. and Jeanett Shiels Campbell. Before his retirement, he worked as a stocker in the Wholesale Industry. He was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed horses, boating, trips to Ocean City, Md., camping and Model T. and classic cars. David will be remembered as the...

C. James Muir, 83, of Shelocta, Pa., passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, Pa. He was born on Saturday, November 18, 1939 in Blacklick, Pa. the son of the late Clair D. and Fannie M. O’Neil Muir. Before his retirement, he was an insurance agent for American General Life & Accident. He was a member of West Lebanon Church of God. He enjoyed taking walks, bowling, horseback riding, computers and telling stories about his life. He especially loved the time he...

Charles J. Astolos Sr., 85 of Saltsburg died on May 19, 2023. He was born March 28, 1938, the son of the late Samuel R. Sr. and Mae T. (Himes) Astolos. Charles was a United States Army Veteran, having served his country as a Specialist in the 703rd Ordnance Battalion. Before retiring from Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp, where he worked as a machinist, he opened a hardware store, Saltsburg Supply Co., which he operated with his family for nearly 20 years. He also provided home improvement...

Tiffany Nicole Higgins, 37, of Vandergrift, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her friend’s home. She was born on Wednesday, January 15, 1986 in North Vandergrift, Pa. the daughter of Mark Ivy Higgins of California and Michelle Yvonne Miller Walls of Vandergrift. She worked for UniFirst Uniform Services in New Kensington, Pa. Tiffany enjoyed gardening, listening to R & B music, socializing with her friends and family and her dogs, cats and fish. Tiffany was a beautiful...

Ruth Arlene Wolford Blystone, 76, of Parks Township, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at ACMH in Kittanning, Pa. She was born Thursday, January 30, 1947 in Parks Township, the daughter of the late Harvey L. and Helen L. George Wolford. Before her retirement, she worked for Steiner’s Manufacturing in Saltsburg and later was a caregiver for the elderly. She enjoyed gardening especially her  flowers, crocheting, square dancing, going to auctions and her Palomino horse...

Jolene Debra Bartlebaugh Kalchthaler, 70, of Indiana, Pa. (White Township), passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Indiana Regional Hospital in Indiana, Pa. She was born on Friday, April 3, 1953 in Saltsburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Denver and Dorothy M.  Yingling Bartlebaugh.  She enjoyed socializing, going to bingo and the casinos and her grand dog. She will always be remembered as “neat freak”. She especially loved the time she spent with her granddaughter....

Victor Joseph Pro Jr, 60, of Clune (Young Township), Pa., passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Lee Hospital Select Specialty in Johnstown, Pa.  He was born on Friday, April 19, 1963 in Charleroi, Pa., the son of late Victor J. Sr. and Dorothy Dudro Pro. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Merrit in Monongahela and The Operating Engineers #66 in New Alexandria, Pa. He was a social member of the Coal Run/McIntyre VFD. He enjoyed camping, socializing and loved driving his side by...

  Nicholas “Nick” John Battistelli, 75, of Leechburg, PA passed on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, in Kittanning.  He was born Tuesday, April 27, 1948, in Pine Run (Allegheny Township), the son of the late Rudolph “Todd” and Helen Elizabeth Klazon Battistelli.  Before his retirement, he was employed by Allegheny Township for over 37 years as a truck driver.  He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Viet...