Frances L. Milks Munko, 91, of Kepple Hill, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Forbes Regional Hospital.  She was born, Monday, January 2, 1928, in Vandergrift, the daughter of the late Louis E. and Savilla A. Bowman Milks.  She was the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, the chauffer, the teacher, the interior decorator, the carpenter and the landscaper.  She was a community activist and judge of elections, a member of the coalition to save our children, but most...

  Mark A. Ardolino, age 57 of Bellevue passed away on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, 2019, with loved ones by his side. Born January 15, 1962, in Pittsburgh, Mark was the son of George and Linda Ardolino.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters Stefanie Hightower (Daniel) and Breanna Damiani, his son, Mario, his sister, Valerie Damiani (late Mark), brother, Vincent (Sandi), his life-long friend, Barbi Eichert, ex-wife, Amy, along with 3 grandchildren,...

Dolores Jean Bowser Peterson, 89, of Washington Township, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at West Haven Manor in Apollo. She was born Saturday, March 22, 1930 in Ford City, the daughter of the late Clayton H. and Wilma M. Vause Bowser. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting, doing crafts, collecting sea shells, loved music, her trips to the Outer Banks and her stays in Ft. Myers, Florida in the winter. She was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church in Leechburg. Before her retirement,...

Samuel Eugene Davis 98 of Apollo passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at West Haven Manor in Washington Twp. He was born Tuesday May 3, 1921 in North Apollo the son of the late Samuel A.C. and Elizabeth Catherine Porter Davis. Before his retirement Samuel was employed by National Roll in Avonmore as a Molder and a Foreman. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during WWII in the European Theatre. Samuel loved History, reading, and listening to country gospel music. He had the...

Steven Mark Steffan, 74, of Avonmore, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, November 1, 1944 in Leechburg, the son of the late Steven F. and Elizabeth Popovich Steffan. He was a member of St. Sylvester Roman Catholic Church and was very active as a lector at all 3 partner parishes. Mark was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was an avid reader and a news and political addict. He loved to work and tinker on everything. He is survived by a...

Marie Diane Wellhausen 53, of Vandergrift, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Forbes Regional Hospital, she was born Friday, May 13, 1966, in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of the late William and Arlene Briggs Wellhausen.  She loved animals and gardening as well as spending time outdoors, building bonfires, and loved her cat, Sam.  She was employed at Bacharach HVAC in New Kensington, PA.  She is survived by her loving companion of 13 years, Rob Reilly, one son, Anthony...

James Harold Altman Sr. 75 of Spring Church passed away Friday June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born Friday June 18, 1943 in Avonmore, Pa. the son of the late Harold B. and Clara O. Fleeger Altman. Jim was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Apollo. Before his retirement he was employed by National Roll in Avonmore for 34 years as a finish chipper. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking, jig saw puzzles, and watching westerns on T.V. Jim also loved woodworking and making...

Mark William Zurick, 50, of Ambridge PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  He was born January 14, 1969 in Indiana PA, the son of the late George and Catherine (Jones) Zurick. Mark was a graduate of Homer-Center High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh. Mark enjoyed a fulfilling, active life that included marathon running and biking, travelling, cooking, and listening to music. His home and garden, Casa de Mark,...

Richard Wade Rearick, 52, of Shelocta, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home. He was born Friday, March 31, 1967, the son of Eileen Dobrosky Price and the late Thomas W. Rearick. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, riding his quad, picking berries, helping others and hanging out with his friends. He loved being a dad to his children and was very proud of them. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Steven Rearick of Stevens Point, WI. , Amber Johnson and her husband,...

Kathryn Margaret Nolencz Marchitelli, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at West Haven Manor in Apollo. She was born Thursday, June 7, 1923 in Export, Pa., the daughter of late John and Caroline Patla Nolencz. She was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Apollo. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with family. Kathryn is survived by her sons, Joseph D. Marchitelli and his wife, Harriet,of Oklahoma Boro, Brian M. Marchitelli and his wife, Andrea, of Holiday Park and...