Michael Joseph Doetzer, 70, of Bell Township, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home.  He was born, Saturday, August 29, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Ida Pelone Doetzer of Phoenix, Arizona, and the late Walter John Doetzer.    He was a United States Army Veteran.  Michael was a self-employed carpenter.  He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee Cahill, 4 children, Matthew, Alesandra, Amber and...

Mary Louise Lobaugh Curry, 93, of Glenshaw, Pa. formerly of Apollo and Emlenton passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence, Pittsburgh, Pa.  She was born on Tuesday, September 2, 1930, in Grove City, Pa., the daughter of the late Reynolds K. and Twila Seybert Lobaugh. Before her retirement, she worked as a dental hygienist. Mary Lou was a member of the North Apollo Church of God, where she was very active in her passion, with the quilting...

Steven Lane Sperlik, Sr., 76, of Greensburg, Pa. passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport, Pa. He was born on Monday, September 29, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Charles E. Jr. and Gwendlyn Smith Sperlik. Before his retirement, he worked as an Insurance Agent for American National for 25 years. He enjoyed target shooting, volunteering for his church and feeding the homeless, long-distance cycling, camping, cooking, liked his coffee strong and loved watching...

Bonnie Mary Hunter Bash, 79, of Vandergrift, Pa. passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Greene Health & Rehab Center in Greensburg, Pa.  She was born Sunday, March 26, 1944, in New Kensington, Pa., the daughter of the late David T. and Gladys A. Moulten Hunter. She was a member of the Vandergrift Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, loved animals, especially watching the deer and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Loriel Klingensmith and her...

Karen Lee Balsley, 81, of Export, Pa. passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born on Thursday, September 10, 1942, in Brownsville General Hospital, the daughter of the late Alfred and Constance Leaper Balsley. Karen is survived by her living adopted family that she lived with for the past five years, Shawn and Andrea Hauer, Sierra Hauer and Samantha (Darby) Gwynn. She is also survived by her great niece Meghan Balsley. In addition to...

Caroline Louise Egley Whitlinger, 65, of Sigel, Pa. passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Monday, March 3, 1958, in Apollo, (Kiski Twp.) the daughter of the late Robert K. and Helen V. Skrot Egley Kvartek. Before her retirement, she worked for Helds Shop n Save in Apollo for 20 years in the deli department then finished her career at Giant Eagle, working there for over 18 years. Caroline graduated from Apollo Ridge...

Robert Eugene Stewart, 73, Tunnelton (Conemaugh Twp.) passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at IRMC in Indiana, Pa. He was born in Coral-Graceton on Monday, October 23, 1950, the son of the late John O. and Catherine M. Galiardi Stewart. He enjoyed working on cars, archery hunting, the outdoors, woodworking (making furniture) and playing baseball and his guitar. Most of all, Bob loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Luara A....

James Francis Crawford, 60, of Avonmore, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at UPMC East in Monroeville, Pa. He was born on Tuesday, September 3, 1963, in Natrona Heights, Pa the son of late Glenn and Dorothy Fish Crawford. He loved his job, tinkering in the garage, going to camp and hunting. Jim was one of a kind who always was willing to help others.  He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Susan Rosenberger Crawford of Avonmore, his brothers, Glenn “Gene”...

Richard Olex, 76, of Greensburg, formerly of Tinsmill, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  He was born, Sunday, July 20, 1947, in Tinsmill the son of the late Mary Olex.  Dickie enjoyed woodworking, gardening and helping out at Calandrella’s Garage.  He was a member of the St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Avonmore.  He is survived by his Aunt Dolores “Dory” Olex of Avonmore and cousins Sherri...

Gregory Lawrence Hoak, 62, of Hyde Park, Pa. passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pa.  He was born on Tuesday, May 2, 1961, in Apollo, Pa. the son of Imogene Caroline Windows Hoak and the late Lawrence Redding Hoak. Greg worked for Leads Manufacturing in the Promotional Products Department. He loved classic music from the 60’s and 70’s, and  he amassed a large collection of 45’s over the years. Greg also loved old cars....