All Obituaries

Elsie L. Miller, 89, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Walden's View Senior Living, North Huntingdon.  She was born, January 7, 1930, in Arona, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Bussard Havranek.  She was a member of the former First United Methodist Church, Jeannette.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Miller, Jr.and siblings, Loretta Zitkovich, Esther Ritenour, Pat Havranek and Richard Havranek. ...

David A. Armbrust, 48, of Hempfield Twp., died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  He was born, August 31, 1971, in Jeannette, a son of Peter H. Armbrust and Lois Gladding Baughman of Hempfield Twp.  David was a graduate of California University of PA and he loved to ride his motorcycle.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Robert G. Baughman.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Heather Berardinelli...

Bonnetti L. Johnson, 79, of Jeannette died Monday October 7,2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born November 25,1939 in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Richard and Almeda (Frye) Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 6 sisters and a niece Candy Johnson. Bonnie is survived by her daughter Sharon Johnson and Don Rice of Jeannette, grandchildren Sabrina, Steven, Nicole and Donnie, special niece Annette Ohr, special friend Elaine and...

Charlene B. Schaller, 70, of Jeannette died Sunday October 6,2019 at home. She was born December 20,1948 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Daugherty) Furlong. Prior to retirement, she worked as a custodian for the Greensburg Salem School District and attended Word of Life Ministries. Charlene is survived by her fiance  Ralph Hayden of Jeannette, sister Audrey Wisneski and husband Ed of Greensburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from...

Frances I. Cavada, 77, of Adamsburg died Monday September 30,2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 25,1942 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Shinoski) Barbish. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence E. "Larry" Cavada and  step mother Lena Barbish. Frances worked at Zanarinis Posey Shoppe as a book keeper and at Ringler Restoration. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette, the...

George J. Dovillers, Jr., 77 of Jeannette, died Monday September 30,2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born October 28,1941 in Jeannette, a son of the late George J. and Frances (Rednock) Dovillers, Sr. Prior to retirement he worked as a shift foreman at Consolidated Natural Gas and in printing at General Tire. George served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette and loved fishing and hunting. He is survived by his...

Troy A. Barkefelt, 48, of Trafford died Friday September 20,2019 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born November 24, 1970 in Greensburg, a son of Buss and Marlene (Baughman) Barkefelt. He worked as a foreman for Pittsburgh Best Remodeling loved fishing and to tinker with craftwork. Troy was a member of the Trafford Sons of the American Legion, Level Green and Paintertown VFD. In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter Kayla Hawkes and her husband Cole along...

Irene V. Rich, 96 a long time resident of Weatherwood Manor in Greensburg passed away peacefully September 7, 2019.  She was born May 2, 1923 in Export a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Nolencz) Haluck.  She loved reading, crafts, crossword puzzles, gardening, decorating for holidays and outings with her family, especially when they involved pizza, potato chips, and Hershey's Kisses.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Eileen C. Kronen 85 of Jeannette died Monday September 2, 2019.  She was born November 7, 1933 in Cadogan, PA a daughter of the late Martin and Luella (Goodman) Raypush.  Prior to retirement she was employed by Jefferson Hospital as an LPN.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Robert M. Kronen, brothers Bill, David, Bob and Bud Raypush and sisters Marilee Sullivan and Sherry Kersey.  She is survived by her husband Robert J. Kronen, a son Mitchell...

Theodore Ontko Sr. 82 of Jeannette died Monday September 2, 2019 in Transitions Health Care.  He was born December 24, 1936 in Coral, PA a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Reber) Ontko.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Polish Brotherhood of White Eagle both of Jeannette.  Ted enjoyed his Honda Goldwing Trike and doing body work in his garage especially restoring his 1952 Ford Truck.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Kimberly...