All Obituaries

Richard Minarcin, 66, of Ford City, passed away at his residence on April 10, 2024. He is survived by his brothers: Larry (Margaret), Danny (Lisa), and Joseph.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Helen Minarcin, and a sister, Karen Adams. A private ceremony will be held.  Arrangements entrusted to Welch Funeral Service, LLC, Ford City.  www.welchfh.com.  

Pauline Cozbi (Dennison) McCutcheon was born June 10, 1933, in Weston, WV, the daughter of Herbert Curry and Virginia Louise (Strader) Dennison.  Pauline was a 1951 graduate of Jane Lew High School, Lewis Co., WV.  In June 1951, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps, serving until 1953.  She was stationed at: Fort Lee, VA; Fort Jay, NY; Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, IN; and Fort Dix, NJ.  She was a stenographer and left the Army as a Private First...

William Edward Cagle, 76, of Rural Valley, died peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in St. Andrew’s Nursing Home, Indiana, PA. He was born April 3, 1947, to William J. Sr., and Wilma P. (Shaul) Cagle. Known by many as Bill, Billy, Wild Bill, and Keg, he graduated from Ford City High School in 1965. He attended surveying school in Pittsburgh and worked at RB Shannon and GAI in Kittanning before venturing out on his own to establish William E. Cagle Surveying in 1984. Bill worked in...

James F. "Big Jim" Cravener, 80, formerly of Kittanning, died March 21, 2024, in Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL. Born February 1, 1944, in Roswell, NM, he was a son of the late James Frank and Mary Louise (Cravenor) Cravener. Jim was Catholic by faith.  He was employed by the U.S. Army as an E-7 for 27 years, and served in the Dominican Crisis. Jim was very patriotic.  He was a life member of the Ford City VFW, and belonged to the American Legion in Bushnell,...

Fred Samuel Delp, 86, of Cadogan, passed away on March 16, 2024, at AHN-Wexford. Born May 5, 1937, in Cadogan, he was a son of Samuel Clyden and Mary Elizabeth (Guthrie) Delp. For 60 years, he was married to the love of his life, Karen Ruth Troup.  They were married June 15, 1963, at the Cadogan Union Church. He retired from the Air Force after serving in U.S. Army and Air Force for over 22 years.  His overseas tours of duty were in Turkey and Pakistan.  Fred then retired...

Carole A. Miller, 77, of McGrann, passed away March 11, 2024, in ACMH Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born July 4, 1946, in Vandergrift, she was a daughter of the late James and and Kathleen (Nelson) Glacken. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ford City.  Carole was a 1964 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and retired from Riverside Market in 2007.  She was proud of her family, and loved being a grandmother. Her grandchildren called her as "G" and...

Evelyn E. Twigg, 84, of Ford City, died February 29, 2024, in ACMH Hospital. Born October 19, 1939, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hazel (Stover) Fennell. She graduated from Ford City High in 1957, then attended IUP.  Mrs. Twigg was employed by the Diocese of Greensburg, having taught at St. Mary's School in Kittanning.  She retired in 1987.  After retirement, she worked at Jamesway and Trader Horn. She is survived by her son, Dr. Paul Twigg,...

Charles D. "Chuck" Rice, 70, of Ford City, died, Monday, February 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1953, in Allison Park, son of the late Lawrence and Rosella (Ketter) Rice, Sr.  Chuck was a member of the Crooked Creek United Presbyterian Church.  He worked as both a welder and auto mechanic. He loved to be with his family. He enjoyed his dogs, doing home projects, gardening and wood working. Surviving are his wife, Christie Diane (Deemer) Rice of Ford...

Nancy J. Hromadik, 85, of Ford City, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at The Ridge at Heritage Meadows. She was born June 17, 1938, in Rural Valley, a daughter of the late Kingsley and Virginia (Reefer) Henderson. Nancy was a member of Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church, and a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ford City, where she served as treasurer for many years.  She retired from PPG Industries, Ford City, where she served as a secretary to nine different plant...

Barbara J. Pierce, 79, of Bethel Township, died February 6, 2024, in UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital. Born April 27, 1944, in Northeast, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Velma Parmarter. Barb was a kind woman who enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City, where she had been in charge of the prayer chain for many years. She is survived by her two daughters: Judy Gray and her boyfriend, James...