All Obituaries

Albert Offredi, 66, of Ford City, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in the V.A. Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 21, 1953, in Kittanning, son of Albert V. and Alice (Lingenfelter) Offredi. Albert formerly worked for A Plus Construction as a carpenter. He enjoyed star gazing, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors, riding his bicycle on the bike trails and spending time with his grandsons. Surviving are his son, Albert (Rachel) Offredi, of New Kensington; one sister, Nancy...

Marian E. Knepshield, 78, of Ford City, died  Monday, January 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1941 in Kittanning, daughter of Fred and Gertrude ( Reed) Held.  Marian was a professional television watcher, especially the Gameshow Network. She formerly worked at  GC Murphy's of Ford City and AMES of Manor Twp.  She was very involved in her high school class reunions (class of 1959).  She enjoyed eating out, especially going to Speedy's,...

Patricia Walker, 73, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in the Highland Memorial Hospital, Sebring, Fla. She was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Kittanning, daughter of Amos H., Jr. and Mary Louise (Hohl) Rupert. Patricia was of the Lutheran faith. She retired from Walmart in Sebring, Fla., and had formerly worked at Walmart in Kittanning. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, camping and spending time with her family. Surviving are two daughters, Connie (Chris) Joseph, of...

Agnes Pavlekovsky, 96, of Ford City, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Kittanning Care Center. Born October 21, 1923, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Mikel and Rozalia (Radosak) Hassa. Mrs. Pavlekovsky was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  Church was an important part of her life: attending Mass, daily prayers and being involved in many church and school projects when she was able to do so.  She enjoyed spending time with elderly friends and...

Robert A. "Bub" Pore, 83, of Ford City, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at ACMH Hospital. Born May 8, 1936, in Manorville, he was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Myers) Pore. He worked as an equipment operator for Manor Township Municipal Authority, and was a co-owner of Armstrong GPS Security Systems for 36 years.  Mr. Pore was a deputy sheriff, and was a life member of the Armstrong County Mounted Posse.  He was a life member of the Manor Township Volunteer...

R. Wesley Stitt, 95, of Kittanning, formerly of Ford City and Bethel Twp. died December 22, 2019 at Grey's Colonial Acres. He was born September 8, 1924 in Manor Twp, son of Clyde and Hazel (Anthony) Stitt Miller.. . Mr. Stitt was a veteran of the US Navy during WW 2. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and the American Legion Post 045.. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Leechburg Mining Comamy/ He was proud of his Naval service during WW 2. He was a...

Janet Eileen (Boarts) Pyle was born June 27, 1940, to Charles and Beatrice (McMunn) Boarts, and passed away in her sleep on December 18, 2019.   She was married to Ted “Doshus” Pyle for 53 years, before his passing in March of 2016. She was the mother of Jeffrey (Michele) Pyle of Ford City, Stacey (Todd) Johnson of Brooksville, Florida and Susan (Ed) Black, who passed away in June of 2015. Janet was the grandmother of Dr. Tanner Johnson of Aurora, Colorado, Ted Johnson of...

George A. Arnold, 84, of Bethel Township, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Our Family Personal Care Home, Ford City. Born July 10, 1935, in Ford City, he was a son of the Frank and Mildred (Bertsche) Arnold. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Korean Conflict.  George was employed as a coal miner, and was a member of the UMWA. Mr. Arnold was a parishioner of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  He enjoyed cutting grass and playing with his...

Betty M. Heilman, 86, formerly of Kittanning, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Grove City Medical Center, Grove City. She was born February 12, 1933 in North Buffalo Township, a daughter of the late Emmett and Bessie Ella (Sloniger) Bowser. Betty was a member of North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the church prayer chain, and deaconess; and also helped with the AWANA group. She was formerly employed by Big River...

Wanda M. Moore, 77, of Kittanning, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. She was born July 4, 1942, in Manorville, daughter of James Earl and Annabelle (Cochran) Boarts. Wanda was a member of Christ Rupp Lutheran Church in Kittanning Township. She retired as a supervisor of the Kittanning Township School Cafeteria, after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed antique shopping, flea marketing, eating out and spending...