All Obituaries

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...

Audrey L. Edwards, 93, of Ford City, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019, in Kittanning Care Center. She was born November 10, 1926, in Eddyville, PA, a daughter of the late David and Ethel (Shaffer) Blake. Audrey married Joseph Edwards on August 23, 1947.  He passed away on June 1, 1997. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  She lived most of her life in Corry, PA.  She worked at Corry Jamestown Coporation in Corry, PA, for over 39 years, retiring in...

Judith A. DeLong, 81, of Kittanning, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born April 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Dorothy Mae (O'Brien) Young. She grew up in Ford City, graduating from Ford City High School.  She worked briefly at PPG, where she met Clyde A. DeLong.  They were married on Apirl 4, 1957, and moved to Kittanning.  She later worked for Armstrong School District, Moonlight Mushrooms,...

Lowell W. "Bill" Roberts, 88, of Ford City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at his home, under the care of his family and hospice. The last surviving child of William and Cleo (Robb) Roberts, he was born in Kittanning, and spent the majority of his life in the surrounding area.  After high school, he held several positions to include working as a welder for the American Bridge Company in Ambridge, PA, until he enlisted in the Air Force in July...

Jean Heilman, 87, of Ford City, died peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019, in ACMH Hospital, following a brief illness. Born July 10, 1932, in Bethel Township, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Mabel (Flanders) Fickes. Jean retired from the Armstrong County Health Center in 1995, after many years of service as a supervisor.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ford City. She is survived by her two sons, Tom (Elaine) Heilman, of Pasadena, MD, and David...

Our beloved brother, Arnold Lynn McMunn, age 62, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, in Mission Hills, Calif., following a brief illness. Lynn was born in Ford City, on Jan. 10, 1954. He is survived by his brothers Alan (Pam) McMunn, of Davenport, Iowa, and Sean McMunn, of Burbank, Calif.; sisters, Kathy (Rex) Price, of Abita Springs, La., and Lisa (Jeff) Woods, of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight nieces and nephews; and two great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond McMunn,...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Gladys Eleanor Porter McMunn on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.  She was 93. Gladys was born on July 16, 1926, in Parks Township. She is survived by her sons, Alan (Pam) McMunn, of Davenport, Iowa, and Sean McMunn, of Burbank, Calif.; daughters, Kathy (Rex) Price, of Abita Springs, La., and Lisa (Jeff) Woods, of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Leila Kieber, of Apollo; and brother, Raymond...

William A. Bernot, 69, of Ford City, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, in ACMH Hospital. He was born August 20, 1950, in Kittanning, the son of the late Albert and Jean (Gould) Bernot. Bill was a member of Ford Memorial United Methodist Church of Ford City.  He was also a member of the former Merchants Golf League and Cadogan Golf League.  Bill was an avid bowler, and was a former member of the Monday Night League at King's Lanes, Kittanning. He is survived by his wife, Darla...

Leo Stanley “Twin” Kijowski, 91, of Ford City, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Butler V.A. Community Living Center, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April, 26, 1928 in Ford City, to the late John and Josephine (Gongola) Kijowski. Leo was an Army, 1st Cavalry, combat Infantry Rifleman veteran of the Korean War.  In October of 1951, he was burnt over 55% of his body, 30% of which were 3rd degree burns, when a bomb exploded near him...