All Obituaries

Ronald L. Johnson, 76, of Worthington, died Friday, May 20, 2022, in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born November 23, 1945, in Kittanning, a son of the late Albert Leroy and Lenore (Hileman) Johnson. Ron retired as a carpenter from Eljer Plumbingware, Ford City, in 2004.  He formerly worked at his uncles boat shop in Manorville. He enjoyed going to his camp in the mountains, hunting and fishing.  Ron was a competitive pistol shooter. He loved animals, cars and riding...

Norman J. Huselton, Jr., 89, of Ford City, died Friday, April 22, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Born April 26, 1932, in Leechburg, he was a son of the late Norman J. Huselton, Sr., and Mary (Moore) Huselton. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean Conflict. Norm was employed as a welder by P.P.G. Industries, Ford City, for 43 years, retiring in 1993. Mr. Huselton was a faithful member of the First Church of Ford City, where he served as a deacon for many...

Shirley A. Beasley, 94, of Kansas City, MO (formerly of Ford City) died October 2, 2021, in Kansas City, MO. She was born May 1, 1927, in Ford City, PA, a daughter of the late Henry E. and Gertrude S. (Brown) Arner. Shirley was a member of the Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church of Kansas City, MO. She was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church, Manorville.  She previously worked as a florist at the former Arner's Florist of Ford City, and was also a tax examiner for the Internal...

Doris "Jean" Sheasley, 91, of Ford City, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born July 8, 1930, in Kittanning, to the late Charles and Velma (Roudybush) Dunn, and was a native of Ford Cliff. Jean was a member of the First Church of Ford City.  She formerly worked at Flynn's in Ford City.  An avid bowler, she was a member of several leagues. She is survived by a son, Larry (Judy) Sheasley of Ford City; a daughter, Debby Smith of Alexandria,...

Kevin M. Rupp, 56, of Ford City, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2022, in his residence.  He was born November 8, 1965, in Kittanning. Kevin was a member of the Emmanuel Heilman Lutheran Church, and was employed as a welder by KPM in Ford City. He loved hunting, farming and raising beef cattle.  He also farmed for his neighbors. Kevin is survived by his mother, Maxine (Schall) Rupp of Ford City; his sister, LuEllen (James) Vulgan of Ford City; and two nephews, Michael...

Eleanor Ruth (Dunmire) Bishop, 84, of Ford City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Kittanning. She was born December 4, 1937, in Manor Township, the daughter of the late Milton and Ethel (Miller) Dunmire . Eleanor was a very active member of the New Life Center Assembly of God, Ford City where she was a member of the Widow's Fellowship and was a former Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed reading her Bible and...

Marcia Ann (Christy) Fox, 58, of Freeport, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. She was born May 27, 1963, in Natrona Heights, to Elmer G. and Carole Ann (Hosey) Christy. Marcia attended Freeport High School. She formerly worked as a nail tech, and was currently working at State Representative Abby Major's Office, Ford City. She was a former member of the Ford City Eagles, was a softball coach, and enjoyed doing crafts. Surviving are her parents, of...

Dorothy V. Gray Salsgiver Bernot, 95, of Ford City, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Born February 5, 1927, in Vandergrift, she was a daughter of the late William McCowan and Helen Lyndale (Hoffman) Beighley.  She was the last survivor of all her siblings. She was a graduate of Vandergrift High School and the Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Nursing.  Her career in nursing spanned over 46 years, having worked at the Armsdale Nursing Home, Armstrong...

Sharon Louise Hall, 73, of Kittanning, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at ACMH Hospital, East Franklin Township. Born September 20, 1948, in Tarentum, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Richard and Ora Bell (Hooks) Hall. Sharon was a former member of Homewood Baptist Church.  She retired from the Armstrong County Housing Authority.  Sharon formerly taught seventh grade in Lower Burrell and was an insurance representative with the Scheeren Agency. She was an animal lover, and was...

Benjamin J. Hankey, 61, of Shelocta, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana. He was born November 19, 1960, in Kittanning. Benjamin was the former owner of Heaven Sent Ice Cream in the Pittsburgh Mills Mall.  He loved bowling, watching Nascar, watching football, hockey, and listening to music. He also loved his children and  his dogs. He is survived by his mother, Donna Hankey of Virginia; one daughter, Brooke Hankey of Ford City; one son,...