All Obituaries

Sally J. Shultz, 59, of Sugarcreek Township, died Monday, August 12, 2019, in her home. She was born January 15, 1960, in Kittanning. She was a veteran of the United States Army, and had worked as a bookkeeper for IDL Worldwide in East Butler.  Sally was a member of Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City.  She enjoyed reading, gardening, collecting records, hiking, traveling, and camping. Sally is survived by her father, Merle McKelvey of Ford Cliff; her husband, Tracy...

Amanda Marie Cravener, 36, of Vandergrift (formerly of Ford City), died Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born January 16, 1983. Amanda loved camping, fishing, going shopping, and spending time with her children. She liked "Helllo Kitty" and anything pink. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Samuel V. (Carol) Cravener, Sr. of Ford City; her mother, Carol Fennell of Leechburg; her children, Hannah Cravener of New York,  Cody Cravener of Indianapolis, IN, Samuel Cravener of...

Shirley Jean Elwood, 78, of North Buffalo Township, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, at ACMH Hospital. Born April 5, 1941, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late James Kenneth and Katherine (Petruzzi) Smith. Shirley retired from Armstrong County Health Center, where she was employed as a nurse for over 30 years.   An avid sports fan, she loved the Steelers, especially "Big Ben", and also enjoyed watching her grandson play football for Robert Morris University. ...

Earl R. Cooper, 87, of Ford City, died Saturday, August 3, 2019, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born September 16, 1931, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Russell Wallace and Grace (Hawthorne) Cooper. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean War.  He retired from P.P.G. Industries after 42 years of service. Earl was a member of Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City, F&AM Lodge 244, Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh, Ford City V.F.W., American Legion,...

Beryle U. Yount, 82, of Ford City, died Friday, July 26, 2019, in her home. Born March 9, 1937, in Ford Cliff, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Ross and Catherine (Booth) Greer. Beryle was a member of Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church.  She was employed as a bookkeeper and secretary for P.P.G. Industries.  She had also worked at Andy's Markets, Crooked Creek State Park and the Ocala Geriatric Center. She enjoyed music, reading mysteries, crocheting and doing word search...

Delores “Dolly” Jean Gray Shepard, age 73, passed away at North Valley Hospital at 1:00 AM on July 25, 2019 from complications arising from breast cancer initially diagnosed October 2017. Despite all the care given, she is now at peace with Our Lord and her Heavenly family after battling metastatic liver cancer. Dolly was born on August 4, 1945, to Harold and Jean Gray in Wampum, Pennsylvania. She grew up a country girl, helping in a large potato patch, peach orchard, and rose...

Mary Ann  Kasan, 92, of Ford City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Allegheny Valley Hospital. Born March 24, 1927, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Anna (Warner) Jasensky. Mrs. Kasan was a homemaker, and a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City. She enjoyed traveling, and lived in Florida during every winter for the last 30 years.  She also liked going to casinos. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy (John) Matarrese of Leechburg; four...

Lewis “Lou” Solak, 95, formerly of Ford City, passed peacefully, on Friday, July 5, 2019. Lou was born on October 19, 1923 in Ford City Pennsylvania, son of the late Anthony Solak and Anna (Hufchuck) Solak.  Lou was an accomplished basketball player for Ford City High School.  He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. He served on the USS Wasp aircraft carrier as a tail gunner on the Curtiss Hellcat Dive-bomber flying many sorties....

Raymond "Dolly" Lingenfelter, 78, of Ford City, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his residence. Born October 18, 1940, in Big Run, PA, he was a son of the late Darrell and Ida  (Porter) Lingenfelter. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served on the U.S.S. Randolph. Dolly was a former member of the Rogers Chapel United Methodist Church, McVille, and did masonry work in the area. He was a member of the Ford City Eagles, where he loved to socialize with friends.  He was...

Roxanne (Cirrincione) McEntire, 61, of NuMine, died, Friday, June 28, 2019, at her residence, following a long battle with cancer. Born May 28, 1958, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of Dominic and Betty (Gauker) Cirrincione.   Roxanne was employed at the Black Bull Saloon, Rural Valley. She formerly owned the Country Perks Stores located in Ford City, Kittanning and Smicksburg, and had worked as an officer at the Armstrong County Jail.  She participated in many things with the...