All Obituaries

Leo L. Kuhn,, 93, of Cadogan, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home. He was born June 27, 1928, in Cadogan, to the late Bert and Nancy (Schrecengost) Kuhn. He served in the U.S. Navy with the Coast Guard, and was a retired coal miner.  Leo loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Kuhn is survived by his wife, Doris H. (Rearick) Kuhn; his daughters: Karen Riggle of Cadogan and Nancy (Jeffrey) Styers of Pittsburgh; and his son, Leonard Kuhn of Pittsburgh.  He is also...

Merle T. McKelvey, 81, of Ford Cliff, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home. Born May 9, 1940, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Edward and Sophia (Cravener) McKelvey. Merle was a member of Ford Memorial United Methodist Church, Ford City.  He also belonged to the Ford City VFW and the Ford Cliff Fire Department.   He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the mountains, and going to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Salamanca, NY.  Merle had a lot of friends and loved...

Audrey K. Shoop, 66, of Ford City, died Friday, October 15, 2021, in ACMH Hospital. She was born May 24, 1955, in Kittanning, to William and Doris Jean (Dunn) Sheasley.. She was a member of the First Church of Ford City.  Audrey retired from the Pennsylvania State Civil Service, where she was employed an administrator at Moraine State Park.  While working at the park, she was active with the osprey reintroduction program. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting ceramics and...

Jacqueline Lee Fijal, 85, of Kittanning (formerly of Ford City), died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at home. Born December 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Thomas and Martha Yvonne (Carl) Crawford. Mrs. Fijal retired from Moonlight Mushrooms after 28 years of service. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City. Jackie was quite the civic leader in Ford City.  She served many years on the Ford City Borough Council, and was one of the founders of the...

Dody L. (Klingensmith) Brice, 49, of Apollo died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 18, 1972 in Kittanning, daughter of Ronald and Donna (Emigh) Klingensmith . Dody enjoyed her  dog and enjoyed watching dog trainers on television.  She enjoyed working with computers. She lived a quiet and simple life.. Surviving are her mother, Donna and husband Martin Meyer of Carrolltown, VA, brother, Kevin J. (Diana) Klingensmith of Kittanning, brother, Matt...

Mary L. Anderson, 64, of Ford City, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in the ACMH Hospital in East Franklin Township. She was born Oct. 7, 1956, in Kittanning, daughter of Michael and Lugena (Angello) Goyda. Mary was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Kittanning. She was employed by the ACMH Hospital for 44 years as a registered nurse. She enjoyed helping both, the Boy and Girl Scouts. She knitted hats for newborn babies, and liked spending time outside and spending time with her...

Joyce Anne (Evans) Law, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 surrounded by her family at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.  Joyce worked as a Waitress at the G.C. Murphy’s Five & Ten in Kittanning and in the cafeteria at Lenape Elementary. After surviving a stroke, she devoted her life to loving her husband, three sons, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was an avid shopper and lifelong Bingo player at the Fire Cliff VFD where you would find her every...

Dominic Carter Davis, of Apollo, died at birth on Saturday September 18, 2021, in ACMH Hospital. He was born September 18, 2021 in East Franklin Township son of Tyler Scott and Sonja Lee (Morhac) Davis . Surviving are his parents of Apollo; one brother, Jasper Davis of Apollo; his maternal grandmother, Penny Sheaffer of Leechburg; and his paternal grandmother, Laurie Davis of Ford City. Dominic is now in heaven with his two grandfathers: his maternal grandfather,...

Timmy R. Porter, 70, of North Buffalo Township, died surrounded by his family, on September 17, 2021, which was his father's birthday. Born February 11, 1951, in Parks Township, a son of the late William J. and Katherine (Peters) Porter. Mr. Porter was employed a coal miner for Penn Allegheny and Rosebud  After he retired, he and his brother had a contracting business, Porter Brothers Contracting.  He was a member of St. Paul's Highfield Lutheran Church in Parks...

Audrey L. (Miller) Sirochman, 95, of North Buffalo Township, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at The Ridge at Heritage Meadows. Born July 23, 1926, in Slate Lick, she was a daughter of the late Philly Murray and Pearl (Gillam) Miller. Mrs. Sirochman was a member of Grace Brethren Church of West Kittanning. She was a 1944 graduate of Kittanning High School, and was the valedictorian of her class.  She attended Geneva College and sang with the Genevans. Audrey was employed by...