All Obituaries

Lucinda F. Cogley, 72, of Ford City, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in ACMH Hospital, East Franklin Township. Born December 30, 1947, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Betty J. (Shantz) Martillotti. Mrs. Cogley was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City, and she formerly worked at Moonlight Mushrooms.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son,...

Lewis "Stukes" "Tut"  Busovsky, 97, of Ford City, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Our Family's Home. Born September 16, 1922, in Ford City, he was a son of the late Andrew and Julia (Fritch) Busovsky. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, serving in many fronts, including Iwo Jima, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Busovsky was a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ford City.  In 1985, he retired from P.P.G. Industries, where he worked as a...

Albert C. Garay, 68, of Ford City, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at home. Born March 10, 1952, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Gaze and Mildred (Kissick) Garay. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served during the Vietnam War.  Al was employed as a hydroelectric operator on the Allegheny River.  He was of the Baptist faith. Al loved to keep busy.  He was active with Ford City concerns, and was a familiar face at all the borough council meetings.  He enjoyed...

Patricia C. Watt, 77, of Bethel Township, passed away May 13, 2020, at QLS-Apollo-West Haven Nursing Home. Born October 13, 1942, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Muriel (Mansfield) Peters. She was a 1961 graduate of Ford City High School, and was a lifelong member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Watt worked for the CIA, GAI in Monroeville, and Westinghouse PAD in Monroeville, from which she retired after 22 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Carl...

Judith Lynn Slee, 67, of Worthington, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born March 25, 1953, in Kittanning, to the late William K. Hoak and Ruth G. (Hutchison) Dosch. Judy was a member of the First Church of Ford City. She was formerly a bus driver for A.J. Myers, and had worked at the former D&D Restaurant in Ford City, Dlubak Corporation, Moonlight Mushroom Mines, and Triangle Market in Kittanning.  She was a member of the C.U. Club in Ford City...

James Ronald  McMillen, 85, of Kittanning, died on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his residence. Born December 7, 1934, in Rayburn Township, he was a son of the late Basil and Laura (Emery) McMillen. Jim was a member of the North Buffalo Grace Brethren Church.  He was the owner and operator of McMillen's Trophies in Kittanning for over 50 years, and formerly owned McMillen's Archery. He was a lifetime member of the Rayburn Township Fire Dept.  He enjoyed gardening,...

Diane J. Pauline, 68, of Ford City, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at her residence. She was born March 29, 1952, in Kittanning. Diane was a member of West Kittanning Grace Brethren Church.  She had formerly worked at ACMH Hospital in the dietary department, and also at Choice in Ford City.  She enjoyed crocheting, playing the lottery, and watching sports and soap operas. She is survived by her mother, Berdella (Bowser) McKinley; her husband, Jerald R. Pauline, whom she married...

Mary Ann Kellar, 95, of Avonmore (formerly of Ford City), died Thursday, April 16, 2020, in UPMC St. Margaret, Aspinwall. She was born October 4, 1924, in Homer City, to the late George and Mary (Unetic) Penko. Mrs. Keller was a hairdresser, having owned and operated her own salon in Ford City for many years.  She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ford City, for many years. She is survived by two sons, George Kellar and Stefan Kellar, both of California; a daughter,...

Martha Mae "Myrt" Miller, 85, of Kittanning, died Monday, April 13, 2020, in her home. Born May 28, 1934 in Oneida, PA, she was daughter of the late Wayne and Jane (Laird) Lingenfelter. Myrt was a member of the Red Hat Society, and bowled in the senior league at Falcon Lanes, Ford City.  She attended Faith United Presbyterian Church, Kittanning. She is survived a son, David (Robin) Miller of Home; daughter, Tracey (Charles) Boarts of Ford City; six grandchildren; six...

William Edward Cunningham, 85, of Ford City, died April 8, 2020, in Premier Armstrong Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kittanning. He was born September 21, 1934, in Manorville, to the late Sanford and Lottie Mae (Colby) Cunningham. He graduated from Ford City High School in 1952. Mr. Cunningham was the owner of Cunningham Plumbing and Heating, Manorville.  He was a very active member of Grace Lutheran Church, Manorville.  Bill enjoyed woodworking, being on the river with his...