All Obituaries

Jennie Lovich, 89, of Cadogan, died Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Fair Winds Manor. Born July 1, 1929, in Campbell, OH, she was a daughter of the late Ignatz and Dorothy (Shesman) Presko. Mrs. Lovich was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Cadogan, where she belonged to the Altar Rosary Society.  She was a homemaker, and enjoyed flower gardening. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Lovich (Rose M. Esper) of Freeport, and David Lovich (Candy) of Cheswick; a...

Howard D. Mansfield, 77, formerly of Ford City, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at his home in rural Geary County, Kansas. Howard was born March 23, 1941 in Manor Township, the son of Thomas Edison and Hazel Mae (Wyant) Mansfield. He attended schools in Ford City, Pennsylvania and graduated from Ford City High School. Howard joined the U.S Army and proudly served for 3 years. After Howard's discharge, he started to work as an Industrial Mechanic for Commonwealth-Edison in Illinois until...

Carrie B. King, 93, of Pittsburgh (formerly of Ford City), died Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Heritage Place, Pittsburgh. Born October 31, 1924, in Ford City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Randle and Georgia (Isabel) Pendleton. Carrie was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Ford City.   She worked as a medical records librarian at Passavant Hospital, and for the United Mine Workers in Russellton.  Carrie was a volunteer at Shadyside Hospital, and also volunteered with...

Betty L. Stitt, 88, of Sebring, FL (formerly of Ford City), passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Born March 5, 1930, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Ezra Manuel and Ora Louise (Knepshield) Dickey. She has been a resident of Crown Pointe Assisted Living, Highlands County, FL, after moving from Pennsylvania in 2011. Betty enjoyed cooking, dancing, bowling and playing Bingo. She was president of the ladies' auxiliary for the Elks and loved to be with her family. She is...

Clyde A. DeLong, 90, of Kittanning, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, surrounded by his family, in the ACMH Hospital. He was born February 9, 1928 in Ford City, son of Donald and Ruby (Hill) DeLong. . Clyde retired from PPG Industries of Ford City after 47 years of service. He was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Kittanning and was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the Navy. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and trap shooting. He had a love for animals and...

Michael Anthony Martinez was born on November 11, 1930 at his parent’s home at 607 Fourth Avenue in Ford City.  He was the son of Joe and Elsie (Manno) Martinez.   He graduated co-valedictorian from Ford City High School in 1948. His valedictorian address was entitled “Education is Life, Life is Education,” a proposition he adhered to throughout his life.   Mike obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree, in 1952, and a Master of Science degree,...

Georgia P. Stitt, 89, of Ford City, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in Kittanning Care Center. Born February 19, 1929, in Kittanning, she was daughter of the late Ira W. and Myrtle (Grates) Smail. Georgia attended Bible School in New York for three years.  She was a member of Rosston Chapel, where she and her husband had a gospel music group on Tuesday nights.  For many years, she cleaned the Latin American Club in Ford City.  She also loved to go fishing and was a...

John Lloyd Law, 82, of Ford Cliff, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Butler Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 13, 1936 in Ford Cliff, he was a son of the late James and Maria (Began) Law. A lifelong resident of Ford Cliff, he was a staple in the community, and left his mark on many.  In his early years, John worked at Allegheny Ludlum as a steelworker.  He retired in 1998 after 32 years of service. He was also a life member of the Ford Cliff VFD...

James E. Cogley, 59, of Kittanning Township, died Friday, August 3, 2018 in ACMH Hospital. Born October 14, 1958, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late James E. Cogley, Sr., and Linda Lou (Forringer) Cogley. Jim worked for Ford City Borough. He is survived by his wife, Sue (Girt) Cogley; cousins, Bill and Barb Richard, and Jessica Riggle, an aunt, Judie (Jay) Schreckengost; and a good friend, Beverly Soloski. Friends will be welcomed from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, in the Welch...

John Martin Gaiser, 51, of Cadogan, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside.   Born October 26, 1966, in Kittanning, he was the son of William L. Gaiser, of Cadogan, and the late Emily M. (Bogusloski) Gaiser.   John worked for Perilstein Glass Company, Cheswick.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a beneficial member of the Eagles.  He also belonged to Cadogan Field and Stream.  John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends...