All Obituaries

Bonnie Chromiak, 84, of Ford City, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, in UPMC St. Margaret. Born October 26, 1934, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Ritchey) Darr. Bonnie was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Church, Ford City and a former member of Holy Trinity Church. She was formerly employed by the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P Store), and the Ford City Pharmacy retiring in 1991.  Bonnie was a member of the C.U. Club and the Sokol Club,...

James D. Bradley, Sr., 81, of Worthington, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, surrounded by his family, in the comfort of his home. Born February 21, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Percival James and Margaret Euphema (Thompson) Bradley. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, and was employed as a supervisor for AT&T.  Jim was a member of Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Natrona Heights.  He loved mowing grass on his tractor, but being around his wife and grandchildren...

Earl A. Smeltzer, 83, of Manor Township, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 2, 1935, in Manor Township, he was a son of the late Howard O. and Helen Leona (Myer) Smeltzer. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1956 to 1959.  He was a member of Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder.  He also helped in building the church's social hall.  Mr. Smeltzer worked as an aluminum welder, a diesel...

Bernice A. Baculik, 96, of Ford City, died Friday, April 5, 2019, in ACMH Hospital. Born December 4, 1922, in Manor Township, she was a daughter of the late Audley and Margie (Dickey) Hileman. Mrs. Baculik was an active member of Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church, where she belonged to the book club and was very involved with preparing funeral dinners.  She also served as a deacon of the church.  Bernice was a den mother for the cub scouts and president of the Ford City football...

Stephen Richard Haasch, 75, of Applewold, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family and under the care of Heritage Hospice of New Kensington. Steve was born April 30, 1943, in Payette, ID, to the late Don and Barbara Haasch.  He grew up in Boise, ID.  After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, where he met his wife,...

Homer George Pendleton, 88, of Ford City, died Friday, March 29, 2019, in ACMH Hospital. He was born in Ford City on May 17,1930, the sixth of 14 children to Randle and Georgia Pendleton. He attended the public schools of Ford City.  After a brief employment with PPG as a crane operator, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1952. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in October 1954. Upon returning to Ford City, Homer resumed his job at PPG until company downsizing...

Barbara D. Womeldorf, 49, of Leechburg, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. She was born April 27, 1969, in Natrona Heights, to Robert and Barbara (Shirley) Peace. Barbara was a former girl scout leader in Apollo, and formerly worked as a retail clerk at Giant Eagle in Leechburg.  She enjoyed watching her daughter Kristin go bowling, cooking, reading and spending time with her family. Surviving are her mother, Barbara Shirley Peace; two daughters, Kaily...

Barbara J. Rearick-Leider, 71, of New York, NY, formerly of Ford City, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City. Born in Natrona Heights, PA, on November 20, 1947, to Vearl G. and Jean A. (McGuire) Rearick. She was a graduate of Apollo Senior High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After graduation Barbara took a job in Connecticut working with troubled youth at a group home. She had an desire to help others in any way She could....

Joseph Louis Hagofsky, 89, of Kittanning, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2019, in the V.A. Hospital, H.J. Heinz Campus, Aspinwall, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born January 30, 1930, in Ford City, he was a son of the late Frank A. and Josephine (Susolik) Hagofsky. A veteran of the United States Army, he served in the Korean Conflict.  He retired from PPG Industries, Ford City, in 1989, after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary, Our...

Linda A. Riffer, 75, of Kittanning (formerly of McGrann), died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in ACMH Hospital. Born October 16, 1943, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Russell L. and Eleanor (King) Riffer. Linda was employed by Armstrong Associates Federal Credit Union, Ford City, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Manorville.  She enjoyed watching sports of any kind. She is survived by two sisters, Bonnie (Gregory) Rupp of Kittanning, and Susan Michaux of...