All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth "Mae" French, 95, of Yankton, SD, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Avera St. James Care Center,Yankton, SD. Born November 8, 1924 in Manor Hamilton, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (McPartlin) McGuinness. Mary had a very strong Catholic faith and attended Mass at her nursing home every day. She came to America in 1951, and lived in Buffalo, NY.  She married her husband, Tom, in 1956. Mary was a remarkable cook and cooked...

Darlene M. French, 61, of Flushing, NY, died Saturday. February 8, 2020 in Flushing, NY. She was born May 11, 1958 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of Thomas and Mary (McGuinness) French. Darlene, when able, enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts especially latch hook, working in her school cafeteria, listening to music and dancing.  Darlene was a special needs girl who was very kind and loving, She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed making...

Jared "Moose" Davignon, 27, of Kittanning, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born July 15, 1992, in Kittanning. Jared attended West Kittanning Grace Brethren Church.  He was a big teddy bear that everybody loved.  Jared also enjoyed working on cars. He is survived by his parents, Rodney Roger Davignon, Sr., and Robin (Smith) Davignon; his siblings, Brent, Daniel, Cody, and Kendra Davignon; a nephew, Eric Davignon; his maternal grandmother,...

Albert Offredi, 66, of Ford City, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in the V.A. Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 21, 1953, in Kittanning, son of Albert V. and Alice (Lingenfelter) Offredi. Albert formerly worked for A Plus Construction as a carpenter. He enjoyed star gazing, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors, riding his bicycle on the bike trails and spending time with his grandsons. Surviving are his son, Albert (Rachel) Offredi, of New Kensington; one sister, Nancy...

Marian E. Knepshield, 78, of Ford City, died  Monday, January 13, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1941 in Kittanning, daughter of Fred and Gertrude ( Reed) Held.  Marian was a professional television watcher, especially the Gameshow Network. She formerly worked at  GC Murphy's of Ford City and AMES of Manor Twp.  She was very involved in her high school class reunions (class of 1959).  She enjoyed eating out, especially going to Speedy's,...

Patricia Walker, 73, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in the Highland Memorial Hospital, Sebring, Fla. She was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Kittanning, daughter of Amos H., Jr. and Mary Louise (Hohl) Rupert. Patricia was of the Lutheran faith. She retired from Walmart in Sebring, Fla., and had formerly worked at Walmart in Kittanning. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, camping and spending time with her family. Surviving are two daughters, Connie (Chris) Joseph, of...

Agnes Pavlekovsky, 96, of Ford City, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, in Kittanning Care Center. Born October 21, 1923, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Mikel and Rozalia (Radosak) Hassa. Mrs. Pavlekovsky was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  Church was an important part of her life: attending Mass, daily prayers and being involved in many church and school projects when she was able to do so.  She enjoyed spending time with elderly friends and...

Robert A. "Bub" Pore, 83, of Ford City, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at ACMH Hospital. Born May 8, 1936, in Manorville, he was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Myers) Pore. He worked as an equipment operator for Manor Township Municipal Authority, and was a co-owner of Armstrong GPS Security Systems for 36 years.  Mr. Pore was a deputy sheriff, and was a life member of the Armstrong County Mounted Posse.  He was a life member of the Manor Township Volunteer...

R. Wesley Stitt, 95, of Kittanning, formerly of Ford City and Bethel Twp. died December 22, 2019 at Grey's Colonial Acres. He was born September 8, 1924 in Manor Twp, son of Clyde and Hazel (Anthony) Stitt Miller.. . Mr. Stitt was a veteran of the US Navy during WW 2. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and the American Legion Post 045.. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Leechburg Mining Comamy/ He was proud of his Naval service during WW 2. He was a...

Janet Eileen (Boarts) Pyle was born June 27, 1940, to Charles and Beatrice (McMunn) Boarts, and passed away in her sleep on December 18, 2019.   She was married to Ted “Doshus” Pyle for 53 years, before his passing in March of 2016. She was the mother of Jeffrey (Michele) Pyle of Ford City, Stacey (Todd) Johnson of Brooksville, Florida and Susan (Ed) Black, who passed away in June of 2015. Janet was the grandmother of Dr. Tanner Johnson of Aurora, Colorado, Ted Johnson of...