All Obituaries

Marian A. Lease, 97, formerly of Ford City, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Heritage Meadows Personal Care Home, Rayburn Township. Born October 20, 1923, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Bailey) Artman. Marian was a member of the First Church of Ford City.  She graduated from Ford City High School in 1941, and attended Robert Morris College.  She worked at Peoples Bank of Ford City as a teller for many years, and then worked in the Armstrong County...

Sue (Lavina Belle Livengood) Kijowski, 83, of Ford City, PA, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at home, with her husband, Spike, by her side. Sue was born January 21, 1938, in Kittanning, the daughter of the late Bill and Hulda (Livengood) Wonderling. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  Sue retired from Moonlight Mushroom Mines in 1993.  She also did housekeeping at the Comfort Inn in Kittanning, and in many houses in the local area. Sue's greatest...

Louis A. Rich, 74, of Ford City, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, in ACMH Hospital Born April 18, 1947, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Vincent and Mary Margaget (Walker) Rich. Lou was retired from Eljer Plumbingware, and was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish in Ford City. He was a member of the VFW and the Latin American Club, both of Ford City.  Lou enjoyed fly fishing, trap shooting, hunting and woodworking,  He also played the guitar.  He is survived by...

JoAnne (Peck) Lerro, 74, of Ford City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Butler Memorial Hospital. Born July 30, 1946, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Ortman) Peck. JoAnne was a 1964 graduate of Ford City High School, and attended IUP. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.  She was employed as an administrative assistant for Olsen Engineering in Butler. She really enjoyed watching Jeopardy with family...

Dorothy T. Morgenstern, 90, formerly of Ford City, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Manor Care Health Services, Bethel Park. Born December 27, 1930, in Natrona, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Clara (Janisewski) Olsheski. Mrs. Morganstern was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City, and worked as a teller at Peoples' Bank in Ford City for many years. She is survived by a son, Alan (Elaine) Morgenstern of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Paula Bercik of...

Richard Lewis Hagofsky, 76, of Kittanning, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, in ACMH Hospital. Born July 7, 1944, in Ford City, he was a son of the late Andrew and Luella (Grafton) Hagofsky. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during the Vietnam War.  He retired from Eljer Plumbingware, Ford City, on August 26, 1993. He loved spending time with his dog, "Bear" and watching television. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Montgomery) Hagofsky of Kittanning; his daughter,...

Kathleen V. "Becky" Hindman, 98, of Kittanning, died Friday, April 9, 2021, in ACMH Hospital. Born January 10, 1923, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Foster) Carpen. Becky was a member of the Pittsburgh Garden Club and enjoyed sewing, was an avid reader, a big sports fan and really enjoyed family gatherings. She is survived by a sister, Joan Davis of Kittanning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean...

Ronald O. Lauster, 74, of Ford City, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, in the ACMH Hospital. He was born March 13, 1947, in Kittanning, son of Oren H. and Suzanne (Glesk) Lauster. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam War.  Ron retired as a heavy equipment operator. He formerly farmed on his family farm, and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his sister, Linda Armstrong, of Greenville, PA. At Mr. Lauster's request, there will be no public visitation or...

Nancy A. Stolitza, 63, of Mars, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 in UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry. She was born June 7, 1957 in Kittanning, the daughter of the late Michael and Harriett (Brandon) Stolitza. Nancy was the head cashier at the Giant Eagle in Seven Fields. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making ornaments and cards, doing outdoor work, and fishing Surviving are her husband, Raymond Pat Rapp of Mars; brothers, Jerry Stolitza of Kittanning, Michael Stolitza of Kittanning,...

Larry G. Grantz, 72, of Ford City, died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 25, 1948, in Kittanning, a son of the late George H. and Freda J. (Crytzer) Grantz. Larry retired from Eljer Plumbingware, Ford City, after 29 years of service. He enjoyed kayaking, camping and most outdoor activities. He spent many hours in his garage working on restoring cars and doing upholstery work. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Klingensmith) Grantz of Ford City; one son,...