All Obituaries

Sheldon Floyd Flick, 69, of Kittanning, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, with his family by his side, in ACMH Hospital, after battling cancer. Born January 29, 1950, he was a son the late Floyd and Violet Mae (Connor) Flick. He was employed by Eljer Plumbingware, Ford City.  Sheldon was a member of The Church of God in Kittanning, and he had a strong faith and love for the Lord.  He enjoyed attending church and spending time with his family.  He loved and collected old...

Thomas Richard Hall, 92, of Bethel Township, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Our Family Home, Ford City. He was born July 20, 1926, in Bevington, Iowa, son of Thomas Rothwell and Jennie Louise (South) Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of the Homewood Baptist Church, Bethel Township. He was a wounded veteran from World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army’s 9th Armored Division and received a Purple Heart. He retired from the United States Postal Service, Ford City, where he was a...

Edward H. Shaffer, 87, of Ford City, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at his residence. Born May 29, 1932, in Ford City he was a son of the late Edward G. and Mary P. (Frerotte) Shaffer. A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.  Ed was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Church, Ford City.  He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, and was a mail carrier in Ford City for 26 years.  He enjoyed bowling and was a member of several leagues.  He...

Pauline Shaeffer, 95, of Ford City, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Premier Armstrong Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kittanning. Born August 21, 1923, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Boback) Cieply. Pauline was an active member of and regularly attended St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ford City. Her Ukrainian Catholic faith was a very important part of her life.  She retired from the Ford City District Magisterial  Office after many years...

Blaine Edward Pendleton, 74 of Pittsburgh (formerly of Ford City), passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born November 15, 1944 in Kittanning, PA, he was the son of the late Randle and Georgia (Isabel) Pendleton. Blaine graduated from Ford City High School in 1962, where he was a skillful basketball player. The 1962 team of players went undefeated in WPIAL Section 1-A, and as a result, Blaine and his team members were inducted into the 29th Annual Ford City Area Hall of...

Martha Olive Clark Altman, 91, of Ford City, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, surrounded by her sons at home.  Born July 31, 1927, in Elderton, she was the daughter of Clarence Plummer Clark and Estella Mae (Miller) Clark. She graduated from Elderton High School and then married Harold A. Altman, on October 8, 1948.  Together they established Altman Dry Cleaners and moved to Ford City in 1950.  She was an active member of the community, a member of Grace...

Anthony "Tony" Roman, 77, of Ford City, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born on June 14, 1941, in Puerto Rico. He worked as an operating engineer for Bracken Construction.  For nearly 40 years, Tony was a very active member of the Assembly of God, for which he also served as a deacon.  He was a part-time missionary, having served in Panama, India, Mexico, and the streets of New York City.  For...

Mary "Midge" (Bair) McNeal, 61, of Leechburg, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in ACMH Hospital. She was born December 14, 1957, in Natrona Heights. Mary attended the Trinity Church in Vandergrift.  She had worked as a nurse's aide Rosebrook Nursing Home, was a custodian at the former Highlands Mall, and worked as a security guard in Monroeville.  She enjoyed going to Crooked Creek and Cooks Forest for parties, going camping, driving, and being with her grandchildren. She is...

Rose Marie  Czekanski, 87, of Ford City, died Sunday, April 28, 2019, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born November 29, 1931, in Cadogan, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Daniel and Lyda Irene (Hanna) Rehak. She was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City.   Mrs. Czekanski worked as a waitress at the Glass City Hotel.  She then worked at the Slovak Store in Ford City; and for 30 years, worked as a picker at Moonlight Mushrooms.  She enjoyed shopping,...

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,...