All Obituaries

Donald A. McNeal, 61, of Leechburg, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at his residence. He was born April 26, 1957, in Harrison Township, to the late Raymond and Margaret  McNeal. Mr. McNeal was employed by Key Belleville in Leechburg. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Bair) McNeal of Leechburg; one daughter, Lisa Keller of Ford City; four grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas (Pam) McNeal of Tionesta, and Peter (Amanda) McNeal of...

Dwight L. Weigand, also known as "Mr. Green", 91, of Bethel Township, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at his home. Born February 26, 1927, he was a son of the late Delbert Frank and Gladys Mae (Beck) Weigand. He married the late June Crosby, and they were married 44 years.  Dwight was employed as a truck driver for Apollo Gas Company, and was a dispatcher for Breaman's Express Company.  He was also a lifelong farmer. Dwight is survived by his children, Rodger...

Martha V. Sellers, 89, of Ford City, died Friday, November 30, 2018, in Grey's Colonial Acres. Born March 12, 1929, in Ford City, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Staryak) Halas. Mrs. Sellers was a member of Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church.  She retired from the Armstrong School District, after 28 years of service in Ford City High School cafeteria.  She loved to sew. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela L. (Rick) Lockett of Venice, FL, and Sandy (Allen)...

Opal N. McManus, 90, formerly of Ford City, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Grey's Colonial Acres. She was born February 25, 1928, in Worthington, to the late Lonnie and Florence (Beck) Klugh. Opal was a very active member of the Kittanning Free Methodist Church, where she taught both junior and adult Sunday school classes and held many positions. She retired from the G.C. Murphy Store, Kittanning, in 1988 and enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her children, Cheryl McManus of...

Jeanette A. Kluciar, 88, formerly of Ford City, died Friday, November 23, 2018 in Grey's Colonial Acres. Born August 19, 1930, in Oak Ridge, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd and Sadie (Himes) Wolfgang. Mrs. Kluciar is survived by a brother William Wolfgang, and a sister, Rebecca Beall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kluciar, who died December 15, 2002; two sisters, Joye Alt, and Alice Carlson; and two brothers, Donald...

Robert H. Duncan, 67, of Ford City, PA, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian. Born September 24, 1951, in Kittanning, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Annabel (Bottlander) Duncan. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Ford City High School.  He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and West Virginia University, where he played football, and then graduated from IUP with a degree in education.  He was the founder of Armstrong County EMS, and became the regional...

William F. Myers, 72, of Kittanning, died Friday, November 2, 2018, in ACMH Hospital. Born May 24, 1946, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Albert and Jessie (Smith) Myers. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam War. He was employed by the former NUMEC plant in Apollo, and then worked for Turkey Point Power Plant in Florida, until his retirement.  Bill also served as the president of the Kittanning Senior Center. He is survived by three sons, Douglas...

C. Richard Culp, 97, of Ford City, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in Kittanning Care Center. Born December 22, 1920, in Manor Township, he was a son of the late Charles and Jessie (Heilman) Culp. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in World War II. Mr. Culp was the owner of the former Richard Culp Trucking and Excavation Company.  He then drove truck for Breman's Trucking Company, where he hauled steel rolls from plant to plant for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation, and...

Lt. Col. Grace M. Charney, 68, of Ford City, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the V.A. Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus. She was born to Michael "Kaiser" and Mary (Stolar) Charney on December 9, 1949. She attended Holy Trinity Parochial School and graduated from Ford City High School in 1967.  She continued her education at Slippery Rock State College, earning her bachelors degree in education in 1971.  While at Slippery...

Twila J. (Dunmire) Anthony, 80, of Ford City, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in her home. Born September 1, 1938, in Iselin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Laura (Hartman) Dunmire. Twila was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Manorville. She was belonged to the Ford City Eagles Auxiliary, the Slovak Catholic Union, and the Jednota. She was a licensed practical nurse, and retired from Armstrong County Memorial Hospital after 47 years of service. She is survived by her...