All Obituaries

Sandra Lee Masello, 75, of Ford City, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at QLS-Chicora Medical Center. Born July 21, 1948, in New Kensington, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Walter “Holly” and Bertha Mae “Bea” (Minick) Holibaugh. Sandy retired from Armstrong School District, after having worked as a secretary for many years.  She enjoyed shopping and buying gifts for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Richard T. Masello; a daughter, Stacie (Smith)...

Jeremy J. Luketic, 48, of Bethel Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023, doing what he loved, hunting with his dog and best buddy, Maclin. Born June 29, 1975, in Kittanning, he was a son of the John “Jack” and Velma (Blewett) Luketic, of Cadogan. He was employed as a maintenance electrician at Allegheny Technologies, Inc. Jeremy was an active member of F&AM Lodge 437 in Apollo. He also belonged to the C.U. Club in Ford City and the Cadogan Field...

John Michael Pore, 65, of Ford Cliff, died Friday, September 1, 2023, in AHN-Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. Born June 14, 1958, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Emily Mae (Johnson) Pore. John was employed by Bauer Block.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his nephews: Steven (Laura) Pore and Ron (Holly) Pore; his niece, Traci (Andy) Judge; great-nieces and nephews: Drew, Emily and Madison Mae Pore; Kylie and...

Todd Anthony Heffner, of Sarasota, FL, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of Ford City, PA, passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 58. Todd was born on April 23,1965, in Kittanning, PA, but spent most of his life living in Sarasota Florida. After graduating from Ford City High School, where he had honors in English and computer science, he went on to earn his certification at Electronic Computer Programming Institute of New Jersey (ECPI) in Patterson, NJ....

Elizabeth A. (Klingensmith) Mulhern, 68, of Deltona, FL, passed away on August 7, 2023. She was a daughter of Marshall and Ethel Klingensmith, of Ford City. Betsy was 1973 graduate of Elderton High School.  She graduated from IUP in 1977 with a B.S. degree in education.  Betsy then went on to earn a B.S. degree in dietetics in 1984, and a masters degree in education, concentrating on communications media, in 1989. She is survived by a brother, Thomas Klingensmith (Kathy); a...

Valerie Jean Liberto, 60, of Ford City, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born February 22, 1963, in Kittanning, daughter of Leo L. Liberto and the late Marguerite (Carson) Liberto. Valerie was a member of Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, Ford City. She worked at Eat 'n Park in Natrona Heights for 25 years. She then became a nurse's aide and worked at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. She loved music and ballet dancing,...

Jeffery Todd Adams, 66, of Ford City, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a long illness. He was born November 27, 1956, in Kittanning, a son of the late James Heilman and Nancy A. (Stitt) Heilman, who survives. Jeff was an avid NASCAR fan who pulled for Sterling Marlin and hardly ever missed a race on Sundays.  He loved traveling and going to the beach and lake.  Jeff attended many country concerts, with Gary Allan being his favorite artist.  And of...

Faith A. “Gigi” Cujas, 68, of Ford City, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born April 11, 1955, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Fred T. and Gloria Faye (Murray) Crytzer. Faith was a 1973 graduate of Ford City High School.  Growing up, she always aspired to become a teacher. She attended Slippery Rock University, graduating in 1978 with a degree in elementary and special education.  Faith’s teaching...

Nancy E. Cochran, 70, of Kittanning, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, in her home. Born October 27, 1952, in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Owen Blaine and Martha (Rupert) Cochran. She was a member of Appleby Manor United Presbyterian Church.  She was also a life member of the Ford Cliff Fire Dept. Ladies' Auxiliary, and a member of the Manor Township Fire Dept.  Nancy had formerly worked at McDonald's at the Franklin Village Mall. Nancy is survived by her...

Ronald K. Heilman, 74, of Ford City, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in ACMH Hospital. Born May 4, 1949, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Lester and Delores (Rimmel) Heilman. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam War.  Ron worked at the former Eljer Plumbingware, Ford City, and retired from Siemens in New Kensington. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Church in Cadogan, and a member of the Ford City Sportsmen Club and Cadogan Field and Stream.  He enjoyed...