Diana E. Miller, 79 of Irwin passed away suddenly, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her home. She was born May 11, 1944 in Arona a daughter of the late James and Irma (Henry) Doyle. She owned and operated Diana’s Beauty Shop in Manor for over 25 years. In addition to her love and dedication to her family Diana shared a deep commitment to her church where she was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Harrison City, the L.C.W. at the church, and was in charge of the altar for many...

    Barry L. Highberger, 72, of Herminie, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born September 12, 1951 in Sewickley Township, PA. Son of the late Howard A. and Theora “Faye” (Morgan) Highberger. He graduated from the former Sewickley Township High School Class of 1969, during which he studied Agriculture in Votech and was in 4H. Barry was a member of Hilltop United Methodist Church in Madison, PA...

    Clara Ann (Smolcic) Marsich, 92, of Yukon, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Frick Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 30, 1931 in Yukon, PA. Daughter of the late Peter J. and Anna (Hustack) Smolcic. She graduated from South Huntingdon High School Class of 1949. Clara was a lifetime member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Yukon, PA. She was also a member of the SNPJ Lodge 729 and the Croatian Fraternal...

Nancy P. (Shaffer) Brandstetter, 79, of Irwin, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 12, 1944 in Arona, PA. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Pearl E. (Exton) Shaffer. She graduated from Hempfield High School Class of 1962, during which she worked as a candy striper at Westmoreland Hospital. After graduation, she lived in Orlando, FL for a year. Nancy was a loving...

    Billie Joanna Hough, 80, passed away peacefully at home while having her hand held by her loving husband and her two daughters on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born to the late Lloyd Asbury and Lola (Reppa) Warner. Preceded in death by her sisters, Della Ellen Colebank, Doris R. Ianni, Gailyn June Pitzer and also her brother Lloyd Asbury Warner Jr. She is survived by her sister Kathryn P. Fulmer (Allan). Billie was the heart of our home and family. Billie married her high school...

    Luther “Dean” Miller, 90, of New Stanton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 4, 1933 in Madison, PA. Son of the late Paul J. and Blanche (Eisman) Miller. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dean worked and retired from Frank Kukurin Co. as a Heavy Equipment Operator after 20+ years of service. He was an active member of the...

    Raymond “Tod” Spalla, 83, of Herminie, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 14, 1940 in New Eagle, PA. Son of the late Lucian L. and Marion Catherine (Todd) Spalla. Tod was a self-made man and a master of many trades.  He excelled in construction, carpentry, mechanics, welding, and electrical to name a few.  He was always in demand and...

    Vernae M. (Choban) Draus, 70, of Lowber, PA, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. She was born September 24, 1953 in Greensburg, PA. Daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Coffer) Choban. She graduated from Yough Senior High School Class of 1972. Vernae worked in telemarketing for 39 years, as well as being a nurse’s aide for several years at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. At 23 years old she...

Robert C. Hoffer, 84, of Madison, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Transitions Healthcare in North Huntingdon, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1939 in Arona, PA. Son of the late Arthur J. and Pearl (Higgins) Hoffer. Bob was a graduate of the former Sewickley Township High School Class of 1957. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was trained as a paratrooper. He was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Arona, PA and a...

    William Stephen “Wild Bill” Lochner, 71, of Madison, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 3, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA. Son of the late William C. and Mary Jane (Bayko) Lochner. He graduated from Norwin High School Class of 1969 and was on the football team. After graduation, Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a proud veteran. He was a member of The Church...