On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Linda Jean (Rupprecht) Roscoe, 75, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved children, Jeffrey (Kim), James (Cathy) and Marianne (Curt). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Toni (Nick), Giovanni, Tyler (Erica), Shaelyn, Sydney, Kolbe and Phebe; and great-grandchildren, Gianni and Grayson; all of whom were the loves of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, "Jack" and Elizabeth Rupprecht; and brothers, John...

Mary J. (Snyder) Good, 88, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Harrison City, passed away on September 25, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1932 in Rimersburg, PA, to Roy and Hannah (Chandler) Snyder. Mary worked in the cafeteria at Penn-Trafford School District, retiring after more than 20 years of service. She was a lifetime member of Penn-Zion's Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed being a part of the ELCW Women's Group. She had an immense love for animals, but her greatest joy came...

Randal Joseph Bender "Randy"  age 62, of Delmont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. Randy was born on May 22, 1958 in Altoona, PA, to the late Joseph and Arvilla Bender. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Debra (Janicki); three children, Miranda (Sean) Floor, Chad (fiancee, Samantha) Bender, and Nadia (Timothy) Speney; two brothers, Jed (Renee) Bender and Chris (Terri) Bender; a sister, Mari Ann (Ron) Eberhart; and many nieces and nephews. Randy had a...

James Arthur Jones Age 54 of Blairsville, formerly of Pitcairn, passed away on September 24, 2020. Loving father of Jimmy A. Jones, Jr. Beloved brother of Carl Jones and P.J. Higgins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Russell and Shirley (Stiffey) Jones; and sisters, Cheryl and Diane Jones. James attended Gateway High School and went on to honorably service in the US Army. He worked many various carpenter jobs in the area including DRS in...

Lila E. Klingensmith, age 103, of Penn Township, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1917 on the family farm in Penn Township, to the late William and Sarah (Reger) Loughner. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Delmont. Lila loved to bake, tend to her flowers, and enjoyed bingo. She is survived by her loving daughter, Shirley L. (William) Kline; three grandchildren, William J. "Tag" Kline, Tammy L. (Gerald) Stouffer, and Holly Beth Kline;...

William R. Lewis, 64, of Derry Twp., died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital. Bill was born on January 4, 1956 in Greensburg, to Marion L. Howell Lewis and the late Eugene H. Lewis. He was a 1974 graduate of Penn-Trafford High School. Bill was a talented drummer and he and his band, Sagebrush, won the 1983 state country music band competition. One of their prizes was an all-expense-paid trip to Nashville to perform on stage at the Grand Old Opry. In addition to...

Julia L. Harvison, 86, a resident of Westmoreland Manor, formerly of Harrison Park, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 in Westmoreland Manor. She was born on July 4, 1934 in Jeannette, to the late Bashir and Jamelia (Esau) Abraham. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late John N. Harvison. Julia grew up in Jeannette, and graduated in 1953 from Jeannette High School, attended Indiana State Teacher's College. She met the love of her life, John Nicholas Harvison, and began a...

Rosalie R. (Ralph) Schade Age 93 of Delmont, PA, passed away on September 19, 2020. Born on September 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Duncan) Ralph and the wife of the late Robert Schade. Rosalie was a selfless, devoted wife, mother and nana. Throughout her life she continued to teach and positively influence everyone she met in a loving way. She is survived by her children, Deborah (David) Shushnar, and Mark (Beverly) Schade; grandchild, Marissa Schade. Along...

Patricia Ann (Kelly) McKillop-Gatto, age 90 of Monroeville, passed away on September 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kenneth McKillop and the late Joseph A. Gatto. Loving mother of Robert (the late Monika) McKillop, Mark McKillop, and Todd (Debbie) McKillop. Cherished grandmother of Bobby (Staci), Chris (Terresia), and Scott (Lauren) McKillop; and great-grandmother of Ava, Bobby, Taylen, Crew, Harper, and Weston; also survived  by her sister, Mary "Pudge" Kelly....

Alice Ruth (Eichelberger) McCloskey Age 96 of Pitcairn, PA, passed away on September 18, 2020. Born on June 19, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Annie (Betz) Eichelberger and the wife of the late Thomas McCloskey. Alice spent most of her life as a homemaker, caring for everyone around her. She will always be known as mother figure to everyone, not just her immediate family. She is survived by her children; Thomas (Grace) McCloskey, Stan (Gloria) McCloskey, Robert J. McCloskey,...