All Obituaries

Betty Lou (Unger) Couch, 90, of Allegheny Township, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in her residence. A daughter of the late Frank Oscar Unger and Amanda Mae (Gifford) Unger, she was born April 30, 1932 in Cadogan, PA. Betty was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.  She enjoyed crocheting, dancing, singing, bowling, playing pool and shuffle board, and putting together picture puzzles. Survivors include her beloved and dedicated husband of 46 years, Trafford D....

Louis Robert Moran, 79, of Hyde Park, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in his residence. A son of the late Thomas Moran and Thelma (Hazen) Moran, he was born March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Louis was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force.  He had been employed as a supervisor by Alcoa in Plum for 19 years before retirement.  He also worked for Export Tire Co. previously.  Louis was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and...

Katherine (Slomka) Kunselman of Brookville, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM. She was the daughter of William David Slomka and Anna Sylvia (Yajko) Slomka. Katherine was born on April 1, 1940 in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania. She retired in 2002. Katherine enjoyed dancing to all types of music. She enjoyed traveling to Christian conventions or conferences, crocheting lap covers for nursing home residents, and crocheting afghans and dish cloths for...

Janet Rose (Hollis) Held, 72, of Gilpin Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in her residence. A daughter of the late Robert Hollis and Geraldine (Fulton) Hollis, she was born January 26, 1951 in Plum, PA. Janet had been employed as an inspector for Compenectics in Monroeville before retirement.  She was of the Catholic faith.  She loved spending time with her husband Daniel, camping, sewing and knitting.  Janet enjoyed vegetable gardening and growing over 100...

Maria Louise Freilino-Glunt, 56, of Penn Hills, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her beloved grandmother’s home in Leechburg. A daughter of John Banichar and Karen Freilino, she was born February 13, 1967 in New Kensington, PA. Maria had been employed as a Senior Research Scientist for the University of Pittsburgh for over 30 years.  She wholeheartedly loved her two dogs, Zena and Zeus, affectionately known as her “Puppas.”  Maria enjoyed reading,...

Gerald K. Frederick Jr., 52, of West Leechburg, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in his home. A son of Gerald K. Frederick Sr. and Betty (Troup) Frederick, he was born May 28, 1970 in Natrona Heights, PA. Jerry was a graduate of West Virginia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts.  He had been employed as a digital print press operator by R.R. Donnelley (RRD) of Pittsburgh for over 20 years. Jerry enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, playing...

Mary Frances (Canil) Frank, age 93, loving mother of three and adoring wife to Ronald E. Frank passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.  Mary “Fuff”, will be dearly missed by her husband of 73 years.  A devoted couple and wonderful example of life and love, theirs is truly a great love story that began simply enough at “The Big G”.  The girl with the big dimples, white blouse and...

Allen Joseph Knappenberger, youngest son of John and Ellen (Richards) Knappenberger, was born February 3, 1926 in Allegheny Township in Westmoreland County, PA. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 58 years, Retha J. (Patterson) Knappenberger, his brothers, John and Clifford Knappenberger, his sister, Vivian Mauthe, and a son-in-law, Jerry W. Appleton.  His wife of 11 years, Jean (Black) Watterson Knappenberger, died in June 2018. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy...

Vonnie (Ankeny) Ferretti, 76, of Leechburg, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Eugene Ankeny and Helen (Lookabaugh) Ankeny, she was born on November 12, 1946 in New Kensington, PA. Vonnie enjoyed spending time with her family – “The Dream Team”, especially her two granddaughters.  A dedicated volunteer, she could be found at most Leechburg activities.  In the summer, she was always found at the...

Ida Mae (Lamison) George, 89, of Allegheny Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in her residence. A daughter of the late James H. Lamison and Loey M. (Beckett) Lamison, she was born December 22, 1933 in Armstrong County, PA. Ida Mae was a graduate of Freeport Area High School.  She had been employed in the medical records Dept. at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights for over 20 years before retiring in 1980.  She was a member of the Vandergrift Fire...