All Obituaries

Marian J. (Stitt) Shaner, 93, of Leechburg, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Quality Life Services in Apollo, PA. She was born September 11, 1930 in Edmon, PA to the late James B. and Myrna (Pierce) Stitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Shaner, and sister, Alice Jane Ignatz. Marian’s long career included many positions, from an Avon Consultant to a Realtor for Howard Hanna to being a greeter at Walmart in her 80s. She is...

Darrell C. Crofutt, Sr., 78, of North Apollo, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. A son of the late Charles Crofutt and Julia (Coulter) Crofutt, he was born February 7, 1945 in Apollo, PA. Darrell was a proud Air Force Veteran who retired after 20 years of service.  He was then employed as a machinist by Rearick Tooling Inc. in Spring Church.  He was Protestant by faith.  He was a member of the VFW Post #566.  Darrell had a...

Angeline C. (Casalone) Guido, 91, of Hyde Park, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital. A daughter of the late Carlo Casalone and Josephine (Arduino) Casalone, she was born November 12, 1931 in South Leechburg, PA. Angeline was employed as a bank teller at First National Bank of Leechburg for 40 years before retiring in the early 1990s.  She was a very active member of Christ the King Church in Gilpin Township and enjoyed participating in volunteer work...

Barbara A. (Smith) Altman, 76, of Tionesta, formerly of Gilpin Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in her residence. A daughter of the late Mike Smith and Anna (Kostiuk) Smith, she was born April 26, 1947 in Natrona Heights, PA. Barbara retired as a hairdresser after doing hair for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, quilting, basket weaving and gardening. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Dean A. Altman of Tionesta; her son, Eric L. Altman...

Barbara A. (Artman) Shaner, 87, of Leechburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Quality Life Services, Apollo. She was born March 6, 1936, in Leechburg, to the late Dwight Vernie Artman and Bertha Jane (Glass) Artman. Barbara was a retired nurse’s aide with 27 years of service having worked for Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights.  She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

Ufemio A. “Fem” Biagioni, 102, of Leechburg, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. A son of the late Angelo Biagioni and Nella A. (Cecchi) Biagioni, he was born June 11, 1921 in San Romano, Italy. Fem served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Boise Cruser during World War II.  He was a self-employed owner/operator of Fem’s Beer Distributing in Leechburg for 25 years before retiring in 1981.  He enjoyed hunting and...

Howard M. Newell, 90, of Cheswick, PA (formerly of Leechburg), passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Concordia at Fox Chapel. He was born December 6, 1932, in North Braddock, to the late James M. and Wanda (Wyant) Newell. Howard served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an electronics specialist with 44 years of service with Westinghouse (later named Powerex) of Youngwood.  He was a member of Puckety Presbyterian Church, Lower Burrell, where he...

Rebecca J. (Mozga) Hutcherson, 74, of Leechburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. A daughter of the late Carl Mozga and Margaret (Chikar) Mozga, she was born July 6, 1949 in Natrona Heights, PA. Rebecca had been employed as a switch board operator with Alltel Communications and Allegheny Health Network for over 40 years combined.  She was a member of Hebron Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg.  Becky’s daughter and...

Joseph D. Silicki, 73, of West Leechburg, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Rolling Hills Nursing Facility in Bridgeport, Ohio. A son of the late Constantine Silicki and Stephanie (Borowski) Silicki, he was born February 10, 1950 in Natrona Heights, PA. Joseph was a 1968 graduate of Kiski Area High School. He furthered his education at various colleges and universities, earning his Bachelor’s degree and several certificates of learning.  During the Vietnam War, he...

Leon M. Klingensmith, 80, of Parks Township, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. A son of the late Leon James Klingensmith and Roberta Vernie (Morgan) Klingensmith, he was born January 15, 1943 in Leechburg, PA. Leon had been employed as a foreman by Stanford Home Centers in Apollo, Allegheny Township, and Monroeville throughout his career spanning over 20 years until he retired in 2000.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leechburg....