Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

George A. Dudek, 66, of Lower Burrell passed away in the company of his family on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  He was born in 1954 to the late Henry and Evelyn (Spiering) Dudek.  Before retirement, he worked for PA. Department of Revenue.  He married Denise Latz in 1981 and together they raised two daughters Ashley and Catherine.  George loved country music, cars, and his vegetable garden.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his five...

William (Bill) Beattie, 83, of Apollo, formerly of New Kensington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 22, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of the late Ida Pearl (Adams) Beattie; Loving father of Stephanie (Sean) Miller, of Vandergrift and Brian (Leeann Kozlowski) Beattie, of Apollo.  He is survived by his sisters, Barbara (George) Adams, of Lower Burrell and Jane (the late Frank) Brunetti of New Kensington; granddaughter, Marissa (Steve) Cox, of Apollo;...

Mildred Ann Ferrari, 95 of Plymouth, MI, formerly of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020.  Mildred was born on March 29, 1925 in New Kensington, PA to her parents, the late Harry Charles and Mildred (nee' Frampton) Maier.  She was the beloved wife of 41 years to the late Henry Ferrari; loving and devoted mother of Patricia Rupert; proud grandmother of Lisa (Scott) Spielman and Bryan (Kelly) Rupert and great-grandmother of Henry Spielman, Austyn Rupert and...

 Elaine W. Baughman, 94, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Thursday October 29, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.  She was born in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late Earl and Rachel (Mackey) Roberts.  She lived in Lower Burrell for 65 years before moving to Tampa to be close with family.  Elaine was a member of Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell.  She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and frequently...

Ronald J. Slater Jr. 65, of Upper Burrell passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 27, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a yearlong battle with necrotizing pancreatitis.  He was born in New Kensington to the late  Ronald J. and Dolores (Pokusa) Slater.  Ron was a 1973 graduate of Burrell High School and then went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh.  For 40 years, Ron worked for the University of Pittsburgh, mostly in the role of Student...

Selma Mae Makara, 86, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully at her home on Friday October 30, 2020.  She was born in Martins Ferry Ohio to the late Ernie and Mary (Adda) Corey.  Selma was a 1952 graduate of Arnold High School.  She was a member of St. George Orthodox Church.  Selma was a custodian of Burrell School District for many years before retiring.  “Mommy” enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, electronic games, her TV shows, watching many bird...

Dolores E. (Dunmire) Kowalski,77, of New Kensington passed away peacefully in St. Margaret's Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer on Monday October 19, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late John A. and Pauline (Means) Dunmire. Dolores was a 1961 graduate of Ken High.  She was the Secretary and Treasurer for a lengthy period of time at Kowalski Coal & Salvage Company, owned and operated by her ex-husband Frank Kowalski, Jr.  Before her retirement, she...

Barbara A. (Gigler) Pallone, 84, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday October 12, 2020 at the Presbyterian Senior Care, ending her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Barbara was raised and lived in Arnold until 1975 when she moved to New Kensington.  Barbara worked at the New Kensington K-mart in the mid-sixties and retired from employment at the Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit as a classroom aid for 20 years, where she attended to students of...