Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Of Upper Burrell, Age 92 on Saturday November 10, 2018 Renaldo (Renie) R. Rametta passed away of natural causes.  He leaves his wife, Margaret Ann (Taylor) Rametta, two sons: George Rametta, his wife Marjorie (Kiffer) Rametta, and John E. Rametta, his wife Judith (DiNobile) Rametta and 5 grandchildren: Julie (Brian) Kramer, Jon Rametta, Scott (Kyleigh) Rametta, Jennie Rametta and Jack Rametta.  Renie is the son of the late Salvatore and Lucia (Mangarella) Rametta and is also...

Betsyann Peoples, 97, of Lower Burrell, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Harmar Village Care Center. She was born in Cleveland Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Vivian (Dilley) Hartill. Betsyann will be remembered by her family and friends as a person who loved animals and enjoyed volunteering for the Citizens General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and the New to You Shop. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Peoples Jr. and brothers, John, Richard and...

SAMUEL N. REO Of New Kensington, peacefully surrounded by his family on October 18, 2018.  Beloved husband of Carol Reo.  Dear father of Samuel (Debbie) Reo of Lower Burrell & Robin (Steve) Lauffer of Leechburg; Loving Pappy to Steven & Shane Lauffer.  Brother of James (Cindy) Reo of Lower Burrell.  Sam was preceded in death by his parents, James & Mary Reo.  A Funeral service will be held in Trinity United Christian Church, Lower Burrell on Monday, Oct....

Kenneth Lee Blandford, 49, of Allegheny Township, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018, one day before his 50th birthday,  in Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia. He was born in New Kensington, son of Lillian Masiarik Blandford and the late Alfred G. Blandford.Ken was a truck driver for Herb Gregg Trucking and Supply and a member of Puckety Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell. Ken enjoyed hunting and fishing in Tionesta, going to Lernerville and car shows, and was a former member of local...

In Memorium

Raymond J. Nydes of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 80.  Born in New Kensington, Pa. to John H. Nydes of New Kensington and Marie A. Slovick of New Kensington, he was a 1955 graduate of Ken-Hi High School.  Ray lived in the New Kensington and Lower Burrell areas all his life.  He was a very accomplished handy man and electrician.  He had worked for Star Market and Loblaw’s grocery store chains, Air Products, Dale’s...

Isaiah L. Ball-Copney On Wednesday, September 19, 2018 of Allegheny Twp., Loving son of Kayla Ball, Heart & Soul grandson of James & Stacey Ball, dear great grandson of Howard “G-Pap” Knoll & the late Patricia Knoll, and the late Lawrence Copney, Jr.; also the son of Owen Copney, grandson of the late Darrell Lewis & Denise Copney;  Survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins who dearly loved him.  A graveside funeral service will be held...

Age 28, of Lower Burrell, died unexpectedly at home on Monday September 10, 2018. Loving father of Leigha Orr. He is the dear son of Jeffrey (Marie) Orr and Bonnie (David) Rugh.  Special brother of Brandy Orr, of whom he was so proud.  Step-brother of Adrianna (Aaron) Switala, David Rugh, Christopher (Veronica) Rugh, and Alyssa Kerchner.  Grandson of Beverly Becker & the late Andrew Becker, and the late Edward & Eunice Orr.  Cody was an avid soccer player for...

Jean M. Scheid, born 93 years ago, died peacefully Friday, Sept 7, 2018 at Presbyterian Senior Care, with her youngest daughter at her side. Jean was the beloved wife of the late surgeon, Dr. John (Jack) Scheid. She was born and raised in Duquesne, PA, to the late EJ and "Mid” Schorr. There she attended Duquesne High School and St.Joseph's Church. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1946, a psychology major and a TriDeIt. She met her husband,...

MaryEllen Wallace of Lower Burrell, on September 5, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Wallace.  Dear mother of Robert A. (Laila) Wallace, Ronald A. (Michelle) Wallace and Richard A. (Heather) Wallace.  Loving Grammy and Gaga to Jacob Wallace, Kassidy Wallace, Nicholas Wallace, Emilee Wallace, Angelina Burns, Shauna Haycox, Briana Cady & Marissa Burns.  She was preceeded in death by her parents Francis & Marie Johnston; brothers Frank...