Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Norman B. Nichols, 95, of Lower Burrell, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Concordia at Ridgewood Place in Plum. He was born February 20, 1924 in Arnold, son of the late Thomas and Hazel Nichols. Norman was a supervisor for Duquesne Light, retiring after over 40 years of service. He was proud to have served his country in the Army during WWII. Norman was an avid Pitt football and basketball fan, devoted Steeler fan and enjoyed NASCAR, baseball and golfing. Besides his parents, he was preceded...

Vilma (Barkasi) Morgante, 100, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Thursday July 4, 2019 in her home with her daughter by her side.  She was born on June 21, 1919 in Houston Run, daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Botos) Barkasi.  Vilma previously lived in Braeburn where her children delivered papers and attended school where Vilma was a member of the Braeburn School PTA.  For 26 years Mrs. Morgante was the seamstress and tailor for J.C. Penney’s before...

Elizabeth J. Speer, 89, of Oakmont, formerly of New Kensington passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Westminster Place Presbyterian Sr. Care on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was born on October 6, 1929 in Kittanning to the late Cecil & Olive (Rau) Booher.  She worked as a receptionist for Bell Telephone.  Elizabeth was a 50 year member of the Apollo Eastern Star; Treasurer of Sunday school class; 1st and 2nd grade Sunday school teacher; Wafola class,...

  Charlotte F. (Meisner) Tomayko, 84, of Lower Burrell, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in New Kensington on May, 7, 1935 to the late Frank and Charlotte (Kalinski) Meisner.  She was a 1953 graduate of Ken High.  She volunteered as an aide in Catholic and public schools in Lower Burrell; worked with handicapped children and cooked for Meals on Wheels.  Charlotte attended...

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Richard Mark Zelley, Jr., 40 passed away suddenly at his parent’s home in Georgia on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Known as “Chip” to his family and friends, he was born in Salisbury, Maryland on November 20, 1978.   As both of his parents were born and raised in Lower Burrell, Chip and his younger brother Peter would often  visit their grandparents in this area.  Chip was best known for his love of adventure and the outdoors.  He was a student in...

Nathan James Macklin, 44, a US Army Veteran of New Kensington, formerly of Apollo, passed away Thursday 06 June, 2019.   He was the son of Lorraine (Morse) Valenta and Jeffrey Lee Macklin; Step-son of Terrance C. Valenta.  Nathan was the loving brother of Scott Anthony (Erika) Macklin, of Star Junction, PA and loving brother of Marcy Anne Fleeharty, of Berkeley Springs, WV; his adoring nephews, Avery Sage Fleeharty of Morgantown, WV, Ian Joseph Lombardo and Brian Alan Macklin both of Star...

Elaine Irene (Bing) Pettigrew, 61, of Lower Burrell, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 27, 2019 at UMPC Shadyside, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Elaine was born February 25, 1958 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Thomas E. Bing, Sr. and Lois (Plyler) Bing. Growing up in Lower Burrell, Elaine was a 1976 graduate of Burrell High School; she later graduated with a dual Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science and...

  Nicholas A. Ciccocioppo, 25, of Lower Burrell, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.  He was born August 5, 1993 in Natrona Heights.  He is the dear son of Anthony and Sharette (Royer) Ciccocioppo, of Lower Burrell.  He was the special brother of Eryn (Billy) Gaffney, of Lower Burrell; nephew of Toni (Chuck) Stapinski, of Lower Burrell; Larry (Beth) Royer, of Ohio; Lenna Royer, of CA., and Mary (Jeff) Stirland, of Lower Burrell; also numerous cousins.  He was...