Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Frank D. Spiering, 89, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday May 22, 2023.  He was born in Lower Burrell, a son of George G. and Martha (Rice) Spiering.  Hard work was instilled in Frank and his siblings throughout the years they were raised on the family farm.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents, son Christopher Spiering and several brothers and sisters.  Frank was known for selling “Frank’s Sweet Corn” in...

Miriam “Mim” Arteritano, 97, formerly of Lower Burrell went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2023.  She was the only daughter of the late John and Anne Behanna.  She was preceded by her husband Joseph G. Arteritano.  She attended California University and earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education.  She was a member of St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Lower Burrell, where she was involved being the Co-chair for the church renovation, was a...

Genieve E. Hebner, 99, of Leechburg passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023 in AGH Forbes Hospital.  She was born in Lower Burrell to the late Herbert and Annabelle Benemann.  She was preceded by her husband Frederick L. Hebner, Sr., her son Frederick L. Hebner, Jr.; 1 brother and 2 sisters.  Genieve enjoyed cooking, gardening, keeping busy around her house and especially attending Allegheny Presbyterian Church.  She is survived by her children Elaine Robbins of New...

Nancy J. Uzelac (Menhart) 85 of Lower Burrell, PA, died Monday May 29, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 4,1937 in Springdale, PA.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Menhart.  Nancy was a talented seamstress and avid gardener.  She was also  very active with the Democratic party.  Nancy enjoyed going to the beach with her husband and was dreaming of that in her final days.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frederic...

Robert Edward (“PAA”) Prindle, 94, of Lower Burrell passed away in the early morning of Tuesday May 30, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Marguerite (Pyne) Prindle. Also preceded in death by his brothers Vincent and Lex Prindle, sister Sally Bogovich, and son-in-law Philip McCafferty. Robert graduated from IUP with a B.S. in Education and his Masters from Duquesne University. Robert retired in 1991 from the Burrell School District, where he was a teacher for over 30...

Shirl (Orsini) Warsing – best known by her family simply as “Gram” –passed away at the age of 87 on Monday May 15, 2023 on a beautiful sunny day in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.   Shirl was born in New Kensington to the late Phillip and Mabel Orsini.  She was attended Ken High where she graduated in 1955.  She married Lyle “Red” Warsing and together they raised her children Cindy Douds (Dennis) and Randy Guido. ...

Patricia Ann Lewandowski, 90, of New Kensington, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 30, 2023 with family members at her side.  She was born to the late Charles “Red” Leroy and Christine (Bell) Harkins on November 5th, 1932.  She was a 1951 graduate of Ken High, New Kensington. She worked at various places including the former Citizens General Hospital as a lab technician, head cashier at JCPenney’s and New Kensington Arnold School District for 23 years as a...

Kathleen R. Tuttle, 71, of Plum, passed away peacefully on Friday April 14, 2023.  She was a daughter of the late Walter and Elaine Baker.  She is survived by her daughter Felicia Tuttle and her husband Bill.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Dorothy J. (McGinnis) Piekarski, 92, formerly of Vandergrift greeted our Lord peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023.  She was the only child of the late Cecil and Helen McGinnis.  Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Vandergrift High School and has remained lifelong friends with her classmates Dorrie and Dolly.  She easily made friends everywhere she went, even if she just met you in the grocery store, you became her friend.  Dorothy loved all animals, and they enjoyed her...

Shirley M. DeBerry, 81, of Lower Burrell passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023.  She was a daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Teets) Gordon.  Shirley enjoyed spending time outdoors cross-county skiing and water skiing.  She enjoyed vacationing at varies beaches and enjoying the beauty that surrounded her.  Shirley especially enjoyed holidays and the time she spent with her family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her husband Donald L. DeBerry.  She is...