Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

George L Plumbo 93, passed peacefully Monday, July 19th at home with his wife Carrie at his side.  Carrie (Cherre) Plumbo of Vandergrift, and George were married for 40 years.  They were inseparable, loving and devoted partners and parents who shared children from their previous marriages. George was born in Wendall, PA and grew up in Russellton until he served in the Korean War.  He later moved to New Kensington, where he raised his two sons. He worked for General Motors...

Carole Aarlie Peterson, 88, a longtime resident of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully at home with her children on July 3, 2021.  Carole was born in Viola, Idaho, and grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High school in 1950.  She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Peterson in 1951.  Richard and Carole moved to Lower Burrell in 1965, with their four children, along with their pet dogs, cats, and mice.  The...

Richard G. Colin, Jr, 72, of Leechburg on Saturday July 10, 2021.  Richard was a graduate of Ken High.  He proudly served his country and was active in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971.  He worked as a welder for Allegheny Ludlum for 38 years before his retirement.  Rich was an avid Steeler and Penguin Fan.  He enjoyed golfing and fishing.   He is survived by his beloved wife Judith (Bramini) Colin; children Kevin Colin, of Indianola and Jessica Colin, of...

William “Bill” Daher, 71, of Lower Burrell, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home.  He was born in New Kensington, the son of the late George and Ann (Duplinsky) Daher.  Bill was a security supervisor at the PPG Springdale site for over 30 years.  He was an avid gambler and Pirates fan.  Following the death of his father to prostate cancer, Bill became an active member of the Relay for Life Team, raising money for cancer research and...

Rita B. Emigh, 62, of Vandergrift, passed away on  Friday, June 18, 2021.  An Armstrong County native, Ms. Emigh was born September 25, 1958, in Cambridgeshire, England, at the Wimpole Park Military Hospital, the daughter of the late Franklin D. Emigh Sr. and the late Vivian Edna (Bowser) Emigh.  She was a 1976 graduate of Kittanning High School.  She worked as a nurse's aide in ACMH for a couple of years before moving to California and working in the rice fields...

Gertrude J. (Gert) Middleby, 93, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Gert was born in Natrona to the late George and Odessa (Bermont) Jenson.  Her greatest joy was to spend time with her family, children, and grandchildren.  She loved trips to the casino, camping and was an avid sports fan.  She is survived by her 6 children; Jeannie Middleby, Mike (Kay) Middleby; Joyce (John Donati) Zaffuto, Jamie...

George “Jay” Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Lower Burrell died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence of over 70 years. He passed peacefully, after a period of declining health, with the love of family by his side. Jay was born the son of the late Lila DeWalt and G. Addison Smith in New Kensington. He was educated locally and graduated from Ken High School class of 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1947 on the Admiral’s Flagship Taconic, WWII and on May...

Deborah Lynn Kapalka, 63, of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday June 9, 2021.  She was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Viola (Graham) Kapalka.  Deborah graduated from Valley High School in 1975 and attended the Western School of Business with a degree in the Medical Field.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne R., Martin K., and William M. Kapalka.  She is survived by her brother Joseph Kapalka, of New Kensington and sister Virginia Lee Kapalka, of...

Ronald H. Saylor, 68, of Upper Burrell, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  He was a son of the late Hebert and Anna M. (Messmer) Saylor.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Saylor; his children Kara and Kyle; and his sister Gretchen (Jeff) Schoepf; their children Krista & Erik, all, of Lower Burrell; and sister Elfrieda Saylor.  Private for the Family.  Arrangements entrusted to the Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Lower Burrell, P (724) 335-6500. ...

John Joseph Matisko Jr., of New Kensington, was received into the arms of his Lord and entered Paradise on Monday May 31 2021 at the age of 92. He resided at Logan Place, Senior Living Community, in Lower Burrell for several months following the passing of his wife Martha in November 2020.  John was the son of the late John J. Matisko Sr. and Elizabeth Tirdel Matisko, and was born in Arnold Pa. He graduated from Arnold High School in 1947 and served with the US Army at Fort Bliss...