Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Dennis James Kulikowski Sr., 73, of Lower Burrell peacefully passed away Thursday October 21, 2021. Dennis was born in Pittsburgh, Pa to Margaret “Rita” (Fey) Kulikowski and Richard Albert Kulikowski on November 2, 1947. He graduated from Burrell High School in 1966 and went on to join the United States Marines Corp. He married his wife, Anna “Annie” (Nealer) Kulikowski on November 15, 1969. He adored his dog Heidi, loved to bass fish from his boat with his son, and...

Clement Edward Valchar, 88, formerly of Lower Burrell, passed away on Sunday October 17, 2021 at Amber Woods Assisted Living in Cheswick.  He was born on May 12, 1933 in Tarentum, PA to the late Martin and Katherine( Klanica) Valchar. He was a 1951 graduate of Tarentum High School and he graduated in 1958 from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Chemical Engineering.  Clement was hardworking, intelligent, and no-nonsense.  He was devoutly Catholic, and even though he...

Dorothy R. (Shadle) Moore,101, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 1, 2020.  She was born in 1919 in Greensburg, PA to the late William D. and Myra A. (Addie) Shadle.  She was the wife of the late William E. Moore and they made their home in Lower Burrell since 1935.  She was proud of her age and living independently for so many years.  She treasured spending time with family and friends and gave generously of herself and her time to anyone. ...

Dennis Luke, 78, of Lower Burrell passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021.  He was the son of late George and Annamae Luke.  After graduating from Ken High he attended Slippery Rock College and obtained his Masters in business from the University of Pittsburgh.  He retired from Gulf Research as the Director of Corporate Real Estate Eastern Division.  He was a jack of all trades.  There was nothing he couldn’t build or fix.  He instilled a love for family...

Arthur James Scherf, 89, of Lower Burrell, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice on Friday, October 8, 2021 surrounded by family.   Arthur enjoyed a long career as a Division Manager at Oberg Carbide Punch & Die after his service in the Korean War where he earned the Bronze Star as a Sergeant First Class. Upon his retirement, he spent much of his time gardening and cutting the grass, driving his wife to the mall, and celebrating every holiday, minor and major, with his...

Randall K. Mator, age 59, of Lower Burrell passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Randall graduated from Burrell High School and a technical school for welding.  He was a self-employed as a mechanic.  He was preceded in death by his father John J. Mator and three siblings, Elizabeth, Christopher and Mark.  He is survived by his mother Dorothy Mator, son Jason Mator; significant other Katheryn Orkis; brother John J. (Deborah) Mator, Jr.; sisters...

Larry J. Rearick, 78, of Lower Burrell passed away after a long illness on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born in Verona, a son of Orman Rearick and Phyllis Bibza.  He was a retired truck driver from Burrell Construction.  He enjoyed socializing with his friends at the V.F.W. in Lower Burrell and the Hunter’s & Fisherman’s Club of New Kensington.  He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 92, Hunter’s & Fisherman’s Club, Moose-New...

Phyllis E. Beatty, 89,  of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 9, 2021.  She was a daughter to the late Earl and Anna (Schnorr) Beatty.  Phyllis was active in her church and a women with strong faith.  She was always smiling and had a good heart.  She loved to play Bingo and playing cards.  Phyllis always enjoyed her bus trips.  She loved her family and we loved her.  She is survived by her niece Melissia (Jack) Smith, of...

Angela “Angie” (Pierro) Maughan, age 79, of Plum, passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021.  She was born September 20, 1941 in Pittsburgh, to the late Patrick and Margaret (Gamerlengo) Pierro.  She is preceded in death by her loving companion, Angelo Ferraco, Jr.   Angie was the loving mother of Jay (Sherry) Yohe, Dale Yohe and the late Patrick Yohe; grandmother of Tyler and Nicole Yohe and Kyle Lopez; sister of the late Joann Trofnoff.  She enjoyed...

Joseph J. Cosentino, Jr. “Pappy Joe” passed away on Friday August 20, 2021, after a long and joyful life at the age of 93 years old.  He was born in North Side, PA in 1927 – And proud of it.  Not Pittsburgh, North Side.  He excelled in many different sports throughout his school years – including football and boxing – and gave all that up prior to his senior year in high school to enlist in the Army during World War II.  After induction...