Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Dennis J. Beck, 71, of Lower Burrell passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday August 18, 2022.  He was the only son of the late Donald and Thelma (Evey) Beck.  Dennis never met a stranger.  Every person in the world, to him, was just a friend he hadn’t met yet.  He proudly owned Dennis Beck Lawn Service and provided lawn care to many local customers.   He was a member of Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell.  He...

Larry R. Gamble, 78, of Apollo, stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  Larry was born in 1943 in New Kensington to the late Lee and Mary Gamble.  He graduated from New Kensington High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Larry worked and retired from Alcoa Technical Center.  He was a dedicated member of the Masonic Seneca Lodge No. 805 where he served as Master.  Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed...

Joseph Ronald Quarles, 81, of Penn Hills passed away on Monday August 1, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Ernest and Beulah Quarles.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Dorothy Imogene Shanta, Ernest, Ottis, Michael and Robert Quarles.  Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Deborah Quarles; father of Joseph Ronald Quarles Jr; Preston Quarles, Patricia Sluka, Travis (Tammi) Quarles and Desiree (Anthony) Palombo; 13...

Antonette Palmisano Julian, a longtime resident of Saltsburg, PA, died peacefully at home on July 12, 2022. She was 91 years old. Antonette was born in 1931 in Vandergrift, PA, to Mary (Nardulli) and John Palmisano, who became American citizens after emigrating from Noci, a town in Italy’s southern province of Apulia. Family hardships necessitated combining two households, and she was raised with extended family, including 3 brothers, an uncle, and 4 cousins, in the Kiski Valley area,...

Rose V. Blake, 71 of Vandergrift, passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022.  She was born in New Kensington to the late Raymond and Virginia (Clark) Hooks.  She was preceded in death by her sister Paula Hooks.  Rose loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband Gary L. Blake of Vandergrift, sons Robert (Maribeth) Blake, Gary V. (Angela) Blake and Jason (Amber) Blake, all of Apollo; twin daughters Alicea (Alex) Messmer and Amanda...

Camillo J. Bianco, Sr. 82, passed away on Monday June 6, 2022.  He was a lifelong resident of Lower Burrell.  A trip to the store easily lasted 30 minutes because he knew no strangers.  He enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets, decaf coffee, crossword puzzles and animals.  Camillo proudly served on the USS Mt. McKinley ship in the Navy.  Most importantly he loved his family.  He was always willing to give anyone a helping hand (see what we did...

Charles E. “Chuck” Zacharias, Sr, 78 of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday June 2, 2022.  He was born in Pittsburgh to the late Albert and Christine (Graham) Zacharias.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Frank, Rich, Billy and Jimmy Zacharias.  He enjoyed bowling and was a corn hole champion.  Chuck enjoyed his family picnics and Sunday fun days.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Mary Lou (Smith) Zacharias; his son Charles E....

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Lois M. (Loughlin) Trofka, passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2022 which was her 95th birthday.  She was born in New Kensington to the late Frank and Ella Sweeney.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Adam Trofka, daughter Lynn (Loughlin) Castman; daughter-in-law Kathleen (Stefick) Loughlin and grandson David Loughlin.  Lois was a New Ken High School graduate.  She is survived by her children; Gail Pradelli of Phoenix, Arizona, Gary (Eloise) Loughlin of Apollo, and...

Louise Roseann (Covey) Clawson, 84, of New Kensington passed away on Friday May 20, 2022.  She was born in New Kensington to the late Herbert and Louise (Carrier) Covey.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Clawson, her son Matthew Scott Hanyo, sister Patricia Markle, brothers Herbert Covey and Harvey Covey.  Louise retired from K-Mart Corporation as a Human Resource Manager after 21 years of service.  She worked part time for Upper...