Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

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...

Patricia “Pattee” Rupert, age 76 of Canton passed away on March 20, 2022.  Pattee was born on January 3, 1946 in New Kensington to the late Henry and Mildred (nee Maier) Ferrari.   She is the loving and devoted mother of two children Lisa (Scott) Spielman and Bryan Rupert; proud grandmother of Austyn, Hayden and Henry; and great=grandmother of Charlotte and Levi.  She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her cousins, Cindee (Rodney) Mose and Robert...

Judy Ann Charlesworth, 66, of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022.  She was born in Watertown, New York, a daughter of the late Vernon and Betty (Gray) Richards.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayla Lynn Smith and foster parents Herb and Myrtle Matthews.  Judy retired after 20 years as a Secretary for the City of Lower Burrell.  She was a member of the VFW#92 and American Legion #868 of Lower Burrell.  She is...

Richard J. Sickles, 80, of Saxonburg passed away on Monday April 25, 2022.  He was the son of the late Ralph H. and Marie (Schmidt) Sickles.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Janet Piontek.  He is survived by a daughter; sister; and several nephews and a niece.  Burial in Lakewood Cemetery will be PRIVATE for the family.

Paul Eugene Cochran, 90, of New Kensington was called to Heaven on April 14, 2022.  He was born November 17, 1931, to Samuel and Katherine (Bowers) Cochran.  Following his graduation from Ken High, Paul served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; his service included time spent in the Aleutian Islands. Paul married his sweetheart, Florence Helen Farneth, on June 25, 1952.  They were married for 50 years until Helen’s passing in 2002.  Following his military...

Arthur “Art” L. Grantz, 74, of New Kensington passed away on Thursday April 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born in 1947 in New Kensington to the late Bill and Thelma (George) Grantz.  Art was a 1966 graduate of Burrell.  He worked at Hart’s Department Store in New Kensington and sold insurance for Western & Southern Insurance.  In 1972 he started working for Allegheny Ludlum and retired after 30 years of service.  As a young man he wanted to do...

Lucille Waterloo Bash went home to be with Jesus on Sunday April 3, 2022.  Lucille was born in South Fork, PA to Joseph and Zella Plows in 1927.  Lucille was a resident of Lower Burrell since 1956.  The past 2 years she spent at Platinum Ridge in Brackenridge.  With her smile and pleasant demeanor, Lucille touched many lives.  She loved God and enjoyed listening to Christian music.  She loved to watch the Hallmark Channel.  She loved and cherished her...

Betty L. (Riggle) Couch, 94, of Lower Burrell passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in her home with her family by her side.  She was born in 1927 in Tarentum, a daughter of the late Roy C. and Anna (Cottingham) Riggle.  She graduated from Tarentum High School in 1945.  Betty was a member of Grace Community Presbyterian Church, in Lower Burrell.  She was a life member of VFW Auxiliary, and spent many years volunteering at Allegheny Valley Hospital and the VA...

Betty J. Bailey, 88, of Arnold passed away on Sunday March 27, 2022.  She was born in Lower Burrell to the late Ollie T. Bailey and Ruth (Bane) Walters.  Betty was a 1951 graduate of Arnold High.  She was an active member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Lower Burrell.  Betty volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Lower Burrell.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, golfing, silver sneakers; yoga at the YMCA, her pet cats, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.  She was employed at...

Nancy E. Quigley, 64, of Apollo, passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2022.  She was born in Pittsburgh to John and Elizabeth (Boish) Fullerton.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her four sisters: Mary P. Reagan, Valerie J. Getner, Catherine A. Fullerton, and Margaret Fullerton.  Nancy loved animals, going to the beach, car shows, cooking, and having family picnic reunions with her family.  She also loved caring for other people.  She especially loved her two...