Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Phyllis D. Barclay-Paolo, 95, of New Kensington.  Passed away peacefully on Sunday July 30, 2023.  Daughter of the late Harry E. and Janet K. Double.  Also preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years Adam B. Barclay, Jr., her 2nd husband of 27 years Samuel Paolo and step-son Scott Paolo.  Phyllis enjoyed dancing, summers in Topsail, winters in Arizona and Key West, and of course her ice cream.  Her greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren, and...

Patricia A. “Pat” (Slavin) Reel, age 74 of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Saturday September 23, 2023.  She was born in Uniontown to the late William and Delores Slavin.  Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, William, Clarence, and George Slavin.  Pat was a proud Navy Veteran and dedicated her life to her nursing career.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and in recent years she enjoyed 3 “D” diamond...

Shirley (McCain) Probel, 92, of Saver passed away peacefully in Jupiter Florida on Tuesday the 19th of September 2023.  She was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Gilmore) McCain.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lawrence E. Probel, her sons Larry D. Probel and Eric S. Probel.  She was an avid volunteer for many local charities in the local area.  Shirley is survived by her son Curtis A. Probel of Bognor Regis,...

Audrey “Jean” Morrow, 89, of New Kensington passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2023.  She was a daughter of the late Clair Joseph and Eleanor S. Yetka.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Yetka and Bobbie Yetka.  Jean worked for several years as a Billing Administrator for Dr.’s Sheid, Leydig and Heister in Lower Burrell.  She also worked at the former Tarentum Radiologics Group.  For many years Jean was a volunteer at...

Robert E. “MUTSIE” Montemurro, 63 of Lower Burrell unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023.  He was born in New Kensington to the late Emilio and Josephine Montemurro.  He graduated from Burrell High School.  Robert retired from the Packaging Corporation of America in Cheswick.  He was a former Constable of Westmoreland County and a member of the Auxiliary Police in Lower Burrell.  He is survived by his sister, Cathy Montemurro Serene of...

Dominick Robert Pallone 82, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, with his family by his side.  His life was filled with joy, adventures, and love for his family and friends.  Born in Arnold, PA to the late Nickolas and Pauline (Dezzutti) Pallone.  Dominick graduated from Arnold High School and later, Duquesne University with a degree in Business Administration.  He served in the United States Army for three years and was stationed in...

Patricia “Patty” (ZAK) Radakovich, age 67 of Butler, formerly of Greenfield with her children by her side passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023, after fighting a difficult illness.  Daughter of the late Leon F. and Phyllis “Patty” (McCarthy) Zak.  Patty was a 1975 Taylor Allderdice High School graduate and licensed LPN who spent years caring for patients in several nursing homes, most recently the former Charles Morris nursing home in Squirrel Hill. ...

Daniel J. Swanger Jr., 70, of New Kensington passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was born in New Kensington to late Daniel J., Sr. and Flora Mae Swanger. He was preceded in death by son, Daniel J. Swanger III; sister Patty Mallough; and brother Keith Swanger.  Daniel was a self-employed painter for most of his life.  He enjoyed hunting, classic cars and especially “Not Being Bothered”.  Dan is survived by his children, Sheena Swanger of New Kensington;...

Frank R. Kowalski, Jr., 84 of New Kensington passed away at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital Friday, August 11, 2023.  He was the son of the late Anna and Frank R. Kowalski, Sr.  He was a 1956 graduate of The Kiski School.  He also attended St. Vincent College and Ohio Wesleyan University.  Frank was the Owner and President of Kowalski Coal & Salvage Co.  Frank was an avid golfer, playing at Hillcrest Country Club where he also caddied as a young man.  He also...

Bernice Slahtovsky, 93 passed away peacefully Wednesday August 2, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late James and Edna (Gifford) Spellman being raised in Arnold and New Kensington.  She lived in Johnstown for 3 years, moving back to New Kensington and went into business with her husband.  She has lived in Lower Burrell for the past 67 years.  Bernice worked with her husband Joseph as a secretary and bookkeeper for 10 years at Valley Office Equipment.  She also was...