Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc.

Walter Steen, 86, of Lower Burrell, went to his home above on Wednesday February 12, 2020.  He was the son of Christian and Freda (Reissner) Steen.  Walter was the loving husband of 60 years to Idella (Mitchell) Steen.  He was the dear father of Susan (Curt) Baumann, of Monroeville, and Sandra (Brian) Moroney, Shoemakersville, PA, and son-in-law Steve Thomas, of Michigan; loving grandpa of Erika, Erin, Justin and 4 great grandchildren; brother of Hans (Donna) Steen, of New...

Jay B. Smith, 57, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020.  He was the son of the late James and Esther Smith.  He is survived by his siblings; James Smith, of Apollo, Jeffrey Smith, of Kittanning, Jill (Bill) Fleske, of Titusville, Pa and Jennifer (Jeff) Cowan, of Brackenridge; uncle of William Fleske, Timothy FLeske, Philip Cowan and Matthew Cowan.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc., Robert P. Karish, Supervisor, 2877 Leechburg...

Marybeth Kirkman, 60, of Vandergrift, formerly of New Kensington, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.  She was born in Youngtown, Ohio to her late parents, Simon and Estherl Carnahan.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Paul Carnahan and Simon Wallace, Jr., and her sister Donna Mae Carnahan.  Marybeth loved sewing, crafts, and, especially zucchini bread.  She is the loving mother of Gary (Holly Jablonowski) Harrison, of Leechburg, and Kelly...

Ida “Pearl” (Adams) Beattie, of Apollo, formerly of New Kensington went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of William Howard Beattie, of Apollo.  Loving mother of Stephanie (Sean) Miller, of Vandergrift and Brian (Leeann Kozlowski) Beattie, of Apollo.  She is survived by her brother, Francis George (Barbara) Adams, of Lower Burrell; sister-in-law, Jane Brunetti, of New Kensington; granddaughter Marissa (Steve) Cox, of...

Bethan McGeary, 33, of Natrona Heights passed away on January 24, 2020.  Born in New Kensington, Pa., where she was a graduate of Valley High School and Community College of Allegheny County.  Bethan excelled at bowling, soccer, and track.  In 2006, she was the Jr. College Women’s Bowling National Champion.  She was employed by Comfort Inn, RIDC.  Bethan brought three wonderful boys into this world, boys she was very proud of.  She was the loving mother to...

Lena Vasilopus, 95, of Lower Burrell, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was born May 27, 1924 in New Kensington, a daughter of the late Frank and Clara Florence. She graduated from Ken-Hi in 1942 and was employed at Valos Candy for 44 years. Lena was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Lower Burrell and was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. Lena enjoyed Italian and Greek cooking, as well as word search puzzles and reading....

Melissa “Missy” Bruner, 51, of Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 11, 2020.  She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Thomas Bruner, of Indiana.  Dear mother of Evan, Dalton, and Madison, all of Indiana; daughter of Phyllis (Evans) Creer and the late William F. Creer.  Grandmother of Sophia, Jaxson, and Grayson, who were her entire world; sister of Tasha (Thomas) Shupe and Brandee (Ken) Hollis, of Indiana; also nieces and nephews,...

Dolores D. Riddle, 86, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Morgan.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Riddle; her son, Robert M. Riddle; her brothers, John and Richard Morgan.  Dolores worked at Burrell High School in the cafeteria for many years.  She enjoyed sewing and  loved to travel with her husband Robert.  She is survived by her son, David S. Riddle, of Lower...

   John B. “Junie” Rosa II, passed away at his home in Lower Burrell on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 81.  John was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and  Virginia Rosa; his brothers, Gilbert (Flo) Rosa and Dominick; his 1st wife Maria T. Rosa.  John is survived by his wife, Jacqueline L. Rosa; his sons, Todd (Sharon), Scott (Lori), John (Mindy), Peppe (Haley), and Niko; his step-daughters, Parice (Mick) Madden and Lou Ann Lobert; his...

Shane R. Conklin, 31, of Freeport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  He was born to Robert Conklin and Terri Lynn Crawford in Natrona Heights.  Shane got his GED through Highlands High School.  He was an amazing father to his step-son Aiden Madison.  Shane worked for Folino Construction as a Truck driver, which he loved.  Shane was a goofball who had jokes for any occasion.  He loved the Steelers, his dogs, Chase, Chicca and Precious...