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Charles D. (Chuck) Gaitanis, 97, of Lower Burrell, died Friday, March 27, 2020, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. He was born February 14, 1923 in Pittsburgh, son of the late George and Rose (Oles) Gaitanis. Chuck had lived in Lower Burrell since August, 1966. He was a proud Army veteran of WW II, having served in the 303rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 78th Infantry Division.  Chuck received his B. S. Degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in June 1952 and started work at the...

Virginia I. Arnold, 87, of Lower Burrell died peacefully Monday, March 23, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Schantz.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Arnold, Sr.  Dear mother of Richard A. Arnold, Jr., of Lower Burrell and Joseph (Mary) Arnold, of Lower Burrell, and the late Leslie and Robert Arnold; grandmother of Ean and Lukas Arnold, of Lower Burrell and Randy Kirkland, of Lower Burrell; sister of Glenda (Andrew) Hosak, of Lower Burrell...

Don “Pete” Cowen, age 88, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Chickie” Cowen. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Frances (Edwards) Cowen; and his brothers Bob and Tom Cowen. He is survived by his children, Susan Keefer, Tim (Sharon) Cowen, and Tracey Hill; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Sister of Marlene (Patrick) Rice....

  Martha “Jennie” Genevieve Stewart, 88, of Zelienople, formerly of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Sunday March 1, 2020.  She was born on October 26, 1931 in New Kensington, daughter of the late Lyle and Lelia (Smeltzer) Tidd. She is preceded in death by her son Gary Stewart and daughter Debra Stewart. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald B. Stewart who passed in 2010. She worked as a bookkeeper with Meadowgold Dairy. She enjoyed doing word searches,...

Dolores Rose (Scopel) Bowser, 89 of New Kensington passed away on Saturday March 7th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in West Deer Township and she graduated from West Deer High School.  Dolores enjoyed flower gardening, baking, dancing, and spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Charles Oliver Bowser.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Louis Scopel and Anna (Zubal) Scopel; and sisters...

Virginia (Kuchta) Tamburro, 93, of Springdale, formerly of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully at home in the company of her family on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was born on March 18, 1926, in Springdale to the late Andrew and Anna Kuchta.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She had a fiery spirit and cheerful disposition which she never lost as she battled with Dementia for the past several years.  She loved her family and...

Herbert E. Marsh, Jr. passed away in unexpectedly on Tuesday February 25, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Ann Marsh and family.  He spent many years working as a union carpenter.  Services are private and entrusted to the Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home, Inc. (724) 335-6500.

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...