Raymond R. Cowen Jr. passed peacefully into God's kingdom Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. "Absent from the body is to be home with the Lord." The family is eternally grateful to those doctors and nurses at St. Margaret's and Good Samaritan Hospice. Ray was a Christian man, a quiet man, firm in his convictions and he loved children. He was born on Third Ave. in his beloved Arnold. He began working at American St. Gobain in Arnold. He left to join the Air...

Anthony N. Guida Jr., 86, of New Kensington, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. He was born Sept. 20, 1934, and was the son of Anthony and Anna Guida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Guida. Anthony was a graduate of Arnold High School, Class of 1952, and also was a graduate of Robert Morris University receiving an associate's degree in business and accounting. He also served two years in the Army. Anthony was married to...

A Memorial Mass to be Announced at a future date.

NAME:  Phillip Charles Demas Jr. AGE: 59 TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Arnold DATE OF DEATH:  May 23, 2021 PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH:  Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights DATE OF BIRTH: August 2, 1961 CITY OF BIRTH: Pittsburgh PARENTS NAMES:  the late Phillip Charles and Gloria (Fette) Demas Sr.                           DECEASED FAMILY...

Frederick Alan Neilen, 69, a lifelong resident of Lower Burrell, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Frederick was born Oct. 30, 1951. On that same date in 1971, he married his soul mate and love of his life, Susan (Capiross) Neilen. They would be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year. Fred was a proud Marine. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on his 17th birthday. He was a Vietnam veteran and was...

Vincent A. "Bud" Lucchetti, 78, of Kittanning, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in his residence. Born Oct. 12, 1942, in the Valley Camp section of New Kensington, he was the son of the late Vincent and Maria Louise (Giacintucci) Lucchetti and married Bonnie (Signorella) Lucchetti, of Lower Burrell. Besides his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Maurus Lucchetti. Bud was an avid golfer and club breaker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars (especially Corvettes),...

Donald B. Boyer, 81, of Penn Hills, died Friday, April 23, 2021, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Born Aug. 13, 1939, in Washington, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Ruth (Berry) Boyer. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Roberta "Bobbie" (Scott) Boyer, in 2016. He was loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. An avid car collector and long-term member of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, he was...

NAME: Timothy J. Ahlstrom AGE: 59 TOWN OF RESIDENCE: South Park DATE OF DEATH:  April 28, 2021 PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH:  in his residence DATE OF BIRTH: April 26, 1962 CITY OF BIRTH: Brookline PARENTS NAMES:  the late Harry J. and Joan (Mink) Ahlstrom                           DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS:  Besides his parents, he was preceded in...

Irene Roarke, 84, of New Kensington, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, in her residence. She was born July 24, 1936, in New Kensington, daughter of the late Samuel and Stella (Stonis) Roarke. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Roarke. Irene enjoyed her summers at the pool and visiting the casinos. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister and appreciated her cooking. She retired from the New Kensington Water Authority after 48 years. She is survived by her...

Eugene E. Cecchetti, 90, returned to his heavenly home Thursday, April 8, 2021. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God blessed him throughout his life and ultimately gave him peace at the end. Eugene was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Arnold, a son to the late Frank and Linda (Buonopane) Cecchetti. He graduated from Indiana University of PA with a teaching degree and went on to marry the woman of his dreams, Karin, while serving his country in Germany in 1956. They eventually settled...