Spending his first Christmas in Heaven this year, walking with Jesus,on streets of gold with 2 good legs, Edward J.DesLauriers,“Frenchy” age 70 passed away peacefully, & pain free at the Pittsburgh VA hospital with the love of his life, Becky, at his...

Kenneth Lee Johnson, 87, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. His gregarious nature and smile will never be forgotten. Ken was born July 21, 1934, in New Kensington, a son of the late George and Violet Johnson. A graduate of "Ken High," he served in the Army and was stationed in Berlin, Germany during 1958-59. Upon his discharge from the Army, he proposed to his girlfriend, Marie, and they spent a wonderful 62 years together....

Melbalee Giovannelli passed onto eternal life peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2022, surrounded by her children. She was born Sept. 18, 1936, in the Parnassus section of New Kensington, to the late Gilbert and Justine (Thorne) Bryan. She was a lifelong resident of New Kensington and graduated from New Kensington High School in 1954, where she was a majorette. She married Frank G. Giovannelli on Jan. 28, 1956, and remained so for nearly 55 years until his death in 2010. Prior to her marriage, she...

Clara May Toney, 90, of New Kensington, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, in The Willows, Oakmont. She was born June 14, 1931, in Pittsburgh, to the late Rinaldo and Elvira Santucci. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, John "Hubby" Toney, of New Kensington. She was preceded in death by brothers, Anthony and Alfonso Santucci; as well as sisters, Annie Campana and Lena Egelsky. Clara was a member of Mt. St Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington and worked at Bell...

Roberta L. Bernardini, 83, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of New Kensington, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Sentara Hospice House, Virginia Beach. She was born May 28, 1938, in New Kensington, daughter of the late Guido and Amelia (D'Amico) Bartolacci. She was the wife of the late Mario Bernardini. Besides her parents and her husband, Roberta was preceded in death by her aunt, Elvira, and uncle, Dom Bartolacci, of New Kensington; cousins, Dora Bartolacci, of New Kensington, and...

Joseph S. Marzullo III went Home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the age of 91 and was greeted at the heavenly gates by his wife of 55 years Lillian (Beal) Marzullo.  He was a lifelong resident of New Kensington, PA and the pillar of a large Italian family.    Joe was the devoted son of the late Joseph and Josephine Marzullo; beloved husband to the late Lillian (Beal) Marzullo; loving father to Joseph (Jane) Marzullo and Joyce (Dave) Traenkner; doting Papa to Katie...

Carol L. Saccamano, 85, of Lower Burrell, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at St. Barnabas, Gibsonia. She was born April 4, 1937, in New Kensington, daughter of the late August and Matilda Saccamano. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Saccamano. She was a member of Mt. St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Addolonta Society and Resurrection Choir. Carol was previously employed at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and was a member of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Alumni...

GREENSBURG — Monsignor John L. Conway, MSW, the oldest and longest serving priest of the Diocese of Greensburg, died April 28, 2022 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg, PA.  He was 92 years old. A priest for 65 years, Msgr. Conway served in numerous parish and administrative positions in the Diocese of Greensburg until his retirement in August of 2005.               Msgr. Conway was born March 16, 1929, in New Kensington, a...

Peggy June Adams, 97, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, in Harmar Village, Cheswick. Born Nov. 28, 1924, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Henry and Jessie (Davis) Zimmerman, she was wife of the late Gordon Adams Sr., who passed away in 2016. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Hank and Leo and two sisters, Mary Lou and Pauline. At one time, she was assistant manager for Revco, in New Kensington. She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh...

Bruce Evans, 86, of Oakmont, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 21, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 16, 1936,in Indianola, to the late Charles and Helen Evans, he was husband of the late Joan I. (McClure) Evans. Bruce was a professional self-employed plasterer and worked into his 80s. He enjoyed playing soccer, boating, fishing cooking and baking. He made the best homemade perogies and cheesecake. He was truly a blessing to his family and friends and will be...