Ida Cecchetti, 95, of Arnold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Logan Place in New Kensington, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born on November 18, 1930, in Santa Lucia di Serino, Province of Avellino, Italy, to the late Romolo and Raffaela (Salomone) Gentile. Under the guidance and strength of her mother, Ida immigrated to the United States with several of her siblings on November 30, 1948, aboard the M/V Vulcania. After arriving ...

Umberto A. Martucci, 86, of Natrona Heights, formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Umberto and Maria (Belli) Martucci. To many, Umberto was known as a larger-than-life personality, recognized for his presence, style, and unmistakable energy in every aspect of his life. Umberto built a life defined by hard work, passion, and devotion to family. He was ...

Dora L. Ciuffoletti, 94, formerly of Arnold, passed peacefully on May 16, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1931, in Arnold, to the late Armando and Celeste (Sequiti) Posati. Besides her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur Ciuffoletti, in 2014; two brothers, Jetso and Leo Posati; and a sister, Jean Calcagno. She is survived by her loving children, Cheryl (John) Giesey, Judith Campana, Carol (Michael) Hansen, and Eric (Kathy) Ciuffoletti. She is also survived ...

Shirley Ann Glogowski, 91, of New Kensington, passed peacefully on April 26, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1934, in New Kensington, to the late Sylvester and Mildred (Gardina) Naviglia.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis Glogowski, grandson, David Martinelli, and her brother, Louis Naviglia.   Shirley is survived by her loving children, Francis Glogowski of Cranberry, Paula Martinelli and Karen (Jeff) ...

Claire Ciftci, 98, of Arnold, passed peacefully on May 1, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1927, in Arnold, a daughter of the late Nicola and Kena (Rosati) Colayacovo. She is survived by her loving son, Kim Ciftci. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Flora Colayaco and Olga Colayaco. Claire, before retiring, was a Registered Nurse in the healthcare industry for 35 years. Services and burial are private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the ...

Gloria Francis (Demma) Guerrieri, 93, of New Kensington, passed away at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughter, Michelle (Guerrieri) Seanor, and son, Robert Guerrieri.  Born on April 20, 1933, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Her life was filled by her love for family and love for others.  She was predeceased by her parents, Mercurio “Mickey” and Christine Demma of New Kensington.  Gloria ...

James Daher, 91, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Lower Burrell. He was born March 12, 1935, in Arnold to the late Michael and Selma (Cross) Daher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maxine (Tyson) Daher, in 2006; two brothers, Elias and George Daher; and three sisters, Mary Cross, Helen Powell, and Hannah Daher.  James is survived by his loving children, Randy (Laurie) Daher and Jayme (Stephen) Skeba. He was a proud ...

Fortunato “Fred” Pagliaro, (Freddy Pags), age 69, of Shaler Township, formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. Born on October 28, 1956, in Cleto, Italy, he was the son of the late Carmine and Mafalda (Bruni) Pagliaro. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolina (Folino) Pagliaro; his children, Cristina (Jason) McGinn, Andrew Palamides, Marco Pagliaro, and Julianna Pagliaro; and his cherished grandchildren, Adelina and Luca McGinn. He also adored ...

Robert Ernest Graziano, age 86, of Arnold, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.  Born September 2, 1939, in New Kensington, he was the second-born child of the late Dominic Graziano and Ermelinda “Amy” (Bonelli) Graziano. Robert “Bob” had three brothers, the late Anthony Graziano of Champaign, IL, Dominick (Mickey) Graziano of Huntersville, NC, and the late David Graziano of Arnold, PA.  Bob attended Arnold High School and earned his bachelor’s ...

Joan Torkeo, 92, formerly of Lower Burrell, passed peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Brookville, PA.  She was born July 31, 1933, in Tarentum to the late Raymond “Bill” W. Ryan and Helen (Schmidt) Ryan. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Torkeo, Jr., in 2010; two brothers, William E. Ryan and Raymond Michael Ryan; and two sisters, Dorothy May Johnson and Beverly Jane Kudla. She is survived by her loving children, Linda ...