New Kensington’s “Mayor of Third Avenue” has ended his term. Kelly A. Gasbarra, passed away in the morning hours of March 12th, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK. Born in Arnold, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1923, Kelly proudly served his country as a Navy chef during the Second World War. He married his loving wife Mathilda “Tillie” Sargent on June 18, 1947, and celebrated the birth of their only child Louis Michael Gasbarra on November 18, 1949. Kelly was a long-time chef...

 Margarita (Azzarello) Bosco, 83, formerly of New Kensington, died March 15, 2019 in Harbour Senior Living of Monroeville.  She was the wife for 54 years to the late Joseph V. Bosco.  Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded by one brother, Vincent S. Azzarello.  Surviving her are two daughters, Joanne Bosco, Lansdale, PA and Gina Bosco (Stan Siewert), Caldwell, ID, and a loyal niece, Valerie Pysnik, who was devoted to her care and well-being, along with many...

Ronald J. Gaito, 80, of New Kensington, died Sunday, March 10, 2019, in his home. He was born July 21, 1938, in New Kensington, son of the late Anthony and Concetta (Picone) Gaito. Ron was a technician at Alcoa Research for 30 years before retiring. He was a life member of the Arnold Lions Club, serving as a Past King Lion, and was an Army veteran. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra (Smith) Gaito, of New Kensington; two...

Daniel “Dan” Robert Guzzo, 48, of Arden, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Born in New Kensington, PA, he was the husband of Elizabeth “Janie” (Sarratt) Guzzo of Arden, and the son of Pasquale and Gina (Ferri) Guzzo of Pittsburgh. Dan was a US Army Veteran and attended Biltmore Baptist Church. Dan was a graduate of Edinboro University with a degree in Criminal Justice.  He was employed as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration for 17...

John A. Kowalski, 69, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Aspinwall. He was born Feb. 3, 1950, in New Kensington, to the late John J. and Florence (Pomykala) Kowalski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Kowalski. He was a member of Mt. St .Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington, American Legion No. 868, Lower Burrell, and he was a Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Hyde Park...

Dena Lynn (Vasil) Kuhn, 64, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in the comfort of her home, with her dog, Skippy, at her side. She was born Aug. 26, 1954, in New Kensington, and was a daughter of the late Gusty and Minnie (Pallone) Vasilopus. In addition to her parents, Dena was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Donald E. Kuhn. She graduated from Divine Providence Academy in 1972 and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1975. Dena was employed by the New...

Barbara P. Salati, 91, of Arnold, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born Aug. 16, 1927, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Walacki) Hulis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Perry A. Salati, in 2014. Barbara was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington, and the Addolorata Society of the church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. Survivors...

Donald E. Pulcini, 88, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in his residence. He was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Arnold, son of the late Marino and Anna (Solomon) Pulcini. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Pulcini; and a sister, Mary McAninch. He was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. Mr. Pulcini worked with computers all his life as an electronic engineer for IBM for many years, at Control Data as manager...

   Kristen E. (Palazzi) Speer, 51, of  New Kensington died February 19, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot.  She was born August 26, 1967 in Lower Burrell to the late Gerald  and Ramona (Pelino) Palazzi.  Kristen enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Surviving her are her son, Thomas Speer, New Kensington, 2 daughters, Mariah Jackson, New Kensington and Carly Palazzi, New Kensington, 2 Grandchildren, Addison Houser and Lincoln...

Evelyn M. Ciuffoletti, 97, of Ypsilanti, Mich., formerly of New Kensington, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Superior Woods Assisted Living, Ypsilanti. She was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Arnold, daughter of the late James and Mary (Magaro) Mazzotta. She was the wife of the late Frank Ciuffoletti, with whom she was married to for 40 years. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded by four brothers, Victor, Bob, Joe and Ralph Mazzotta, and two sisters, Edith Collodi and Rosella Gallo (her...