Beverly A. Palumbo, 87, of Arnold, Passed peacefully on December 2, 2022, in her home. She was born March 22, 1935 in Ford City to the late William and Stella (Bittinger) Wess.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving companion, Robert Haskins in 2013, three sons, Anthony, David and Michael Palumbo, a daughter, Annette Petrilla, a son -in-law Aaron Petrilla, a brother, William Wess and 2 sisters, Charlotte Speer, and Marie Wagner. She was a member of the Lower...

Dorothy Jean Checkeye, 90, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Cranberry Place, Cranberry Twp. She was born July 1, 1932, in New Kensington, to the late Nicola and Antonette (Rich) Albanese. She was the wife of the late Robert Jack Checkeye. Besides her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Nicholas, James and Joseph Albanese and a sister, Lorraine Napoli. Dorothy was a member of Mt. St. Peter R. C. Church, New Kensington and enjoyed...

Carol Jean Cooper, 82, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022. She was born on November 18th,1940 in New Kensington. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Corsaro, and her sister, Nancy Collins-Davis. Carol was an avid reader and loved using her granddaughter’s kindle to read hundreds of different novels, she enjoyed gardening and planting in the sun and playing cards. Her fiery, vibrant personality and charming wit remained with her throughout her life, and...

Patricia “Patty” (Eyberger) Uhric passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Select Specialty/UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA after a lengthy illness.  Patty was born on April 21, 1945 in Natrona Heights, PA.  She lived with her family in the Pittsburgh area where she graduated from Butler High School, and briefly in New Jersey where she attended Rutgers University.  She lived and worked in Washington DC for many years, often expressing her...

Judith Galli, 77, of  New Kensington, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 25, 1945, in New Kensington, to the late Francis and Mary (Suzio) Galli. Also preceding Judith in death was her brother, Dominic Galli and her sister, Josephine Fleck. Judith was a member of Mt. St. Peter R. C. Church, New Kensington.  Surviving Judith are several cousins and other relatives.  Prior to her death, she was employed as a clerk at...

Walter Sakaluk, formerly of Monroeville, passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. He was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Arnold. He attended St. Vladimir Parochial School and Arnold Public Schools, graduating from Arnold High School with the Class of 1944. A veteran of World War II, he served in both the European and Asiatic-Pacific Theaters with the 86th (Blackhawk) Army Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Upon returning home, he was employed at ALCOA...

Robert (Bob) J Joris, 63, of Arnold passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 10, 2022.  He was born on March 17, 1959 in New Kensington and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl Joris and Joyce Rae (White) Joris.  Mr. Joris was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Starr of New Kensington.  He is survived by his son, Robert (Aisha Starks) J Joris II of Leechburg and a daughter Jennifer L (Terry) Karadeema of Ohio.  He also leaves behind 4 sisters,...

Robert J. Carucci Jr., 85, of St. Clair Shores, Mich., formerly of Lower Burrell, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in St. Clair Shores, Mich. He was born Aug. 9, 1937, in Brackenridge, to the late Robert and Josephine (Ennareno) Carucci. He was married to the late Betty (Cicolini) Carucci, who passed away in 2011. He was also predeceased by his sister, Marianne Carucci. Robert was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church and retired many years ago from Braeburn Steel as a grinder....

Evelyn Valchar, 91, of  New Kensington, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Westminster Place, Oakmont. She was born October 16, 1931, in Arnold, to the late James and Elizabeth (Saccardi) Grosso. She was married to the late William Valchar for 62 years, who passed away in 2016. Evelyn was a member of Mt. St. Peter R. C. Church, New Kensington and the Jednota Slovak American Club in Tarentum.   Evelyn had great pride in being...

Gennarino Cristaldi, 81, of Arnold, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, in East Deer Personal Care Home, Creighton.  He was born January 18, 1941, in Calabria, Italy to the late Antonio and Aquilina Mazziotta.  Gennarino was a member of Mt. St. Peter R. C. Church, New Kensington and was employed for 28 years at Unifirst in New Kensington.  Mr. Cristaldi also worked alongside his uncle at Mazziotti Bakery for five years.  Surviving him are his son, Geno Cristaldi of...