Paul A. Randas, 56, of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in his residence. He was born Sept. 1, 1964, in New Kensington, to Helen V. (Harvey) Randas and the late Paul Randas. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Randas; and a sister, Ellen Maher. He was proud of his service with the Navy. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins, enjoyed reading, movies, bird watching, military history, attending Rivers Casino, and collecting sport...

Stephen “Steve” Sakaluk, 91, of New Kensington, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at home, surrounded by the comfort of his family. He was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Arnold, to the late Michael and Victoria (Stapinski) Sakaluk. He worked for many years at PPG to provide a good life for his family, but what he enjoyed most was spending quality time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He was a member of Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. He was preceded...

Louis V. Ghia, 91, of Arnold, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in his residence. He was born May 5, 1929, in Renton, son of the late Delmiro and Caterina (Gianetto) Ghia. He was the husband of 70 years to Flora M. (Guercione) Ghia, of Arnold. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Stephen Beck; a brother, John Mautino; and a sister, Catherine Mondale. He was a member of Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. He also was a member of the New Kensington...

Nicolina "Nickie" V. Petricca, 91, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Oakmont Center Nursing Home. Born June 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Bambina (D'Achille) Rucci. She was a member of Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church, New Kensington, as well as the Addolorata Society of the church. She worked as a librarian and volunteered for Mt. St. Peter's school cafeteria. Also an aide for the New Kensington - Arnold School...

Sarah M. Fallone, 87, of Arnold, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28. 2021, in West Haven Manor, Apollo. She was born Dec. 3, 1933, in Guardiagrele, Italy, and came to the United States in 1949. She was a daughter of the late Donato and Ersila (Zulli) Adorante. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her first husband, Anthony Pallone, who died in 1972, and her second husband, Ralph Fallone, who died in 2016. She was also preceded by a brother, Diodato "Teddy" Adorante; and two...

  Josephine (Gezzi) Hont, 90, of Arnold, went to be with the Lord, Monday Jan. 18, 2021, at Amber Woods in Harmerville, Pa. She passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. Josephine was born on March 19, 1930, in Fort Palmer near Ligonier, Pa. to the late Anna and Luigi Gezzi.   Soon after she was born the family moved to Russellton, Pa where she spent most of her life with her sisters and brother. She married Harry Hont (WWII veteran) and moved to Arnold, Pa where...

Anthony M. Farinelli Jr., 80, of Michigan, formerly of New Kensington, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Suncrest Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. He was born July 22, 1940, in Arnold, son of the late Anthony Mauro and Nicolina (Caputo) Farinelli Sr. He was the husband of 40 years of M. Kathleen (Crilly) Farinelli, of Michigan. Besides his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Warren Farinelli. Anthony was a family man and a happy people person. He loved his job working at the Salt River...

Anthony "Tank" Keith Williams 65, of New Kensington passed away peacefully January 21,2021. He was born  March 4, 1955 in New Kensington, son of the late Overton "Bunky" Brown and Betty Jean Brown.  Besides his parents, he was proceeded by a son Anthone.  Survivors include four daughters Felicia, Tonnette, Ashlee (Tate) and Valen. A son Michael. Also survived by Phyllis, the mother of his children, His Uncle Charles "Sonny" Johnson (Pamela),...

Karen S. Frederick, 63, of New Kensington, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 17, 1957, in Erie, daughter of the late Lidano and Elizabeth Adiutori. She was the wife of 39 years of Ronald A. Frederick, of New Kensington. She was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington, past secretary of the Addolorata Society, active with the Legacy Committee, fish fries, Community Closet, Festa and former choir director, all with the...

James Andrew Sites, 90, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in his home. He was born May 23, 1930, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Charles A. and Pauline (Gelwicks) Sites. He was married to wife of 46 years, Colleen (McGarrity) Sites, of New Kensington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He attended St. Vincent Seminary for six years and also attended Duquesne University. Mr. Sites served as a diocesan priest in the...