Kenneth P. Jenkins, 79, the most loving, caring and selfless man, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Ken was born Feb. 16, 1939, in McKees Rocks, to Oliver and Hazel Jenkins. Ken is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Tim) Dexter; brother, Ralph Jenkins; sister, Janet (Alan) Janney; sister-in-law, Dolores Castelnuovo; three grandchildren, Logan, Liam and Jocelyn Dexter; five nephews; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Jenkins; and their only...

Donna L. Bruni New Kensington Donna L. Bruni, 76, of New Kensington, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. The beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully following a brief but courageous battle against cancer. She was born April 25, 1942, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Donald J. and Mary Elizabeth (Hurd) Connors. An Irish girl from the "Rocks," Donna was a 1960 graduate of Mount Mercy Academy and a 1964 graduate of Duquesne...

NAME: Mark E. Farabaugh AGE: 49 TOWN OF RESIDENCE: Youngwood DATE OF DEATH: June 13, 2018 PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH: Concordia of Monroeville DATE OF BIRTH: March 10, 1969 CITY OF BIRTH: Pittsburgh PARENTS NAMES: Shirley Mae Alcorn and the late Earl J. Farabaugh MEMBERSHIPS/ INTERESTS: Mark was an auto mechanic and a tow truck driver. He lived life to the fullest and had a heart of gold. SURVIVORS: 2 brothers, James (Kathleen) Farabaugh, Avonmore, Jeff (Jamie) Farabaugh, Washington Twp. and a...

NAME:  Sylvia M. Derke AGE: 70 TOWN OF RESIDENCE: New Kensington  DATE OF DEATH:  June 25, 2018 PLACE AND CITY OF DEATH:  Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot DATE OF BIRTH: August 1, 1947   CITY OF BIRTH:  Monessen, Pa PARENTS NAMES:  The late Patsy and Clara (DeBacco) Guida                           DECEASED FAMILY...

She was named Gloria by her dignified young mother, Samena Sarne, who fancied the silent film actress Gloria Swanson. Gloria Sarne was like a second mother to her four younger siblings, Jerry, Lucille, Phyllis and Amelia, and took her role to heart, providing firm guidance as only the oldest sister could. Her childhood began during the lean times of the Great Depression, which created in her a strong constitution, and which could have hardened her had she let it. But she never dwelled in the...

Anthony DePetro, 91, of New Kensington, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born May 21, 1927, in Arnold, to the late Alberto and Elizabeth (Bartoni) DePetro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Amelia "Millie" Ardjewski. He was a proud World War II Navy veteran and he worked for Westinghouse in Cheswick as an inspector for 33 years. He and his wife Julia were extremely active in their grandchildren's...

Marrianne S. Leeger, 81, of Arnold, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born Jan. 15, 1937, in Braeburn, daughter of the late Glenn and Gladys (Arner) Schantz. She was the wife of Francis M. Leeger Jr. for 62 years. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Leeger, in 2015; three brothers, David, William and Danny Schantz; and two sisters, Alberta Caldwell and Alfreda Hartman. She enjoyed riding her bike around the...

A lifetime resident of New Kensington, Bob Mazzotta, 94, leaves a legacy of a large, loving family who count themselves blest to have had him as their husband, father, grand and great grandfather. Bob, son of James and Mary Mazzotta, was one of 8 children. (2 of Bob’s siblings, Evelyn Ciuffoletti, 96 of MI, and Gene Mazzotta, 92 of NC, are still with us to celebrate his life. Bob graduated from Ken Hi and immediately enlisted in the Navy to serve in the Pacific Theater during WWII....

Gloria T. Chiocchio, 85, of Arnold, died Wednesday,  May 30, 2018, at The Willows in Oakmont, following a brave and courageous battle. She was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Arnold, to the late John and Catherine (Ceccarelli) Antonucci. She was also preceded in death by the late  Geno Chiocchio, her husband of 50 years in 2006; a brother, Dan Antonucci; and two sisters, Frances Chipoletti and Ann Fiorina. She was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington.  She...