Dario Thomas Massarelli of Erie, formerly of Arnold, died peacefully on September 5, 2023 at the age of 92. Dario is survived by his loving wife of over 70 years Gloria (Cecchetti) Massarelli, his daughter Linda Van Gorder and her husband Jan, four grandchildren (Reid Van Gorder and wife Andi, Evan Van Gorder and wife Karen, Drew Van Gorder and wife Jenna, and Tess Van Gorder), and five great-grandsons. He was predeceased by his brothers Leo and Nello Massarelli and his sisters Mary...

George E. McNeal, 42, of Latrobe (formerly of Lower Burrell) passed away on September 13, 2023 in his residence.  He was the son of Violet (James) Truckley of Lower Burrell and the late George Edward McNeal, Sr.  Surviving George are his daughter, Bailey McNeal and his son, Blake McNeal, a brother, Michael Truckley, Jr. of Arnold and 4 sisters, Patricia (Jerry) Rempuzewski, Leechburg, Debra (Michael) Backus, West Mifflin, Violet “Paula” (Jason) Templer and Leanne Love...

Marlene Lettrich, 82, of Arnold, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born Sept. 11, 1941, in New Kensington, to the late Sevario "Sam" and Phyllis (Brusco) Pompelio. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. Lettrich, in 2010, and a sister, Louise Moloney. Marlene was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. She enjoyed cooking, baking, especially her famous nut rolls, and...

Staff Sergeant Dominic E. Montemurro It is with great sadness we announce, Dominic E. Montemurro, 28, of New Kensington, formerly of Fawn Township was taken from this life after a fatal motor vehicle accident on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He graduated from Highlands High School. While there he joined Highlands Emergency Services Alliance (HESA) and Fawn Township VFD#2. For the past 12 years, Dominic earned multiple firefighter training certificates and has held several positions...

Antoinette Meledandri, 73, of Cheswick, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by her adoring family, taken much too soon by cancer. Born Feb. 13, 1950, Ann lived a remarkable life grounded in love, family, charity, community and faith. She graduated from Burrell High School in 1968, where she was a majorette, then worked at PPG in Springdale. She married Frank Meledandri, of New Kensington, her husband of 51 years, and made the decision to dedicate her full time to raising...

Thomas Pettus Shelburne III, of Mercer, Pa., passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, at St. Margaret's Hospital, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. His wife and daughter were at his side. Tom is survived by his wife, Lee Ann; his sister, Trina English; his daughter, Sally (Tom) Newhall; his stepdaughter, Jillian Marziale; his son, Tommy (Susan) Shelburne; and his seven grandchildren. His sweet dog, Bailey, will also miss him terribly. Tom was born April 2, 1942, in Bristol, Tenn. He was an...

Veronica Mae “Ronnie" Bottegal, 76, passed away August 23, 2023 at her home in Lower Burrell. She loved the fact that, like Loretta Lynn, she too was born a coal miner’s daughter, to Thomas Matthew and Regina Mae Panek on July 2, 1947 in Altoona, PA. She was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg, PA and went on to study Radiology Technology at Altoona Hospital. After graduation from her program, she became the X-ray tech for Dr. Cablan Azar, DDS, in...

Julia E DePetro, 95, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  She was born on November 19,1927 in New Kensington to the late Stanley and Ethel (Reighard) Lacinski.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Anthony DePetro in 2018, her brother, John Lacinski, and her sister Margaret “Peggy” Greco. Julia was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington. ...

Kim Marie (Gennaro) Cecchetti, 65, of New Kensington, passed away, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in her sleep at UPMC Shadyside Hospital after a brief journey with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Kim was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Sewickley, the daughter of the late Vincent and Gloria (Pastelak) Gennaro. Kim was a dedicated, diligent and knowledgeable nurse and a full-time mother and wife. She graduated from Ambridge Area High School. Kim was involved in various activities ranging from achieving...

Anita D Traini, 97, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  She was born on September 12, 1925 in Vandergrift to the late Pasquale and Francesca (Caliguiri) Intrieri.  Anita was formerly employed as a library assistant for many years.  She was a member of Mt. St. Peter Addolorata Society and was a Sacristan for over 25 years at the church taking meticulous care of all the altar linens and dressings.  She volunteered at...