Donna Porterfield
, Pennsylvania
Donna M Porterfield 88 of Youngwood passed away on Tuesday March 31 2026. She was born on July 3 1937 in Midway the daughter of the late John and Stella Mae Fox Morris. Prior to retirement Donna worked for Eat N Park in New Stanton for many years. Donna was a graduate of Youngwood High School where she was head majorette. She was a member of Harrold Zion Lutheran Church in Greensburg a member of Order of the Eastern Star the Youngwood Womens Club and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and at Hempfield Manor. In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by her husband Allen Porterfield her siblings Ida Mae Baker Helen McGinnis Viola Morris Margaret Wilson William Morris Jack Morris Ruth Love Dorothy Boggs Robert Morris James Morris Charles Morris and Ronald Morris. Donna is survived by her loving family her children Jeffrey Porterfield and…
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James Lee
, Pennsylvania
James E. Lee 80 of Murrysville passed away peacefully on March 28 2026 at his home. He was born January 18 1946 in Detroit Michigan son of the late Milo and Effie Jarvi Lee. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothersinlaw Wayne Lones and Tom Helm. James Lee was an amazing father husband and friend. He was a great man who meant so much to so many. Jim served multiple California counties as a highly decorated probation officer. In his personal life he was a lover of automobiles sports and history. One of the highlights of his later years was returning to the farm in Michigan he grew up on. Jim was so incredibly proud to share this experience with those he loved the most. He was always an encouraging positive voice to anyone who needed to hear it. Jim touched many lives over…
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Elsie Karan
, Pennsylvania
Elsie Emily Karan 88 of Natrona Heights PA died on Saturday March 28 2026 at St. Margaret Hospital Aspinwall PA. She was born on December 12 1937 in Brackenridge PA to the late Edwin Joseph and Georgia Lorraine Montgomery Rehner.Elsie was formerly employed at Gee Bee and Value City in Natrona Heights. She was also the primary caretaker to her husband Steve and she enjoyed baking. Elsie is survived by her children James Mary Beth Karan of Brackenridge and David Karan of Ohio her grandsons Timothy Karan Scott Kayla Karan Jake Kelsie Karan and 2 great grandchildren McKenzie Karan and Nolan Karan and her sisters Margee and Alma and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Steve Karan her sister Dorothea Ambrose her daughter in law Janice Karan and her infant granddaughter Hannah Karan. Private burial will take place at Mount…
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Norma Bennett
, Pennsylvania
Norma R. Earhart Bennett 81of Penn Twp went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 312026 at Redstone Highlands Greensburg. She was born November 1944 in Greensburg a daughter of the late G. Albert and Blanche Buttler Mull Earhart. Wife of the late Edward Earl Bennett. She was a graduate of Penn Joint High School Class of 1963. She was a retired Nurse employed by the former Jeannette District Memorial Hospital for 22 years. Norma was the owner of the Earhart Family Farm in Penn Twp where she lived all her life. She was an active member of St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church Greensburg and a former member of St. Marks Lutheran Church Jeannette where she served many years on council the Alter Guild Chairperson of Worship and Music and as a lector. She was also a member and past vice president and treasure of Women of the…
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Vaughn L. "Dan" Rich
, Pennsylvania
Vaughn Dan L. Rich73 of Glenville PA entered Gods eternal care Monday March 30 2026 at UPMC Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born September 10 1952 in Latrobe PA he was the son of the late Peter C. and Blanche H. Johns Rich. Dan was the loving husband of Elizabeth J. Peltz Rich with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage. Dan was a veteran and served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War followed by a tour in Thailand. Dan was a graduate of Derry Area Senior High School Derry PA. He received an Associates of Arts from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. Dan worked for the Department of Defense for 35 years until his retirement in 2009. During that time he completed a tour of duty…
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Linda Zisek
, Pennsylvania
Linda A. Zisek 77 of Ruffs Dale PA passed away Sunday March 29 2026 at Concordia of Franklin Park. She was born January 8 1949 in Monessen PA a daughter of the late Lillian Skurzynski Novosielski and Leonard Novosielski of Monessen. Linda was the beloved wife of the late Alan J. Zisek with whom she shared 47 years of marriage before his passing in 2016. Prior to retirement she was employed as an office manager for Mary Ann Farmer DPM in Greensburg. She was a member of Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Church in Yukon and was in the Confraternity of the Christian Mothers. She is preceded in death by both parents loving husband of 47 years Alan J. Zisek and brother Lawrence Novosielski. She is survived by a son Todd A. Zisek and his wife Averie of Palmetto FL a daughter Carrie A. DiPucci and husband John of Allison Park…
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Bonnie Guthrie
, Pennsylvania
Bonnie Lynn Guthrie beloved mother grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on March 30 2026 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at the age of 75. Born and raised in South Bend Bonnie carried her hometown in her heart throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of Clay High School and went on to earn her degree in Biology from Indiana State University. Though she later made her home in Murrysville Pennsylvania she never stopped missing South Bend the familiarity the memories and especially the closeness to Lake Michigan where she loved to spend time visiting and reflecting. Bonnie found joy in lifes simple and meaningful pleasures. She had a deep love for animals a passion for football and a natural curiosity that drew her to genealogy tracing family roots and preserving stories across generations. She also enjoyed antiques appreciating the history and character behind each piece much like the way she…
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Kathleen Barlock
, Pennsylvania
Kathleen J. Barlock 80 of Greensburg died Saturday March 28 2026 in Independence Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born April 7 1945 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Lloyd and Blanche Richter Marshall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son in law Michael Wonderling. She is survived by her children Marc Beatty Jeffery Beatty Brian Beatty Margie and Lisa Wonderling six grandchildren Lyndsey Shawn Keirstin Dylan Dacoda and Skyler four great grandchildren Alyssa Alexis Blake and Shawn Jr. There will be no services. MasonGelder Funeral Home Inc. Jeannette PA entrusted with arrangements.
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John Chikar Jr.
, Pennsylvania
March 22, 2026
John Chikar 89, of Apollo, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on March 26, 1936, He was the son of the late John and Helen (Wood) Chikar.After graduating from Apollo Area High School, John attended Carnegie Tech. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and he worked as a lab technician at PPG. He found deep pleasure in the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. He spent many hours reading old westerns, watching college football and playing computer flight simulators. He enjoyed building radios and a television in his younger years and often researched to expand his knowledge on topics that interested him throughout his life. He was a talented sketch artist and was always very fond of the VW beetle, motorcycles, and spaghetti.John was a proud father to three daughters Laura Chikar of New Kensington, Lisa Chikar of Apollo, Linda (Mathew) Snyder…
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