All Obituaries

Jean Ann Dudas, 77, of Sarver passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 while in the company of family, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler. She was a longtime resident of Penn Hills. Jean was born in Natrona Heights, PA on September 24, 1945, a daughter of the late Helen (Lasinski) and John "Lefty" Venderlic. Jean Ann was a 1963 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduation she attended Indiana Teachers College. Jean , then took a secretarial position with the...

Levi J. Mohney, 46, of Buffalo Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. at his home. Levi was born in New Kensington, PA on May 28, 1977, a son of Tim R. and Mary M. (McAninch) Mohney, of Mars, PA. Levi was a 1995 graduate of Freeport Area High School. Levi was a talented hockey player. He and his family spent many years traveling to hockey games and tournaments in the United States and Canada. On May 21, 1995, Levi was injured in a hockey game just outside of Toledo, OH....

Christopher M. Smith, 37, of Worthington, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in a cycling accident in Venango Co. Chris was born in Pittsburgh on May 21, 1986, a son of Leanne (Sharer) Smith, of Wexford and Michael D. Smith, of Freeport. Chris was a 2004 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He also attended WVU Tech. Chris was a management member at Pressure Chemical in Pittsburgh. Chris was known by all as a genuine great guy. He had extensive mechanical skills and loved helping...

Janet E. Doverspike, 80, of Buffalo Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Janet was born in Kittanning on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Margaret (Burke) and Merle Smith. Janet was a 1961 graduate of Kittanning High School. She enrolled at Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She continued her education at Penn State University and received her...

Gladys A. Reed, 88, of Ben Wheeler, TX, formerly of Sarver, passed away Wednesday, May 17th, at The Hospice of East Texas. Gladys was born in Sarver, on August 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Helen (Kelley) and Ralph Reinhold. She was the widow of Harry J. Reed, who passed away in 2010. She was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Saxonburg. Gladys had previously worked at DuCo Ceramics, Roenigk Bus and at the Sarver Post Office. She enjoyed baking, cross stitch and reading. Gladys...

Anthony (Tony) W. DiMeno of Upper Burrell Township, formerly of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born on March 22, 1925, in Freeport, to the late William and Rose (Caggiano) DiMeno. While he was in high school, Anthony was called up to serve during WWII. He joined the Navy and proudly served in the South Pacific as a Navy Signalman on an LST. Anthony worked as an insurance salesman for Metropolitan Life for many years and then served as...

Kathleen D. Baum 45 Irwin, PA On November 6, 1977, in the quiet and picturesque Allegheny Valley, Kathleen D. Johnston Baum began her extraordinary journey—a life of love, learning, and unwavering dedication that would touch the hearts of all who knew her. Born to her adoring mother, Barbara Marshall Troutman (deceased father Robert M. Johnston, Jr.) raised and guided by her Dad, Vernon C. Troutman, Jr, Katee's path was illuminated by the love and support of her family. Today, as...

We regretfully announce the passing of our mother, (Lula) Joanne (Swartz) Flick aged 90 of Freeport on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was surrounded by her loving family and passed away peacefully. Joanne was born on October 25, 1932, in Clinton, PA. Our mother was one of the strongest, bravest, most resilient, and kindest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her in our lives, and to have her as the matriarch of our family....

Misty Faith Adamik, 38, of Freeport, went with Jesus on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Misty was born March 19, 1985, in New Kensington, a daughter of Joan C. (Lincoln) Adamik, of Fawn Township, and the late James J. Adamik. Misty was of the Christian faith. She was a 2003 graduate of Highlands High School, where she was a majorette, member of the swim team and the volleyball team. She studied at Lenape School of Nursing and at Slippery Rock University. She graduated at the top of her class and...

Daniel "Dan" Brestensky, 72 of South Buffalo Twp., passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023, at UPMC St Margaret in Pittsburgh, PA. After a very brief and courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, he died peacefully with his loving wife Maureen and their children by his side. Born on May 6, 1950, in New Kensington, PA, Dan was a kind, funny, and handy man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dan is survived by his loving wife who he would have celebrated 50 years of...