All Obituaries

Robert W. "Bob" Brant, 76, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, while surrounded by his family, at Concordia of Fox Chapel. Bob was born in Natrona Heights on July 30, 1945, a son of the late Martha C. (Lobaugh) and Addison W. Brant, Sr. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Freeport High School. He joined the US Navy and served on the USS Intrepid during the Vietnam War. After his service to his country, Bob returned to Freeport, earned his insurance license, and...

Cindy R. Harbison, 67, of Freeport, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Cindy was born in Allegheny Twp., Westmoreland Co. on April 21, 1954, a daughter of the late Regina (Palyszeski) and Homer J. Gamble. She was a 1972 graduate of Kiski High School. Cindy was an active member of St. Mary's Parish, serving as the social hall coordinator and very involved with all restoration work at the church. She enjoyed antique hunting/shopping and spending time with her family....

Lois J. Rusz, 88, of Freeport, passed away on Friday, November 26th, peacefully with her daughter by her side at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights. Lois was born in Kittanning on January 21, 1933, a daughter of the late Mildred (Bowser) and Frederick  Brown.  She was the widow of Ernest D. Rusz who passed in 2011.  She worked in the kitchen office at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  Lois also worked in telemarketing for Reese Brothers in Monroeville and baby-sitting...

Joanne L Ebig, age 88, of Newburgh, Indiana, formerly of Freeport, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House. Joanne was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 6, 1933 to the late John and Frances Lee of Pittsburgh. Joanne graduated as valedictorian of Freeport High School and attended Grove City College, in Grove City, PA. Joanne worked with her husband to help run their business, Ebig Pharmacy, in Freeport, PA, for many years. She was preceded in death by...

Carol S. Cyphert, 78, of Buffalo Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, while surrounded by her family, at Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at Concordia in Cabot. Carol was born in New Kensington, PA on August 2, 1943, a daughter of the late Virginia L. (Sweitzer) and Donald L. Coffman. She was the widow of Thomas Wesley "Wes" Cyphert who passed in 2012. Carol and her husband owned and operated Center Line Tool in Freeport. For many years, Carol was a care giver to her...

Gene R. Claypool of Finley Twp., Mercer Co. passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021. Gene was born in the Slate Lick area of Armstrong Co. on October 20, 1935, a son of the late Lillian (Black) and Mervin S. Claypool. He was the widower of Joann (Allshouse) Claypool who passed in 2019. Gene owned and operated, Gene Claypool Trucking for over 50 years. Gene received numerous safe driving awards while working for the Daily Express Trucking Inc. After Gene sold his trucking business he went...

Esther L. Jones-Zabinski, 78, of Freeport passed away on November 24, 2021, peacefully, at her home. Esther was born in Natrona Heights, PA on April 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Julia E. (Adams) and Raymond O. Christie. She had worked for many years as a phlebotomist at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh. Esther had also worked at Allegheny Valley Hospital in phlebotomy and EKG. She was a nurse's aide at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot and worked as an EMT/Paramedic for...

Charles Herbert Clark, age 93, passed away on November 18, 2021, after a short illness. Born and raised in Sarver, PA, he was the youngest and last surviving of 11 children born to Forest W. Clark and Florence Ray Clark. Chuck married the love of his life, Phyllisfae Grafton Clark in 1947. She preceded him in death in 2015 after 67 1/2 years of marriage. Chuck was an avid hunter. He had a hunting camp in Tionesta, PA and traveled to Wyoming for several years to hunt wild game. Chuck was a...

Mildred L. Sarver, 89, of Cabot, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries. She lived most of her life in Buffalo Township. Mildred was born in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Dec. 28, 1931, a daughter of the late Edna (Richard) and Charles Crownover. She was the widow of Morris L. Sarver, who passed in 2012. Mildred worked for many years at the old West Penn Hat & Cap Co. in West Tarentum. She had been an active member of Trinity Lutheran...

Dolores Jean " Dee" Fowler, a long time resident of Freeport, Pa, and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully on November 11, 2021. Dolores was born in Sligo, Pa on Dec. 12, 1929 to the late Ressie (Guntrum) and Gilbert Henry Sr. Dolores was married to her beloved husband, Raymond "Shorty" Fowler who preceded her in death May, 2002. Dolores is survived by her son, David MD (Ellen) of Pittsburgh, Pa, four grandchildren: Kirstin (Brian MD)...