All Obituaries

Russell W. Livingston, Jr., 49, of Clearfield Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 while surrounded by his family, at his daughter's home after a courageous battle with frontaltemporal dementia. Russ was born in Natrona Heights on March 6, 1974, a son of Russell W. Livingston, Sr., of Natrona Heights and Toni (Hilliard) Fitzgerald, of Gilpin Twp. Russ grew up in the Freeport area and was a 1993 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He worked for many years as a truck driver...

Norma Jane Stanoski, 93, of Cabot, formerly of Freeport, passed away Saturday, November 18th, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. Norma Jane was born in Natrona Heights on October 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Dena (Getty) and Louis Poretti. She was the widow of Leonard Stanoski, who passed away in 2004. She was a clerk for Freeport Water Company. When she and her husband moved to Cleveland, she worked in the security department of the G.M. Plant for 10 years. She was a member of...

Vernon C. "Butch" Troutman, Jr., 79, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 while surrounded by his family, at his home. Butch was born in Kittanning on December 16, 1943, a son of the late Freda W. (Wolfe) and Vernon C. Troutman, Sr. Butch graduated from Arlington High School in Virginia and then enlisted in the US Airforce. He spent 20 years in the service working as a civil engineer, reaching the highest rank for a noncommissioned officer of Senior Master...

William H. Little, 67, of Washington Twp. Armstrong Co., passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Bill was born in Butler on March 1, 1956, a son of the late Mary (Claypoole) and Harold F. Little. Bill enjoyed working around his home. baking, cooking. He was always helping others and loved spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Charlene K. (Anthony) Little. Their daughter and son in law, Melody and Jeremy Matson, of Washington Twp. His grandchildren,...

Karen L. Neyman, 76, of Saxonburg., passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, while surrounded by her family and loved ones at Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek Rest. Karen was born in Butler on March 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Hazel (Selfridge) and Benjamin Myers. She was the widow of Robert D. Neyman who passed in 2011. Karen was a graduate of Butler High School and Butler Beauty Academy. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, watching classic movies with her daughters and grandkids, hosting...

Robert L. Baker, Sr. 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 while surrounded by his family, at his home. Bob was born on his family's farm in South Buffalo Twp. on October 4, 1941, a son of the late L. Pearl (Brewer) and John Lynn Baker. He was a 1959 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduation, Bob worked for a few years at his father-in-law's service station in Natrona Heights. He then went to work as a diesel mechanic with Freeport Transport Inc....

James A. "Jim" Michael Jr., 71, of Sarver, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Jim was born in Natrona Heights Feb. 18, 1952, a son of the late Mary Lou (Fitzgerald) and James A. Michael Sr. He was a 1970 graduate of Freeport Area High School and had worked at Du-Co Ceramics in Saxonburg, retiring in 2008. Jim was a life member of the Freeport Sportsman's Club and ABCI Bee Club. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, boating, working on his...

Sally H. Smith, 73, of South Buffalo Twp. passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at UPMC Passavant - McCandless, PA. Sally was born in Natrona Heights on December 27, 1949, a daughter of the late Virginia I. (VanDyke) and Raymond L. Hill. Sally was the widow of James J. Smith, who passed in 2005. She was a 1967 graduate of Freeport Area High School and Lenape Vo Tech School. Sally worked as a dining room manager for over 17 years at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. Sally and her family...

Eric J. Shaw, 47, of Buffalo Twp., passed away Thursday, September 14th, 2023. Eric was born in Natrona Heights, on October 7, 1975, a son of Cheryl (Shoop) & Keith Baker, of Buffalo Twp. and the late James Richard Shaw. He was an electronics assembler at CAM RPC in RIDC Park for the last 4 years. He was a member of Walter Chapel United Methodist Church in Cheswick. Eric enjoyed spending time with his son, biking, hiking, doing outdoor activities, wildlife, music, and arts and crafts. He...

Patricia L. Kammerdiener, 71, of Kittanning, passed away on Wednesday, September 13th, peacefully, at Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born in Freeport, on January 17, 1952, a daughter of the late Nanny (Stanfield) and John Rieck. She was the widow of Merle S. Kammerdiener, who passed away in 2003. She was a 1969 graduate of Freeport High School and also graduated from beauty school. She owned and operated her own beauty salon in Freeport for many years. Patricia is ...