All Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Spates, 60, of Cheswick, passed away March 20, 2019.  He was born July 15, 1958 to his parents, his father Robert Spates Sr. and the late Darla Spates.  Mr. Spates was a resident of the Verland Home in Deer Lakes for 21 years.  His smile and great sense of humor were among his attributes.  He enjoyed watching western’s and playing tricks on the residents as well as the staff who will greatly miss him. Surviving him are: Father Robert...

John Fogle, 72, of Monroeville, formerly of Harmarville, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born Oct. 25, 1946, to his parents, the late Joseph and Helen Maryanski Fogle. Mr. Fogle was drafted after high school and served in the Army. After his discharge, he attended Alderson Broaddus University, where he received his bachelor's degree, and later worked as the athletic director for 40-plus years for Seton Hill University, from where he eventually retired. John was of the...

David V. Allen, 70, of Springdale, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born June 12, 1948, in New Kensington, to the late Edward M. and Agnes M. Keenen Allen, and lived most of his life in Springdale. David was a 20-year veteran of the Navy from 1965-1985. He was a Vietnam veteran from 1968 to 1969 in the Navy Seebees MCB-133. He worked as a security guard for the Navy, Air Force and Army. He graduated from Navy Security Guard School and the Federal Law...

Jean M. (Glass) Black, 96, of Cheswick, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Mrs. Black was born May 13, 1922, to her parents, the late Lloyd and Myrtle Farneth Glass. Jean was of the Presbyterian faith and was a skilled bridge player as well as an avid reader. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of Willow Brook Country Club and always looked forward to visiting Myrtle Beach with her family. Jean is survived by her son, David (Karen) Black, and daughter, Carol McKillop, both of Cheswick;...

Douglas E. Drum II 42, of Creighton, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2019.  He was born February 24, 1977.   Doug was a member of Springdale Open Bible Church and enjoyed working on cars, doing construction and being with his family.  Surviving him are: Mother Patricia Queen Smith of Creighton Father Douglas E. Drum of Kittanning Brother Timothy (Angela) Drum of Natrona Heights Daughters Christina Mazza of Evans...

  Joseph Linkowski, 74, of Harwick, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.  Joe was preceded in death in 2005 by his loving wife, Nancy Varshine Linkowski, beside whom he will be laid to rest. He was born July 24, 1944, to his parents, the late Waclaw and Anna Dziuban Linkowski, and was a lifelong resident of the community. Mr. Linkowski graduated from Springdale High School in 1962. He received his undergraduate degree from Duquesne University in 1966 as well as his master's...

  John N. Alese, 59, of Harmar Twp., Passed away Sunday March 3, 2019.  Mr. Alese was the son of the late John and Sandra Nichols Alese and was born May 15, 1959. John graduated from Springdale High School Class of 1977 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  Upon leaving the Navy he worked for many years in the auto body industry.  He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.  He loved spending time with his friends at...

    Frank F. Radish, 91, of Harwick, passed away Thursday, Feb 28, 2019, in Harmar Village. He was born May 11, 1927, in Harwick, to parents, the late Frank and Mary Machilnikar Radish. Frank was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served as a plane captain on an aircraft carrier. Frank was married to his loving wife, Virginia, for 68 years. They lived with their four children in a house that he built himself in Harwick. Frank enjoyed wood and metal working, camping, fishing...

Betty J. (Granish) Grabowski, 89, of Springdale, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Catherine Bondra Granish, born Sept. 5, 1929. She worked at Eat'n Park in Harmarville for more than 30 years as a waitress and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and shopping, but especially relished spending time with her family and spoiling her grandson and her great-granddaughters. Betty was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, in...

Nancy L. (Rayburg) Williams, 79, of Springdale Township, passed away peacefully February 22, 2019.  She was born June 19, 1939 to her parents, the late Stephen and Ann (Fitzmaurice) Rayburg and has been a lifelong resident of the community.  Mrs. Williams attended Springdale High School class of 1957 and was a member of Saint Alphonsus Church in Springdale.  Nancy worked as a seamstress for many years before starting her family.  She enjoyed playing cards, going to the...