All Obituaries

Christine A. (Knurek) Jones 75, of Lawrenceville, passed away March 2, 2026, at home with her family at her side.  She was born in New Kensington on July 30, 1950.  Christine drove school bus for ABC, formerly Laidlaw, for Fox Chapel School district where she eventually retired.  She enjoyed boating, rescuing stray cats and taking road trips with her sweetie.  Christine is survived by her loving husband Robert J. Jones Jr. Her brother Paul (Donna) Knurek Son’s ...

Mary Ada (Rice) Palmer, 68, of Springdale, passed away on  February 28th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones after a long, courageous journey with metastatic breast cancer.  Mary was born on August 12th, 1957 to her parents, the late Warren and Frances (DeVenuta) Rice in Exeter, California. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life was defined by selflessness, resilience, and deep compassion for others. Mary was raised in California with her ...

CHARLES B. JARVIE FUNERAL HOME INC.                      John A. Gaydos Jr. 84, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday February 25, 2026.  He was born to his parents, John Sr. and Veronica Marchek Gaydos and has been a lifelong resident of the community.  After graduation from Springdale High School, he enlisted in The U.S. Marines and proudly served his country until his honorable ...

Dr. Debra J. Borkovich, 74, passed away on February 17, 2026.  Debra was preceded by her parents, Andrew and Jean (Mrozinski) Borkovich, and was a long-time resident of Harwick.    Debra was a gracious, Vibrant and accomplished woman.  She was a Business Anthropologist and a digital/agile Ethnographic Researcher for several universities and emerging tech start - ups as a strategic business consultant, small business advocate, and mentor.  She was also a licensed ...

Joseph J. Bozic 85 of Cheswick, passed away Saturday February 14, 2026, in Harmar Village.  He was born November 18, 1940, to the late Joseph and Rosella Deptula Bozic and has been a long-time resident of the community.  Mr. Bozic served in The U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.  After his honorable discharge, he worked as a body man in the automotive industry.  He enjoyed drag racing, fishing and riding dirt bikes throughout his life and especially spending time ...

Linda A. (Doerfler) Kriedler 77, of Vandergrift, passed away at home on February 12, 2026, with her loving family at her side.  She was born on October 4, 1948, to her parents, the late William and Lois Simpson Doerfler.  Linda worked at Giant Eagle for many years, where she eventually retired from. She lived her life for her family, especially her 3 daughters. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, watching game shows and especially loved spending time with her dog April. Surviving her ...

Joan Elaine Salyers (nee Sleppy), 95, passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, in Bismarck, ND. Born on March 3, 1930, in New Kensington, she lived most of her years in her beloved Springdale, with her last several years with family in North Dakota. Joan lived a life marked by faith, kindness, and unwavering devotion to God, her family, and community. Joan began her professional journey humbly in the ticket booth at the Temple Theater. Her career soon took a significant turn when she joined Bell ...

Larry P. Garmong, 79 of Springdale, passed away at home with his family by his side on February 6, 2026.  He was born on April 4, 1946, to his late parents, Edward and Grace Shoup Garmong.  Mr. Garmong graduated from Ford City high School before serving his country in The U.S.  Navy during the Vietnam War.  After his discharge, he later worked for PPG industries in Springdale where he eventually retired from.  Larry belonged to the Springdale VFW where he was a ...

Jean Alice Pastorek, age 96, passed away on February 2, 2026 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family at her bedside. Born August 14, 1929 to John Howard and Alice (Kemper) Kiser in New Kensington, PA,  she was one of four children and graduated from New Kensington High School in 1947.  In 1955, she married pharmacy graduate Edward Grajcar and settled in Cheswick, where they would raise their three children and where she lived for the rest of her life.  She ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of John Nicholson, 63, of Harwick, who passed away at home on January 31, 2026. John was born on July 4, 1962, in Pittsburgh, to the late Dolores (Molnar) Nicholson and the late Russell Nicholson. John was an avid outdoorsman who found his greatest joy in long days on the river, quiet moments in the woods, and every adventure nature offered. Whether hunting, fishing, camping, or boating, he cherished sharing these experiences with the ...