Michael Patrick Conley, 61, of Upper Burrell Township, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home, with his wife by his side. Born March 22, 1964, in New Kensington to Sylvia J. Ferrari Conley and the late Bernard M. Conley, he was a 1983 graduate of Burrell High School and attended Penn State New Kensington.   He worked at his family business, Oak Lake Golf Course. Alongside his brother-in-law, and a 2-man team of excavators, built the back nine. He would later become co-owner. ...

Nancy Joan Stowers, 88, formerly of the Alle-Kiski Valley, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born in Punxsutawney on June 21, 1937 to the late Wilbert V. & Helen E. Ott Hall, and grew up in Jefferson County. Mrs. Stowers was a cashier and later stocker at the former Montgomery Wards Store in Lower Burrell. Surviving are her three children, Franklin L. Stowers Jr. of Gilpin Township, Jeffrey W. Stowers of Butler and Nancy “Jill” Shirley of ...

Kathleen (Burke-Yates) Claypoole, 78 of Brockway, PA (formerly New Kensington PA) passed away on 02/16/2026 in her home surrounded by family. Born on 01/23/1948 to Eugene and Alma Burke in New Kensington, PA. Kathleen from early childhood loved animals and frequently collected them. She loved to sing in her church choir, riding horses, gardening, canning and of course cooking. She started many organizations including 'Viewers Against Violence' and 'The Friends and Neighbors of Cherie Mahan'. ...

Denise Ann Norman, 60, of Armold, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  She was born January 6, 1966 in Penn Hills, where she was the proud Valedictorian of the Penn Hills High School Class of 1983. Denise was a widow to Karl “Chiefy” Norman whom she loved and cherished deeply. Their bond was unmatched. Denise was a loving mother to two children son Karl “KJ” Unterberger (Marianne) and daughter Keri Norman, and was the dedicated and loving ...

Floyd Kemp, 90, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born March 24, 1935 to the late Jake & Elizabeth Irvin Kemp and was a repairman for Bell Telephone in Chicago.  After returning to New Kensington he worked in the kitchen at the New Kensington Eat’n Park for 30 years.  Mr. Kemp is survived by two brothers, Constable William C. Kemp, Sr., and Harvey L. Kemp, both of New Kensington; and a host of nieces, nephews, ...

Toni Lorraine Burton (Rowe), 70, of Penn Hills and formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.   She was born December 5, 1955 in New Kensington to the late Tommy & Mildred Woody Rowe, and was a 1973 graduate of Valley High School.     Toni was a hairdresser/stylist for Cammuso's Salon Spa in Plum Borough and also did hairdressing for the patients in many local nursing homes.   Those closest to Toni knew her to be the ...

Syril Nicholas Kiriluk, Jr., 82 of New Kensington, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026.   He was born June 9, 1944 in New Kensington to the late Nicholas Sr., and Anita Schwarz Kiriluk, he was a graduate of Ken High in 1962, and was also preceded in death by his brother Lawrence Kiriluk, and his ex-wife, Wanda Skeba Kiriluk.   Survived by son Troy (Dawn) Kiriluk, stepson Chad (Traci) McAninch;  three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren ...

Daniel George Watts, 61, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born March 5, 1964, in Manheim (Lancaster County) to Nina Josephine Hanna Kilgore of Philadelphia and the late Harry Watts, and graduated from Shannock Valley High School in Rural Valley.   Mr. Watts then spent 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of First Sergeant. He was recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal ...

Elaine M. Johns, 87, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, with her two daughters by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Carl M. Johns.  Elaine previously worked at ALCOA in the Engineering Department, The London Shop and K-Mart.  She is survived by four children, Carol Lynn Johns, Dawna Mahan, Karen Longstreet, and Doug Johns; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Elaine enjoyed spending time with ...

Joseph Jude McKay, 67, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born May 19, 1958 to the late Charles R. & Mary Agnes Lebo McKay, in Natrona Heights, and grew up in West Deer Township. Joe was a good samaritan and always helped others, whether it was cutting friends and families lawns or volunteering at the Brackenridge American Legion’s monthly breakfast and other events.  He also enjoyed attending local social dining events, bingo, ...