All Obituaries

Jesus Wept on April 26, 2017 when Louis Michael DeBacco Jr., also known as Louie, was called home. Louie was the kind of person that if you met him once, you were not a stranger. He would give the shirt off his back if he knew it would reach someone for Jesus. Louie was born March 14, 1981 in Armstrong County, PA and lived a fun, spontaneous, and carefree life. His smile and humor would light up the entire room. Like us all, his life appeared for a little time and then vanished...

Fred A. Karlovich, 86, formerly of East Brady died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Barnabas Nursing in Gibsonia. Born September 17, 1930 in Commodore, PA, he was the son of Nicholas and Mary (Fayak) Karlovich.  A veteran of the US Marines, Fred served during the Korean Conflict.  On June 26, 1965, Fred married the former Janet Wible, she survives. A graduate of Green Township High School, Fred lettered in basketball, football and...

Brian K. Kolich, 47, of Bradys Bend, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017. Born July 10, 1969 in Butler, he was the son of Andrew B. “Butch” and Carol (Bowser) Kolich. On July 31, 2010, Brian married the former Laurie B. Beham, she survives.  Brian was employed by Mid-Ohio Contracting, laying pipeline and was previously employed by Bradys Bend Limestone. He was a member of the American Legion Post #488 in Bradys Bend and the...

Carl Keith Wright, 83 of East Brady died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.     Born August 15, 1933 in Butler, he was the son of Robert A. and Helen (Wade) Wright.  A 1952 graduate of Union High School, Keith served as a Corporal in the US Army.  He was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.  On June 23, 1956, Keith married the former Janet...

Holly R. Potts, 55, of Union City, PA formerly of Kaylor died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Millcreek Community Hospital. Born June 16, 1961 in Butler, she was the daughter of Dean W. and Mary L. (Bowser) Potts.  Holly enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting, crafting and running her taxidermy business. She is survived by 4 daughters; Alicia, Beria, Catrina and Deanna Price.  She is also survived by her mother; Mary Potts, 2 sisters; Ellen Scholl and...

Mary Patricia Harmon, 96, of Bradys Bend, died Wednesday February 15, 2017 at the Chicora Medical Center where she had been assisted living for 7 years.  Born June 12, 1920 in Kaylor, she was the daughter of Ambrose C. “Dave” and Bertha E. (Blatt) Madden.  On June 10, 1946, she married James L. Harmon and together they raised 10 children.  Throughout the years of raising her children, she was very active at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church...

Dorothy J. Wimer, 94, of East Brady died Tuesday February 14, 2017 at the VNA Hospice, Butler. Born February 9, 1923 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Arthur W. and Rosetta L. (Kelly) Hillwig.  A 1941 Graduate of East Brady High School, Dorothy attended the Butler Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked as a medical tech with the East Brady Ambulance and was Post Master at the East Brady Post Office, retiring after 32 years. Dorothy enjoyed...

David G. Miles Jr, 65, of Seybertown died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Chicora Medical Center. Born September 20, 1951 in Butler, he was the son of David “Gene” and Violet “Joan” (Crawford) Miles.  A 1969 Graduate of East Brady High School, Dave worked as an auto mechanic at local car dealerships in his younger years.  While living in Texas, Dave owned and operated a lawn care business and after returning to East Brady, he was...

Bessie M. Chemelli, 85, of Kittanning died Friday January 6, 2017 at ACMH Hospital.  Born August 5, 1931 in Kaylor, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph C. and Elizabeth J. (Downs) Olcus. On November 27, 1954, Bessie married Attilio “Til” Chemelli, he survives. A 1949 Graduate of East Brady High School, Bessie worked as the Chief Operator at Alltel Telephone in Kittanning for 44 years. A member of St. Mary, our Lady of Guadalupe, in...

Barbara A. Henderson, 66, of Bradys Bend, died Sunday December 18, 2016 at ACMH Hospital. Born January 24, 1950 in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Thomas and Rose (Lackovic) Sedok.  A 1967 Graduate of Union High School and 1971 Graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Barb earned a Master Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Certificate of Clinical Competency.  She was the Speech Pathologist for DuBois School District for 33...