All Obituaries

Donna R. Olcus, 91 of Kittanning, formerly of East Brady died Monday, July 19, 2021 at Manor Care Kingston Court, York, PA. Born August 9, 1929, in East Brady, she was the daughter of Robert R. and Lillian B. (Jordan) Yount. On November 9, 1950, Donna married Robert J. Olcus.  He preceded her in death on July 30, 2012. A 1947 Graduate of East Brady High School, Donna enjoyed crocheting and knitting.  She cherished her phone calls, letters, photos and visits with her loved ones...

Mary Ellen Curran, 92 of East Brady died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Clarview Nursing in Sligo, PA. Born May 14, 1929, in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of James J. and Tillie B. (Olcus) McGarrity. On October 14, 1950, Mary Ellen married Lewis M. “Bud” Curran.  He preceded her in death on November 15, 2013.  Mary Ellen and her husband owned and operated Currans Market in East Brady for 42 years.   Prior to that, Mary Ellen worked at the Kaylor Grange...

Loretta J. Weitzel, 76, of East Brady died Sunday, July 11, 2021, after an extended illness. Born February 23, 1945, she was the daughter of Ellis F. “Dick” and Estella L. (Mays) Reitz. On June 13, 1969, Loretta married Terry L. Weitzel, he survives. Loretta had a 30-year career caring for patients at Sugarcreek Rest, both as an aide and later, an LPN.  She left a lasting impact on the residents and staff.  A loving and involved mom, Loretta enjoyed leading her...

James A. Hepler, 46 of Clarion formerly of East Brady died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence. Born July 3, 1975 in Tucson, AZ, he was the son of James R. and Jacquelyn L. (Duncan) Hepler. On September 12, 2007, James married the former Amy L. Bobbert, she survives. James had worked as a short order cook at both the All Stars and the Outlook Inn Restaurants in East Brady.  He also was employed by Walmart in Butler and most recently, worked at TTSR in Knox. James enjoyed video...

John R. Klein, 79, of East Brady died Monday, June 28, 2021 at his residence. Born September 15, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of John D. and Sylvia M. (Schupp) Klein. On July 9, 1966, he married the former Joan L. Pollock.  She preceded him in death on February 3, 2011. A graduate of Slippery Rock University with a Bachelors in Secondary Education, John spent his career teaching social studies at East Brady High School. John was a member of East Brady United Methodist Church,...

Patricia A. Sanich, 84 of Roseville died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. Born July 15, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Edwin and Frieda (King) Schuette. Pat was most recently employed by Giant Eagle but also had worked for Servistar and Arner’s Flower. The love of her family and the love of her church were paramount in Pat’s life.  She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church where she decorated the church for...

Shawn J. Hogan, 48 of East Brady died Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born February 18, 1973 in Clarion, he was the son of John and Carol Hogan and Judith D. (Hicks) Master. Shawn was a 1991 Redbank High School graduate and shortly after, enlisted in the US Army.  Shawn served as a Sergeant and an Intelligence Analyst and a Patriot Missile Crewmember.  He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National...

Betty J. Hicks, 74, of Parker died Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born February 3, 1947 in Pikeville, KY, she was the daughter of Charlie D. and Nettie D. (Steffey) Gross. Betty had previously been employed by Bobbie Brooks and the Bradys Bend T-Shirt factory. In 1992, Betty married William F. Hicks, he preceded her in death in 2020. Betty enjoyed crocheting gifts, playing computer games and crafting. She is survived by three daughters, Judy (Mike) McCollough, Jodi (Luther) Summerville,...

James E. Martin, 80, of Bradys Bend died Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home. Born April 19, 1940 in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of John W. and Elizabeth L. (McCluskey) Martin. Jim began his career at RexHide in East Brady then worked for over 20 years for the Consol Mining in Indiana, PA.  He and his wife also operated Martin’s Texaco in Bradys Bend for a number of years. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors.  He is survived by his wife, Dolly Martin of...

Doris Jean Benninger, 86, of Seybertown, passed away early Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born in Brady’s Bend Twp., Armstrong County, on December 28, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Arthur Raymond and Anna Marie Schott Benninger. Doris was a 1953 graduate of the former East Brady High School. She then attended Clarion University for three years. She went on to work as the Unit Secretary at Butler Memorial Hospital for 40 years. She enjoyed...