All Obituaries

Emily Margaret (Peg) Henry, 94, of East Brady, passed away November 17, 2020, at Quality Life Services of Chicora, where she had been a resident for the past four years. Born May 13, 1926, in Varnville, South Carolina, Emily was the daughter of Winfield and Willie Mae (Shaffer) Buzard. She was a 1944 graduate of Union High School, where she played on the women’s basketball team and participated on the cheerleading squad. Emily married Paul M. Henry in 1947. Emily was a member of...

Kirk A. “Rattzo” Kimmell, 66, of East Brady died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. Born September 27, 1954, he was the son of Ydolo “Lou” Albini and Mary Jane Kempel. Rattzo spent his career working at Consolidated Lumber and Truss in Parker. In earlier years, he enjoyed traveling, scuba diving and owned a fishing business in Connecticut.  He always had a good time and lived life to the fullest. He is survived by one daughter; Casie...

Helen Maxine (Walters) Henry, 99, a long-time former resident of East Brady, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Chicora Medical Center. Born October 9, 1921 in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Orbic G. and Edith (Boyle) Walters. Maxine married the love of her life, H.C. “Bud” Henry in 1939.  The couple settled in East Brady in the late 1940’s where they raised their three children; Patty, Larry and Terry.  Bud died in 1974. Maxine was an excellent...

Frederick A. Rosengren, 74 of Sugarcreek Twp. died Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. Born November 15, 1945 in Butler, he was the son of Frederick and Mary V. (Moore) Rosengren.  On May 1, 1968, Fred married the former Joanne Farone.  She survives. A proud US Navy Veteran, Fred served two tours of duty in Vietnam.  He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal for his tours in Da Nang, Cameron Bay, Nha Trang, and the Mekong...

Mary T Andreassi, 88, of East Brady died Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home. Born April 9, 1932 in East Brady she was the daughter of Paul Stanley and A. Barbara (Henry) McCloskey. Mary attended East Brady High School and graduated in 1950.   She worked as an operator at Ohio Bell in Cleveland and was a secretary at East Brady High School.  On July 12, 1958, she married John A. Andreassi who preceded her in death on May 15, 2018.  Mary’s life was centered around...

Salvatore “Sam” Tascarella, 91, of East Brady died Thursday, October 1. 2020 at UPMC Shadyside. Born April 8, 1929 in Sarah Furnace, he was the son of John and Maria G. (Salvaggio) Tascarella. On July 14, 1956, Sam married the former Janice L. Yates.  She survives. Sam was a 1946 graduate of Union High School.  He enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948.  Sam spent his career working on the railroad.  He was last employed by...

Jennie V. Stimac, 83, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.  Born August 9, 1937 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Domenico and Assunta (Pigliacampo) Galassi. On August 6, 1962, Jennie married Joseph M. Stimac.  He preceded her in death on March 3, 2018. Jennie was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.  She volunteered at the local food bank, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking for her family.  Jennie was a talented quilter...

Mario L. Pezzuti, 66, of Rimersburg died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 1, 1954 in Chicora, he was the son of Domenick and Roxanna L. (McClaine) Pezzuti. A 1972 Graduate of East Brady High School, Mario was well-known in the automotive industry for nearly 40 years.  Upon his retirement, he enjoyed finding success in a variety of business endeavors.  Mario married his high school sweetheart, the former Cheryl L. Crawford, on January 16, 1972, she...

Mary Lou Kinkela, 90, of Bradys Bend, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born August 29, 1930 in North Buffalo Twp., she was the daughter of Mark P. and Florence E. (Walker) Lehner. On August 23, 1952, she married John R. Kinkela.  He preceded her in death on February 19, 1978.  Mary Lou was a 1948 graduate of Kittanning High School.  She worked for 21 years for Kittanning Telephone (Alltel) and retired in 1991. She was a member of St. Patrick...

Val D. Hillwig, age 64, of Parker Personal Care Home, on August 15, 2020 moved to a mansion that his Savior prepared for him in Heaven.  Val was surrounded by his family during his final day on earth.  Born June 14, 1956 in Butler, he was the son of Leo G. “Rocky” and Beulah M. “Boots” (Dowling) Hillwig. In 1975, he graduated from East Brady High School and then attended Toccoa Falls College, School of Christian Ministries in Toccoa Falls, GA. ...