All Obituaries

Darlene Winchip, 64, of East Brady passed away peacefully Monday morning at home after a brief period of declining health. Darlene was a long-time resident of East Brady and active in the community.  She was born October 11, 1954 in Winchester, TN; the eldest daughter of Winfred and Billie (Powers) Haggerty.  Darlene was a devout Christian and attended the First Baptist Port Charlotte Church while making her home in Florida.    She was a loving wife, mother and...

Athanasia “Sula” DiPento, 94, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born May 18, 1925 in Nea Makri, Greece, she was the daughter of Rev. Antonio and Chrisanti (Mastrokalu) Helmi.  On October 3, 1951, Sula married Veto DiPento at Holy Trinity Church in Vienna, Austria.  He preceded her in death on September 20, 2017. Sula served in the Greek Military during World War II.  Once moving to the United States, she held various...

Peggy R. Winslow, 80 of East Brady died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center. Born February 20, 1939 in Romines Mills, WVa., she was the daughter of Roy B. and Recie V. (Davis) Reed. Peggy was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church.  She was also active in the Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed cooking, baking, word searches and time with her children and grandchildren.  Surviving is one daughter, Patricia Cordova and...

L. Virginia Grazier, 81, of Chicora died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Born July 5, 1937 in Butler, she was the daughter of Andrew A. and Wilda L. (Lucas) Coleman.  Virginia was a graduate of Fairview Twp. High School and was a hairdresser in Chicora for many years. She was of Lutheran Faith and enjoyed shopping, especially for new purses and handbags. Virginia is survived by 1 son; Scott A. Grazier and wife Lesa of Meridian and 1 daughter;...

Nancy E. Geagan, 83, of East Brady died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Chicora Medical Center.  Born February 7, 1936 in Bruin, PA, she was the daughter of Hubert P. and Mary E. (Armbruster) Kohnen. On September 22, 1955, Nancy married the late Joseph E. Geagan.  He preceded her in death on May 8, 2001. Nancy was a picker and packer for Moonlight Mushroom for 22 years.  She was of Catholic Faith and enjoyed bowling, bingo and playing cards. Surviving is 1 son; Richard E....

Joseph E. O’Hanlon Sr., 98 of East Brady, formerly of Gibsonia died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at home with his daughter. Born February 28, 1921 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joseph A. and Margaret W. (Grounds) O’Hanlon.  On August 21, 1944, Joe married the former Dorothy Geisler.  She preceded him in death on May 21, 2009. At age 11, Joe went to work delivering groceries for Kroeger.  He graduated from Central Catholic High School and began work as a...

James E. “Jim” Magnani, 78, of Bradys Bend died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born February 24, 1941 in Madison Twp., Clarion Co., he was the son of Joseph E. and Valerie (Dietz) Magnani.  On November 18, 1963, Jim married the former Sharon L. Gray, she survives.  Jim worked for Tony Thompson’s Scrap Yard for 2 years, the Rex Hide in East Brady for 13 years, Magnus Garage in Curlsville for 2 years and retired from Ervin Industries in East...

Andrew B. “Butch” Kolich, 78, of East Brady died Monday, April 1, 2019 at Clarview Rest Home. Born August 18, 1940 in East Brady, he was the son of Andrew “Gump” and Lucille E. (Greenawalt) Kolich. A graduate of East Brady High School, Butch joined the US Marine Corp and served as a Corporal E-4.  He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal.  On September 17, 1966, Butch married the former S. Carol Bowser.  She preceded him in death on November...

Doris M. Crawford, 83, of Queenstown (Perry Twp., Armstrong Co.) died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Sugarcreek Rest Home. Born September 18, 1935 in Summerville, PA, she was the daughter of Rev. Charles and Helen M. (Schrengost) Ferringer. On February 19, 1954, Doris married Donald G. Crawford.  He preceded her in death on February 12, 1999. She was a member of the Queenstown United Methodist Church.  Doris proudly raised her 6 children and will be remembered as an excellent...

David P. Bly, 63 of Karns City died suddenly at his home, Sunday, March 10, 2019. Born August 13, 1955 in Butler, he was the son of Roland L. and Joan M. (Platz) Bly. On August 23, 1975, Dave married the former Brenda Szalankiewicz at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.  Dave and Brenda enjoyed 43 years together. She survives. Dave was a 1973 Karns City High School Graduate and he was briefly employed by Michigan Limestone.  He then began a career at Indespec Chemical,...