All Obituaries

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,...

  Craig E. Cyphert, 48, of Slippery Rock, passed away due to natural causes at home, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born September 29, 1970 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Milton E. and Gloria J. (Brothers) Cyphert Sr. Craig was a 1988 Graduate of East Brady High School and he attended Mercyhurst University and FSU online where he studied Criminology.  A US Army Veteran, Craig was a member of the Special Forces Unit in Texas.  He worked as a jewelry model and dancer in...

Pamela L. Bellas, 54, of Bradys Bend died Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born July 21, 1964 in Kittanning, she was the daughter of Harvey S. and Bessie L. (Renfro) Bellas. Pam was employed by the East Brady Uni Mart, a job that allowed her make many friends in the community. She enjoyed crafting, making afghans and above all, enjoyed time with her family. She is survived by her companion; George Deitz of Bradys Bend, 2 sons; Colby (Tiffany Moore) Bellas and...

  Genevieve L. “Winnie” King, 88, of East Brady died Friday, February 22, 2019 at ACMH Hospital. Born December 18, 1930 in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Archie L. and Gladys A. (Welch) Rossman. On January 10, 1948, Winnie married the late Robert H. King.  He preceded her in death on July 26, 2012.  Winnie worked at Curran’s Market and the Uni-Mart in East Brady for a few years and was a nursing assistant at Kittanning and Butler Hospitals for...

Gloria A. Reichart, 82, of East Brady went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 22, 2019 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Born August 4, 1936 in East Brady, she was the daughter of John A. and Maude L. Beabout. On August 17, 1957, Gloria married Robert Lloyd Reichart at the Concord Presbyterian Church.  A 1956 Graduate of East Brady High School.  She was a lifelong devoted member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in East Brady where she was the church...