All Obituaries

Colleen Crytzer, was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. A resident of Freeport, PA, she left this world suddenly on February 24, 2023 at the age of 88. After raising five children, Colleen embarked upon a career as a therapist. She earned a Masters degree in Psychology from Indiana University and began a distinguished career as an outreach therapist for residents of the North side of Pittsburgh. She was devoted to the mission of mental health access and helped countless...

Evelyn R. (Brooks) Hoak, 98, of Buffalo Township (Butler County) passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her home with her family by her side. She was born December 12, 1924 in Clarion to the late Harry F. and Mabel I. (Tice) Brooks. She graduated from Clarion High School and Brookville Business School. Mrs. Hoak resided most of her life in Buffalo Township. Upon his discharge from the Army, she married Clifford L. Hoak of Bairdford on March 8, 1946. Evelyn was a member of Trinity...

Brock T. Feitknecht, 42, of Ford City passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in his home. He was born January 9, 1980 in New Kensington to William F. Feitknecht and Wannetta F. (Ridinger) Wilding, both of Ford City. Brock worked as a miller for Armstrong Cement, Cabot for the last seven years. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church, North Buffalo, Twp. In addition, he was an avid reader and a devoted father. In addition to his parents mentioned above, Brock is survived by his...

John W. Durandetto, Jr., 79, of North Apollo passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. He was born Sunday, May 16, 1943 in Vandergrift, to the late John W. and Helen J. (Slivan) Durandetto. John had resided in North Apollo Borough his entire life. John was a well-known self-employed gunsmith his entire life, having owned and operated the D & D Custom Rifles for several years. In addition, Mr. Durandetto served as Mayor of North Apollo Borough for several...

 Lois F Gallino, 92, of Freeport (Armstrong County) passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in her home with her family by her side. She was born December 30, 1929 in Natrona Heights, Harrison Twp., (Allegheny County) to the late Walter Charles and Alice Martha (Michael) Sarver. Lois was a life-long resident of Freeport Borough. Lois was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Freeport. Along with her husband, they truly enjoyed traveling around the country in their...

Kathleen MacFarlane Gath, 73, of Allegheny Twp., (Westmoreland County) passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh., Kathleen was born April 22, 1949 in Aliquippa to the late Robert M. and Irene M. (Johnston) MacFarlane. She was employed as a systems analyst for the former Genco, Fox Chapel until her retirement in 2011. Her hobbies included traveling, snow skiing in Europe, water skiing and scuba diving. Kathleen leaves behind to cherish her...

Dennis E “Denny” Geary, 71, of Buffalo Twp., Butler County passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in his home with his family by his side. Denny was born January 19, 1951 in Tarentum to the late John W. and Doris L. (Wolfe) Geary and has resided in the valley his entire life. Dennis worked in outside sales for various heavy equipment manufactures and suppliers, in addition, he was a partner in the former Robert’s Clothing He was a member of St. Joseph Roman...

Reverend John W. Foester, 90, of Winfield Twp., formerly of Buffalo Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at Concordia, Cabot with his family by his side. He was born October 29, 1931 in Vanport, Beaver County, to the late George A. and Carrie V. (Christy) Foester. John had resided in Buffalo Twp for over 38 years, prior to moving to Winfield Twp. John was a member of the Kiskiminetas Presbytery. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School,...

Roy A. Geer, 79, of South Buffalo Twp., Armstrong County, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in the Allegheny Valley Hospital with his family by his side. Mr. Geer was born July 7, 1943 in Natrona Heights to the late Elden H and Hallie E (Miodeszewski) Geer. He was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School and a 1965 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Zoology. He attended San Francisco State University and is a 1975 and a 1982 graduate of Indiana University of...

David R. “Turk” Burkett, 87, of South Buffalo Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home. He was born April 13, 1935, in Butler Junction, Buffalo Twp., Butler County to the late David C. Burkett and Margaret (Blewett) Piazza. Turk was a bricklayer, refractory specialist and a construction supervisor by trade until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers #4, Indiana, Kentucky and the Freeport Eagles. Turk...