Christine Joyce Battistelli Prenni, 75, of Saltsburg (Conemaugh Twp) passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born Wednesday, September 1, 1948 in Nowrytown, PA, the daughter of the late Christy and Theresa J Rossi Battistelli.  She was a bookkeeper for National Roll in Avonmore, PA.  She enjoyed going to daily mass and was a very devoted Christian.  She enjoyed doing puzzles, sudoku and playing scrabble.  She...

Donna Lee Stern Franzi, 91, of Saltsburg passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home.  She was born Thursday, September 22, 1932 in Waterman, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Good Stern.  Although it could be said, she never retired, she worked as a nurse practitioner.  She was an avid reader, who had a passion for knowledge.  Loved animals, and cared for all of them whether she owned them or not.  It is common knowledge that Donna loved her community...

David L. Held, age 61, of Lewistown, passed away on April 11, 2024, while under the care of UPMC Altoona. Born October 28, 1962, he was the son of Bonnie Eden and Otha Kennedy. Dave worked as a machine operator for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, working with his hands, and classic rock, especially Boston. Above all, he was a devoted father, grandfather, and companion who will be dearly missed. Dave leaves two children, Johnathon (Emily) Held and Leah Nagel; his two granddaughters, whom...

James Edward Rowe fell asleep in death Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born to the late Tommie and Mildred Woody Rowe on April 18, 1941 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania as the second of seven children. James Rowe was a graduate of Ken High school circa 1961 and later enlisted in the army. While enlisted he met his wife, Mae Bell Walters Rowe (deceased), to whom he was married 48 years. James valued education and never lost his desire to learn new things. He could often be seen watching the...

Patricia Ann Corridoni Richards, 80, of Saltsburg, Pa. passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Indiana, Pa. She was born on Thursday, April 1, 1943 in Nowrytown, Pa. the daughter of the late Herman and Gayety Battistelli Corridoni. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, going out to eat, shopping at Walmart and attending her grandchildren’s school events. She is survived by her children; Terri Richards of Nowrytown, Glenn J. Richards Jr. and his wife, Tracy, of Nowrytown,...

Hazel Churchfield Hunter Kunkle 91 of Indiana passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana, PA.  She was born Wednesday, May 25, 1932, in Wilmerding, PA.  The daughter of the late Homer B and Anna C Rupp Churchfield.  Before her retirement, she worked at the Homer City Gas Plant as a secretary.  She loved her faith.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife and always put family first.  She enjoyed flowers, especially the...

Veronica Jean DeLuca Sirnic,( endearingly known as TaTa) 57, of Saltsburg passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Select Specialty Care in Latrobe, PA.  She was born Thursday, December 22, 1966, in Saltsburg, the daughter of James Anthony DeLuca and the late Dolores Jean Elliott DeLuca.  Veroncia was a member of the Slickville American Legion Post #18, the Slickville Sportsmans Club and she attended the Slickville Presbyerian Church. She enjoyed socializing, cooking, crafting, and...

Karen Emanuel, age 77, a long-time resident of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Corridoni Funeral Services, Inc., 400 Indiana Avenue, Avonmore, PA. On Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM, an interment service will be held at Edgewood Cemetery in Saltsburg, PA.  A celebration of her life will be held after the interment service. Karen was born in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania on...

Tyler Jesse King, 27, of Jeannette, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1996, in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. the son of Delena Lewis and Kenneth W. King. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and video games. He most loved spending time with his children and family. He is survived by his mother and step-father; Delena and Christopher Lewis, his father; Kenneth W. King, his children; Kaiden and Kash John, his fiancé; Miranda John, his...

Our angel, Kyson John, age 7, of Jeannette passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  He was born Tuesday, October 18, 2016, to parents, Tyler King and Miranda John.  No words can express our heartache but it does not diminish our confidence in their destination.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  We extend our gratitude for all of your condolences. *