Obituaries in Vandergrift, PA

Jeffrey L. Hughan, 69, of Apollo, passed away on January 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 1, 1956, in Olney, he was the son of the late Paul and Eula McCutcheon.After graduating from Kiski Area High School in 1975, Jeff built a career as a truck driver with Stivas...

A memorial and celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Spring Church.

Abena ClaraMarie Kolibea Dentu, 59, of Salina, and originally born in Ghana, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Jacob and MaryAnn Dentu.ClaraMarie was a woman whose life was rooted in love, generosity, and creativity. She cherished her f...

Alberta F. (Emahizer) Rosenberger, 86, of Burrell Township, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning.Born January 28, 1939 in Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late George Emahizer and Velma (Adams) Emahizer.Alberta volunteered for a time at...

Marilyn W. (Wertz) Keister, 81, of Washington Township, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in AHN- Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.Born January 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Robert Wertz & Ruth (Keck) Wertz.Marilyn was a graduate of Turtle Creek High School,...

William F. “Bill” Booth, 99, of Saltsburg, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.Born January 31, 1926 in Meriden, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Granville Booth & Ida H. (Dean) Booth.Bill proudly served our country w...

Rita Jean (Long) Bassett, 92, of Washington Township, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in QLS-Apollo.Born August 28, 1933 in Vandergrift, she was the daughter of the late Paul K. and Edna (Kline) Long, Sr. Rita was a graduate of Vandergrift High School.She grew up in Armstrong County and moved ...