Ruth Trent of Ben Avon died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 27, 2022, surrounded by family.  Born and raised in Oil City, she was the beloved wife of 65 years of the late George Ervin Trent. She was 93. She graduated from nursing school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1949. After the youngest of her seven children started school, she worked for many years at West Penn Hospital. She retired in 1996. Ruth enjoyed working in her garden more than her kitchen, and will always...

Lorraine Magnes, age 75 of Bellevue passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  Services will be private to the family. 

Charles D Harvey Sr., age 79 of Avalon passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1942 and was the son of the late William G. and Leona M. Harvey.  Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Donna (Bloomer) Harvey; dear children, Kathy (Jeffrey Sr.) Houser, William Harvey, and the late Charles Harvey Jr.; three loving grandchildren, Jeffrey Jr. Houser, Kristine Houser, and Austin Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents he is preceded...

Henry D. Young Jr., age 99 of Wexford passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1922 and was the beloved husband of the late Sue Young.  Henry had a passion for fly fishing, outdoors, and nature. He grew grapes and enjoyed smoking his pipe. You could always find him with a lucky stone in his pocket. He loved to sit and watch the blue birds and hummingbirds. Henry was a United States World War II Army Veteran.  Survived by his loving...

John Earl Welburn, age 80 of Ben Avon, passed away on June 9, 2022. He was born on August 11, 1941.  John of the Bellevue/Ben Avon area attended Bellevue High School 1959 where he played trumpet in the band. Because of his extraordinary musical talent, he was accepted at the Juilliard School of Music where he obtained a Bachelor of Music-Trumpet in 1965 and Master of Science in 1966. He obtained his Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in 1969. John worked with the AIU for...

Craig T. Herbert, age 36 of Bellevue passed away on June 6, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1986 and was the son of Thomas (Kathy) Herbert and mother Cheryl  McCarthy Herbert.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Jeri Lynn (Joseph) Herbert-Brigante-Hp; two uncles, Craig McCarthy and William (Karen) Herbert; and several cousins.  Craig was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan. He was bright with a sense of humor and he had a huge place in his heart...

Stephen C. Strasser (“Steve”), age 71, from Ohio Township, left this world on June 4, 2022 surrounded by family.  Steve was born in Toronto, Canada and raised in Shaler Township.  He matriculated at Duquesne University and graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 1983.  He was employed by Avonworth School District for over 30 years as the School Psychologist, where he advocated tirelessly for the equal education of children with emotional,...

Josephine "Jo" M. Matthews, age 101 passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1921 and was the beloved wife of the late H Gordon Matthews for over 40 years.  She is survived by her loving children Mary Jo (D. Charlie Wingerd) Matthews, Gordon H (Frances Foley) Matthews and four grandchildren, Laura M. (Adam) Studebaker, Jonathan M. Leff, Tyler M. Leff, and Joseph F. Matthews (Corey Stone); three great-grandchildren, Jackson T....

Richard A. Jenkins, age 79 of Ross Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was born on October 4, 1942.  He is survived by his loving son, Chad (Lisa) Jenkins; four grandchildren, Nicole Jenkins, Zachary Jenkins, Brittany Reiser, and Cameron Jenkins; and three great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Hercules, and Rebekah. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  

Michael Gainey, age 69 died on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1953 and was the son of the late Bernard and Betty Gainey.  He is survived by his brother Richard (Patricia) Gainey.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife Karen Gainey and his brother Bernard Gainey Jr.  Services will be private to the family.