All Obituaries

Jacqueline J. Conner Morgan, 93, of East Brady died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospice.  Born May 19, 1932, in Parker, she was the daughter of Andrew H. and Debra (Davis) Hilliard.  Jackie was a member of the East Brady United Methodist Church.  She once was employed at the New Bethlehem Garment Factory and later the Chicora Medical Center as a CNA. Jackie was the last remaining sibling of the ten Hilliard siblings.  She is survived by her husband ...

Robert L. Henry, 86, of East Brady died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Sugarcreek Rest. Born April 19, 1939 in East Brady, he was the son of John P. Sr. and Florence I. (Petrini) Henry. An East Brady High School graduate, Bob was the owner operator of Henry’s Auto Body for 25 years, then retired from AK Steel after 18 years. Following his retirement, Bob enjoyed 30 years boating on the Allegheny River.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. Surviving are two sons, Brian ...

Douglas A. Kolich, 58, of East Brady died Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born August 6, 1967 in Kittanning, he was the son of Andrew B. “Butch” and S. Carol (Bowser) Kolich. Doug attended East Brady High School and worked for Custom Bent Glass, AK Steel and Bayer. Doug enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was on his motorcycle, hunting or fishing. Surviving is one son, Robert Andrew Kolich of East Brady and one grandson, Kyler Andrew Allen Kolich of East Brady.  One ...

Steven L. Crawford, 65, of East Brady, was called home to heaven on Wednesday, January 7 to be reunited with his beloved parents Roy and Beverly, his sister Laura and his niece Jennifer. Born May 17, 1960, in Butler, he was the son of the late Harry L. “Roy” Crawford and the late Beverly Jean (Beabout) Crawford. Steve worked for the East Brady Lumber Company for thirty plus years, Brady’s Bend Corporation for two years and East Brady Borough for ten years. He also served ...

Brady Beabout, 23, of Millersburg, OH formerly of East Brady died Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born March 5, 2002 in Kittanning, he was the son of Brian Beabout and Shannon Hepler. At one time, Brady was employed by Family Dollar in Chicora and worked carpentry jobs. He enjoyed playing video games and will always be remembered for being hardworking, polite and kindhearted. Surviving is his father, Brian E. Beabout of East Brady, his mother, Shannon J. Hepler (Russell) of East Brady, one ...

George R. Kepple, 78, of Sugarcreek Twp., entered eternity on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born January 27, 1947, the only child of Chancey A. and Frances E. (Rea) Kepple, his entire life was spent on Kittanning Hollow Farm which has been in the Kepple family since 1908.  He was a graduate of East Brady High School, Indiana University of PA and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.  He was also an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Naval Reserve.  He ...

Ronald D. DeBacco, 89, of Karns City (Roseville), died at his home, Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2025. Born September 1, 1936 at home in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Paul and Grace (Silverio) DeBacco. On August 27, 1966, Ron married the former Jane Angert, together they shared 59 years. A US Army Veteran, Ron served during the Korean Conflict and was a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge, Ron spent his career at Witco, retiring after 30+ years. He was a member ...

Roy J. Beham, 58, of Cowansville, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at UPMC Mercy. Born October 28, 1967, in Kittanning, he was the son of Frank and Barbara J. (Kaufman) Beham. Roy dedicated 25 years to the garage door industry, and for the last 15 of those years, he proudly owned and operated his own business, Beham’s Garage Doors. Before beginning his career in garage doors, he was a member of the carpenters union and worked at the family transmission shop in Frogtown. Roy was a ...

Yvonne R. Bowser, 85, of East Brady died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Clarion Healthcare and Rehab. Born June 19, 1940 in Prospect, she was the daughter of Edward H. and Jewel G. Eckert. On February 18, 1960, she married Larry D. Bowser Sr.  He preceded her in death in 2018. Yvonne worked for a time as an aide at Butler Hospital then was a housekeeper for many years for families in the area. Yvonne had a sweet tooth, enjoyed a simple life; sitting on the porch, watching neighbors ...

James C. Welton, 58 of Karns City, (Roseville), died Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home. Born December 24, 1966, he was the son of Carl L. “Sonny” and Vonnie R. (Farone) Welton. Jay drove truck for many years for Savage Industries in Kennerdell and Goettler Distributing in Butler.  In October of 1991, Jay married the former Amy Jo Sirich, she preceded in her death in August of 2024. Jay was a devoted member of the NRA and a former East Brady Volunteer Fireman.  He ...