OBIT: Arthur Reynolds Beck

Arthur Reynolds Beck, 87, of Kittanning passed away March 10, 2010 in his residence.

He was born October 6, 1922 in Cadogan, PA to the late Charles Beck and Hilda (Sikstrom) Beck.

Arthur Reynolds Beck lived in the Ford City/Kittanning area all of his life. He worked for PPG and Pullman Standard and retired from both.

He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945 and was a veteran of WWII during which he served as a Corporal and half-track driver. He was assigned to General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge.

He was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed being around his family; especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and his brother Otto were also inventors.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha May (Miller) Beck of Kittanning; two daughters, Dona Minich and husband James of Ford City, and Suzan Corbett and husband Herman; five grandchildren, Terri Smouse and husband Keith, Jennifer Hika and husband Troy Caldwell, Daniel Shafer and wife Cindy, Craig Minich and wife Penny, and Toni Grafton and husband Deron; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan Ford, Taylor Smouse, Carli Crawford, Josh and Ben Shafer, Derek, Jaysa, and Kylie Grafton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Otto Beck, Oscar Beck, Irvin Beck; and five sisters, Helen McGinnis, Elsie Lockhart, Olga Cechvala, Ingrid Kemp, and Hazel Wicke.

Friends will be received from 6PM to 9PM Friday, March 12, 2010 at Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning. A service will be held at 11AM Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning with additional visitation from 10 AM until the service.

Reverend Mark Cornwell will conduct the service, and interment will take place at Lawn Haven Burial Estates.

OBIT: William J. “Bill” Hogan

Bill Hogan

Mr. William J. “Bill” Hogan, 71, of South Buffalo Twp., passed away at 7:15 pm, Saturday, March 6th, 2010 peacefully at UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh.

Bill was born in Natrona Heights, PA on August 24, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Della Marie (Fratta) Hogan. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeport.

Bill had served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with 22 years of service. After his service to his country he went to work for M.E.C.O. (Mill Equipment and Engineering Corporation) in Pittsburgh for 15 years. After the plant’s closure he went to worked as a tech engineer at Allegheny Ludlum Steel for 10 years. Bill retired in 2008. Bill was an avid gardener. He enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, swimming and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lola (Ruffner) Hogan. Their 3 children: David A. Hogan & Joseph A. Hogan, both of South Buffalo Twp. Lynanne A. Hogan of Freeport and their grand daughter Angeline Jo Palmer of Freeport. He is also survived by his brother Robert L. (Glenda) Hogan of FL. and his sister Kathy (Robert) Cassell of Apollo.

Family and friends are being received on Tuesday March 9th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. in the Redmond Funeral Home Inc. 524 High St. Freeport, PA A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 10th, with Rev. James F. Neal officiating. Private burial at Sea will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Day Foundations 211 North 12th St. Lincoln, NE 66508. To send a condolence visit, www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com.