Obituaries
June 4, 2024

Arlene M Haney – West Newton

Arlene M Haney, 77, of West Newton, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Penn Highlands Mon Va l l e y Hospital in Carr oll To w n ship. She was born June 2, 1947, in Monongahela, daughter of Russell and Irma Henry Sickels. Arlene loved to travel. She loved Disney World, movies, especially horror movies, and the PHMV Auxiliary, where she held the office of president. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Bob Haney; a daughter, Angela (Vince) Guerrieri; granddaughter, Jessica; a sister, Marlene McCormick; nieces and nephews, Vickie, J, Ames, Randy and Carolyn; and a grand puppy, Teddy. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome. com.

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