Fall might be the most beautiful season to have a wedding. The leaves turn gorgeous hues of red, yellow, and orange, the weather is not-too-hot and not-too-cold, and thi...
Rest of service can be traditional
Cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people planning a funeral.
Tom Martin, an owner of Martin Funeral Home in But...
There are stories in every person's wardrobe. Sorting through clothing can unbutton memories that inspire smiles and tears, especially if it belonged to a loved one who ...
Insurance covers end-of-life care
Roni Lucas, community educator for Good Samaritan Hospice, includes the possibility of a memory quilt when she talks to a family about h...
Many gifts honor others
In 2011 Samantha Swift set up a scholarship at Slippery Rock University to honor her parents James E. and Katherine Swift.
Swift, the director of...
As it begins its 43rd year in funeral service, the Thomas M. Steighner Funeral Home in Chicora thanks all families it has been privileged to serve and eagerly looks forw...
Some people take their principles to their grave. And for some baby boomers, that means planning for their funerals, or their parents' funerals, in an eco-friendly way. ...
Count me among those who find the “Elf on the Shelf” just a bit creepy. That said, wouldn't it make more sense to have a slightly spooky creature keeping an eye on your ...
Oil choice can make difference
There was a time when you were considered a “responsible” vehicle owner if you changed the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles and had you...
Car batteries have come a long way since the mid-1970s.
Their only job back then was essentially to turn a car on and power the dome light.
Now, it’s a different story. ...
