Roger A. Baker, 63, of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 2, 2026. He was born in Utica, NY on February 19, 1962, a son of the late Robert and Ada Sue (Bicker) Baker. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Baker; his daughter, Delanie (Grant) Sills; his siblings, Robbee (Tom) Kosak, Ross (Adria) Baker and Randy Baker. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Nancy Loughman; sisters in law, Leigh (Gary) Majetic, Laurie (Karl) Ludwig and Lisa Loughman and…
Richard Bryan Chichester Jr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Covington Skilled Nursing in East Palestine Ohio. He was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania a son of the late Richard “Dick” Chichester Sr. and Mildred “Sue” Fairbanks Chichester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Sharon and Neil Sterling; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Freeman. He is survived by two sisters: Kim Freeman and Renee (George) Adams, a brother Carl Chichester;…
Michael “Sonny” Tackac, 94 of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in his home. He was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1931. He loved Polka music, going to Polka dances and enjoyed Polka festivals. Sonny especially loved the holidays, decorating his room for all of them. He would get so much joy out of decorating for Christmas. Sonny taught all of the kids in his family how to shoot pool. He spent time bowling and watching…
Paulette “Polly” May (Kaercher) Lander of Independence Township, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at West Penn Hospital. Born to the late Howard Dustin Kaercher and Anna Mae (Roadman) Kaercher on October 10, 1944, at West Penn Hospital. She married the love of her life, who she is now reunited with, Gerald Boise Lander, on May 9, 1964. They had three children: Kevin (Denise) Lander of Hookstown, Scott (Deb) Lander of Dover, and Marcy (Keith) Whiteman of Aliquippa. Kids…
Gayle J. Javens, 77, of New Sewickley twp., passed away on March 25, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Esther Brickner. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Javens, a daughter, Barb Shultz, and siblings, Gloria VanEattan, and Nancy Brickner. She is survived by her children, David Brickner and Tina Thompson. There will be no visitation or services.
Mary S. Birris, 95 of Aliquippa passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Tapestry Senior Living. She was born on December 1, 1930 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late George and Thames Skeriotis. She was a member of the Kimmisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the church’s Senior Citizens Group. She was employed by the Visiting Nurse Association of Allegheny County for 24 years before her retirement in 1993. She greatly enjoyed working…
Joseph M. Aquino, 77 of Beaver, passed into eternal life on March 10, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1948, beloved son of the late, Lillian (Keneski) Aquino. Joe was a well-known faithful man in the community for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 25, 2026 at 10am in St. Monica Roman Catholic Parish (116 Thorndale Drive Beaver Falls, PA 15010) inurnment…
Carol S. Jones, 85 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Poets Walk in Leesburg, Virginia. She was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1940 the daughter of the late David and Freda Schuck. She was retired from the business office at Hopewell School District. She was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star Woodlawn Chapter #164 and a member of Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Raccoon Twp. In addition to…
Sarah Jane Shaffer, 93 of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 in Masonic Village of Sewickley. She was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1932 a daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine Lloyd. She was a retired first grade teacher at Aliquippa School District. She was an excellent seamstress and an avid golfer. Sarah was also member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her…
Eugene Franklin “Frank” Raybuck, 75, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born on December 17, 1950, a son of the late Lewis and Irene Raybuck. He retired from Hussey Copper, where he worked as a welder and fabricator for 40 years. A U.S. Navy veteran, he proudly served during the Vietnam War. Frank was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, camp, and garden. He was a true craftsman who could build…