Zoanne Elaine Chirico, 65, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 1, 1960 a daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Weyand. She loved to be outside, always enjoying camping, fishing, spending time on her pontoon, and riding quads. She also loved animals of all kinds, especially her dogs. Most of all, Zoanne loved her family and hanging out with her granddaughters. In addition to…
Helen Ruth (Capenos) Pedaline, 95, formally of Rochester, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Johnstown PA. She was born on March 23, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Vella (Barnes) Capenos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pedaline (1994), siblings, Blane Capenos, Marie Gutch, Ethel Beatley and Augusta Nieman. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Pedaline, Bonnie (Bill) Isley and Penny (Joe) Froehlich. Also survived by five grandchildren, William (Ana Chen) Isley III,…
Robert “Bob” Morris, 79, of Independence Twp. passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 15, 1945 the son of the late Phillip W. & Evelyn (Skaggs) Morris. He graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois in 1963. He received a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from Purdue University in 1968. He began working at J & L/LTV Steel in 1968 in Hennepin, Illinois. He continued…
Cheryl Jean Caldwell, 72, of Raccoon Twp., died on June 22, 2025 in Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Sewickley on August 1, 1952 the daughter of the late Charles & Janet (Erwin) Caldwell. She earned a Masters degree in speech pathology from California State College, taught in the Freedom Area School District, her interests were, traveling, reading and a profound love for animals. She is survived by her brother, James R. Caldwell, Raccoon Twp. In addition to…
Mary Ellen Lovra, 72, of Baden, entered eternal rest on June 18, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa on December 4, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rita (Welker) VanRyn, a brother Raymond (Rose) VanRyn and brother-in-law Bert McWilliams. She is survived by her husband of 44 years John Lovra. A daughter Tanya (Chris) Mellinger and 4 grandkids that knew her as Minnie, Raeannah and Meghan Clark and Ava and Kaleb Mellinger. In addition to…
Laurie A. (Shultz) Johnston, 63, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on June 15, 2025. She was born in Butler on March 12, 1962, a daughter of Robert and Maxine (Guthrie) Shultz. She is survived by her son, Matthew (Natalie) Johnston; four grandchildren, Hunter, Archer, Cooper and Madilynn; siblings, Robert, Richard, Ronald Shultz and Patty Himelsbaugh. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 19, from 3pm until time of service at 6pm. at the Huntsman Funeral Home and…
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald (Ron) Raymond Rickley, a cherished soul who left us on June 12, 2025, at the age of 93. Ron was born in Bellevue, PA on May 20, 1932, to Raymond and Genevieve Rickley. Shortly after graduating from West View High School, Ron joined the United States Navy. He faithfully served in the United States Navy during the Korean War along with the crew of the USS Point Cruz…
Now, you might not know much about Randy Stevens. Or maybe you do. But if there’s one thing to understand about this modern Dionysian, it’s that he led his life in stories. And he’d have no qualms telling you as far as stories are concerned that just about any clever tactic is fair game in the name of telling – or making – a good one. But that’s not really something one must do in this case, when the tales…
Thomas Evoy Owczarzak, 65, of Hopewell Township, passed away Tuesday, June 10th 2025, in Aliquippa, PA. Born October 3rd 1959, he was the son of Patricia Heiden and Henry Owczarzak. He was the husband of Terri Owczarzak (Biddle), dad to Donald Sanders, father-in-law to Abigail Sanders, and grandpa to Xerxes Ingrassia and Sterling Sanders. A native of Hammond, Indiana, shortly after graduating high school, Tom joined the United States Army as a paratrooper in 1978. There he served as a…
James Eugene Frankenstein, 75, of Moon Township, PA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Rochester, PA on July 9, 1949, son of the late Eugene & Eunice Frankenstein. He graduated from Beaver High School in 1967 and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Penn State University. He worked as a Plant Manager for Pittsburgh Forgings; a Safety Manager for Jennmar Corporation and Applied Concepts Inc.; and a Title Analyst…