Michael James Szelc, 68, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 17, 1957, Michael was the son of Jean (Nickolls) Burney and the late Theodore Szelc. He was the beloved brother of Nancy, Carol, and Betty Anne and was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Szelc. Michael was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He shared 39 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Melissa (Bender). He…
Janet Elizabeth Haller, 85, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 1, 1940, daughter of the late Ethel Louise Nichols and Clarence Kearns. She was a retired caregiver, specializing in helping elderly people. Janet was a thoughtful, kind, and generous woman. She was known for always having a smile on her face, and nothing put a smile on her face as much as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents,…
Doris E. Swiontek, 93 of Aliquippa (Independence Twp.) was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26,2026 at UPMC Mercy. Born June 3,1932 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late James A & Florence (Cain) Miller. Doris was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet EPC in Aliquippa. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Thomas Swiontek Sr., her brothers E. Reid, J. Lee, Keith and Dean Miller. Also, her son Bob…
James Stanley Hostetler, 98, formerly of Crescent Township, died on May 24, 2026 in Riverview Manor, Ashbury Senior Living, Lewisburg, PA. “Jimmy” was born in Glenwillard, PA on January 4, 1928 the son of the late Darl & Jane (McCarrier) Hostetler. After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps, serving in the Marine Air Wing as WWII was winding down. Not long after joining the Marine Reserves, the Korean War began and Jim was called up to…
John “Jack” J. Weatherby II, of Raccoon Township passed away on May 14, 2026 in his home. He was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1933 the son of the late John J. and Myrtle Weatherby. He was a retired machinist working for J&L Steel / LTV Steel Aliquippa Works and then later Sears Auto. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the 101 Airborne Division during Korean War. He was a member and past master of the…
Robert Allen Lockhart, 71 of Industry passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania a son of the late William Earl Lockhart Sr. and Virginia “Virgie” (Grim) Lockhart. He was a former Security Supervisor for the Nuclear Power Plant in Shippingport. He was an active member of Planet Fitness and he loved a good cigar. Bob loved to tell stories, whether they were true or not was the fun of it all. Could you…
Thomas Richard Everett (“Tom”), age 81, of Moon Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Tom was born on September 22, 1944, in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, to Thomas James and Rita Dolores (Voegtle) Everett. His father had been drafted during World War II and was taken prisoner of war in Germany just after Tom’s birth. Tom was 8 months old when his father came home. He grew up alongside his four sisters—Patricia Pcolar, Barbara Wisniewski, Betty Roseborough, and…
Elenora “Loretta” Ratliff, 79, of Brighton Twp., passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born in Uniontown, PA., on September 14, 1946, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Baron). She is survived by her children, Dawn Brown, Patricia (Mark) Happ and Coleman “Sonny” (Dana) Ratliff; her siblings, Bernard (Joyce) Farrier, and Barbara Cleaver; 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Coleman Ratliff (2010) and her siblings, Raymond, Samuel Gene, Richard, Clara…
Charleen R. Wilkinson, 76, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in her home. She was born in in Aliquippa, PA on November 17, 1949, a daughter of the late Charles J. “Chick” and Bernice R. Inman. She was a graduate Hopewell Area School District and an active member of the Kiwanis, Rochester Legion Post 512, and the Beaver County Conservation League. She loved her family and her friends. She enjoyed working outdoors, planting flowers, gardening,…
Eddie Ray Reed, 46, of Independence Twp. passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in his home after a long illness. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on August 11, 1979 the son of Edward R. Reed and Ivy Boring Reed. He worked for many years in Maintenance for the Friendship Ridge. He was a big Pittsburgh Steeler fan and he loved music of all types. He is survived by his parents, Edward Reed and Ivy Reed; his two daughters:…