Bernice Marie Kutzko, 93 of Brighton Twp. passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 8, 2026 in Providence Health and Rehab, Beaver Falls. Bernie was born on February 9, 1933 in Aliquippa to the late Stella and Harrison Kirkwood. Bernice was married to her best friend and loving husband Leonard Kutzko for 67 years. She loved camping, traveling and sitting on a beach watching her Len catch fish. She enjoyed quilting, baking and making a cozy home. Bernie spent a lot…
Shirley J Gallagher, 91, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 8th at Harmony Haus, Ambridge PA. Born on November 13th, 1934 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania to Charles Dallas Eales and Louise Cristina Jellison, Shirley graduated from Rochester High School in 1952 and spent her life in the field of Music. She married Charles L Pike on June 21, 1952 and built a career as a Piano, Organ and Vocal teacher as well as Choir director and Organist for various Churches…
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…
Twila J. Zendt passed away peacefully at home in Rochester Pennsylvania on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a long and courageous battle with MDS blood cancer. Twila was a loving mother, grandmother, and Great Grandmother, sister, and friend whose strength and devotion to her family never wavered. She had a deep love for those closest to her and found her greatest happiness in the time she spent with them. She was preceded in death by the…
MaryAnn (Golubic) Merriman, 80, of Pittsburgh, PA died peacefully on March 30, 2026 with her daughter and a close family friend by her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 20, 1945 the daughter of the late Stephen & Florence Ann (Pavlick) Golubic. She lived a life marked by generosity, humor, Pittsburgh sports teams, passion for learning and the constant search to find the holistic healing power. MaryAnn devoted her life to her family and her “TEAM” at…
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…
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…
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.
Richard Bryan Chichester Jr., 71, 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;…
Elinor G. (Babcock) Taylor, 99, of Moon Twp., died on March 22, 2026 in her home. She was born in Malden, MA on May 23, 1926 the daughter of the late Newell & Greta (Bishop) Babcock. Elinor lived a full and beautiful life, filled with joy, always surrounded by family, and known for being a loving and supportive presence to those she held dear. She was married for 75 years to her devoted husband, John H, Taylor. Elinor loved animals,…