Joseph W. Palakovich Sr., 96 of East Rochester, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 in his home. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on April 19, 1930 the son of the late Joseph and Mary Palakovich. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated Joseph’s Jewelers for many years and was a retired mill worker. There wasn’t anything that Joe couldn’t do. He was a watch maker, gunsmith, woodworker, and all-around…
Gerald “Jerry” R. Armstrong, 78, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 28, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Rev. Robert C. Armstrong and Maudie (Hargis) Armstrong. As a young man, Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973. Jerry was a man of many talents and a tireless worker. He was a skilled carpenter and an amateur mechanic who took great…
Patricia Cafaro, 79, of Moon Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2026. She was born in Monaca, PA on January 31,1947. Daughter of the late Michael Danylo and Susan (DiSalle) Danylo. “Patsy Ann” attended St. John the Baptist school and church as a child. She lived for the yearly Monaca/Rochester game where the winner claimed the naming rights to their bridge. She met her future husband, James, while working at Koppers. They’d meet underneath…
Nick Marovich, 65, of West Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in his home. He was born on November 25, 1960 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania a son of the late Milo and Mildred Marovich. He worked as a brick and block layer all around the area for many years. He was a member of the Brick Layers Union and the Laborer Union. He was also a member of many clubs, including the Serbian, Croation, Ukrainian, and Celtic clubs. He…
George Allen Bennett, 75 of Economy Borough, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1951 the son of the late Margaret Elizabeth Bennett & Samuel George Bennett. George had numerous jobs throughout his life; including working as a Janitor at the YMCA at Conway Yards. He was a member of Economy United Methodist Church and a life member of Baden Volunteer Fire Department. George is survived…
Mary Bernadette (Wills) McMahon, 79, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her cherished pets. Mary was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 9,1947. She lived a life defined by her devotion to her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Michael George McMahon; her aunt, Catherine McWhirk; and her uncle, Samuel William McWhirk. Mary is survived by her daughters, Kimberley Johnson (Brian)…
Shirley Louise Zurbrick, 96, passed away on September 17, 2026 at Tapestry Senior Living Community in Moon Township, PA surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Howard L. Zurbrick; she is survived by 3 children: Bruce (Vicki) Zurbrick of Lancaster, PA, Paul (Michele) Zurbrick of Orchard Park, NY and Lynn (David) Sherman of Hopewell, PA; Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Myron and…
Zbigniew “Zbig” Adam Lachowicz, 79, of Hopewell Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Dinnington, England the son of the late Adam and Janina Lachowicz. A graduate from Colgate University. He was a retired Database Administer from Bessemer Lake Erie Railroad. Zbig was a longtime and active member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church, where he was the property manager for many years. He was a wonderfully generous person, helping out…
Roselind “Rosie” May Davis Wood, 89, passed away on September 9, 2026 at Masonic Village in Sewickley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, the Reverend Rodgers T. Wood. Born on May 9, 1937 in New Kensington, PA, Rosie was raised in Indiana PA, the daughter of the late Walter E. and Myrtle (Slonaker) Davis. She graduated in 1955 from Indiana High School where she made many life-long friends. She met her husband, who was…
Melvin Dean Osman Sr., 89, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 in his home. He was born in Vanport, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1936 a son of the late George and Mary Osman. He was a retired steelworker with Union Drawn Steel in Beaver Falls and was a US Marine Veteran. Mel was an active member of Aliquippa Christian Assembly. He was a very faithful man who was a volunteer minister at the Beaver County Jail….