Obituaries

Dorothy “Dutch” Loraine Hall

Dorothy “Dutch” Loraine Hall

Dorothy “Dutch” Loraine Hall, 91 of Center Twp. passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in her home.  She was born on July 13, 1935 the daughter of the late Nellie and Thomas David.  Nellie died when Dorothy was very young and she was raised by her father Thomas and step mother, Gloria David.    Dutch was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  Her life revolved around her family.  In her spare time, she enjoyed planting flowers and other plants, and…

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Evelyn H. Hoffman

Evelyn H. Hoffman

Evelyn H. Hoffman, 93 formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Monday July 20, 2026 in Kane Nursing Home.  She was born in Dupont, PA a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Zawacki. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, starting with an orphanage in Scranton as a baby nurse, next she worked at her family’s donut shop, Hoffman’s Donuts and then Hills Department Store.  She was an award-winning baker and loved crafting.  She would often craft with her friends…

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Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner

Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner

 Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner, 74, of Rochester passed away peacefully after a strong and graceful fight with cancer on Saturday July 18, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by her husband, children, and sisters. Judy was born on August 27, 1951 at Beaver Falls Hospital to the late Elizabeth and William Miller. Judy graduated from Ambridge High School in 1969, and after graduation she became a travel agent at AAA where she got to travel the world. She continued as…

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Mary Celine Miller-Nestler

Mary Celine Miller-Nestler

Mary Celine Miller-Nestler,  95, Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Nestler; daughter of the late Theodore and Louise Boyer; sister of Raymond (JoAnn), Robert, and Clare Mulkern (Robert) all deceased; step-mother and friend to Paul Nestler, Maureen Messersmith (Ernie), Timothy Nestler, Jean Simmons (Robert). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Sharpsburg in 1931, Mary Celine graduated from St. Martin’s High School in 1949 and entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in January, 1950. She earned a…

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Bonnie Lou Molchen

Bonnie Lou Molchen

Bonnie Lou Molchen, 74, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family. .  She was born in Masontown, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1951 a daughter of the late Robert and Dora Miller.   Bonnie was put on this earth to be a wife, mother, grandmother and Gigi.  Her main focus was her beloved family. She also enjoyed going to her camp and also traveling to Hawaii.  Bonnie worked various jobs, her last…

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Donald Blaine Martin Sr.

Donald Blaine Martin Sr.

With deep love, we announce the passing of Donald Blaine Martin Sr., a devoted husband, father and friend, who died at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, surrounded by his children. Donald built his life in Moon Township, PA and will be remembered for his warmth, quiet strength, and devotion to God and family. He taught his family the value of patience, forgiveness, honesty, and the value of hard work. Donald served his country in the United States Army from…

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Harold Thomas (Tommy) Irons

Harold Thomas (Tommy) Irons

He was born with a little something extra, unique to him, and he was extra his entire life. When you met Harold Thomas (Tommy) Irons, you met someone with extra love, extra smiles, and an extra exuberance for life that shined through everything he did. Tommy was extra in every good and loving way. It was only fitting that he passed in the Sweetest Place on Earth. Our extra special brother Tommy was promoted to heaven on July 3, 2026,…

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Colonel (Ret.) Daniel G. (“Dean”) Kniola

Colonel (Ret.) Daniel G. (“Dean”) Kniola

“Dean” Kniola, of Crescent, passed away peacefully on July 2nd 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith (Schnippert), of 55 years, son, Major Scott Kniola (USAF, Ret.) and his wife Bridget, Daughter-in-Law, Maggie, and three grown grandchildren (Samuel T., Olivia R., and Maxwel T.), his sisters Mary Grace (Mike) Landrum, and Kathleen Repko, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews. Dean is preceded in death by his son (Todd) and grandson (Joseph). A 1970 graduate of the…

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John A. Morrow Sr.

John A. Morrow Sr.

John A. Morrow, Sr., 88, formerly of Raccoon Township and most recently of Brighton Township, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows.Born on February 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Lee and Helen Morrow.John was a 1957 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he played varsity football and earned the nickname “Mouse.” He also played youth baseball for the Raccoon Boys Club.He retired after 40 years with St. Joe Lead, later known…

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James “Jim” Augustus Guzzo

James “Jim” Augustus Guzzo

James “Jim” Augustus Guzzo, 83, formerly of Moon Township, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born on June 14, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the cherished son of the late Joseph W. and Ida Guzzo. Jim valued education deeply, graduating from Penn State University before going on to earn two master’s degrees from both the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. He dedicated his professional life to a distinguished career at Westinghouse, where he retired as a business…

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