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,…
“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…
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…
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…
John F Sofranko Jr, 76, of Moon Township died on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Sewickley, the son of the late John F. and Catherine (Strella) Sofranko. John enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at Guantanamo Bay where he became a medic, taught water survival & was an expert marksman. Upon his discharge, he worked 18 years as a motor inspector until LTV Steel closed. John then spent the next 20 years…
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of John Paul Starasinich, who left this earth on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026, at the age of 53 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 8, 1973, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, John was the son of Donna (Winters) Starasinich and the late Joseph J. Starasinich Sr. John graduated from Beaver Area High School, where he was a member of the golf team. He later attended Edinboro…
Nello Mazzoni Jr., age 76 of Moon Twp, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 20, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Nello was born on November 23rd, 1949 in Braddock, PA, the son of the late Nello Mazzoni and Louise DeRiggi Mazzoni. Nello graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1971 and 1974 with a BS and MS in Mathematics and retired from Lucas Systems, Inc. in Wexford. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years…
Melvin Richard “Dick” Hall, 91 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 in his home. He was born in Aliquippa, PA on October 22, 1934 the son of the late Melvin “Buck” and Juanita “Boots” Hall. He was retired from US Steel Corporation, where he was the Director of the Mail Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Dick had a lifelong love and passion for flying. He achieved his private pilot license at a young age and flew…
Victoria Pearl (Koplets) Suttelle, 79, of Raccoon Township, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2026, in the loving arms of her children, fittingly on her mother’s birthday. Born April 4, 1947, in Bedford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore F. and Betty N. (Horton) Koplets and a graduate of Ambridge High School. Vicki, who was often called “Dolly” or “Barbie,” was beautiful both inside and out. She carried herself with grace, kindness, and quiet strength,…
Ellen Joan Eger, age 75, of Sewickley, passed away on June 14, 2026, daughter of the late Dr. Elmer and Elaine Solomon Eger and sister of the late Marsha Eger. Survived by brother, Dr. Mark Eger (Susan), nephews Dr. Noah Eger (Michele), Jason Eger (Julie), Max Brown (Nansa), grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, and dear friends. Funeral arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen’s memory to: Masonic Village of Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA….