A branch has fallen from our family tree, Loretto A. Vaccarelli, “Vac”, “Lou” or “Nini” has passed away. He was called home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Providence Care Center after a valiant fight with cancer. A life-long resident of Aliquippa, PA, Lou graduated from Aliquippa Highschool in 1962. He was a proud steelworker for over 23 years and a member of Steelworkers Local 1211. Later in life he worked for Verasol in Crafton, PA and Balboa in Moon…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
Davida G. Petrie, 94 of Aliquippa, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Concordia Villa St. Joseph. She was born in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA on April 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Lazear. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Master’s Degree in Music. She retired from teaching first at Center School District then the majority of her career at Blackhawk School District as a Music Teacher. She also taught…
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…