Helen R. McNear 96, of Monaca, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1929 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Howard and Annabelle Gossard. She was a longtime and active member of the First Wesleyan Church of Rochester. Helen enjoyed daily devotions, gardening, puzzles and crocheting. Her real love was her family. She loved spending time cooking and baking with and for her family and hosting Sunday dinners for them throughout the…
Terry Hawkins, 87 years old, born December 7, 1937, passed away November 11, 2025 at Cedar Hill Rehabilitation Center, Coraopolis, PA. A resident of Freedom for many years. He was preceded in death by his beautiful and beloved wife Ginny and his mother and father, He is leaving behind his brother James Hawkins and his dear friend Pam Robison and her children, Brendan, Kasey, George and Cameron. He was the owner of Hawkins Music Store in New Brighton for 51…
Paul Nicholas Duraney Jr., 81 of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1944 a son of the late Paul and Frances Duraney Sr. He was a US Airforce Veteran. Paul ran the Harmony Inn for Carl Beers, his best friend for many years. He previously had worked as a hot finisher at B&W. Paul loved sports, he enjoyed playing softball with the Palace Inn. He…
Theresa Jean Fitzgerald, 66 of Center Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in her daughter’s home. She was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on April 21, 1959 a daughter of the late Edward and Isabel Fitzgerald. She worked for many years as a waitress at the Hilltop Steakhouse in Saugus, Massachusetts most recently, as a cashier at Circle K. Theresa loved her family more than anything. She especially loved being able to watch her granddaughter Lacey through the years. …
Marie Catherine McCallister, 81 of Center Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in her home. She was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1944. She was the daughter of Jerry and Catherine (Pindorova) Hornicek. She was a graduate of Moon High School and attended Garfield Business School in Beaver Falls, PA. She retired after over 20 years as a secretary at The Shippingport Power Station working for both Westinghouse and Duquesne Light/First Energy. Marie loved her family…
Nancy Jane Caler, 95, formerly of Greene Township, Pennsylvania went home to be with her heavenly Father on October 25, 2025. Nancy was a devoted wife to her late husband of 65 years, George Morgan Caler; a beloved mother to her children: George Jeffrey (Susan) Caler, Jerry Ray (Laura) Caler, Lona Jayne (David) Kapanka, and the late Lori Jill (Robert) Zimmerman; and a wonderful grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Nancy is survived by sisters, Marjorie Geisel and Edith Hughes and was preceded in death…
Joseph Alexander Catalano Jr., 96 of Rochester Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on April 3, 1929 a son of the late Joseph A. and Rose Catalano Sr. He was a retired supervisor for Bell Telephone and a US Army Veteran. Joe was also a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Cecelia Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife…
Glen L. Kennedy, 73, of Freedom, PA completed his life’s journey on October 1, 2025. He was a 1970 graduate of Freedom High School; a retiree of Norfolk & Southern Railroad; a lifetime member of the Freedom S.O.I., Conway Croatian Club and Rochester V.F.W. Glen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Jane. Father of Rachel (Mike) Dierdorf and Nicole (Shawn) Kohler. He leaves behind his sister, Marjorie Kennedy-Pantaleo (Richard Pantaleo), his niece Katrina (Sean) and great-nephew Bodhi…
Sally Jean Ozenich, 63 of Daugherty Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 surrounded by her husband, children and loved ones . She was born in Rochester, PA on November 3, 1961 a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen Bailey. Sally loved her family, loved spending time with them especially having them all together for gatherings. She enjoyed flower gardening and just spending time in nature. Sally was an animal lover especially birds and cats. She was…
Barbara Jean Inman of North Sewickley Twp., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2025. Born on April 1, 1937, to the late Evelyn Schaeffer Cooper Hohla and Lester Cooper. Barbara was the heart of our family, a woman of deep faith, unwavering strength and boundless love. She was a member of New Sewickley Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed the close friendships of the congregation and Pastor, she was a past Deacon of the First United…