Adyson Olivia Franz, 17, of Hopewell Twp. passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, October 28, 2024 after fighting a very rare and aggressive form of bone cancer for just over one year. Despite one struggle after another, Ady did not let her cancer define her. She was born on October 12, 2007 in Pittsburgh the daughter of Melanie Yakemowicz and Joseph Franz. She was a well accomplished equestrian rider. Ady has been riding horses at Blue Ribbon Farms since…
Norma J. Orlowski, 89 of Baden, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House Wexford. She was born on August 8, 1935 a daughter of the late John and Alice Shannon. She was a long time member of Baden United Methodist Church. Norma was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her entire life was caring for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Stanley C. Orlowski in…
Ann J. Green, 88, of Aliquippa passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington. She was born in Cecil Twp., PA on June 29, 1936 a daughter of the late Frances and Wilbur Koonse. She was a retired first grade school teacher, teaching at St. James Elementary School in Sewickley. She enjoyed drawing, especially with chalk and pencil. Ann also loved flowers and gardening. She was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish,…
Benjamin L. Balog, 59, a longtime resident of Moon Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in his home. He was born in Watertown, New York on August 13, 1965 the son of the late Thomas and Romaine Balog. Ben was a huge Pittsburgh Steeler fan, supporting them through thick and thin. He previously worked at Hyeholde as a chef. Ben is survived by his brother Timothy Balog, his Aunt, Barbara McKenna, and numerous other loving family members. All…
Linda J. Smith “Mikki”, 77 was called home on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at Providence Care Center. She was born in Rochester on May 13, 1946 a daughter of the late Percy Alford Sr. and Susie (Crews) Smith. Linda worked for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit Michigan for more than 25 years. She enjoyed spending her days with her life time partner, Dorothy, Deasha, and their dog Crystal. Linda was the loudest Steeler fan in any room and loved…
Andrew Joseph Mihalik, 93 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on October 7, 2024 in his home with his family by his side. He was born in Aliquippa on September 23, 1931 a son of the late Andrew and Teressa Mihalik. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mihalik, son and daughter-in-law: Rick & Joyce Mihalik and a son Andrew (AJ) Mihalik; a brother and sister-in-law: Joseph and Kay Mihalik, and a sister and…
John L. Pander, 94, of New Sewickley, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. He was born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1930 a son of the late Ed and Bertha Pander. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and the Barber School of Pittsburgh. He was a retired from Westinghouse and was barber for many years, working at Schlosher’s Barber Shop in Beaver. He was a veteran,…
Mary Jane Browning, 77, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 in her home. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on August 8, 1947 the daughter of the late Eugene and Betty Dowling. She was a 1969 graduate of California University with a degree in Psychology. She was a lifelong member of the ZTA Sorority. Mary worked as a substitute elementary teacher for both Aliquippa and Hopewell School Districts. She eventually became a librarian at Aliquippa School…
Victor A. Miller, 85, of Brighton Twp., passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on January 17, 1939 a son of the late Victor J. and Dorothy Miller. Vic was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a retired pipe fitter and boiler maker from Nova Chemicals. While working, he was very active in the OCAW Union, holding the President office a few times. He loved to work with…
Mary Ann Nicastro, 90, of Masonic Village, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Masonic Village. She was born in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clark and Mildred Wagner. She was a retired secretary from Hopewell Area School District as well as Autico Motors. Mary Ann loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pens. She also enjoyed ceramics and sewing projects. She was a talented baker. She enjoyed making a huge variety of Christmas cookies…