Lester G. Finney, 76 of Beaver, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in his home. He was born in Woodbury, NJ on July 13, 1947 a son of the late Wilfred Edward and Marquene (Maus) Finney. He was a longtime owner of Q-Cast Inc., a business now run by his son-in-law and daughter, Robert and Jennifer Libke. He was a Board Member of the Beaver County YMCA. Les was an avid golfer and fisherman. He also enjoyed reading and…
Terrance R. Dinger, 70, of Independence Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 6, 1953 a son of the late Harold and Shirley Dinger. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant from the Air National Guard 171 Air Refueling Wing. He was also a US Airforce Veteran serving during Vietnam, the Gulf War and Iraqi Freedom. He was a member of the NRA, USCCA, and Disabled…
Tina Marie Chirico, 61 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at UPMC McCandless after a long courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Sewickley, PA on December 1, 1961 the daughter of the late Minnie Pirchinello. Tina loved being outdoors, baking, and working in her garden. Her family meant absolutely everything to her. She brought a smile to anyone’s face everywhere she would go. She had a very strong faith in God and lived…
R. Virginia Morgan, 96 of Pulaski Twp., passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Rochester Manor. She was born in New Brighton on January 9, 1927 a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Thompson. She worked for New Brighton Area Schools as a Secretary for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul, two daughters: Christine Schopmeyer and Grace Ward, a brother Charles Thomson, and 2 sisters: Eleanor Thompson and…
Sandra Alyce Burns, 83, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in her home. She was born in Sewickley, PA on August 15, 1940 a daughter of the late Martin and Vera Burns. She worked for United Airlines in many roles throughout her career. She was also a realtor. Sandy loved to read. Her main love was her family, she loved every minute she was able to spend with her children, grandchildren, and her 3 generations of…
Judith Ann (Lokomski) Crowley, 76, passed away in her home on September 18, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1947 in Sewickley, PA. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Lokomski and Evelyn Geary, stepfather Alexander Geary Jr, and brother Charles Lokomski. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, William Crowley II of Raccoon Township and her daughter Elizabeth Crowley, son-in-law Kevin Sharp and grandchildren Ryan Sharp and Johnny Sharp of Pittsburgh. A graduate…
Mildred “Mimi” Farra, 84, of Aliquippa, PA, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Columbus, MS, to the late Noble Boyd Armstrong and Marylou Jones Armstrong. Mimi’s educational journey began in Alpine, TX. She completed high school by correspondence when her family moved to Vietnam, where her father worked for the Department of State’s Education Initiative. There, she showed her aptitude for picking up languages by learning French and basic Vietnamese. Mimi earned…
John R. Zeigler, Jr., 74 of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. He was born in Rochester, PA on April 30, 1949. He was the son of the late John and Thelma Bertha Zeigler. He is survived by his sister Karen (William) Swiontek, a nephew William J. (Yuny Kim) Swiontek, a niece Karoline Swiontek, and many kind relatives and friends. There will be no public visitation. A private…
Mike R. Vandine Sr., 87 of Aliquippa, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Rochester Manor. He was born in Carpenter Hollow, Wileyville, West Virginia on September 25, 1935 a son of the late John E and Kittie B. Vandine. He was a graduate of Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, WV. He retired as a millwright with J&L Steel, after retirement he started his own business remodeling homes. He was very patriotic and a proud US Army Veteran….
Betty Jo “BJ” Kochanowski, 66 of Beaver Falls, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on June 15, 1957 a daughter of the late Edward and Betty Lou Koleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Charlotte “LaRue” Strohm, and Cynthia Shutka; She is survived by her three children: Michael “KO” Kochanowski, Jessica (Reymer) Cairns, and Lenora “Lucy” (Daniel) Rock; 4 grandchildren: Gauge…