Martha Marie Wharton, 97, formerly of Freedom, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls. She was born in Sewickley, PA on February 24, 1928 the daughter of Alvina Porter. When her mother died when Martha was 4, she was then raised by her grandmother Elizabeth Hegner. Martha worked for many years as a waitress, an apartment complex manager, and a nanny. She volunteered at Passavant Memorial Homes and was a member of the Housing…
Alice Lillian Phillips, 94 formerly of New Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Beaver Meadows. She was born on November 20, 1930 a daughter of the late John and Alice Phillips. She was a retired phone operator working for Bell Telephone and then Verizon for many years. Alice was a devout Catholic. She attended St. Felix Parish in Freedom and St. James Parish in Sewickley. She loved being active in her church. Constantly a caretaker, Alice…
Thomas A. Rally, 87, of Hopewell Twp., died on August 5, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Sewickley, PA on June 16, 1938 the son of the late Anthony & Thomasina (Aiello) Rally. Raised in Coraopolis, he built a home in Hopewell where he resided for the past 50 years. Tom was a meat cutter by trade; however, his true calling was music. He was a drummer and vocalist for the oldies bands The…
Susan “Suzy” Lee Miller, 72, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 in her home. She was born in Coraopolis, PA on March 6, 1953 the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mae Kowalchick. She was a retired home health Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved pandas and shopping at QVC. She also loved spending time with her beloved family and friends. Susan was a member of Impact Christian Church. She is survived by her loving husband:…
Walter I.” Pap” Edenfield Sr., 92 formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in his granddaughter’s home. He was born in Hopwood, PA on January 25, 1933 a son of the late Edward and Minnie Show Edenfield. He was retired from J&L Steel where he worked in the welded tube department. He was a longtime member of Brodhead Alliance Church. He loved his family ,watching sports , talking to anyone he could. He just enjoyed Life He…
Kathleen Jo McCollim, 71 of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in her home. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 11, 1954 a daughter of the late Louis & Jane Buckenheinmer. She was retired from working at Miracle Ear and had previously worked in the office at St. Cecilia Parrish. She was very intuitive and creative. She loved to read, especially Stephen King novels. Kathy was a very active member of Life Beaver County where she…
Zoanne Elaine Chirico, 65, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born in Rochester, PA on March 1, 1960 a daughter of the late Ralph and Emma Weyand. She loved to be outside, always enjoying camping, fishing, spending time on her pontoon, and riding quads. She also loved animals of all kinds, especially her dogs. Most of all, Zoanne loved her family and hanging out with her granddaughters. In addition to…
Helen Ruth (Capenos) Pedaline, 95, formally of Rochester, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Johnstown PA. She was born on March 23, 1930, a daughter of the late George and Vella (Barnes) Capenos. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pedaline (1994), siblings, Blane Capenos, Marie Gutch, Ethel Beatley and Augusta Nieman. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Pedaline, Bonnie (Bill) Isley and Penny (Joe) Froehlich. Also survived by five grandchildren, William (Ana Chen) Isley III,…
Robert “Bob” Morris, 79, of Independence Twp. passed away on Saturday June 21, 2025 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 15, 1945 the son of the late Phillip W. & Evelyn (Skaggs) Morris. He graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois in 1963. He received a B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from Purdue University in 1968. He began working at J & L/LTV Steel in 1968 in Hennepin, Illinois. He continued…
Cheryl Jean Caldwell, 72, of Raccoon Twp., died on June 22, 2025 in Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Sewickley on August 1, 1952 the daughter of the late Charles & Janet (Erwin) Caldwell. She earned a Masters degree in speech pathology from California State College, taught in the Freedom Area School District, her interests were, traveling, reading and a profound love for animals. She is survived by her brother, James R. Caldwell, Raccoon Twp. In addition to…