Thomas Evoy Owczarzak, 65, of Hopewell Township, passed away Tuesday, June 10th 2025, in Aliquippa, PA. Born October  3rd 1959, he was the son of Patricia Heiden and Henry Owczarzak. He was the husband of Terri Owczarzak (Biddle), dad to Donald Sanders, father-in-law to Abigail Sanders, and grandpa to Xerxes Ingrassia and Sterling Sanders. A native of Hammond, Indiana, shortly after graduating high school, Tom joined the United States Army as a paratrooper in 1978. There he served as a…

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James Eugene Frankenstein, 75, of Moon Township, PA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Rochester, PA on July 9, 1949, son of the late Eugene & Eunice Frankenstein. He graduated from Beaver High School in 1967 and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Penn State University. He worked as a Plant Manager for Pittsburgh Forgings; a Safety Manager for Jennmar Corporation and Applied Concepts Inc.; and a Title Analyst…

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Betty Jean Donina, 92, of Aliquippa passed away at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025.  She was born in West Aliquippa, PA on June 14, 1932 a daughter of the late George and Mary Donina.  She was a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan.  She loved to play bingo and go to the casino. Mainly, her life revolved around her beloved family.  She loved to spend time with nieces and nephews, helping to teach them, helping with homework, taking them to their…

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Martha “Jean” Ramsey, 94. of Aliquippa, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.  She was born in West Virginia on January 17, 1931 a daughter of the late Paul Funk and Ruth Funk Glover. She worked for J&L Steel in the Tin Mill where she was a checker.  Jean loved animals, she enjoyed showing her love by donating to numerous animal charities.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn W. Ramsey and eight…

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Barbara Ann Parrish, 73, formerly of Aliquippa passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.  She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on October 8th, 1951 a daughter of the late Louis and Edith Poff. She loved to play bingo and do crafts.  She also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers.  She is survived by her two children: Daniel & Kelly Parrish, and Rachel Parrish; six grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Jessie, Rylee, and Isaac Parrish and Mike Ford; one great grandchild, Willow Banfield and…

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Sheila Ann Smith Leichliter of Hopewell Twp, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on March 17, 1954—St. Patrick’s Day—Sheila embraced her Irish heritage with pride and joy. She loved that her birthday fell on a day known for celebration, luck, and family, and she carried that spirit with her throughout her life. Sheila was known as the heart of every gathering. A natural organizer and devoted matriarch, she was the family’s party planner—the…

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Floyd Gerald “Jerry” Fry, 87 of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his home with family by his side. He was born in New Brighton, PA on June 13, 1937 the son of the late Floyd and Rhoda Fry. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Geneva College. After college, he was sent to the Army and was stationed at Ft. Lee. After his military service, he began his career as a Strategic Consultant…

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Ronald D. “Buckwheat” Caler Jr., 74, of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born on July 10, 1950 a son of the late Ronald D. & Goldie Caler Sr. He worked numerous construction jobs throughout his life.  He was also a barber and worked for Hertz Rental Car at the airport moving vehicles. Buckwheat was always the life of the party, he always said that he brought the entertainment.  He was…

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