Mary Ann Hoffman, 89, lifelong resident of East Rochester, PA passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022. Mary Ann was born on March 29, 1933, to Croatian immigrants Gasper Majesic and Mary (Spicko) Majesic Milosevich, who arrived on Ellis Island in 1913. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1951 at the top of her class. Through her love of math, she became one of the first female draftspersons in Beaver County working first at H. H. Robertson in Ambridge,…
Clara L. Anderson, 94, of Hopewell Twp., died on Thursday August 11, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Buckhannon, WV on February 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Everett R. & Lois (Hiner) Hinzman. Clara worked as a sales clerk for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa, where she served as an officer in the UM Women, and the Christian Women’s Club. She was a member of the…
Stephen S. Cline, 66, of Pulaski Township., passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home. The son of Maxine (Jackson) Ganter and the late Archie A. Cline Jr. , Steve was born in Houma, Louisiana on February 27, 1956. Raised in Sulphur, Louisiana he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1974. He is a United States Air Force Veteran who worked and lived in many states, making cherished friends along the way. For the last 10 years, he worked…
Timothy Edward Lyons II, 41, of New Brighton, PA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 3rd, 2022. Born July 13, 1981, of Beaver, PA. He is survived by his father Timothy Edward Lyons and mother, H. Joyce (Thompson) Lyons, both formerly of Beaver County. Tim was a Riverside graduate from the class of 2000 and was a chemical engineer for Allegheny Petroleum for the past 11 years. He enjoyed spending time with his brother’s family and his best…
Evelyn “Babe” McElhose, 96 of Hopewell Township peacefully passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1925, the daughter of the late Verne E Maratta and Katherine (Fath) Maratta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles K McElhose; and her siblings: Lola McDowell, Lee Maratta, Zona Roscoe, Elva Hainley, and Warren Maratta. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Janice and Dennis Bires, three grandchildren Melissa…
Donna J. McClure Brosky, 81, of Aliquippa, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Moon Township Wellness and Rehab. She was born in Aliquippa, PA on March 22, 1941 the daughter of the late Blair and Betty MacKenzie. She worked as a bartender locally for many years, mainly working at The Fez and J.W. Halls. She loved spending time at the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three husbands; Robert McClure, Jim Albright,…
Ivan P. Babich, 87 of Center Twp., passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1935 in Aliquippa, PA the son of the late Ivan and Theresa Babich.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Betty, a brother Nick, and a brother Ernie, and a sister-in-law Anne Babich.He is survived by his wife Margaret (Jean) Babich; 3 children: Bob Durr, Aliquippa; Kathy & Ray Malena, Amarillo,…
Keith Edward McClester, 74 of Calcutta, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on November 29, 1947 the son of the late Leonard Keith & Grace (Miller) McClester. He was retired from Col-Fin Specialty Steel where he was an Annealing Furnace Operator. Keith was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa where he participated in the choir, a former Youth Co-Director, and was a Trustee….
Barbara Van Ormer Follett, 92, of Hopewell Twp. passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Apple Blossom Senior Living. She was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Lawson and Naomi Van Ormer. A graduate of West Chester State College, also pursuing additional studies at Geneva College and Penn State University. She was retired form Aliquippa School District, where she taught first grade and music for 21 years. She was an active…
Freda “Fritie” Kresach, 94, formerly of Rochester passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1927, a daughter of the late Lowry and Freda (Allwes) Boring. She was one of twelve children.She was retired Clerk with the Hallmark store in Baden, was the past president of Providence Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Rochester.She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kresach.She is survived by her children, Robert (Mary) Kresach of…