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…
Janice L. Bonaparte, 87 of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2022 in Atria Senior Living. She was born in Ambridge, PA on April 9, 1935 the daughter of the late Jack and Julia Peck. She was a long-time member of St. Felix Parish (Our Lady of the Valley) where she was also in Christian Mothers and a Eucharistic Minister. A member of the National Cosmetology Association, Hanks Golf League and a volunteer for Look Better/Feel Better…
Andrew J. “A.J.” Mihalik Jr., 61, of Raccoon Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2022 in his home. He was born on December 28, 1960 in Aliquippa, the son of Andrew J. and Virginia Mihalik Sr. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, fishing, and cooking. He was a great carpenter and an active member of the Hookstown American Legion.He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law: Rick & Joyce Mihalik.He is survived by his parents, Andrew and…
Robert Earl Spratley Sr., 82 of Freedom, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester, PA on March, 31, 1940 the son of the late Joseph A. and Evelyn (Graham) Spratley Sr.He loved music, especially Johnny Cash and dancing to all music. He was especially fond of coining nicknames for everyone. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Ann Zarilla, Joseph A. Spratley Jr., Isa Dora Spratley, Betty…
Elizabeth H. (Betty) Summers, 84, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at The Villa St. Joseph Concordia. She was born in Rochester, PA in 1938, the oldest child of the late Charles and Marie (Kovach) Graff of Rochester Twp. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Thomas H. Summers in 2020. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew Graff and Joseph Graff, as well…
Dorothy Jane (Klingensmith) Batzel, 102 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on June 8, 2022 in her home. She was born in Hempfield Twp., on August 14, 1919 the daughter of the late Annas O. and Jane Ann (Ritson) Klingensmith. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Aliquippa where she was part of the United Methodist Women and was head of the soup luncheons. She was known for her cooking, especially her raisin pie, her kindness,…
Katherine “Kathie” “Red” Elizabeth McCrory, 57, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born July 27, 1964 in Beaver County, PA.She loved spending her time watching live music and dancing. She was an avid gardener, especially growing tomatoes with her granddaughter. She collected heart shaped rocks and liked butterflies. She also enjoyed baking and making homemade candies. Kathy has now joined her late husband Frederick “Dave” McCrory who died in 2008….