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….
Betty Jane (Oakes) Etzel Rechel, 98, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away on May 29, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1924 the daughter of the late John L. & Weltha (Sexton) Oakes. She was employed by John Brown’s Armory in Rochester from age 56 to 82 when she retired. Betty enjoyed attending Chapel Presbyterian Church in Brighton Township. She loved gardening, doing crossword puzzles and crocheting. She crocheted her entire family their own afghan. She was also an…
Howard Scott Hood, 71, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1951 the son of Phyllis Hood and the late James Hood. He was a graduate of Freedom High School and the University of New Haven, Connecticut. He was also a graduate from the first class of the aviation department at the Community College of Beaver County. He spent time in Connecticut working for Sikorsky Helicopter. He was also employed…
George “Buck” W. Flair, 93, of Vanport Twp., passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 in his home. He was born in Dunbar, PA the son of the late George Cecil and Elizabeth Flair on November 13, 1928. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Hydril where he worked as a pipe tester. He was also a member of the Monaca American Legion Post #580.In addition to his parents he was preceded…
Neil Francis Kincaid, 58, of Ambridge formerly of Hanover Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in UPMC Shadyside, after an 11 year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and COPD. He was born on September 30, 1963, the son of the late Philip Ross “Buzz” and Patricia Ann Kincaid. A member of Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Parish in Ambridge and a South Side Beaver High School graduate. He was retired from Delta and United Airlines where he worked in…
Gregory Michael McWilliams, 37, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1984 the son of the Evelyn McWilliams and the late John D. “Red” McWilliams. He loved spending his time swimming and also listening to music. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother John D. McWilliams Jr.; and his grandparents: Melvin and Phyllis Leichliter and Ida Mae and John “Jack” McWIlliams. He is…