Albert D. Spratley, 79, of Rochester, PA, passed away on the lord’s day, Sunday February 27, 2022 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, New Castle.  He was born in Rochester, PA., on June 13, 1942, a son of the late Joseph A. and Evelyn (Graham) Spratley. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Wawrzynski; and his siblings, Joseph A. Spratley Jr., George Spratley, Mary Ann (Pete) Zarilla, Isa Dora Spratley, James (Marion) Vogel, Sylvia A. Sanner, Edith (William) Davidson, Barbara…

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Robert G. Christner, 80 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born on February 15, 1942 the son of the late Urie “Bud” & Margaret Fern Christner.  He was a Journeyman Electrician with the IBEW 712 being with the union for more than 60 years.  Golfing was his main hobby, but he enjoyed traveling with his wife to all 50 states. He was a very social person, he loved spending time…

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Leslie A. Colonna Herman, 63, of Hopewell Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Heritage Valley Beaver.  She was born in Aliquippa on May 23 1958, the daughter of the late Louis and Patricia Colonna.  She has worked for L&R Catering for the past 15 years.  It was a job that brought together all of her culinary talents.   She loved to cook and bake and was well known for her Christmas cookies which brought joy to…

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Mary Jane Hunter, 98 of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, PA. The daughter of the late Emil and Hilda Zeller, Mary Jane was born in Pittsburgh on January 18th, 1924. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jess Hunter on December 1st, 2011, her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Howdy Weidman, a brother, Harry Zeller, and a son-in-law, Harry Green. Mary Jane retired…

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Ronald “Fu” Sams of Rochester, PA, passed away on February 2, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1944, to the late Ray and Ruth (Clear) Sams of New Brighton, PA. He is Preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Carmie (Bozza) Sams. “Fu” is survived by his daughters, Shannon (Curt) Grimm and Anna Marie Sams (Josh Lapic); his grandchildren, Cody, Kyrel and Maddox Lapic, Ryder and Kyler Grimm, all of…

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James L. Cheuvront, 66 of Raccoon Twp.  passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in his home.  He was born on January 22, 1956 in Rochester, PA the son of the late Clarence & Beatrice Cheuvront Sr.    A US Army Veteran where he was a helicopter hydraulics specialist. He was a dump truck driver for Robertson Paving, Columbus, Indiana after being an owner and operator of his own small trucking company. He loved riding his Harley and spending his time…

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Richard L. Kirkwood, 79, of Clinton, passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 in Heritage Valley Beaver.  He was born in Rochester on February 12, 1942 the son of the late Clarence & June (Cole) Kirkwood.  He attended Hopewell High School, worked for many years at J&L Steel where he retired in 1985 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Kirkwood in 2019.  He is survived by two sons, Richard L. Kirkwood…

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Anita (DeHaven) Shannon, 101, of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 to be with her Lord and Savior.  She was born August 30, 1920 the daughter of the late Albert and Edith DeHaven of Aliquippa. Anita was an employee of Westinghouse in Beaver, PA for many years, before retiring.   Her family was the focus and love of her life.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Leroy Shannon; three sisters:…

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