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…
Robert A. Stewart, 84, of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Butler on April 13, 1938. He was retired from the Seamless Tube Division of LTV. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a long-time member of House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Aliquippa and St. James Lodge #457 F&AM, Shriners, Knights Templar and the Aliquippa Democratic Committee. Bob enjoyed traveling with…
On Saturday, April 16th, Diane Verzella, loving sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 72. Diane was born to Theodore and Helene Falkowsky on November 27th, 1949 in Sewickley, PA. After high school she began a career at Heinz that spanned decades until retirement from Del Monte, where she made many friends. Diane loved music, singing and, when younger, dancing. Her hobby of gaming also led her to meet cherished people. Her love for family and friends was…
Catherine Beshenich, of Hopewell Township, formerly from Shaler Township passed from this life to eternal peace on April 13, 2022. Born on March 11, 1928 to Stella and John Fryer, she was the youngest of six children. Waiting for her in heaven are her brothers John, David, and William and her sisters Miona and Ann. Meeting her at the gates of heaven is John Bradley Bowden, her son-in-law. Surviving are her children Katherine (David) Imhof, David (Joan) Tucker, Ann (Scott)…