Victor A. Miller, 85, of Brighton Twp., passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on January 17, 1939 a son of the late Victor J. and Dorothy Miller. Vic was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea. He was a retired pipe fitter and boiler maker from Nova Chemicals. While working, he was very active in the OCAW Union, holding the President office a few times. He loved to work with…
Mary Ann Nicastro, 90, of Masonic Village, formerly of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Masonic Village. She was born in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clark and Mildred Wagner. She was a retired secretary from Hopewell Area School District as well as Autico Motors. Mary Ann loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pens. She also enjoyed ceramics and sewing projects. She was a talented baker. She enjoyed making a huge variety of Christmas cookies…
Thomas Hiram Quimby Jr., 37, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1987 the son of Diane (Ed) Seech and the late Thomas Hiram Quimby Sr. When he was younger, he loved to collect Pokémon cards. He also enjoyed building thing. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandmother: Flora J. Maratta, an aunt, Connie Chamberlain, and an uncle; Eric (Ricky) Brocklebank. He is survived by…
Richard E. Watt Sr., of Center Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1934 in Beaver Falls, PA a son of the late Harry E. Watt and Catherine E. Watt Hartman. He was a US Army Veteran. He retired from the Data Processing Department from J&L LTV Steel. After his retirement, he started painting local homes to keep busy. Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, camping,…
Lawrence J. DeDominicis, 81, of Freedom, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, September, 16, 2024 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born on September 30, 1942 a son of the late Anthony and Angeline DeDominicis. He was a retired construction worker with the Local 833 Labor Union. He was an US Airforce veteran. Being an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, camp and especially go fishing. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time in…
Bruce L. Weis Jr. passed away on September 9th, 2024, at his home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, at the age of 95. Bruce had been recovering from a recent fall and was looking forward to a full recovery. He was born in Hagevo, a vanished coal town near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on February 15, 1929, to the late Bruce L Weis and Alverda (Schaffer) Weis. Through perseverance and determination, Bruce made his way to collage, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, becoming…
Charles Lenny Hyre, 59 of Raccoon Twp., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Crescent Twp., on November 26, 1964 a son of the late John and Frances Hyre. He was a Logistics Ops Specialist. for P.S.C. working out of the Shell Polymer Plant. He was a member and Elder at Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Lenny was an avid outdoorsman, thoroughly enjoying spending time at his camp in Tionesta. He loved…
Joseph John Smith, 60 of Raccoon Twp., died unexpectedly at home on August 21, 2024. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Rosemary Smith; his special uncle and aunt, Art and Earlene Lantz who treasured him; and his cats, Buttons and Pumpkin. Joe is also survived by countless friends who enjoyed his wit and humor. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Smith and Uncle Gene Kohler. Joe worked on the Response Team at the Shippingport…
Eugene H. Ruby, 82, of Rochester Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in his home. He was born in Rochester, PA on November 18, 1941 the son of the late Roy and Julia Ruby. Gene was a well-known and respected contractor and painter in the area. He owned and operated Ruby’s Remodeling for many years. He was an extremely hard worker, always wanted to be busy working. When he was younger, he enjoyed bowling and playing pool and…
Mitchell J. “Mitch” Yanyanin, 74, of Baden, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Mitch was the beloved husband of Nancy Matika Yanyanin; loving father to Nicholas Yanyanin (fiancé Elissa Ebaugh) and, dedicated brother of Cheryl Yanyanin Maslek, Larry Yanyanin (Jayne), and Laureen Yanyanin Youtes. Born on September 17, 1949, Mitch was a graduate of Freedom High School where he was a standout athlete especially in track and field, setting milestones and…