Barbara Ann Parrish, 73, formerly of Aliquippa passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.  She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on October 8th, 1951 a daughter of the late Louis and Edith Poff. She loved to play bingo and do crafts.  She also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers.  She is survived by her two children: Daniel & Kelly Parrish, and Rachel Parrish; six grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Jessie, Rylee, and Isaac Parrish and Mike Ford; one great grandchild, Willow Banfield and…

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Sheila Ann Smith Leichliter of Hopewell Twp, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on March 17, 1954—St. Patrick’s Day—Sheila embraced her Irish heritage with pride and joy. She loved that her birthday fell on a day known for celebration, luck, and family, and she carried that spirit with her throughout her life. Sheila was known as the heart of every gathering. A natural organizer and devoted matriarch, she was the family’s party planner—the…

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Floyd Gerald “Jerry” Fry, 87 of Aliquippa, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his home with family by his side. He was born in New Brighton, PA on June 13, 1937 the son of the late Floyd and Rhoda Fry. He was a graduate of New Brighton High School and Geneva College. After college, he was sent to the Army and was stationed at Ft. Lee. After his military service, he began his career as a Strategic Consultant…

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Ronald D. “Buckwheat” Caler Jr., 74, of Independence Twp., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  He was born on July 10, 1950 a son of the late Ronald D. & Goldie Caler Sr. He worked numerous construction jobs throughout his life.  He was also a barber and worked for Hertz Rental Car at the airport moving vehicles. Buckwheat was always the life of the party, he always said that he brought the entertainment.  He was…

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Connie L. Semon, 87 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born in Middleburg, PA on November 10, 1937 the daughter of the late Ira Alanzo Zimmerman and Verbena Catherine Kuhns Zimmerman-Myers. She was a long-time member of Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She loved to watch old black and white classic movies. She used to love to crochet, do crafts, and was excellent at pastels. She won an award for a pastel piece she did of her father….

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Matika Yanyanin of Economy, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 75.  Born on April 13, 1950, to Andrew and Mary Matika, Nancy grew up in Freedom and is a graduate of Edinboro University. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Mitchell Yanyanin, who kept her laughing during their over 50 years of marriage.   Nancy was a devoted teacher and…

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